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The Cowshed - Once a cow shed, this cosy cottage sleeps four

Family-friendly cottage in Bakewell

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Nestled in a charming courtyard, this property offers an idyllic retreat for families or small groups. With underfloor heating throughout and heated towel rails, the warmth is matched by the lovely log-burning stove that sets off the atmosphere in the open-plan kitchen/dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cowshed - Once a cow shed, this cosy cottage sleeps four

Ideal for a family or small group of up to 4 people. This property can be prepared as a double and twin bedroom, or as 2 twin bedrooms if required; each with their own en-suite bath or shower room.
The open-plan living area is flooded with light from the large glazed opening, which leads to your own patio area within the courtyard. A well-equipped kitchen, including a dish-washer, is designed to make your stay as easy as possible.
The open plan kitchen/dining area allows you to mingle with the rest of your group while you prepare dinner, and the atmosphere is set off by the lovely log-burning stove. One well-behaved dog is welcome in this property.

​Features include:

Wifi

Log burner

Underfloor heating throughout

Heated towel rails

En-suite bedrooms

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Cow Shed Once a cow Shed This Cosy Cottage Sleeps Four
Cow Shed Once cow Shed This Cosy Cottage Sleeps Four
Cow Shed Once cow Shed This Cosy Sleeps Four Sheldon Derbyshire
Cow Shed Once cow Shed This Cosy Cottage Sleeps Four
Cow Shed Once cow Shed This Cosy Sleeps Four Sheldon Derbyshire
The Cow Shed Once a cow shed this cosy cottage sleeps four
The Cow Shed Once a cow Shed This Cosy Cottage Sleeps Four

About the neighborhood

Map
Sheldon Derbyshire, ENG

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Deep Dale Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Haddon Hall Manor - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Chatsworth House - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Alton Towers - 43 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Hathersage Station - 18 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quackers Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Manners Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Packhorse Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crispin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bakewell Tart Shop & Coffee House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cowshed - Once a cow shed, this cosy cottage sleeps four pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cowshed - Once a cow shed, this cosy cottage sleeps four?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cowshed - Once a cow shed, this cosy cottage sleeps four?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Cowshed - Once a cow shed, this cosy cottage sleeps four located?

This family-friendly Bakewell cottage is located in a rural location, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Deep Dale Nature Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bloomers Original Bakewell Puddings and Baked Well Pottery Painting. Virgin Balloon Flights and Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Cowshed - Once a cow shed, this cosy cottage sleeps four Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

Had a great stay on Christmas 2022, location is excellent with an 8-minute drive into Bakewell, Village is lovely with a great pub to walk to. The property itself is amazing, with everything you could need and more. Incredibly cosy and comfortable. Definitely want to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cowshed visit

Lovely stay, nice time.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully restored cosy farm cottage

My wife and I had a lovely time at this cottage, the property has been beautifully restored with nice quality fittings and it has a really homely feel about it. We were made to feel very welcome and would certainly go back again thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021