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Rustic Retreats: Owslow Cottage with Hot Tub & Alpaca Walking Experience

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Overview
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
5 guests
Minimum stay varies 
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Cottage
Once you reach Owslow Cottage your holiday and the relaxation begins. We have lots to offer our guests: You’ll love the rural location of my place with views of the Derbyshire Dales countryside and Carsington Reservoir. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travellers, families (with kids), and furry friends (dogs). My place is close to public transport but a car would be advisable. We have Alpacas on the farm for you to get to know and enjoy an ‘Alpaca Walking Experience’ as an optional extra. We offer a 10% discount for all of our lovely guests with our discount code. Pre-booking is highly recommended!! To the front of the cottage, your guests can enjoy a luxurious and inviting hot tub overlooking Carsington Reservoir ensuring everyone will be delighted with the...Once you reach Owslow Cottage your holiday and the relaxation begins. We have lots to offer our guests: You’ll love the rural location of my place with views of the Derbyshire Dales countryside and Carsington Reservoir. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travellers, families (with kids), and furry friends (dogs). My place is close to public transport but a car would be advisable. We have Alpacas on the farm for you to get to know and enjoy an ‘Alpaca Walking Experience’ as an optional extra. We offer a 10% discount for all of our lovely guests with our discount code. Pre-booking is highly recommended!! To the front of the cottage, your guests can enjoy a luxurious and inviting hot tub overlooking Carsington Reservoir ensuring everyone will be delighted with their stay. However, we do restrict hot tub use to the hours of 09:00-22:00 as we want to respect our neighbours, so if you’re thinking of ‘all night’ hot tub parties with lots of loud music, I’m afraid this cottage is not the place for you! In the heart of the beautiful Derbyshire Dales and on the edge of the Peak District, Owslow Farm is a working organic beef and lamb farm and the cottage offers a combination of traditional features and modern accommodation. The property is approximately 400 years old and stands in its 400 acres. It is very welcoming and boasts exposed stone and beams, and fabulous countryside views. A beautiful blooming enclosed courtyard of trailing colourful flowers and pot plants, comfortable rattan furniture and coffee table for your enjoyment and relaxation at the back of the cottage. There are many facilities on the farm that can be enjoyed by the whole family, making this a fantastic property for a holiday in this area. We lamb our sheep during March and April - children are most welcome to help bottle feed lambs and calves under adult supervision, on request. We do ask that dogs are kept on a lead when walking the fields around this time of year. We are extremely dog friendly but do ask for a small charge of £25.00 to accommodate up to 2 dogs. We also have a range of animals such as alpacas, lamas, free-range hens, ducks, geese, dogs and cats. Everything will be clean, warm and welcoming for your arrival including fresh linen, toasty warm alpaca duvets, robes and towels. We hope that your stay at Owslow Cottage will be as enjoyable as possible.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
We do ask for a small charge of £25.00 per booking to accommodate/clean for up to 2 dogs.
Bedrooms
1 Double3 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Shower

Meet the host
Natalie O
Hosting since June 2012
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: We live in the main farmhouse which adjoins the cottage, and are there if needed, but try to keep a low profile and not intrude on your holiday. We are extremely family friendly as we have a young family ourselves, and have additional equipment i.e. stairgate, travel cot, booster seat are available for use on request. Also children are more than welcome to use the trampoline, slide and sit-on tractors under adult supervision.

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Ruth B
Ruth B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Loved it!
The cottage is beautiful and has everything you need. My kids absolutely loved being on a farm and the owners went above and beyond to make sure they enjoyed it, showing us animals and the tractor and sharing all their outdoor toys. We felt so welcome and will be coming again!
Visited July 2020
Written 13 July 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Jhanc
Jhanc
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Excellent Xmas gift
This cottage is an excellent find, lovely setting with everything you need for a home from home kind of a break. Very well equipped, lovely and clean and a really homely feel about the cottage- perfect for our first Xmas away from home. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners. There if needed. Even put up a Xmas tree for our special Xmas break.
Visited December 2019
Written 27 December 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Leanneski
Leanneski
Bolton, United Kingdom4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect
If I were to write about all of the good things about this lovely cottage, I’d be writing forever. The cottage was exactly as the pictures show (except it feels bigger in person). Everything was immaculately clean and beautifully presented. The heating was on when we arrived so it was lovely and cosy! Tea and coffee, wine and crisps made for a perfect welcome after a our day out in the rain. Extras like this are so thoughtful and much appreciated. Our children were so well provided for with cutlery, plastic plates, booster seat, stair gate, bed guard toys etc. They loved playing in the garden and feeding the animals even though it was (very) wet. The owners are extremely friendly but happily left us to it - only a text or knock away - which suited us perfectly. We would wholly recommend!
Visited June 2019
Written 15 June 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Dee R
Dee R
Northwich, United Kingdom11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Cosy cottage
Lovely location, great spacious accommodation although shower a bit small. Lots of little extras which made our stay more comfortable. Would definitely return to this traditional country cottage.
Visited June 2019
Written 10 June 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Rosemary
Rosemary
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Carsington Water
Delightful, well equipped little cottage in a fabulous and quiet place. Perfect for visiting the area, really close to Carsington Water whilst being a real rural retreat. Grandchildren loved being surrounded by the animals and being able to see them up close.
Visited April 2019
Written 27 April 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Rachel H
Rachel H
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect Retreat
Recently enjoyed a very relaxing stay at this 'home from home' cottage. Perfect location, cottage is well equipped and the kids loved being able to feed the lamas each morning on the farm. We look forward to returning. The view across to Carsington Water was lovely from the bedroom window.
Visited October 2018
Written 28 October 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Gill R
Gill R
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great cottage
A great little cottage. Such a warm welcome from friendly hosts. Superb value and location. Met for an annual family reunion & enjoyed a 12 mile walk in this stunning area of Derbyshire. Blessed with great weather to enjoy the outdoor space. Good restaurants nearby too. Highly recommend!
Visited July 2018
Written 11 July 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Stephanie D
Stephanie D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful countryside escape
We loved our stay at Owslow Cottage, it was the perfect settup for us and our young son. The family were really accommodating and provided toys, a cot, and highchair for us to use. They let us explore the farm, which was lovely, my son spent the mornings rounding up the lambs in the garden, petting the cat, and riding on the toy tractor. The cottage itself is beautifully kept and has everything you would need for a home from home. Thanks for having us, we would love to come back next year!
Visited June 2018
Written 3 July 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

FiveLovetheBeach
FiveLovetheBeach
Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Cosy farm cottage - ideal location for South Peak District
Really lovely stay. Perfect for the 5 of us - 2 sisters 3 children 14,10,7. Great fun staying on the farm. Natalie and family very welcoming. Loved feeding the llamas and lambs. Great location for Carsington, Matlock, Tissington Trail and Dovedale
Visited May 2018
Written 3 June 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Tourist556241
Tourist556241
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Miss
Gorgeous cosy cottage in beautiful countryside. Very friendly hosts - fully recommend to people wanting to explore the area.
Visited May 2018
Written 19 May 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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What this rental offers
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Cooker
  • Toaster
Nearby
  • Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
  • Horse riding facilities
  • Hiking areas
  • Countryside area
Location features
  • Waterfront location
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Television
Additional amenities
  • Trampoline
Bathroom and laundry
  • Dryer
  • Iron
  • Hot bath
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
Location info
  • Kid friendly
  • Beachfront/Lakeside
Living spaces
  • Highchair
Indoor amenities
  • Central heating
  • Internet access
Parking
  • Secure parking available
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
  • Watersports
  • Cycling areas
Scenic views
  • Ocean views
  • Waterfront views
Outdoor amenities
  • Patio
  • Playground
  • Private yard

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About the neighbourhood
Ashbourne is renowned for its excellent range of shops clustered around the historic market place and long the main streets. Ashbourne boasts a medieval street pattern, historic buildings and widely considered the finest street of Georgian buildings in Derbyshire, giving the towns many visitors the opportunity to enjoy a scene which has remained largely unchanged in appearance since the 18th century. Ashbourne also has a festival every year.Carsington Reservoir has been a very popular visitor attraction since the reservoir was opened by the Queen in May 1992. It is just a few minutes along the road in a car or can be accessed on foot directly across Owslow Farmland straight from the cottage (directions and small map in information folder). The reservoir has all the water sports and family entertainment expected of a water sport centre. The nearest golf course is Ashbourne golf club which is centrally located to the town of Ashbourne, just 10/15 minutes drive away.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Google ‘Alpacas at Carsington’ and the directions will bring you directly to the cottage
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesWatersports

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 100% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
Included in the rates are fresh towels, robes and luxury alpaca bedding, and a complimentary welcome pack. When a booking has been made a pack will be emailed out to you including information about the cottage, directions etc. As phone signal/access is limited in the area due to its rural location and dependent on certain phone providers it is advisable to print out the directions and bring them along with you.

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