A stone bridge over a river surrounded by lush trees and grass.
A stone house with multiple windows and chimneys, surrounded by trees and a large grassy lawn with shadows.

The Rookery Cottage

The Rookery Cottage is a wonderful getaway, and we can’t wait to welcome you into our charming cottage. Based in Ashford in the Water, and set in the heart of the Peak District come and immerse yourself in the countryside.

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Close-up of a carved wooden table leg with ornate detailing, resting on a carpeted floor.
A glass of red wine on a white windowsill with a blurred window in the background.
A wooden desk with a lamp, a black file organizer, and a closed notebook in a cozy corner under a painting of a bridge.
A wooden dining table with a glass vase containing white flowers and greenery, a wooden chair with a decorative backrest, a wall-mounted radiator, and a framed watercolor landscape painting hanging on the wall.
Living room with a wood stove in front of a stone fireplace, a woven basket, a glass of red wine on the floor, a wooden TV stand with a TV, a white bookshelf, and a patterned area rug.
A cozy bedroom with a bed, white bedding, and pillows. A small bedside table with a white lamp. A window with divided panes and a dark wooden window sill, and a picture hanging on the wall.
Close-up photo of an old-fashioned metal latch with a chain, attached to a wooden door.
A neatly made bed with two pillows and a folded towel on top in a cozy bedroom.
A bathroom with black tiled floor, white tiles with floral accents, a white toilet, and a large mirror reflecting windows with wooden beams.
Living room with a fireplace, a white bookshelf filled with books, a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, and a decorative rug.
Potted orchid plant on a white windowsill with a view of an old stone building with a window and a door outside
A table lamp with a white, sculpted base and a lampshade with a floral pattern, placed on a wooden surface against a plain wall.
A framed black and white print of a house surrounded by trees, hanging on a white wall.
Close-up view of a fireplace with a stone wall background and a top beige mantel, with part of a framed landscape painting visible at the top.
A cozy dining room with a window featuring divided panes and dark curtains, a candle in a glass holder on the windowsill, and a wooden dining table with chairs and candles.
A cozy window seat with floral cushions beneath three small, divided windows with black handles, framed by patterned curtains and exposed wooden beams in a rustic room.
A cozy dining table with lit candles, wine glasses, and tableware, illuminated by warm lighting and a window in the background.
A vintage dark brown wooden writing box sitting on a windowsill near a window with a white frame.
A pair of windows with small panes, decorated with greenery and pine branches on the windowsill, overlooking a garden with trees and a stone wall.
Decorative table setting with a glass vase holding green leaves and white flowers, a glass of white wine, a glass of red wine, a tiered glass serving tray with assorted appetizers, and festive greenery with gold accents.
A breakfast table with croissants, orange juice, coffee, and a teapot set near a window on a rainy day.
A cozy indoor scene of a family breakfast or brunch set on a rustic wooden table with plates of pizza, bowls of salad, coffee cups, and a flower vase. In the background, a living room with a sofa, fireplace, and bookshelf.
Indoor view of a room with exposed stone walls, a skylight ceiling, a partially open green door leading to a kitchen with white cabinets, a pot of white orchids on a windowsill, and a small rug on the floor.
A wood-burning stove with visible flames and burning logs.
A cozy living room with a patterned area rug, a stone fireplace with a wood stove, a white bookshelf with books and decor, a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, and curtains beside a window.
A small conservatory with glass walls and ceiling, a wicker chair, a white mini-fridge, a large vase, wall art, and potted orchids.
A bedroom corner with a wooden bed, white bedding, a white nightstand, a glass vase with dried flowers, a white table lamp, and a framed picture of sheep on a mountain.
Two people holding hands across a rustic wooden table with two cups of coffee, a small potted plant, and a lit candle.
A black wire basket filled with brown and white eggs on a green surface.
Top-down view of a small white table with two white chairs, set with two plates of croissants and powdered croissants, two white cups on saucers, a white pitcher, and a stainless steel teapot.
Two white bookshelves holding various books, including titles about history, travel, and literature, arranged with some books standing upright and others lying flat.

Inside

  • Ground floor

    - Large living / eating area, with a log burner, window seat and chaise-longue sofa

    - Television, DVD player, ipod / iphone docking system and CD – radio

    - Selection of general interest books and maps about the area available for guests to browse

    - A separate dining room, to seat 8. Table linen provided. John Lewis cutlery and crockery

    - The newly refurbished kitchen, with a fully integrated electric oven and hob, microwave, Integrated fridge, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher and clothes washing machine

    - A Fridge/freezer is available for guests to use in the conservatory

    - A small conservatory and downstairs WC

  • - Double bedroom, with large bay window and sitting area, en-suite bathroom

    - Two twin bedrooms, which share a bathroom (bath and shower)

    - Cot or put up bed available on request

    - Luxurious Egyptian cotton bed linen

    - Additional blankets provided for cold nights

    - Soft fluffy towels included

    - Anti-allergy pillows and duvet available on request

    - Wireless broadband available

A large house with a slate roof and multiple chimneys, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
A vintage outdoor wall lantern mounted beside a door, surrounded by blooming pink roses and green foliage on a stone wall.
View of a yard with two chickens, one white and one brown, seen through a chain-link fence. In the background, there are bare trees and a cloudy sky.
Person wearing blue jeans and brown leather boots standing on grassy ground.
A stone cottage with multiple white-framed windows and a curved white front door, surrounded by a garden and vines, under a bright blue sky with some clouds.
Close-up of pale pink roses in bloom on a bush with buds and green leaves.
A wooden gate in a wire fence next to a pond or river, surrounded by lush green trees and shrubs, with sunlight filtering through the foliage.
A serene outdoor scene of a park with a grassy area, a large tree, a river, and a small wooden gate with posts along a fence by the water.
A peaceful park scene with a grassy area, a wooden fence, trees with autumn foliage, a small bridge over a river, and a clear sky.
Front view of a stone cottage with a white door, multiple windows, and a cobblestone pathway leading to the entrance. Bare trees are in the background under an overcast sky.
A stone house with a curved bay window, surrounded by a lawn and leafless trees in winter.
A group of chickens and a rooster inside a fenced chicken coop, standing on dirt and wooden planks.
Peach-colored roses climbing on a stone wall beside a window with white framing.
A stone cottage with a curved bay window and multiple white-framed windows, surrounded by greenery and flowering plants, with outdoor furniture and an umbrella on a grassy lawn.
Purple flowering plants with small trumpet-shaped flowers and elongated purple flower spikes.
A peaceful park scene with a large tree and a small wooden bridge over a stream, surrounded by grassy areas and lush greenery.
A traditional stone house with large bay windows, a slate roof, and surrounded by lush garden plants and trees, with a grassy lawn in the foreground.
A stone house with a sloped roof and multiple chimneys surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
Pink flower blooming on a climbing plant on the side of a building with a decorative street lamp and a bright blue sky with clouds in the background.
Old stone building with two large white-framed windows, one partially open, and a climbing rose plant with pale pink and red flowers growing on the wall below the windows, reflecting the cloudy sky in the glass panes.
Several chickens, including a rooster and hens, standing on a stone walkway in a garden area with grass and plants.
Pink roses growing on a vine against a white stone wall in a garden.
A garden scene with a wooden bench beneath a flowering tree with purple and white blossoms, surrounded by stone and wooden fencing.
A garden scene with purple flowering vine hanging down in the foreground, green grass, chickens grazing, trees, a stone house, and a patio with outdoor furniture under a cloudy sky.
A garden with a large tree in the foreground and a patio with a table and chairs in the background.
A peaceful outdoor scene with a large tree in the foreground, lush green grass, and a small body of water with a wooden fence beside it, surrounded by additional trees under a partly sunny sky.
A peaceful river flowing through a lush green forest.
A view looking up at a large tree with thick, textured bark and spreading branches covered in leaves.
View of a stone building wall with black pipes, surrounded by lush garden plants and two white shuttered windows.
A small wooden gate with wire fencing beside a pond, with a stone bridge, trees, and lush bushes in the background.
A stone house wall with a chimney, partially obscured by a large tree with green leaves and ivy growing along the base of the wall, on a well-manicured lawn.
A stone bridge over a calm river surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with some leaves hanging overhead.

Outside

  • Outside, there is a lovely large patio to sit and enjoy the views of the mature gardens, which run from the cottage down to the water’s edge and is fenced off for the safety of younger visitors. There is a further large area of pasture beyond and friendly chickens which roam the grounds.

  • Ashford in the Water is a pretty and popular Derbyshire village, located in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Sitting on the banks of the River Wye, three bridges cross this free flowing river making it an idyllic waterside setting. The village pub is welcoming and popular among locals, while you will find almost everything you need for your stay in the village shop. Walkers will enjoy setting out on the Monsal Trail, while the riverside cricket ground offers a relaxing spot to enjoy the game.