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Thimble Cottage, Youlgreave lovely stone cottage for 2 with Woodburner and Wifi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a bedside lamp.
A traditional stone building with a corner window and a sign reading "GEORGE HOTEL."
A stone-walled outdoor area with a round table and chairs, a potted plant, and a stone bench.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, oven, microwave, and a sink.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a dining table set with plates and cups, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Peak District National Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Youlgreave, ENG
  • Place, Peak District National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Haddon Hall Manor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Chatsworth House
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Thimble Cottage, Youlgreave lovely stone cottage for 2 with Woodburner and Wifi

Thimble Cottage is a beautifully well equipped cottage for two and has a wood-burner & squashy leather corner sofa in the sitting room for lovely cozy evenings in and comfortable king size bed.

We have included many luxury touches including fluffy monogrammed robes & towels, Egyptian Cotton bedlinen, Denby crockey and underfloor heating in the bathroom and sitting room.

We welcome well behaved pets; the rear courtyard garden is ideal for pets as it's totally enclosed and there are many fabulous walks from the doorstep.

A new kitchen and bathroom were sympathetically installed in 2018 to include shower over the bath and granite topped kitchen.

The cottage is conveniently located in the heart of one of the prettiest villages of the Peak District and within walking distance of the 3 village pubs, general stores and the cake shop Peak Feast is just around the corner which sells delicious take away coffees, teas and hot chocolate.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We welcome a maximum of two pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Just to clarify the cancellation policy: if we are able to re let the property we will make a refund less £100 admin fees.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8053812
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bakewell

Located in Bakewell, this cottage is in a rural area. Peak District National Park and Deep Dale Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bloomers Original Bakewell Puddings and Virgin Balloon Flights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hathersage Swimming Pool or SMH Group Stadium. Rafting and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cave exploring nearby.
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Youlgreave, ENG

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Haddon Hall Manor - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Chatsworth House - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Chatsworth House Labyrinth - 29 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Alton Towers - 51 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

  • Matlock Station - 19 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lathkil Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fountain View Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Traditional Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Darley Dale Fish Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thimble Cottage, Youlgreave lovely stone cottage for 2 with Woodburner and Wifi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Thimble Cottage, Youlgreave lovely stone cottage for 2 with Woodburner and Wifi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Thimble Cottage, Youlgreave lovely stone cottage for 2 with Woodburner and Wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thimble Cottage, Youlgreave lovely stone cottage for 2 with Woodburner and Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thimble Cottage, Youlgreave lovely stone cottage for 2 with Woodburner and Wifi located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Haddon Hall Manor and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Druids Caves. Peak District National Park and All Saints Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay in Youlgreave

The cottage was an ideal base for visiting lots of locations in the Peak District. After a days walking it was lovely to sit with the log burner going.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2024
Hi Karen - thank you very much for taking the time to write your 5 star review which is much appreciated. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A fantastic little cottage with everything that you need! Very warm, clean and comfortable. Wood burner made evenings very cozy after long hikes. 5* overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base for exploring the area

The cottage was cosy with everything we needed including off street parking. We had some wonderful walks starting outside our front door. Close to towns and attractions. Rachel was a great host and kept in touch in touch to check everything was ok. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2023
Hi Monica, Thank you very much for your 5 star review which is much appreciated. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

February Stay in Youlgrave

We had a fantastic short break - the cottage is nice and cosy and perfectly located in the middle of the village. Opposite one pub, a few minutes walk from two others, great walks from the doorstep and a bus from the village gets you into Bakewell in 10-15 mins. Thanks Rachel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy accommodation in excellent location

The location of this property is excellent with great walks on the doorstep and, despite it being a fairly small village, 3 pubs, 2 bakeries and a village store all within a few minutes walk. The property itself is cosy and very comfortable. The owner is excellent - very responsive when we had a small issue to resolve. Worth noting that the outside space is small (as advertised) which might not suit all dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little cottage in a really nice village location. Warm and cosy. Well equipped. Well maintained. Really nice walks straight from the door. Just enough facilities in the village to mean the car was little used (good news). Only slight niggle was quite a lot of rules seemingly. I am sure they are required, however.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Potentially a wonderful cottage. Unfortunately our arrival was disappointing due to cleanliness of downstairs lounge and kitchen. Obviously had not been cleaned before arrival! Outside seating area needs freshen up also as not like advertised photo! Upstairs was clean and location is excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

lovely cozy cottage

cottage had everything we needed,loved the woodburner,great comfortable bed, would recomendthis cottage for a relaxing break.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really cosy property

We had a great time with our golden retriever in this cosy compact house. Very well situated in a quiet village with an excellent pub opposite. Great walks from the property. Excellent host - can recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2021
Hi Judith - thank you very much for your lovely review of Thimble Cottage. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay snd we hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect long weekend break...

The other reviews say it all - perfect cottage for two and ideal base for exploring the Peak District. Super location if you have a dog and our 'Charlie' enjoyed all the walks down by the river - plus you get to choose any one of three pubs to end your walk! And that's just staying local - we also did Chatsworth House (a must, super day out), Bakewell, Matlock and the Monsal Trail. Overall a fab few days, we were lucky with gorgeous September sunshine and I thoroughly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Richard, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Thimble Cottage. We are so pleased that you and Charlie enjoyed your break and the lovely walks around the area. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dolly visits the peak district.

Lovely little cottage . The courtyard garden is smaller than I anticipated, which with a dog was a little bit of a problem for me. Apart from that a lovely stay .
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Sarah, Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you liked the cottage. Sorry that you felt the courtyard garden was too small, this is the first time any guest has made this comment, I don't know the size of your dog. We go to great lengths to be as accurate and transparent as possible when advertising all our cottages and publish photos of all rooms and the gardens on all our adverts. We hope to see you again, Tweedle Dee Cottage opposite may be more suitable next time as it has a larger garden. Kind Regards, Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

a cozy cottage, an ideal base for exploring the Peak District.

a nice walk in the county, good food in one of the 3 excellent village pubs, and a bottle of wine snuggled up on the sofa of this lovely cozy cottage. The bed is so comfortable for a good nights rest after a full day. A lovely cottage in a lovely village.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Keith, Thank you for your great review, we are so pleased that you liked the cottage, the village and the pubs which are all so convenient. We hope to see you again when you are ready for your next break. Kind Regards, Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

Just what we were looking for - this cosy cottage is in a lovely village set in a beautiful part of the country, with country walks from the front door, pubs and village stores for supplies and good food. Nice walk into Bakewell which is also a lovely little town. Cottage was great - had everything you need for a couple of days downtime. Has been nicely updated. Exceptionally comfortable bed. Take your own condiments though! Owner was friendly and helpful in her communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Richard, Thank you very much for your great review. We’re delghted that you enjoyed your stay at Thimble Cottage and that you liked both the village and the new kitchen and bathroom which we recently installed. We do hope to welcome you back soon when you are ready for your next break. Kind Regards, Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The perfect little cottage in the perfect location.

This was our second visit to Thimble Cottage as both my wife and I really enjoyed our stay last time. The cottage itself is small but absolutely perfect for two people and has everything you could wish for, and sitting by a log fire with a glass of wine of an evening after a long walk is the best way to round off your day. My only complaint is that the bed is so comfortable that it is almost impossible to get out of it in the mornings!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi James, Thank you very much for your great review and for choosing to return to Thimble Cottage; we really appreciate your repeat business. I totally agree that a glass of wine in the evenings in front of the woodburner is just wonderful. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are ready for your next break. Kind Regards, Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage for a short break!

Thimble Cottage is situated in a lovely friendly village with a couple of good local shops and three pubs. Lovely walks close by. The cottage itself is small and quaint and very cosy. The woodburner was a real treat on the cooler evenings. The bed was really comfy with crisp clean bedding and plenty of drawer and wardrobe space. The bathroom facilities were good, lovely touches of ample shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. The kitchen provided all the mod cons you would need to self cater even though we chose to eat out.. The garden yard was very small but I am sure would be quite pleasant to sit out in on a warm evening. I would definitely recommend staying at Thimble Cottage for the quaintness, the village and good to have parking close by.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Jane, Thank you very much for your review, we're delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Thimble Cottage. Thank you for booking with us and we look forward to welcoming you back either at Thimble Cottage or one of our other cottages when you are ready for your next break. Kind Regards, Rachel Halley
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We Love Thimble Cottage

We did the long walk from the cottage to the Bulls Head at Monyash but added in over Haddon too. Dinner at farm yard inn. Kayaked at Carsington waters and walked round Carsington too. Just had such a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Fiona & Oli, Wow, you did so much and kayaking as well. We're very impressed. It was great to meet you, we're so pleased that you had a lovely break. Thank you for choosing to stay at Thimble Cottage. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Rachel
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Homely warm inviting cottage

Lovely little cottage, warm and inviting, comfortable furnishing and well equipped kitchen. nice little sitting out area that has the sun late afternoon. Love the area walks straight from the door, 3 pubs all within a short distance, food at the George good and huge portions.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Sandra, Thank you very much for taking the time to review your stay at Thimble Cottage, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We love The George as well - particularly the take away fish and chips. Thanks again and we hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, Rachel
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Cottage for 2

We loved this little cottage and will definitely be booking again. The fluffy robes were a lovely added extra and the small rear garden was great for our dog. The walks around the village and the area were fabulous and we had a couple of lovely meals at the Farmyard Inn. Bakewell is a must as is Chatsworth but we didn't venture much further. Thank you Rachel for great customer service and for creating a real home from home, we will certainly be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Rob, Thank you very much for your review. We are delighted that you liked the cottage and that you had a good break. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are ready for your next break. Kind Regards, Rachel
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous Little Cottage - perfect for 2

We spent a wonderful 3 nights at this delightful little cottage. It was far too short and we definitely need to return for longer next time. We loved the comfortable bed, we overslept every morning ! and although we didn't need to, we lit the woodburner each evening. The large corner sofa was just perfect for lazing around on in the evenings. We ate out in Bakewell a couple of times and a must is the Chatsworth Farm shop which sells such wonderful treats; breakfast or afternoon tea in the cafe there is also a must. Thanks very much for a wonderful stay, we're already looking forward to our next visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Rachel, We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Thimble Cottage. We love the Chatsworth Farm Shop as well and often pop in to pick up some tasty treats.Their chocolate brownies are to die for :) We look forward to welcoming you back when you are ready for your next break. Best wishes, Rachel
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Highly Recommended

We've been staying at Rachel's cottages for the past 10 years and we have a great affection for Thimble Cottage as it was the first of Rachel's cottages that we stayed in. She has improved it considerably over the years and like all her cottages we love going back and seeing the improvements. As soon as we walk in it feels like coming home. Thimble Cottage has a woodburner in the sitting room which is lovely for cosy evenings in. Our favourite of the 3 village pubs is The Farmyard Inn which is just a short walk away and serves good pub food, I wouldn't describe it as a gastropub but the service is always friendly and efficient and the food is very good. We love Bakewell and always stock up with Bakewell puddings to take home and we would also recommend The Farm Shop at Chatsworth where there is a lovely cafe with stunning views and most importantly they serve a full cooked breakfast - yum yum.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Jonathan, Thank you very much for taking the time to review Thimble Cottage. As always, it was great to see you again, thank you very much for your continued support of our cottages. Best wishes, Rachel
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved this cottage

This cottage lived up to our expectations and we hardly want to write a review and would prefer to keep the secret to ourselves. The cottage is clean and full of character. It has a view into the village, which we also liked. We loved the village, which is peaceful and welcoming and in close proximity to Bakewell. The owners and housekeeper are equally approachable and helpful. Please don't pass this on, as we want to go back ourselves.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Helen, Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Rachel
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rustic charm

This was our second stay at Thimble Cottage and my wife and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The cottage is very well equipped with a well thought out kitchen, DVD selection, internet access, plenty of hot water, under floor heating and a wood burner. The bed has a memory foam mattress and is heavenly after a long day's walk in the beautiful countryside. We loved being in the centre of the village, but, literally, five minutes walk away from the most gorgeous white peak countryside. The first time we stayed, at Easter, we made use of the wood burner, which was fantastic and heated up the cottage within minutes. If you want a relaxed, country retreat at a a very reasonable rate we would highly recommend Thimble Cottage. We'll definitely be visiting again.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you very much for your review, we are so pleased that you liked the cottage and the area. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Halley

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The cottage owner is Rachel Halley, who grew up in Sheffield and spent a lot of her childhood exploring this beautiful part of the UK. She is passionate about the area, the village and takes great pride in being very hands on with the management of the cottage. She has an ongoing programme of improvements which the regular visitors love as there are always new touches whenever they return.

Rachel looks forward to welcoming you to Thimble Cottage.

Why they chose this property

Rachel loves the area, the countryside is so beautiful, the people are so friendly and there is so much to see and do, or the guests just relax and unwind. The cottage is an ideal bolthole from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Having spent many years renting other people's cottages, Rachel have learnt that home comforts are essential for a relaxing holiday. She has filled the cottage with many luxury items which she thinks you will love and she looks forward to sharing her cottage with you.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is conveniently located in the heart of the village within easy strolling distance of the 3 village pubs all of which accept pets and serve good reasonably priced food.

We encourage our guests to shop locally as much as possible. There are 2 butchers in the village which double up as village stores / Post Office and sell all the essentials.

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