Dovestone Cottage

Customer rating 4.3

8 Guests
3 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets: Yes

Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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6 Customer Reviews

"Absolutely perfect."

Spacious, cosy , clean, ideal location. Will definitely be returning

Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Mar 2026
"The good: the property is large enough for the number of people and pets we had, and each bedroom has its own bathroom, which was absolutely brilliant."

Lovely position for walking, very quiet and comfortable. The wood burning stove was a delight, and the fact that wood is provided was a lovely touch. The bad: cleanliness is an issue. Two of the four toilets needed to be flushed before use, which isn't good. Cutlery in the drawer was dirty, as was the drawer itself, and many bits of glassware and crockery were as well. The oven was dirty, and one of the fridges has flies in it, as well as what looked like mould in the water dispenser lid. The kitchen is not well enough equipped for the number of people the chalet can accommodate, and there's nothing in the way of any kind of welcome pack, not even salt and pepper, although there were some dishwasher tabs and stuff for washing up. The tea towels were about as absorbent as marble, and also dirty, and there is no provision for hand protection like oven gloves. There was also no vacuum cleaner, which would have been nice as we had pets with us, and we would have liked to clean up a little better before we left. In general the property feels tired and in need of a little tlc. Coat hooks in one of the bedrooms were almost pulled right out of the wall, there's mould in at least one of the bathrooms, and some of the walls are flaking. For us the property was perfect in terms of space, but we won't be back unless the cleaning issue is resolved. It's almost like the property was "cleaned" by the last guests, and then not checked over in any way before we arrived.

Reviewed by Brendan3.0★Nov 2025
"The location of the property is nice with a river running past though entrance through the private road and instruction for the gate need to be updated as it took us a while to find the entrance."

Upon entering the property I walked straight into a spider web that had formed in the door way which wasn’t ideal and general cleanliness was an issue. I believe the cottage could do with a refurb and maybe switch to leather sofas and flooring rather than carpet especially in the living room with the log burner as the smell of smoke clung to every fabric surface. Fencing off the garden would also greatly improve the experience as it is lovely to sit outside however you are left exposed to anyone walking on the path. The bathrooms were all in good condition however the steam shower downstairs would be amazing if the water pressure was better as the more jets you turn on the worse the pressure gets so to have an adequate shower you can only turn on one of the jets at a time. The pictures on the website aren’t a true reflection of the property an

Reviewed by Hanzlah3.0★Sep 2025
"We enjoyed our stay at Dovestone Cottage which is very spacious and overall very clean, a few cobwebs around ceilings and cigarette butts discarded around the kitchen door which did not give a great first impression."

The garden is not enclosed and so I would suggest only suitable for dogs with good recall or with owners happy to keep them on a lead outside. The kitchen is well equipped and would be enhanced by the addition of plastic chopping boards (I did not want to use the wooden for chopping chicken as it would not be hygienic - I did so on a plate). A washing machine would also be a benefit for families. We would definitely want to book here again and it was excellent value for money.

Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jul 2025
"Very short walk to a number of lovely trails."

Comfortable and easy accommodation with everything you need. Helpful reception team. Don’t follow the say nav - follow the instructions to find the gate entrance. Dog friendly as long as you have recall as no gate to property.

Reviewed by Allison5.0★Apr 2025
"Lovely location."

Great amenities. enjoyed our stay. only recommendation would be clear instruction on the gate to gain access.

Reviewed by Sakib Ar5.0★Feb 2025
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Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, basin, and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in spa shower, basin, and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove and double sofa bed
Gas central heating
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, iron, ironing board
Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent; barbecue coals available to purchase
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available for £10 each
Designated, off-road parking for 3 cars with additional parking available nearby at the Holiday Park
Non-enclosed front and side garden with lawn, patio, gravelled area, barbecue, and furniture
Three well-behaved dogs welcome for £30 per pet per holiday
Dogs must be kept under control and on a lead at all times around the park
Certain dog breeds are not permitted (full details provided at booking)
Additional charges may apply for any damage or extra cleaning caused by pets
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.9 miles, river 0.1 miles, lake 0.2 miles
Note: Early check-in and late check-out available for £25
Note: Property beside a river, please take care
Note: Guests can purchase extras and packages ranging from £5 to £95
This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £350

The property

Dovestone Cottage is a lovely, pet-friendly cottage situated by the River Chew near Greenfield, Greater Manchester.

This stone-built property boasts a charcoal barbecue, woodburning stove, and ground-floor living – with designated, off-road parking for three cars, Dovestone Cottage is idyllic for a family or group of friends and three polite pets on a countryside getaway in Greater Manchester.

Return from a successful day of adventure in the Peak District National Park to warm your well-trekked toes by the woodburning stove in the sitting room.

A Bluetooth speaker serenades the chef in the kitchen as they utilise the gas oven and hob, microwave, and fridge/freezer.

Dig in at a rustic dining table for eight or, when the sun follows you home, why not sizzle supper on the barbecue and dine alfresco in the garden?

The dishwasher is on clean-up duty, so you’re free to relax in front of a film on the Smart TV.

Rinse off the day in an en-suite shower room, en-suite bathroom, or ground-floor shower room, then welcome the night in a double, twin, or sofa bed.

A picturesque, countryside getaway in Greater Manchester waits to be indulged at Dovestone Cottage .

Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1167496, 1167498, 1167499, 1167503, 1167504, 1167505, 1167509, 1167510, 1167514, 1167520, 1167521, 1167522, 1167523, 1167525, 1167527, 1167528, 1167531, 1167532, 1167533, 1167534, 1167535, 1167536, 1167537, 1167538, 1167539, and 1167540, together sleeping up to 118 guests.

The property you are booking is a Dovestone Cottage.

Your property will match the details referred to in the property description, but it may not be the property that is pictured.

This property is on a holiday park/site and is provided by the park owner (or manager/agent of the property owner). Please see paragraph 22 of the booking conditions for additional terms that will apply to your booking.

Pets are welcome in designated pet‑friendly accommodation and must be kept under control at all times. For safety reasons, certain dog breeds are not permitted on the park, including XL Bully, American Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Fila Brasileiro and Dogo Argentino, or any dog considered to present a danger or cause alarm to other guests. If a dog displays aggressive behaviour, guests may be required to leave the park without compensation. Guests accept responsibility for any damage or additional cleaning caused by pets.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

Where you’ll be staying

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GREENFIELD

Uppermill 1 mile; Oldham 7 miles; Huddersfield 15.5 miles.

Greenfield is one of seven villages nestling amongst the 18,000 acres of moorland hills, open fields and scenic valleys that comprise the Saddleworth area. These Pennine villages have a wool spinning and agricultural heritage dating back to the Industrial Revolution, but today Saddleworth has evolved into an attractive South Pennine and Peak District National Park area with breathtaking views and glorious stone-built buildings. Greenfield is a thriving little village with a good range of amenities, and well placed to explore the South Pennine region. Greenfield has Saddleworth’s largest park in Churchill Playing Fields, which includes a skateboard park and tennis courts. It also has the canal marina and Saddleworth’s train station, which is an extremely popular stopping off point on the ‘Real Ale Rail Trail’ and offers easy access into Manchester for a city visit. Live entertainment at local pubs includes folk, rock, jazz and classical guitar concerts, and the ‘Off the Rails’ comedy club.
Saddleworth is home to a wide range of festivals and community events, the most famous of which is the Whit Friday Band contest, which attracts the UK’s and Europe’s top brass bands and was the backdrop to the film ‘Brassed Off’. Another well loved film ‘Yanks’ was set in Saddleworth and is also commemorated by a major weekend festival.
Almost every weekend features a visitor attraction, be it a canal festival, vintage car rally, the Saddleworth Rushcart procession, real ale festival, morris dancing competition or the well regarded Farmer’s Market. Nearby attractions include Dovestones Reservoir for boating and walks, and the Castleshaw Valley with an interpretation trail for a Roman fort, the highest of a series built on the Roman military road from Chester to York.

This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £350.

Pets are welcome in designated pet‑friendly accommodation and must be kept under control at all times. For safety reasons, certain dog breeds are not permitted on the park, including XL Bully, American Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Fila Brasileiro and Dogo Argentino, or any dog considered to present a danger or cause alarm to other guests. If a dog displays aggressive behaviour, guests may be required to leave the park without compensation. Guests accept responsibility for any damage or additional cleaning caused by pets.