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A home away from home in beautiful rural Yorkshire

Family-friendly cottage in Sheffield

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Welcome to Brook Hill Cottage
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Golf
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Peak District National Park
  • Place, Picturedrome
  • Place, Holmfirth Vineyard
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A home away from home in beautiful rural Yorkshire

Brook Hill Cottage is nestled in the hamlet of Carlecotes, at the northern edge of the Peak District, where the counties of West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Derbyshire meet. The cottage is a perfect base for exploring the Peak District National Park and Yorkshire surroundings and has been furnished and equipped to make you feel at home from the moment you walk through the door. This 4 bedroom, semi-detached house is available all year around for self-catering holiday lets.
The house was completely renovated in 2013 and now offers bright, modern accommodation, whilst remaining sympathetic with the local architecture. In addition to central heating radiators and underfloor heating there is a log burning stove in the living room to ensure the cosiest of evenings. All utilities, wood for the stove and linen are included in the price of your stay (a spare set of linen is provided and there is a washing machine, tumble drier, ironing board and iron with washing powder provided, should you wish to change sheets and towels during your stay).
Downstairs the layout is bright and open plan, with natural light flooding in from French windows and skylights. Glass sliding doors allow the living room to be separated off if required, without blocking out any light. The kitchen is fitted with the usual all mod cons, including dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, double oven and induction hob. It is also very well equipped with pots, pans, utensils, plastic storage boxes etc and a supply of cleaning products and dishwasher tablets. The dining area provides plenty of space for 8 people to sit down for a meal.
There are 4 bedrooms at Brook Hill Cottage sleeping 4-8 people (+ one baby). The master bedroom has a king-size double bed, en suite shower-room and ample space for a travel cot if required. 2 further double bedrooms and one twin room share use of a family bathroom with shower over a bath. Both bathrooms have under-floor heating and heated towel rails.
A utility room leading off the dining area provides additional fridge and freezer space, washing machine, tumble drier, ironing board, iron, clothes airer and plenty of space for drying or storing walking and/or sports kit. There is also a downstairs cloakroom with wc and handbasin and a secure garage with flat access through to the back garden, big enough for a car and several bikes or other sports equipment. 2 to 3 cars can be parked on the gravel drive at the front. The back garden has a small area of lawn and a gravelled area with outdoor table and chairs and BBQ
Pets - we welcome up to two well-behaved pets but ask, for the comfort of future guests, that they are kept on the ground floor, off the furniture and not left in the house by themselves.
The renovation of the house has been undertaken whilst being mindful of the environmental impact, both in terms of climate change and using a design that is in-keeping with the rest of the village. Many of the building materials have been salvaged and recycled from other outbuildings that were taken down as part of the renovation or from the farm next door.
Situated close to the major routes between Sheffield, Manchester and Leeds, all three cities and surrounds are easily accessible by car. Local towns of Holmfirth and Penistone offer plenty of places to shop, eat and drink.
National Route 68 of the National Cycle Network is known as the Pennine Cycleway, West Yorkshire Cycle Route, Route 627 starts in Kirkburton and takes Shepley and Millhouse Green before connecting to the Trans Pennine Trail. There is also access to the Trans-Pennine Trail within 1 km of the Cottage which provides a safe environment for learner cyclists of all ages to practice their skills. There is also access to the Pennine Way at Torside reservoir, about 15km away. We have plentiful maps and local guidebooks which are available for guests to use.
Brook Hill Cottage is owned and managed by the Bailey family. Malcolm and Angela, both retired teachers, live in the village and can help with any queries you have during your stay. Their children, Sarah and Matthew, live in London and help with management of the cottage and bookings.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Having locked the house drop the front door key back through the letterbox or through the letterbox at No5 Brook Hill.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Any dogs must not be allowed upstairs or onto the soft furnishings in consideration of future guests who may have allergies.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sheffield

Located in Sheffield, this cottage is in a rural area. Picturedrome and North Light Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fox Valley and Pot House Hamlet. Travelling with kids? Consider Wentworth Castle Gardens, or check out an event or a game at John Smith's Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Picturedrome - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Holmfirth Vineyard - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Cannon Hall Farm - 19 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Yorkshire Sculpture Park - 24 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Brockholes Station - 11 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nook Brewhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Huntsman - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oscar's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Shoulder Of Mutton - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tap House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A home away from home in beautiful rural Yorkshire pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A home away from home in beautiful rural Yorkshire?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A home away from home in beautiful rural Yorkshire?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A home away from home in beautiful rural Yorkshire located?

This family-friendly Sheffield cottage is located in a rural location, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Peak District National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Langsett Reservoir and Picturedrome. St John the Baptist Church and Penistone Paramount Cinema are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favourite holiday house! Lovely location with amazing views, clean, comfortable, exceptionally well equipped and welcoming, informative hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in a lot of places, this was by far the best we have ever experienced. The house is clean, comfortable, extremely well equipped and perfectly designed for family life. With dogs and children, we were very happy with the proximity to lovely walks and the flexibility of the dining area meant that we managed to make a delicious Sunday Roast for 11. We wanted for nothing and can’t wait to plan our return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house which is very well equipped.Perfect place to use as a base to see surrounding areas.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah T.

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

Fabulous stay in gorgeous cottage

immaculate large cottage, with everything you could possibly need, so well equipped. perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet T.

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

Fabulous property

The view and gardens were beautiful. Decor & beds were perfect. Excellent kitchen, living room, bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn L.

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

Excellent accomodation

Spotless, very well equipped home from home in a quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonymol J.

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

Fabulous stay

Fabulous stay, very neat and clean, great facilities, beautiful garden, very warm welcoming. Great place to spend holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina A.

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

Lovely cottage with everything you need!

Lovely clean, spacious cottage with everything you need for a home from home. We were 2 families with children and had a fantastic weekend away. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade F.

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

Wonderful, quiet, beautiful place to enjoy the English Countryside!

What a great place! We enjoyed staying here as much as any place we stayed at in England. Beautiful home, with fabulous gardens, and the location gives you a chance to travel to a lot of places within an hour.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Wonderfully comfortable

This property is wonderful in every way - great functionality ie beds, showers, kitchen, toys... The views are lovely, the garden is such a delight and the hosts were excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Perfect short break

Friendly welcome, warm, clean and comfortable house with lovely views. Perfect for a few days meeting up with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Perfect

This property is ideal for people of all ages. The facilities are excellent and the area is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abi B.

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

Excellent stay

Fantastic weekend. The cottage was ideal, very clean and well stocked. Angela was a great host. Location perfect for us. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B., Hooton U K

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

Fantastic House

Everything you could want , house and amenities were excellent and great comms would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Great accommodations, welcoming hosts, and scenic area

We stayed at Malcolm and Angela’s property for seven nights and were very satisfied with our overall experience. The home was comfortable and spacious, with a large kitchen, nice lounge area and three bathrooms. Also, the surrounding area had great scenery and there were plenty of enjoyable restaurants in the general area. Our hosts were helpful and friendly, which made us feel welcome. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna J.

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

Lovely stay!

We have stayed in many holiday cottages over the years and this is one of the best. The owners Angela and Malcolm, live next door. They were friendly and helpful without being intrusive. The cottage was well equipped and very comfortable, and the garden was lovely!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

It was splendid.

Lovely house, comfy beds nice outside space, beautifully appointed, everything perfect certainly we will recommend to our friends, very happy. Thank you ,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah w.

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

Hidden gem

Wow what a stunning location x just felt so at home luxury stay with everything you would need and more . All very sad to leave and super jealous of where you live . Beds super comfy and rooms a great size x could not recommend this cottage enough and can’t wait to go back thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

5*+

Amazing few days in the country in an amazing property. The property has some amazing features and plenty of space for the entire group (and more). Angela’s communication prior to us coming was so good and felt welcome and was easy to settle in. Will definitely look it up when in Holmfirth again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Peaceful days in the Peak District

Our stay at Brook Hill Cottage couldn’t not have been more lovely. Malcolm and Angela communicated exceptionally, the property was clean, welcoming and had every comfort. We loved gazing out at the gardens and neighboring sheep after long days of sightseeing, cooking meals in the fully equipped kitchen and playing board games at the big family table in the evenings. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms perfect. Easily the best VRBO experience we’ve had!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette R.

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

Lovely short break with family

We had a really lovely relaxing stay at Brook Hill Cottage for vour annual family weekend. There was more than enough to room for 6 adults and 2 dogs. The cottage was pristine and had everything that we needed and more. The owners were very welcoming. Enough parking for 3 cars on the front. One thing to mention if you have dogs is that there is no gate on the side so we didn't let the dogs out alone. Lots of lovely walks around. Thanks so much to the owners for ba lovely stay, definitely to be recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Home from home

We were a family of 6 adults and 1 infant and found this property to have plenty of space for us all. Angela was there to greet us on arrival and was a knowledge of information. She also kindly let us check in early and there was no rush on departure. House was very clean and tidy and had everything we needed and more, including toys, dvds, books etc. The log fire was wonderful and we were supplied with plenty of logs too. There is a garden to the rear but unfortunately the weather was against us during our stay and we didn't get to use it. I would definitely recommend Cannon Hall as a place to visit. Great for all families and dog walkers. You definitely need a car to stay here though as no amenities in the small village but only a short drive away you'll find plenty. Beautiful fields to view front and rear to the property and a walkers paradise. Thankyou so much for Angela and Malcolm for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

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

Home From Home

Perfect. A lovely house, spotlessly clean and tastefully furnished down to the bed linen and towels. Stocked with all the basics from milk, tea bags, coffee, cling film and all those 'little things' that you might need. The house has a warm, welcoming and happy feeling to it and felt like a home away from home. There were six adults in our party and, with the weather not being favorable, we were all very happy to sit and play games or just wonder at the view opposite - watched hedgehogs scurrying about and every evening a barn owl hunting in the field opposite - take your binoculars! If you are a gardener then you will get a lot of pleasure here with some beautiful and well considered planting all contrasting with the Yorkshire stone walls and local landscape, I loved it and have come home and planted up my own little menagerie of Alpines. Plenty to do in the area from the great country houses, local villages, big cities... we walked the Trans Pennine Trail with the dogs (car park 5 minute drive from house) which was stunning. A peaceful, relaxing and happy house to stay in, the owners are lovely and there if you need anything. Thank you M&A
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen fully equipped, spacious property, very clean and bright, hosts very freimdly and imformative.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house and amenities great location A would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Malcolm & Angela Bailey

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Brook Hill Cottage is true, family business. We clubbed together with our now grown up children to buy the property in 2011 when the previous owner moved away to be closer to his family.

We are both retired teachers and live in the hamlet, managing the property and bookings on a day-to-day basis.

Our children, Sarah and Matthew, look after the marketing and finances. They both live and work in London, but love trips back up north to enjoy the fresh air, spectacular views and great local food and days out.

Why they chose this property

Angela grew up in the area and we have a close affiliations with the village, having spent our holidays and weekends away there since we were married. Brook Hill Cottage came up for sale a few years ago, after the then owner, who had been in the house since 1954, sadly lost his wife and decided to move closer to his son.

At that time, house needed complete modernisation. We thought that, if we bought it, we could make sure that this was done in a way that way in-keeping with the character of the village. For the time being, we have decided to run it as a holiday let, so other people come and enjoy this wonderful part of the world that we all love.

We have now retired to the village and have overseen the renovation of the house. We look after the property a day-to-day basis and will always try to provide you with a warm welcome and tour of the house when you arrive.

What makes this property unique

The universal appeal of our cottage is its quiet location in a rural hamlet, with great views over green fields and plentiful farm and wildlife. We have had rabbits and hares in the garden, owls in the woods, a flock a sparrows that visit the bird feeders throughout the day, and regular spottings of lapwings, curlews, kestrels and twite. There are also some very fluffy chickens that occasionally pop over the wall from the house down the road for a peck around the garden.

As a family of keen cyclists and hikers, our initial intention was to create a holiday let that had great facilities for outdoor activities (laundry, drying area, hose down area and secure storage in the garage), but would offer a high quality, comfortable, real home from home in which you could get cosy and warm at the end of a day outside. But even if you are not into your sports, there is plenty to recommend Brook Hill Cottage for your stay, with original stone work walls, wood burner, comfy sofas, beds and bedding, underfloor heating in the bathrooms and dining area, views out over the fields.

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