River Cottage

We have used holiday cottage’s for years and River Cottage is one of the very best .

Loved the time we had there walking around the village & along the towpath, great pubs for food and drink. Loved sitting on the balcony watching ducks, geese, herrings, egrets & a kingfisher . Hopefully we will return!

The host at River Cottage was so friendly and helpful over the phone, we were able to check in early on our arrival which was brilliant because it was a hot day and we had out pet in the car.

From the front of the property you can park directly outside the front door (off road). It is stunning inside, we loved the modern kitchen and because the weather was so nice we didn't spend much time in the living room, but it was lovely with a SMART TV. The bedrooms were spacious and very bright, the bathroom is new and spotless. The 2 doors on to the balcony have the wow factor with the river view. I just sat there for hours looking at the water, the birds. So relaxing. The location is excellent for walks, pubs, heritage sites and many listed buildings. Such an interesting place and lots of narrow boats on the canal. We had a perfect weekend.

We enjoyed our week at river cottage .

Cosy and warm inside with all the domestic appliances you could wish for - -plus extras you probably would not need. Except in a mini-emergency, what you desparately need you will know doubt find it in a drawer or cupboard.Parking directly outside the door . a big plus, best to back in.Two pubs on the doorstep and Two more a further 100 yards.Canal walks from the front door and river views from the rear balcony.Bus stop 50 yards away .What an ideal location.

What a lovely cosy cottage, just what we needed, great location two pubs right on your door step plus two more just a short walk down the canal all dog friendly

Very nice cottage with great views and location to good walks and plenty of pubs!

Cosy, clean, everything you needed was provided. The owner was on hand to answer any questions quickly . We went in winter but would be amazing to sit on the large balcony when the weather is nice overlooking the river .

Well what an amazing property we loved every minute of our stay.

Amazing location the cottage had everything you needed even down to dog treats and dog towel. 4 amazing pubs with great food and entertainment all within a short walk, all very dog friendly. Shiv the owner was such a nice man and should be very proud of the cottage. We will be definitely returning as this is the best cottage we have stayed at. Thank you Shiv

Just back from a weeks stay at River Cottage, which we had booked primarily due to its location and we were not disappointed.

Nestled between the river Trent and canal, this Grade 2 listed cottage was a delight to stay in. Parking space was perfect for our hatchback. The cottage has been beautifully restored and decorated, with higher ceilings than we expected (a relief when your other half is 6’5), it offers pretty much all home comforts. The king size bed was extremely comfortable (can’t comment on the singles as we didn’t use them), shower pressure excellent (which matters after a long days walking), and as others have commented, the kitchen was very well equipped. The balcony to the rear overlooking the river was another big draw for us where we enjoyed drinks when the weather permitted and to top it all off, The Navigation pub a couple of minutes walk away (independent, family run freehouse with excellently kept beer, friendly staff and locals) was a pleasure to frequent. As for the 24 hr local busses (20 mins into Derby one way, and just under an hour to Loughborough the other) which run every 15 mins during the day, half hourly after 8pm, getting around and not being reliant on the car was very easy. Looking forward to booking River Cottage again next year!

Very comfortable stay at River Cottage, well equipped, and within easy walk to several pubs that all do meals.

All arrangements went smoothly. Would recommend.

This is the perfect cottage in a lovely location.

Was so nice to be able to bring our dog with no extra charges and little treats left to welcome. The whole town is so dog friendly, pubs even allow dogs in restaurants . The Navigator inn especially, food good, especially Pie Night. I was a bit worried about steps down to river but there is a fireguard that fits perfectly across gap. Neighbours friendly and gave recommendations places to visit. The cottage is large and the shower is lovely, there is everything you need for a perfect stay. 4 pubs on the doorstep brilliant Indian restaurant and lovely walks along the canal. One of the best Sykes cottages we have stayed in. Thankyou Shiv x

Comfortable stay, great location for walking and cycling Plenty of pubs within walking distance all serving excellent meals Indian restaurant superb

A lovely little cottage in a great location.

Fresh coffee from the machine and chocolate brownies were a nice welcome. Comfortable beds and everything you could possibly need.

Lovely cottage clean tidy owner gave us a nice welcome only down side a tight parking space , but a nice area to visit with both the river and canal with nice walks and plenty of pubs within walking distance.

This was a lovely cottage in a great location.

Tastefully decorated and comfortable. Lovely views of the river Trent. Shiv was really helpful and responsive, and left brownies and milk in the fridge to welcome us. There are lots of good pubs within walking distance, and the canal path is right outside for walks. Would be happy to stay again

We had a four night break in River Cottage.

We very much enjoyed our time there. The cottage was very clean and tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Also well equipped with everything you could need. There are some lovely canal walks to be had from the front door and there are several nice pubs nearby. Would definitely stay again.

A lovely cottage, with exceptional River Trent views.

Although the aspect from the road is unpromising, all the rooms, and terrace, on the other side of the house enjoy the views and the sun for much of the day. Don’t be put off! The house is surprisingly spacious and comfortably furnished and the central heating keeps it comfortable on cold nights. The views from the cottage are of the river. Just across the road is the Trent & Mersey Canal towpath with pubs close by. The owner is available to contact and very friendly and helpful. We voted River Cottage somewhere to come back to.

Lovely property with a very helpful owner who lives minutes away.

Beautiful views onto the canals, nice walks and nice pubs. We have family that lives near here so we will probably use this cottage again.