Large self-catering accommodation in Elsecar, near Barnsley - Sleeps 8 + 1 Baby.

Royds Dairy Cottage4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8 + 1 Baby.

This charming, four bedroom holiday cottage in Elsecar, is ideal for families and groups of up to eight guests to relax and make some great memories.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Living room: With Freeview Smart TV.
Snug.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Utility room: With fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 1: With double bed.
Separate toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: With four poster double bed and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.
Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed and en-suite with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 4: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With roll-top bath, toilet and bidet.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Rear garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings only. Sorry, no hen or stag parties.

Royds Diary Cottage is spread across two floors and offers a comfortable retreat for a relaxing holiday. The ground floor features a light and airy open plan kitchen/dining room, which is perfect for socialising and spending quality time together. The large dining table can seat up to eight and is perfect for gathering everyone around whilst watching the designated chef cook! The main living area has comfortable sofas and a TV to enjoy your favourite programs on after a busy day exploring, or why not use the snug area which has seating for those wanting to just relax, read or play games? The kitchen is fully equipped with all the modern amenities you need to cook delicious meals during your stay. Royds Diary Cottage has the benefit of the first bedroom being located on the ground floor, making it easily accessible for those who may have difficulty with stairs. The other three bedrooms are on the first floor, the master bedroom has a beautiful four poster bed and en-suite facilities, and the other two offer a double and a twin. The bedrooms are all tastefully decorated, with comfortable beds and good quality linens to ensure a good night’s sleep.

Each room has ample storage space for your belongings, and the windows provide plenty of natural light. Outside, there is a charming garden with a patio area and outdoor furniture, where you can relax and soak up the sunshine. The garden area is perfect, and it offers a lovely space for al fresco dining on warm summer evenings.
The cottage has a rural setting, but is also conveniently located near local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. Elsecar is a historic village with plenty of things to see and do, including a Heritage Centre which is packed with shops, cafés, delicatessens, and antiques. There’s also a park, reservoir, nature reserve and even a CAMRA awarded craft ale and bottle shop. For the more active, the Trans Pennine Trail is close by, and for nature lovers the Old Moor Nature Reserve RSPB is just under a 10 minute drive away!
If you want to explore further afield then it also makes an excellent base for exploring both Yorkshire and the Peak District National Park.

Sheffield and Leeds are accessible by direct train from Elscecar station, for shopping, pubs and eateries. There are supermarkets and shops in Hoyland and at Cortonwood retail park where you can buy all your supplies. For indoor shopping, the Meadowhall Centre is 15 minutes’ away by car or train. Wentworth Woodhouse is a hidden gem within walking distance through woodland, and it’s the longest fronted house in the UK (longer than Buckingham Palace), and has been used as the backdrop for several TV productions including ’Downton Abbey’, ’The Irregulars’, ’Victoria’ and ’Gentleman Jack’.
Other attractions easily accessible include the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, award-winning Cannon Hall, Chatsworth House, and the town of Bakewell. The area offers some excellent locations for outdoor sports, including easy access to Wharncliff Crags for climbing or mountain biking. Stanage Edge and the finest gritstone climbing in the Peak District is also accessible within an hour from the property. Pub and restaurant ¾ miles