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Middleton, Derbyshire
A two bedroom cottage for three at Middleton above Matlock with an enclosed garden under a stone retaining wall, one dog welcome, near the High Peak Trail.
No children under fourteen, though babes in arms are fine. That is the owner's own rule, and it sets the tone of the week plainly enough. Riber View takes three at Middleton above Matlock, dog friendly, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one dog comes with it. At the back, the enclosed garden is built hard against a tall stone retaining wall.
That wall is what makes the garden. It holds the hillside up behind the cottage, with planting worked into the nooks and crannies of the stonework and a table and chairs set below it, so the space is sheltered on the side that actually matters. A dog gets an enclosed square with a wall it cannot see over and nothing on the far side of it worth barking at.
There is a front garden as well, with a bench and a long view out over the valley, though deep external steps are what reach it, worth knowing beforehand for an old dog or a heavy one. Inside is a king and a single, a bath with a shower over it, and a wine fridge in the kitchen beside the dishwasher. The lounge holds a television and a DVD player and little else, deliberately.
The High Peak Trail passes 0.6 miles up the hill at Middleton Top, where the winding engine that once hauled wagons up the incline still stands inside its house, and the old railway runs level from there in both directions for as long as anybody wants. Black Rocks and the Cromford canal lie just below. A dog on a level former railway is an easy morning at any age, and that is what this village is for.
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from £447 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- The enclosed rear garden has the backdrop of a dramatic retaining stone wall with interesting planting in the nooks and crannies and a table and chairs offering a pleasant space to sit and enjoy a mea
- Sleeps
- 3 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £447 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Parking, Wifi
Riber View from £447 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Riber View dog friendly?
Yes, Riber View welcomes one dog. The cottage has an enclosed rear garden backed by a tall stone retaining wall, giving your dog a secure space to roam without much to bark at on the other side.
Are dogs allowed at Riber View year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so there's no indication that access changes throughout the year. If timing matters for your trip, it's always worth checking directly with the owner to confirm.
What should I know before visiting Riber View with my dog?
The enclosed rear garden is a great asset, but the front garden is reached via deep external steps, which is worth bearing in mind if you have an older or heavier dog. Just up the hill, the High Peak Trail at Middleton Top offers level walking on a former railway line, making it an easy outing for dogs of any age.
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Riber View from £447 for 7 nights
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