Pumpkin Cottage

A Beautiful stone cottage in Youlgrave, Derbyshire.

Youlgrave is nestled on the hillside – just above where the Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale meet. Three long-distance paths pass through the village, the Alternative Pennine Way, the Limestone Way and the White Peak Way – making it ideal for walkers.  For those who like to swim Youlgrave has its very own “wild”  outdoor pool in Bradford Dale. Just 5 minutes walk from the cottage. The perfect base to visit all the attractions the Peak District has to offer. Close by to the High Peak Trail, Bakewell, Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Carsington Water, Buxton and Castleton can all be easily visited by a short car journey.

Youlgrave has two friendly shops  selling all the essentials you will need  and a delightful bakery, there are supermarkets within a few miles if you prefer. The village has three welcoming pubs , all serve food. There is also a regular bus service.

Pumpkin Cottage is over 200 years old and full of charm and character. It is well-equipped and has a nice enclosed garden, with patio furniture  – making it very safe for dogs and children.  The cottage is central heated and has a lounge/dining room with beams, tastefully furnished with two comfy sofas, dining table and chairs and a log burner for those cosy nights in.  The kitchen has everything you could need, including a fridge, electric cooker and microwave, etc. An outbuilding next to the kitchen houses a washing machine and is large enough to store bikes if you wish to bring them.  The stairs off the kitchen lead to a central landing to 2 bedrooms – both with a double bed and access to a modern bathroom.

For your entertainment we have good WiFi , TV with Sky Go.  We welcome well behaved dogs. We ask that visitors do not smoke in the cottage.

To enhance your stay further we provide quality cotton bed linen and  towels, plus many essential extras. There will be  tea, coffee, sugar and milk on  arrival  and  for those who want something a bit stronger after their journey, you will  find a nice bottle of wine.