Property Overview
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The hidden gem of the Staffordshire Moorlands on the edge of the Peak District, Lying in a fold in thickly wooded hillsides, Rudyard Lake is a haven of peace and tranquility less than a mile from the A523 that links Leek to Macclesfield. The 2 1/2 mile long lake was created more than two centuries ago to supply water for the then expanding canal system of the West Midlands.
Water's Edge is a superb lakeside contemporary cabin with hot tub on the banks of Rudyard Lake. Great large decking area with BBQ, bar area and games area and a pontoon for fishing and boating (canoes and row boats available).
This 3 bedroomed cabin has a very well equipped kitchen and open plan living & dining area with wood burner all with lovely lake views. A perfect escape from the rigors and demands of modern living, you can slow life down if you appreciate the peaceful calm of Water’s Edge.
Rudyard Lake is a popular location offering walking, boating, sailing and fishing for visitors from a wide area, from the Manchester conurbation in the north to the Potteries in the south.
There is something for everyone here whether you want to relax or to have action packed break Rudyard Lake is the perfect location. Voted in the top 10 most romantic places in England set in area of natural beauty, off a small private single road.
It was also a BBC Top gear film location, the team were tasked with creating amphibious vehicles from an ordinary car, driving them for 20 miles, and crossing 2 miles of Rudyard Lake.
Link to Virtual Tour of Water's Edge Cottage - Click here
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Fishing:
Rudyard was once the northern mecca for match angling and even today many angling clubs fish regular matches at the lake. Rudyard is a mixed fishery holding pike to 28lb, perch to 4lb 4oz, carp to twenties, bream and tench. You can fish from over 150 permanent pegs, or from a boat which can be hired, or you can launch your own. Stoke Angling book allows 2 rods but you can fish with up to 4 rods by purchasing extra day tickets on the bank from the Ranger. Fishing is from dawn to dusk, night fishing for pike is NOT allowed, no fishing is allowed in the conservation area at the north end of the lake. Day ticket angling is available and the ranger comes to you to collect the daily fee of £4 for adults and £3 for juveniles/OAP. Please note that NRA rod licences are required. The lake is open all year round. |
Property Facilities |
Local Area & Highlights |
- Master double bedroom with lake views with walk in wardrobe & TV / DVD
- 1 x double bedroom with lake views, door onto balcony with TV / DVD
- 1 x triple room i.e. bunk bed with double bed under and single over, (ideal for 2 adults & 1 child or 3 children) with TV / DVD
- Family bathroom with shower over jacuzzi bath & WC
- Separate WC / Washroom
- Bed Linen, continental quilt duvets & hand towels provided
- Beds all made up upon arrival
- Bath Towels for hire - £5.00 per person
- Full fitted and modern equipped kitchen
- Cooker / Fridge-freezer / Microwave oven / Dishwasher
- Washing machine / Dryer
- Large open plan living room with L shaped sofa with lake views
- Jotel Log Burner - 1st basket of logs FOC Nov - mid March only, logs chargeable thereafter at cost
- Dining room table seating up to eight
- Breakfast bar
- Sky TV/DVD player (surround sound) - lounge only
- CD player
- Balcony overlooking lake accessed from bedrooms & lounge
- Well secured deck/garden for young children but please be aware
- 2 x hot tubs built into decking area (extra charge for wood burning hot tub if required)
- Hot tub already heated for arrival upon request
- Jetty for mooring boats
- Boats available to enjoy lake FOC - life jackets provided
- Large verandah decking area overlooking lake with BBQ and bar area
- Beer fridge on Decking area
- Outside pool table & darts board on Verandah (covered)
- 'Pod' - relaxing contemporary outside Pod styled chair - wired for sound and iPod compatible
- LPG central heating - Electricity & heating included in price
- Cots & highchairs available
- Parking for up to 3 cars
- One small pet allowed by arrangement at £45/week & £35/short break
- Sorry no smoking
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Local Facilities |
Options & Additional Information |
- Short walk to pub (15 min's walk) or via boat
- Shop / Cafe open weekends only Oct - Mar, open 7 days Apr - Sep
- Walk, run, or cycle around the lake
- The cafe is at the dam end along with the Rudyard Hotel
- Boat launching from the slipway at the damhead. There is a small launch fee per boat, size dependent
- Canoeing: Day tickets are available per canoe. There are also group discounts.
- Boat hire: Rowing boats (ex Regents Park Lake in London) can be hired mainly during the summer months at a cost of £5 an hour. They carry up to four people and buoyancy aids are available.
- Trip boat: The trip boat 'Honey' is available from Easter to the end of October, mainly at weekends, although private bookings are available at other times. The boat is owned and operated by trained volunteers of the League of Friends. It can carry up to 12 passengers. Cruises are usually combined with an informative narration about the lake's history and wildlife. The cost is £3 for adults and £2 for children
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- Priced for 4 people, 10% discount for 2/3 guests & 10% increase for 6/7 people
- Electric Hot Tub available
- Second log fired traditional hot tub available upon request - (£85/ SB & £150/week)
- 20% deposit with the balance due 8 weeks beforehand
- £100 refundable security deposit required for each booking
- Arrival from 4.00pm & 10.00am departure
- One small pet allowed by arrangement at £45/week & £35 per short break
- Canoes & rowing boats available - used at own risk, safety lesson & life jackets provided
- Free canoeing lessons for children
- Catering option available upon request - i.e. pre-prepared meals
- Unsuitable for the infirm, steps down to the property
- Short breaks available outside peak dates
- Booking Terms: Click here to view full booking and hire conditions
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