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The Hope Valley is an ideal base for exploring the treasures of the Peak District. In addition to the wonderful scenery, there are numerous attractions including nearby Castleton caves and castle, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and the plague village of Eyam. If you have any energy left after walking the hills, the Hope Valley offers climbing, cycling, pony trekking, swimming, angling, gliding and parascending. Or why not just relax! Pets welcome by arrangement
Fabulous little cottages, we rented out all three of them with two other families and had a really enjoyable weekend in the Peak District with kida aged 2-10. Castleton, Mam Yor etc all within relatively easy hiking distance even for the little ones, lots of caves and other kidfriendly destinations. Cottages are very welcoming with breakfast ingredients, kitchen, washing machine (great after a muddy day out), fireplace, animals. We all had a lovely day and the hosts were very lovely and helpful.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Parking available, internet too, washing machine, dryer too
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Response from Denise Matthews, Owner at Riding House Farm Cottages
Responded 30 Dec 2022
It was a pleasurer to meet you all, and very pleased you all enjoyed yourselves. We hope to meet you all again in the future. Denise
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Exactly what you'd expect a peak district cottage to be, fantastic. Great position for the walks, everything you need in the cottage (we were in Milkmaids cottage) quiet, nor far from many pubs for evening food or drinks and parking right outside the door!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Denise Matthews, Owner at Riding House Farm Cottages
Responded 21 Aug 2022
Thank you Kevin for your lovely comments they are much appreciated it was a pleasure meeting you. We hope to welcome you back to Riding House Farm again
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We only stayed for three nights but felt right at home! The cottage is very homely, cosy and just the right place to relax. Equipped with everything one needs for a break away, beautiful touches to the interior and clean facilities didn't let us miss anything. The cottage is in a beautiful spot of the peak district and invites for walks, hikes, or just pure relaxation surrounded by peace and quiet. The village with plenty pubs, restaurants and shops is just a short walk away and is also very pretty and welcoming. Such a great find. Thanks Denise & David!
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Denise M, Owner at Riding House Farm Cottages
Responded 21 Jan 2020
Thank you so much for the splendid comments and for staying at Riding House farm Cottages Absolute pleasure meeting you and so pleased the stay was a success for you. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Denise
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After being to Riding House Farm many times and staying in Milkmaids Cottage, we tried afew days in the newly completed Grooms Cottage, a fantastic 1 double (the comfiest king size bed ever!), 1 twin cottage, with a lovely spacious kitchen, dining lounge area, well equipped, lovely furnishings in the most glorious setting on a working farm, with the friendly hosts David and Denise at hand, not forgetting Peg and Bella the dogs. Walks from the door to Mam Tor, or into Castleton itself, perfectly situated would highly recommend
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Denise M, Owner at Riding House Farm Cottages
Responded 18 Nov 2019
Thank you. It was great to see you both again,. We are pleased you enjoyed yours stay, and look forward to seeing you both again, Best wishes David and Denise
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Have just returned from a week in Shepherds Cottage, together with our 2 labs. Lovely spacious cottage, warm welcome from Denise who came to see us as we arrived. The view from the cottage is stunning and beautiful. Welcome gifts of wine, chocolates, orange juice and flowers - so generous. Husband had some long interesting chats with David and our 2 labs loved Bella the Labrador. We struggled to find a cottage, and could not believe this was available. Highly recommend this cottage.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Denise M, Owner at Riding House Farm Cottages
Responded 5 Jul 2019
Thanks so much for staying at Shepherd’s Cottage. Absolute pleasure meeting you and so pleased the stay was a success for you. You left the Cottage looking lovely we look forward to welcoming you back to Riding House Farm again in the future, you are very welcome. . We much appreciate your lovely comments, thank you Denise
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We have just returned from our fourth visit to Riding House Farm, specifically Shepherd's Cottage. As usual we had a wonderful time, we always feel very welcome and comfortable there. It is warm and relaxing, we enjoyed the fresh air, peace and quiet and beautiful views. We feel very at home in the cottage which is always spotless and has everything we need. We hope to return very soon.
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Denise M, Owner at Riding House Farm Cottages
Responded 5 Jan 2019
Many thanks for your wonderful comments they are much appreciated, we look forward to welcoming you back to Riding House Farm cottages again in the future
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This self catering cottage for two was so well equipped that everything you thought you might need was soon to be found. It was warm and comfortable, and we received a friendly and welcoming reception from the owners, who then went out of their way to help when we asked to borrow some items when entertaining friends. If you enjoy walking, or justy getting away from it all, there could be no better place to stay.
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Date of stay: October 2018
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Our cottage had the most beautiful views
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Response from Denise M, Owner at Riding House Farm Cottages
Responded 5 Jan 2019
Thank you Ros for your lovely comments it was our pleasure to make your stay enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back again in the future
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We stayed in Shepherds Cottage for a weekend in October and went walking both days. It is a good size, well equipped and well maintained. The setting is unrivalled being at the end of a 1/2 mile gravel road with views back over the Hope Valley to Winnats Pass and Peveril Castle and in the autumn sun shine it was beautiful. Mam Tor lies a short distance to the rear. The rooms are all quite spacious, the kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of parking. We walked into Castleton both evenings and it only took 20 minutes. For walking or mountain biking it can't be rivalled.
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Date of stay: October 2018
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Response from Denise M, Owner at Riding House Farm Cottages
Responded 5 Jan 2019
Thank you for this lovely review, it is much appreciated We hope to welcome you back to Riding House Farm Cottages again on the future
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We have been coming to Riding House Farm Cottages for over 10 years now. This is a special place, owned by very special people, who are kind and thoughtful; who will always do their very best, and more, to ensure your stay is enjoyable. The view of the valley from the cottages is absolutely beautiful. The mist in the morning is atmospheric and great for photography. They have little owls, badgers, hares, plus numerous other wildlife. The guests can also enjoy a little garden to sit in which is busy with birds. We can not recommend highly enough.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Denise M, Owner at Riding House Farm Cottages
Responded 30 Aug 2018
Dear Karen Many thanks for your lovely comments they are much appreciated. We always enjoy your stays Karen, you are now friends not just guests and we always look forward to seeing you..Ellie is part of the family, David really enjoys Ellie's holidays with us as she spent her mornings helping him feed the stock.she also love walking the dogs. Looking forward to seeing you in December.
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We have just returned from a week in Shepherd's Cottage. We were warmly welcomed by David and Denise, who are friendly and informative. Cottage is in an ideal location and is everything you need for a perfect holiday. Lots of lovely pubs locally and we enjoyed our visit to Tilly's Tearoom for afternoon tea. Happy to recommend the cottages.
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Denise M, Owner at Riding House Farm Cottages
Responded 5 Aug 2018
Dear Julie and David, Many thanks for your lovely review it is much appropriated we really enjoyed our little chats, It was good to hear you enjoyed Tilly's tea rooms they do do a very good afternoon tea!.and the six pubs give lots of choice for a meal.. We are pleased you had a relaxing holiday.and hope to welcome you back gain in the future. . Thank you once again Denise
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