Hawkyard's Cottage

As usual we had a lovely, relaxing stay at this beautiful cottage.

The dry weather was a bonus & we had some great walks around Marsden, along the Pennine Way & the Wessenden Valley. The area is lovely & in summer is full of colour. The cottage is a nice place to chill & unwind, and thank you to Mike for the wine & being a very warm & helpful host. We're looking forward to being back later in the year.

We have stayed here in Hawkyards cottage in all seasons & had a lovely, relaxing break everytime.

The cottage is great, comfortable, loads of room, warm & we've always found it very welcoming, nice to stay in and perfect to come back to after days roaming the hills & moors of Saddleworth/Dovestones. Mike is a good host & is always helpful if you need him so thank you Mike for another great holiday.

This cottage is a home from home - warm, welcoming & characterful.

The area has beautiful scenery and the village is like a step back in time. We had a great time stocking up in the village shop, getting the bus to the top of Marsden Moors, hunting out the "Snow stone", and hiking along the trails which cover the moor. We loved our stay in this cottage and Mike (the owner) always makes you feel really welcome. Thank you Mike, and we can't wait to be back.

Lovely, cosy, comfy cottage, in handy location near shop and pub.

Its not fancy but is well equipped, good value and with an excellent Aga to cook on. Dob cross is a beautiful historic Saddleworth town and good location for exploring the area.

What a beautiful cottage.

For us it was a home from home. As soon as we walked through the door it felt as if the building wrapped its arms around us. So peaceful and quiet and in an idyllic location. The surrounding countryside is spectacular and local amenities more than ample. We found the AGA such a joy to prepare meals. The furniture downstairs was very comfortable and also the bed, we slept very well. We would highly recommend the cottage to anyone and would love to stay again in the future.

A beautifully renovated and comfortable historic house.

Mike, the owner, gave us much-needed final directions to the property and was on hand to give us the keys and an interesting tour of the property, including how to toast bread on the aga. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wished it had been longer. We had a delicious meal in the Swan, a short walk away, and walked along the canal to Upper Mill where there are plenty of cafes, bars and a museum. The complimentary bottle of prosecco was most welcome too. We'd love to return!

We stayed here a year ago and our return is a testament to its appeal.

A welcoming and comfortable heritage building set in the beautiful Pennines. We walked Saddleworth Moor, and visited York by train and Chinatown in Manchester. Plenty to do and see.

The access to the cottage was much more difficult than we thought - especially for a large car.

In the kitchen it was tricky to cook as there were virtually no cooking implements (wooden spoons etc) also no j cloths for wiping/washig up, just paper towels and no proper disposal bin, just a bag we had to hang on the back of the bench.

This was our second visit to Hawkyards cottage as we had many places still to explore in this beautiful part of England!

Mike was very welcoming although we arrived late due to clogged up motorway. We felt there were several items missing that could come in useful: Egg cups, ( you can't beat a boiled egg!) Cleaning cloths, especially in the bathroom, Bags for the small bins. It helps to keep the bin clean. Please note we are not complaining, we're just trying to be constructive and are hoping to return next year possibly for two weeks.!

This is our 4th stay in Hawkyard's cottage and it was a lovely time of year to come.

The weather was sunny & we had a great time walking up Marsden Moors and walking right from the village to Denshaw via the Castleshaw reservoirs. The village is very characterful and the meal in the Swan was really nice. The garden/patio was nice to sit out in and chill after a long day roaming the moors and the whole cottage is just an amazing building. Mike was very helpful & a brilliant host, so we had a great holiday & fun time in this area as always. Thank you Mike.

A thoughtfully restored cottage with a rich history and a lot of charm.

Cozy and comfortable too. We were welcomed personally by the owner, Mike, who was friendly and hospitable. The village has great views and a local pub where we could easily have spent the whole weekend! The cottage is a good jumping off point for hikes and canal walks. Easy access to several good restaurants and pubs.

Enjoyed our stay in this cottage,would stay again !

Little bit hard to find but got on the phone to the owner who was more than accommodating many thanks Mick & Ria.

We had a lovely stay over New Year at Hawkyards Cottage.

The location is perfect with many great walks straight from the cottage and Uppermill, with its shops, cafes and pubs is very close by. We loved The Swan pub in Dobcross, the food was really good, Mike was very helpful with directions. We hope to return in the summer.

A perfect cottage to celebrate Christmas in.

We were warm, cosy and very comfortable during our stay in a beautiful Grade II listed cottage. We loved cooking on the Aga and Christmas dinner was delicious. We walked into Uppermill along the canal and enjoyed some of the local coffee shops. The Navigation Inn was also superb; friendly staff and all food cooked fresh. The owner was very friendly, helpful and responded quickly to any questions we had. We loved it so much weve already booked for a week in September! Thank you Mike for a great holiday :).

We have been to stay at Hawkyards cottage before & really enjoyed our stay.

Beautiful cottage, lovely village & fantastic scenery in the area. The views from up the Peaks at Dovestones are amazing & the cottage is great to come home to. Mike the owner is very helpful & left a bottle of wine which was much appreciated. We've booked again as we love it here.

The family thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay in Dobcross.

Our host, Mike, was very attentive to our needs and pointed us to, for instance, the boat trip into the Standedge Tunnel at Marsden. Also the Yorkshire Day ceremony on Sunday 4 August - when we all marched with the brass band behind the Yorkshire flag down the main street in Uppermill. Champion! The cottage itself lived up to the description on Sykes. As others have noted it was clean, cosy and a great base from which to explore the Huddersfield Canal, Pots & Pans war memorial, Saddleworth Moor etc. My Chinese wife and adult step-daughter were captivated by the Aga, a truly wondrous machine that kept the house warm and AND cooked food to perfection with minimal experience. We shall return!

A lovely cottage set in a beautiful location.

We had a lovely week in this beautiful cottage.

It has a very warm and welcoming feel and is in the middle of the gorgeous Saddleworth villages. You can walk to lots of pubs and cafes. The main upstairs bedroom is gorgeous and full of light. The kitchen has an Aga which meant that is was always cosy, and it was very quick to cook on. The access is down a steep lane but it has its own space and room to turn and a lot of the time we left the car there and walked. From nearby towns with park and ride you can get the tram into Manchester, which is fun and relaxing. We liked the cottagy decor, all the wood and interesting pictures and the lovely views across the valley. The owner was very helpful too and met us when we arrived to explain the Aga etc... It was cold and rainy the week we stayed but we were very comfortable and cosy in this cottage.

Cottage very cosy and warm.

Not too far away from Bakewell and Buxton. Would certainly return to this cottage

We had a lovely stay in Dobcross.

The cottage was clean with large bedrooms and perfect for the village pubs and shop. It was also a very short walk to Uppermill with its varied shops and places to eat and the canal footpath. We would definitely stay again.

This is our 2nd stay at Hawkyard's Cottage & we loved it.

It's so warm & relaxing, views of the hills & more fantastic walks out to Castleshaw reservoir & Hill fort, and the wild walk from Dovestones to the Chew Valley reservoir & across the moor. The cottage is beautiful & even though the weather was wet we had a great time. For walkers & those who love villages that are unspoilt, it's a brilliant place to stay.

Stayed the week before Christmas, on arrival the house was lovely and warm and decorated with tree and a wreath on the door.

Mike the owner was super helpful. The house is beautiful, fully equipped and met all our needs and more. Absolutely stunning walks from the doorstep. This is our 2nd holiday here and we Absolutely love it and will always come back. 10/10 Thank you!!

We had a wonderful break at Hawkyards Cottage.

The cottage is set in a stunning village. The cottage is a beautiful 18th century building with lovely features. We particularly liked the big kitchen warmed by the aga. Two substantial sized bedrooms. Mike was most helpful in our arrival and the following day. We have no hesitation in recommending this cottage as we will be back as it’s a very convenient location for visiting our family close by.

We had a fabulous time at Hawkyard's cottage - lovely period features, warm, comfortable & very relaxing.

The rooms are beautiful & the Aga is great, especially the toast (a tip from Mike the owner). We had good communication from Mike & the village is quaint. Had some good walks up Pots & Pans, Dovestones & around Diggle straight from the door. Uppermill has some nice cafés & pubs & very warm atmosphere. We loved our holiday here & will definitely be back again. Thanks to Mike for meeting us at the cottage to show us the ins & outs & making us feel welcome.

This property is stunning with the big beams and the lovely big main bedroom, the flooring in the kitchen with the aga and the big table was beautiful.

Upon arrival I was unsure where to park my car so I knocked on someone’s house and asked. The garden has no access from the property which people should be made aware of specially if they have dogs. The sofa is really in a bad condition (I took photos upon arrival) I turned the thread bare side over and the other side was really dirty so I just put a blanket I had over the sofa. The upstairs toilet has a big crack in it and I could not get the bathroom window open at all. There was a fair amount of white dog hair downstairs and upstairs which I tried to Hoover up but the hoover in the property is years old and it’s wasn’t picking anything up. A couple of nights it was really cold and there was no instruction on how to get the radiators on. It would be nice to leave some cleaning products (dishwasher tablets ect) as I had to go out and buy some so that I could keep the property clean. Overall I had a lovely stay in the property and the area but there was some issue which could be easily resolved.

The cottage is situated in an ideal location: the village is picturesque.

It is a little tricky to locate. One detail that is not mentioned and is inconvenient for taking the dogs out, is that there is no direct access to the back garden from the house. Otherwise, the interior is well laid out and very comfortable. The Aga certainly keeps the house warm! Great walks and scenery abound and there is the wonderful Dobcross Band & Social Club in the village.

Fantastic spacious historic cottage full of charm and character and with everything you could need.

The village of Dobcross was a stunning time capsule with a great pub. Great base for exploring the local area by car or on foot. Beds were a great size and the dog loved the garden. The Aga may not be for everyone but for me it added character to the kitchen. The only negative I had was that the kitchen needed a deep clean and the sofas were well worn and dirty. With a good clean downstairs I'd definitely return.

A fantastic holiday home in the beautiful village of Dobcross.

Main bedroom is beautiful. Close to the larger Uppermill. The Swan Pub v close by is a great village pub with excellent food.

Lovely cottage.

Close to all the amenities and walks on your doorstep. Friendly locals. Such a relaxing place

Lovely stay in a beautiful cottage - warm, comfortable and spacious.

Great patio area at the rear of the property to enjoy the fantastic views of the area. The local pub - The Swan - welcomed dogs and staff were very friendly! Although the cottage was lacking a range of kitchen utensils (there were no teaspoons, etc) and the bathroom doorknob kept falling off, we would visit again.

We had a lovely few days at Hawkyard's cottage and I'm sure we'll be back.

Great location and lovely cottage. It might be useful to leave some information in the cottage where to find the boiler : cottage is very cosy downstairs because of the Aha , but cold upstairs and took some serious hunting to find the boiler. Also a bit confusing that the name on the cottage is different from the name we were looking for. But these are just tiny points : great time had by all, thank you.

We had 4 people staying it was fab loved it did struggle with only 3 forks to eat dinner with though we did look everywhere, other than that and the dodgy bathroom handle upstairs everything was fine thanks for lovely stay x

We had a lovely stay.

This cottage certainly has the wow factor

Beautiful location stunning scenery.

Lovely cosy cottage