The Round House - family house with all year indoor pool in 9 acres of gardens - Rowsley

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Indoor heated swimming pool, open all year round.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Rowsley, England

Rowsley South Station

4 min drive

Haddon Hall Manor

5 min drive

Chatsworth House

8 min drive

East Midlands (EMA)

73 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - by hallway

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 - upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bedroom en-suite

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

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Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

The Round House - family house with all year indoor pool in 9 acres of gardens

Architect-designed The Round House sits just above the Peak District village of Rowsley, boasting stunning views towards Haddon Hall and Bakewell. Walk to Chatsworth House (3 miles) across the fields following the River Derwent. Set in 9 acres of peaceful landscaped gardens with wonderful birdlife. Plenty of great walks from the house plus all year round indoor heated pool. An idyllic spot in which to explore The Peak District.

You will find plenty of funky vertical beams, wall length windows to embrace the views and a huge sitting/dining area with comfortable sofas to curl up on after a long walk. Brand new super-comfortable beds in all three bedrooms - Master bedroom and en-suite downstairs, twin room and single room upstairs with family bathroom and chilling area with bean bags. Further bathroom downstairs. Outside on the patio you will find outdoor sofas, dining table and a Weber charcoal bbq, all within your own garden. Don't forget charming Woodside Cottage (sleeps 4) based at the same location - perfect for family get-togethers.

POOL: 4.5m x 7.5m (approx). Shallow end = 0.9m Deep end = 1.8m
The pool and area are open for you to use between 10am and 6pm, using the pool rota provided. The pool is shared with Woodside Cottage.

Property manager

Isobel James

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Matlock

Located in Matlock, this holiday home is in a rural area. Peak District National Park and Matlock Parks Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Baked Well Pottery Painting and Bloomers Original Bakewell Puddings. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Technique Stadium or Hathersage Swimming Pool. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.

Rowsley, England

What's nearby

Haddon Hall Manor - 5 min drive
Virgin Balloon Flights - 8 min drive
Chatsworth House - 8 min drive
Chatsworth House Labyrinth - 13 min drive
Heights of Abraham - 17 min drive

Getting around

Matlock Station - 12 min drive
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

‪Manners Hotel - ‬7 min drive
‪Druid Inn - ‬8 min drive
‪Edensor Tea Rooms - ‬5 min drive
‪The Shalimar - ‬3 min drive
‪Queens Arms - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Round House - family house with all year indoor pool in 9 acres of gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Round House - family house with all year indoor pool in 9 acres of gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Round House - family house with all year indoor pool in 9 acres of gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Round House - family house with all year indoor pool in 9 acres of gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Round House - family house with all year indoor pool in 9 acres of gardens located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Peak District National Park, Rowsley South Station and Haddon Hall Manor. Whitworth Park is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful weekend

Spent a lovely long weekend with friends, great views, comfortable (although could do with another easy chair) and close to lots of attractions & watering holes! Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

2 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Lovely house in peaceful surroundings, a deer came to visit us and there were about 6 hares in the field next to us. Fairly dark skies so stars were very visible on a clear night. My grandson loved the pool, we had both properties for the weekend so didn’t have to share. Shirley the owner and Lucky the cat were both lovely. Would happily visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

El D.

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home

We stayed in this place for 3 nights and 4 days. We have a wonderful stay, the place is spectacular, very clean from towels to bedsheets. The kitchen is complete and the utensils are very clean. The surroundings is quiet and peaceful, if you love nature then this is the right place for you. There's loads of walking trails. We also enjoyed the pool. Highly recommended. The hosts is mindful and the communication was good. Satisfied guests.. Dopeno family❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

21 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roundhouse Happiness

Short 3 night stay with our grandson who loved the pool Peacock at Rowsley a Devonshire Arms Beeley good for lunch Overall a pleasant short night Isobel was very professional

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dan S.

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roundhouse, Rowsley

Nice property. Well maintained. Nice swimming pool. Owners very nice and approachable. We had a lovely holiday.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

27 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful property!

This place was just great for our family getaway. The location is idyllic, with the most amazing countryside views and set in a vast garden. The house is modern, quirky and spacious. The kitchen is relatively small, but there is a large fridge/freezer in the hall in addition to the small one in the kitchen, so perfectly adequate. The swimming pool is absolutely wonderful. The huge windows overlook the stunning view. The pool rota is a great idea - we had plenty of time with the pool all to ourselves. Bliss! We're hoping to come back and book Woodside Cottage, too. Thank you, Izzy!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley C.

22 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property ideally located

The round house was great for us - we really appreciated multiple bathrooms, a secluded adult bedroom downstairs, and a spacious living area with nice touches like blankets to make it feel cosy. The kitchen is small, but the extra larger fridge and freezer in the hall made it suitable for a longer stay; on holiday we only cook simple things, so didn't need a big cooking area. We found the location perfect for reaching lots of places easily, and had a fab few days there.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

1 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Everything was just perfect. Fabulous location, rural but not off the beaten track. Very easy check in, beautifully clean and very comfortable. The outside space was perfect for the BBQ and for our three year old to run around in. The pool was just the right temperature and very clean. Excellent communication from Izzy the host. Well worth a visit!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

30 June 2023

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Chris Wilkinson

We needed a place to stay shortly after the birth of our second child that would host our in-laws. The roundhouse was perfect, the pool and surroundings have plenty of entertainment for the family and the house was very clean and comfortable for cuddles with our newborn. Would love to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Katherine R.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location but disappointing

The location of the property was lovely and the garden with deer, bird life and rabbits was delightful for the children. However, I feel the price we paid for the property (and shared pool) was too high for the overall experience. The kitchen was not suitable for a family of five and could only really have one adult in the area to make dinner. The house also had another visitor that arrived every night - a mouse. This led me to have some sleepless nights and concerns about the cleanliness of the crockery and cutlery as it could be running in the cupboards and I had to move most of the food and other items to high cupboard space and in the fridge. We did contact the owner and they did put traps down on the last night but the mouse simply took the chocolate and walked off! The pool was also disappointing. The first day we used it, you couldn’t see the bottom of the pool as the water was so murky and there were signs of green slime around the edges and on the bottom. We only used it twice and I wouldn’t let the children dive down under the water. Although the location and property owner contact was good, the Easter holiday price tag was higher than it should be for the overall experience

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

28 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent birthday weekend

I chose this property as it looked like the perfect place to celebrate my birthday with family. I was not disappointed. I booked both The Roundhouse & Woodside so had full use of the indoor pool which proved to be a bit hit with both adults & children. The cottages are so clean, comfortable and set in a beautiful location. Would highly recommend this to friends & family.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

6 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location, cosy cottage & super swimming pool!

Highly recommend this beautifully located cottage. Host very prompt at responding to queries before our trip. Lovely to wake up to such gorgeous views. Ideally situated for the best that Derbyshire has to offer, including Chatsworth, Heights of Abraham & Bakewell! The only things that could have been slightly improved was the WiFi connection & the pool temperature. Thank you Izzy & Shirley.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Richmond

9 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and great property for a family

Quiet, beautiful place, lovely house. Pool is a great bonus. Definitely need a car to have a good vacation in this house. Rather remote place from all activities.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jiva K.

18 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place 😍

Loved the place - definitely advice to book this cottage - great location, amazing view,,,, huge place, Small kitchen but facilities 100/100 Will surely go there again with family too

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ian L., Bowes, Barnard Castle (UK)

20 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property and location

What an amazing place. We also rented Woodside Cottage and so we had the indoor pool to ourselves. Kids absolutely loved it and it was a godsend on the days when weather not so great. Communication with Izzy spot on and she was very helpful and friendly. Properties were both excellent - well equipped, only negative was size of kitchen in the Round House, but we enjoyed the challenge. The views are stunning and the properties had the added bonus of a mini golf course as part of the 9 acre garden. I’m sure we’ll be back

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

12 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Great time was had by all during our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

13 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury in the hills

We had a really relaxing stay in the round house- it’s in close proximity to most walks with local pubs near by for dinner in the evenings. Will come back again Thank you for a pleasant stay

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley F.

9 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful location. Great views from the lovely gardens. Well equipped for a stress free stay.

Just great. We would love to go back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

12 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best holiday ever

Wow I don’t think there are the words to describe how much we love this place, the cleanliness was outstanding and the feel of the property was exquisite. The local walks was breathtaking and just wow, the pool topped the holiday off the kids couldn’t keep out of it, we will most definitely be returning

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to relax and discover the Peak District!

We absolutely loved our stay! Although the cottage itself has some dated features, everything is comfortable and works well and the overall quality of the stay was great. The hosts made us feel so welcome and were super friendly and helpful. The kids absolutely LOVED the pool which is well kept and such a nice touch on a rainy day! Couldn't recommend this place more!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

18 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property

Warm welcome from hosts. Property really clean and has everything we need. Having the pool is real asset, it is also lovely and clean and had no issues with sharing access to it with the other property on site. Really well located, so closer to beautiful countryside, great attractions and lovely towns

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay from start to finish!

Our stay at the Round House was great from start to finish. A lovely warm welcome on arrival, a unique property that was very well equipped and spotlessly clean, a great pool, wonderful scenery and a fantastic spot. I would highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Isobel James

The owners of The Round House purchased the original Woodside House way back in 1979, renovating their own house, adding an indoor heated swimming pool before embarking on The Round House in 1994. As an architect, the owner was able to fulfil his dreams of creating a modern house with every comfort. The same attention to detail went in to landscaping the 9 acres of gardens - you will find plenty of mature trees and bushes which attract some amazing bird life.

Why they chose this property

The rural, peaceful location combined with the proximity of local towns Bakewell (4 miles) and Matlock (5 miles) make it the ideal spot in which to explore The Peak District.

What makes this property unique

With a large, well-heated indoor swimming pool and 9 acres of mature gardens you will find everything that you need for a great holiday on site. Excellent supermarkets and independent retailers nearby and just a short distance to Chatsworth House.