Chapel Yard Cottage, Whitwell - Cosy refurbished 19th Century cottage
Cottage with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Garden
Is a charming 19th Century stone and brick cottage, refurbished in the 1980’s by Derbyshire County Council and English Heritage and within walking distance of Whitwell village centre and the beautiful Forestry Commission managed Whitwell Woods (approx 420 acres in area with way marked trails). Offering traditional and cosy accommodation over three floors, Chapel Yard Cottage boasts a wonderful kitchen, cosy lounge and south-east facing patio garden. Well equipped and comfortable, the cottage is ideally located for exploring all that the region has to offer. Close to where Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire meet, and close to the motorway network(M1 & A1), Whitwell is a great touring base from which to explore the Peak District Border country and Sherwood Forest, or plan an activity based holiday. The cottage is also suitable for business people working away from home, tired of hotel rooms.
The Cottage has a three star rating, awarded by 'Quality in Tourism'
Accommodation Over three floors. Three bedrooms: 1 x single, 1 twin, 1 x 2nd floor double. Bathroom with bath basin and WC. The 2nd floor bedroom has an en suite shower room with shower, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Cosy living room and door leading to patio garden with gravel and decking areas. The cottage has original period fireplaces, restored sash windows, stripped natural floorboards in the bedrooms and kitchen, and gas central heating for comfort. In line with many British cottages of its size and age, the stairs are steeper than those you would find in houses built today. (A cautionary note for young children and anyone who has trouble climbing stairs!)
Amenities Full gas central heating with electric hearth fire in living room. Range cooker with gas hobs, grill and two electric ovens, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, colour TV with DVD, radio/cassette/CD player, library of books etc. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. One parking space in courtyard. Small enclosed, south-east facing pretty patio garden with garden furniture and bar-b-que. There is a wooden gate and pathway from the rear of the patio garden to the car parking area. One well behaved dog allowed. Sorry, smoking is not allowed in the cottage.
Well stocked convenience stores, post office, chemist, take aways and pubs all within 5-10 mins walk. Major supermarkets can be found locally in Worksop and Clowne. A car is not essential for this property as Whitwell has a railway station on the ‘Robin Hood’ Line between Worksop and Nottingham and is served by local buses. The owners can assist with locating bicycle hire.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Worksop, East Midlands
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Robin Hood Doncaster / Sheffield - 25 miles
Nearest Port:
Hull - 70 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Several in Whitwell Village - 2 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Half Moon - 1 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Single Bedroom.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower. Family Bathroom is situated on the first floor and the ensuite shower room is on the second.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is well fitted out and a joy to cook in!
General:
Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided.
Dining:
Seating for 5. The Dining Table is situated in the Kitchen
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games.
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Worksop, East Midlands
Whitwell is a small village situated in the North East corner of Derbyshire, England approximately 155 miles north of London and close to the market town of Worksop in Nottinghamshire. It sits in a unique position where the great counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire meet. Over 1000 years old and predating the Doomsday book, the agricultural village of Whitwell also had its own colliery between the 1890’s and 1980’s which further shaped the development of the community.
Walking in Whitwell Woods and further afield is a worthwhile way to unwind. Golfing, fishing & watersports are also popular outdoor activities.
Sheffield 'theatreland' is close at hand and a stay at the cottage can be linked to one of the many major sporting, cultural & entertainment events which take place regularly.
Neighbouring cities of Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln even Leeds are reached within the hour, (York is just over the hour).
Plenty to do and a week will fly by or relax and do nothing, the choice is yours!!
Creswell Crags, 2 miles from Cottage
Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge studded with caves and smaller fissures.
The caves were used by Ice Age hunters as a seasonal camp over 45,000 years ago. These hunters came following herds of mammoth, bison and reindeer as they migrated to their summer grazing lands. Creswell Crags was at that time one of the most northerly places in ancient man's territory.
Archaeologists, exploring the caves, have found fossil animal bones including mammoth and hyena, and flint stone tools left behind by the hunters.
The earliest known cave art dating back 12,000 years was recently found in Church Hole cave.
Cave tours are one of the most popular activities on the site. An experienced guide takes you from the Museum and Education Centre on a short walk into the limestone gorge and to Robin Hood Cave, the largest of the caves.
Most of the caves, however, are not open to the public and are protected by metal grills to preserve the rare archaeological deposits that remain inside.
Bondhay Golf Club is set in the heart of the Dukeries, forming part of the Chatsworth Estate.
This idyllic location makes the Perfect setting for a relaxing round of golf, socialising with colleagues, clients or friends.The 18 hole course offers a challenging but enjoyable round of golf with water hazards coming into play on 4 holes. The excellent drainage allows the use of the main tees all year round and you will always find a warm welcome whenever you visit.Our function rooms cater for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions or events. We have a dedicated team of staff who will help you make it a day to remember.The clubhouse bar and restaurant offers freshly prepared meals throughout the day, perfect for relaxing after your round or if you just want to visit for a hearty meal overlooking the course.
Chatsworth is one of Britain’s best loved historic houses and estates. The house, garden, farmyard, adventure playground, gift shops and restaurant are open every day until 23 December 2007. We offer something for everyone to enjoy, from famous works of art, young animals and the spectacular fountains in the garden to the finest shopping, food and drink and many miles of free walks. The home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is set in the magnificent landscape of Derbyshire’s Peak District National Park.
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre 9.7 miles from Cottage
At the heart of the Robin Hood legend is the original home, the magnificent former Royal Hunting Forest of Sherwood, scene of many an outlaw tale. Today it is a country park and visitor centre with 450 acres of ancient oaks and shimmering silver birches.
Waymarked pathways guide visitors through the forest to the mighty 'Major Oak', reputed to be Robin Hood's favourite hideout. In the Visitor Centre there is the colourful exhibition "Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest", a Tourist Information Centre, Heritage Shop, Robin Hood Shop, Country Park Information Office and the 'Forest Table' restraurant.
One of Yorkshires great championship courses.
Visitors and visiting societies are welcome on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays by arrangement and prior booking. We do not have a standard package as we prefer to tailor the day to meet your requirements.
Visitors must be members of a recognised Golf Club and hold a current handicap certificate which should be presented to the Professional when checking in. Society secretaries and corporate day organisers are responsible for ensuring compliance.
Two miles from the M1 motorway with ample parking, excellent gallery cafe and facilities Renishaw Hall gardens makes an excellent day out for families as well as garden and art enthusiasts.
The estate has hosted "The Antiques Roadshow" and was used by the BBC in "Pride and Prejudice".
J30 M1 - A616 (Chesterfield). 1st exit - A619 (Worksop). After 3 miles, right on B6043 to Whitwell. Church on left, then left on B6043 (Worksop) 1st right (Greenway) At end on left is parking.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
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26 Apr - 31 Dec 2007
£350.00
€441.00
$567.00
Rental Notes: For 2008 there is a simple pricing structure of £350 per week (whatever the season), which includes all fuel, bed linen, towels and no extra charge if you bring your pet dog. Shorter stays than a week may be possible, the Owners should be contacted for availability and price.
Terms and Conditions of Letting apply and cover: *Cancellations *Deposits (a deposit of £50 secures the booking, the balance is payable 6 weeks before the date of arrival along with a £100 damage deposit) *Availability *Number in party *Dog *Damage and Cleanliness *Access *Liability
The Cottage is generally let from Saturday to Saturday unless otherwise arranged and available between 3pm on the day of arrival and 10am on the day of departure. Guests planning to arrive later should advise the owners accordingly.
Late offers for this Cottage
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
22 November 2008
29 November 2008
7
£250
Guestbook
"What a great house, it really does have everything. Our son does not want to go home. Thank you.
P.S. have borrowed book - will post back" - The Dores May 2007
"A real home from home. With 2 small children and a dog, we really appreciated the thoughtful details such as the non drip water bowl for the dog. An ideal location for visiting Yorks., Lincoln., Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire. We've had a lovely time." - The Johnstons May 2007
"We've had an absolutely brilliant time here. The house is perfect. It truly wants for nothing. Beautiful surroundings, every need seen to within a 5 minute walk. (shop, pub, pharmacy,Indian, Chinese, chippy. we'll be back). Thanks so so much." - Bob & Carol Bennett and family July 2007
"The thought and care gone into preparing the cottage was second to none. We all had a great time in Whitwell and the cottage was a fantastic base. Great holiday, great cottage. Now back to sunny Cornwall. Hope everyone has an enjoyable stay." - The Plants November 07
"Chapel Yard Cottage proved an ideal base to stay and welcome our guests and attend our grandsons baptism. The weather was mixed with warm sunshine and blue skies to heavy blinding rain. But this did not hamper our enjoyment and revisiting old friends" - The Dixons and guests
""We've had a great time here. The house is very well equipped and comfortable, we all felt at home. We'd recommend the place to others and would love to return ourselves. Thank you very much!"" - Maria, Becky, Wendy, Jo & Beth, New Year 2008
Availability of Chapel Yard Cottage, Whitwell
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Owner joined site on:
26 April 2007
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26 April 2007
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