RIVER LODGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Ilam, Staffordshire

This stone cottage is set within peaceful Peak District countryside and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.

River Lodge is an attractive, stone-built cottage nestled in the Staffordshire village of Ilam, near Ashbourne. It plays host to three bedrooms; a king-size double in the annexe outside with en-suite shower room, a king-size double with roll-top bath and double basin followed by another king-size double (zip/link can be twins on request), sleeping six guests altogether. The interior also plays host to a shower room and a ground floor cloakroom as well as a kitchen, dining room, sitting room with open fire and snug. To the outside is off-road parking for up to four cars and a garden with lawned area. River Lodge offers just the break you need.

Amenities: Oil central heating with open fire. Electric AGA range cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wine cooler, 2 x TVs, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 4 cars. Garden to rear with lawned area and charcoal BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5 miles, cafe and bar 1.5 miles. Note: There is a low ceiling and limited head height on the staircase to the bedrooms




Region: The ultimate in “year-round” appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.


Town: This village lies beside the River Manifold, among the limestone hills of the Staffordshire Peak District. Ilam Park, owned by the National Trust, is the perfect place to picnic or stroll with your families and four-legged friends, boasting a riverside backdrop and popular tea-room garden for all to enjoy the year-round. About five miles away is the market town of Ashbourne, with narrow cobbled alleys, coaching inns and almshouses. There are many restaurants and pubs to choose from, as well as antique shops.