1 / 24Riber House
Starkholmes, Derbyshire
A seven bedroom house sleeping fourteen above Matlock at Starkholmes, with an enclosed garden, a hot tub, a four poster and two dogs welcome.
Fourteen people across seven bedrooms, and still only two dogs. Riber House stands high on the hill at Starkholmes looking down over Matlock and the valley beyond, dog friendly and five star, with five bathrooms and a hot tub set on the patio. Two dogs come with it. The garden around all of it is properly enclosed, which at this size is not a given.
A place for fourteen usually means somebody sleeping somewhere that was never meant for it, and this one does not. Seven bedrooms against five bathrooms is a genuine ratio rather than a stretched one, there is a four poster among them, and a bedroom and a bathroom sit on the ground floor for anybody, or any animal, that would rather not climb. Two dogs in a house this size will spend the week working out which of fourteen people is the soft one.
The view is what everybody comes back to. It stands high enough to pick out landmarks in daylight and watch the lights come on below after dark, and the hot tub has been placed to look at precisely that. Indoor games take the afternoons when nobody can be persuaded to move. Two dogs get the lawn, the patio and every door left open between the two.
High Tor rises 0.6 miles off, a limestone cliff standing straight out of the Derwent with paths across the top and a drop on the far side that concentrates the mind. Riber Castle sits on the hill behind the house, a Victorian shell that has now been a ruin for longer than it was ever a home. Two dogs get the Tor, which is a proper climb with a reward at the top of it.
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from £3,336 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with hot tub, patio with seating and lawn
- Sleeps
- 14 guests
- Rooms
- 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Price
- from £3,336 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Ev charging, Games, Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Riber House from £3,336 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Riber House dog friendly?
Yes, Riber House welcomes up to two dogs. It's a large seven-bedroom property sleeping fourteen, so your dogs will have plenty of space to make themselves at home — including a properly enclosed garden, a patio, and the run of any doors left open between the two.
Are dogs allowed at Riber House year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, but we'd recommend checking directly with the property when booking to confirm availability and any specific terms around your stay.
What should I know before visiting Riber House with my dog?
The property welcomes a maximum of two dogs, so it's worth confirming that fits your group before booking. The garden is fully enclosed, which is a genuine bonus for a house this size, and there's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom if your dog prefers to avoid the stairs. Nearby, High Tor is just 0.6 miles away — a proper limestone cliff above the Derwent with paths along the top that makes for a rewarding walk, though the drop on the far side is worth being mindful of.
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Riber House from £3,336 for 7 nights
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