Property brochure 02/18

G R I N D L E F O R D , H O P E V A L L E Y

Property Reference: UK4129

In the heart of the National Park WELCOME

Thank you for selecting Rose Cottage for your Peak District National Park adventure. FLOOR CONFIGURATION

We hope that you will enjoy your visit The property has central heating & a wood stove. and have included some useful information in this brochure that you GROUND FLOOR: ● Kitchen/Diner may find helpful. ● Sitting Room

● Covered/secure area Grindleford village is in the heart of the National Park with it’s own FIRST FLOOR: railway station, pub & community ● 2 Double Bedrooms shop. The Derwent river flows through ● Bathroom with shower/shaver point the centre and it is within easy reach CELLAR: of popular tourist attractions. The building has a cellar but this is not in use for our guests. It does house the main fuse box in an and Chesterfield are within emergency but should remain locked. Please do easy reach and can be not go down into the cellar as the stairs do not reached by train direct from have a safety rail. Grindleford. INTERIOR FEATURES EXTERIOR FEATURES

The property is newly refurbished and has a To the rear of the property there is a large modern well equipped kitchen including secure, covered area ideal for storing bikes, microwave, induction hob, electric oven, outside gear or drying off your furry friends. washing machine and separate freezer.

The lounge has a TV with freeview, Wi-Fi and To the front of the property is a small garden a log burning stove. The first basket of logs with a lovely view across the valley with the are included in your stay but more are war memorial in the foreground. Please be available locally at Natural Earth on 01433 careful entering and exiting the cottage or 631333 or Hathersage garage. garden as there is no footpath on the road outside. Both bedrooms have zip & link beds, a TV, hairdryer and wardrobe with hangers. Please There is a small parking space to the side of let us know before you arrive If you prefer the the property. Alternative parking is available beds to be separated as singles. at the Sir William Hotel opposite. The upstairs bathroom has a large walk-in shower, vanity basin with storage and toilet. A BBQ can be provided on request in Summer. THE HISTORY. NEXT TO A FORMER WESLEYAN CHAPEL THE COTTAGE WAS BUILT IN 1662 Rose Cottage is attached to the former Nowill in 1926 for £335 to Arthur Pentelow, Wesleyan Chapel in what was referred to as the clerk to a chartered accountant. At this time township of Woodland in the Parish of the former chapel was now being referred to Eyam and referred to as Grindleford Bridge. as the Institute on maps having been gifted to Deeds to the property are held right back to the village. It later became the village Youth 1662 when the properties were owned by Club building. George Savile, Baronet and William Syddall, Rose Cottage was bought by Mr & Mrs Gill in miner. 1962 and extended by them to add a In 1798 William Willis became a co-owner and bathroom in 1972. The cottage was owned by the Nowill family became co-owners in 1835. Mr Gill until his death in 2015. In 1898 the trustees of Edward Nowill sold the The cottage was used as a shop when the area cottage to Mr Arnold Nowill, a cutlery in front was the village centre and a number manufacturer, and Miss Edith Nowill, a spinster, of old photos showing the shops and old green for £75. It was sold at auction by Miss Edith can be found in the Sir William. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Do I need bedding or towels? Towels and bedding are provided but you are of course welcome to bring your own towels if you prefer. There are two pillows per person. Beds are supplied with a duvet.

Can I control the heating? The cottage is centrally heated and all radiators have their own thermostats.

What discount do I get at the Sir William? Our guests receive a 10% discount on food and drinks at The Sir William hotel when dining (minimum order of one main meal per VILLAGE LIFE. person applies). Grindleford is a thriving village with a strong Can I hire bikes? family community made up of old and new Bikes can be hired at either end of the Monsal Trail. residents. The village has its own website and newsletter full Dog walks & bins? of useful contacts and events. There are miles of public footpaths and National Trust trails direct from the cottage door. A dog waste bin is situated near the There is an annual Grindleford Goat bike ride, a river bridge in the village centre or bag and dispose of in the Grindleford Gallop (fell race), the Horticultural general waste bin. Most local stores and garden centres have pet show, carnival and a firework display. Groups items for sale and most pubs and cafes have dog friendly seating. include the cricket team, choir, Friends of Please be aware is mainly animal farming so there is Grindleford Station and The Horticultural Society. lots of livestock roaming. Please keep dogs on leads at all times when near livestock and close gates behind you. Church services are held at St Helen’s Church. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

The Peak District National Park is renowned for call sorts of outside activities whether you wish to get an adrenalin rush or just quietly amble along taking in the sights.

The Peak District has some of the most challenging and popular rock climbing routes in Europe including the internationally important Stanage Edge, near Sheffield. Many world-class climbers live in and around the area, sharpening their skills on its challenging cliffs, edges and boulders.

The Peak District is home to the highest natural cavern in the UK - Titan Cave, Castleton (464ft, 141.5m), discovered by local pot-holers in 2000. For those less adventurous there magnificent show caves in Castleton that can be managed by most fitness levels including four legged friends.

The Park is a maze of different walks and bridleways for all abilities many of which are National Trust owned. But if you want to go a bit quicker fell running is a popular sport here.

There is a gliding club based at Great Hucklow should you wish to get even higher up than the moors allow.

Coarse fishing is available on Ladybower reservoir but bear in mind that the river in Grindleford is private fishing only.

Do come prepared whatever your chosen activity. The weather can come in very quickly and thanks go out to Edale Mountain Rescue who do a sterling job keeping us all safe. AFETY & SECURITY

Please read the wood stove instructions before lighting and keep the stove door closed when in use. Please use the ash bin ATTRACTIONS provided. The outside lights are automatic. Please lock external doors when you are out. So many to choose from but these are our The property has several slopes and steps personal top 10. so please take care when entering and leaving the property as these can be extremely slippery when wet. 1 PETS We welcome your pets but please make 2 sure they are clean and dry before they enter the property. Pet damage will be charged. 3

SHOPPING

Grindleford Community shop is open 7 days 4 a week and can be found at St Helens church by the river. There is a Spar at Hathersage garage and 5 Calver garage as well as a One Stop at Hathersage. 6 HOUSE RULES Please be a good neighbour and keep noise 7 to an acceptable level late at night. Report any accidental damage as soon as possible. 8 A recycling bin is available outside (blue top). General rubbish in the black bin. 9 EMERGENCIES

Helen or Terry 07759638755/01433 639506 Doctor (Eyam) 01433 630836 10 A&E Sheffield 0114 2434343 Vet Hathersage/Sheffield 0114 2363391 A defibrillator is situated at the Sir William Hotel - dial 999 BEDFORD INNS LTD

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CONTACT US TODAY

If theres anything else you’d like to know, don’t hesitate to get in touch via the contact details below.

TEL: 01433639506, ROSE COTTAGE MOBILE: 07876230274, THE GREEN EMAIL:[email protected] GRINDLEFORD S32 2HH,

● www.sirwilliam-grindleford.com

● www.grindlefordvillageshop.co.uk

● www.grindleford.com

● www.visitpeakdistrict.com

● www.peakdistrict.gov.uk

● www.fogs.website

● www.eyamsurgery.co.uk

● www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/derbyshire

● www.chatsworth.org

We hope you enjoy your stay and look forward to meeting you. Helen & Terry Bedford

All details in this brochure are correct at time of going to press. Please let us know if any information becomes out of date. February 2018