The Orchards at Rushley Farm, Dovedale. Self-catering for 6

VisitBritain 4 star cottage

'LIVE' AVAILABILITY. Amazing views towards Dovedale. 4 Star holiday cottage for 6. Working farm with 200 acres.

Enjoy the peace and quiet of our cottage at Rushley Farm

JUBILEE SPECIAL OFFER - WEEK COMMENCING 19th MAY is now £60 off published prices.
May is the most beautiful month of the year and even lovelier in the Peaks.  Snap up this special offer - please quote Jubilee.
 

THE BEAUTIFUL, PEACEFUL LOCATION
The Orchards nestles on the valley side overlooking the river Manifold just a mile outside the pretty village of Ilam.

 - It has amazing views towards Dovedale and beyond.

 - Bluebells and wild garlic carpet the adjacent woods and orchids abound on the barnfield.

 - Birdlife here is diverse, from tiny tree creepers to flashy kingfishers and majestic red kites.

 - If you are a walker, then this is Paradise.  Riverside strolls, moorland rambles, hikes up the hills, rock-climbing and everything in between.  There are miles of scenic tarmac trails too.

 - Pony trekking and bike hire locally. 

The cottage is based on a working farm with cows and sheep.  Our land includes permanent pasture, woods and copses, lush meadows, cliff faces, marshy areas and a river - it is a perfect place for wild creatures and wonderful for you to explore.
 
In March, April and May, watch the lambing live and let the children feed the orphan lambs.  In June and July see Farmer Vic shear his sheep and have a go at fleece-wrapping. 
 
In the autumn, take a trip down memory lane - pick blackberries for your jam, sloes for your gin, dig up pignuts in the pastures and collect mushrooms in the meadows.
 
Buy your puddings at Bakewell, walk in the footsteps of Mr Darcy at Chatsworth or Russell Crowe as Robin Hood in Dovedale.  Visit Ilam Sheepdog Trials, the Manifold Show or the local village fete. 
And of course Alton Towers is just 6 miles.
 
The Orchards is also perfect as a romantic hideaway with special deals for couples.

ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES: 

 - Living room, warm and welcoming with a real log fire

 - Sunny oak-floored dining room and well equipped kitchen

- Three bedrooms to sleep six people

- Bathroom with over bath shower

- Heated throughout by storage radiators and double-glazed

- Garage for your bikes or car, plus parking

- Owner managed and cleanliness paramount

We run the business in an eco-friendly way and have participated in village and district schemes to further improve our green efforts.
 
Sample and savour some of the delicious local foods we hold in stock, e.g. dry-cured bacon and old-English sausage, Bakewell Tarts and deep-filled treacle tarts.  By buying from local producers, you help support the rural economy which in turn helps keep the Peak District a wonderful place for all to enjoy.
 
Staying at The Orchards gives you that "feel-good" factor in more ways than one!  We really look forward to meeting you.

Please note:
If you wish to view an Access Statement, please let us know. 
If children wish to visit the farm, they must be accompanied by an adult at all times.