Set in a quiet location at the heart of the village, The Forge provides spacious and comfortable accommodation for 5/6 in a building of real character. The lounge has a log burning stove - logs are provided, there is a delightful garden and off street parking for one car. The cottage has full central heating and is equipped to a very high standard. It is given a rating of 4 stars by the English Tourism Council.

The building now known as The Forge is one of the oldest buildings in the village. It was run as a blacksmith's workshop until about 1975 by Billy Clark, a well-known local character and artist.

Originally it was 3 separate workshops - a blacksmith's in what was once a 'one up-one down' cottage, a joiners in another two storey building and between them a single storey wheelwrights workshop. The central single storey building was extended to both left and right linking the three workshops. The anvil stands outside the front door and in the driveway is the stone on which the wooden wheels were secured to have their iron tyres fitted.

It was in very poor condition when the previous owners purchased it in 1999. It has, since then, undergone a sympathetic conversion and renovation completed in September 2004.

Accommodation

The front door in the central section of the building opens into a large hall. To the right is a well proportioned and well-equipped kitchen/dining room with oak floor and exposed beams. Going through this room, a door leads to a spacious but cosy lounge, again with oak flooring and having a wood burning stove. French doors lead to a patio and good-sized garden. Above the lounge is a single bedroom with ensuite WC (a folding bed is available for use in this room required).

To the left of the front door the hall leads round to a beautifully fitted bathroom with shower. There is a double bedroom on the ground floor and a staircase leads to a twin bedded room with adjacent WC.

All rooms are tastefully decorated and thoughtfully furnished. There is full central heating.

We are confident that you will be pleased with what you find.

Features and facilities

• 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 single bedroom, additional folding bed available.
• Bathroom with shower and WC, 2 separate WC's.
• Bathroom and one bedroom on ground floor.
• Lounge with log burner, colour TV, DVD and video recorder.
• Well-equipped kitchen with microwave and dishwasher.
• Laundry faclilties include washer/dryer iron and ironing board.

The location

Middleton-by-Youlgreave is a small picturesque village at the head of Middleton Dale. It is an excellent base for exploring the White Peak area by foot, cycle or car and, for those simply wishing to relax it offers the peace and quiet of the unspoilt English countryside. There is a well equipped children's playground nearby.

About a mile, and a very pleasant walk away, is the village of Youlgrave with shops, a Post Office and three pubs all serving meals at lunchtime and in the evening.

The pretty market town of Bakewell is a short drive away and there is a bus service from Middleton-by-Youlgrave.

Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are easily accessible, as are the spa towns of Matlock and Buxton.

Notes

• Available to rent by the week from Friday to Friday or for short breaks Friday to Monday and Monday to Friday.
• Well-behaved pets welcome.
• Strictly no smoking inside the property

Please phone to confirm availability and make a provisional booking.

Telephone 07903119251

Please quote Peak Cottages Direct

Map of the Cottage's location from MultiMap

Print this page

Top of Page