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Spring flowers
Spring has sprung which means fresh flowers all hand picked from our garden! We also received another lovely card from our guests in the post, it's always lovely to know they had a great stay.
4 days ago1 min read


Easter at The Canalside Cottage
Happy belated Easter from The Canalside Cottage! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and a well deserved break.
Apr 151 min read


Sleeping ducks
Ever wondered where the ducks go to rest? The answer is at The Canalside Cottage! Not only does the garden provide a nice place to watch the boats on the canal or play with your pets - but also a space for the local wildlife to relax. Make sure to book your holiday now to enjoy a calm break by the water.
Mar 311 min read


Guest review!
The sunshine is out and what a beautiful day it is! We have received yet another amazing review by one of our guests who have already booked for next year, highlighting some of the great features the cottage has - the amazing views of the canal and the handy gate stepping right onto the towpath. make sure the book before it's too late to enjoy warm summer walks along the canal.
Mar 271 min read


Furry friends welcome!
The Canalside Cottage is all ready for the next guests and their furry friend! We provide doggy blankets so you can snuggle up on the sofa, food and water bowl, and most importantly treats!
Mar 251 min read


Rockin' around the Christmas Tree
We hope our guests will be Rockin' around the Christmas tree (and under the original beams) this December! We're all booked up for December but still have avalibility for next year so make sure to book now!
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Amazing guest photos!
Some more amazing reviews by our lovely guests and some great pictures! We are pet friendly and it's so lovely to see both our guests and their furry friends enjoying the cottage and Shardlow.
Dec 9, 20251 min read


First ever card by post
We love getting amazing reviews from our guests, including our first ever card by post! A big thank you to all our incredible guests for their feedback and for choosing The Canalside Cottage.
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Breakfast Hamper
We offer a variety of hampers, this is our 'English Breakfast Hamper for Four' - including hlaf a dozen eggs, 8 sausages, 8 rashes of bacon, fresh milk, orange juice, tomatoes, mushrooms, butter, Heinz beans, a fresh loaf of bread, and of course ketchup and brown sauce! To find out more about the hampers visit the 'Extra Info' tab on the website.
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Halloween is here 👻🎃
Autumn has arrived and Ocotber has begun, which means The Canalside Cottage has embraced the spooky side of Halloween! 👻🎃 Shardlow is...
Oct 3, 20251 min read
Historic trading boat
An amazing old historic trading boat moored outside The Canalside Cottage! It's so relaxing watching all the boats pass by.
Sep 19, 20251 min read
Amazing guest reviews
There is nothing better than when our guests leave amazing reviews! We are almost fully booked for 2025 and quickly getting booked up for...
Sep 17, 20251 min read
Hosting families
At The Canalside Cottage we love hosting families, so we've included a highchair to make your stay easier!
Aug 16, 20251 min read
2025 bookings
The Canalside Cottage is thriving and almost fully booked out for the year! Thank you to everyone who has visited so far and for all of...
Aug 14, 20251 min read
Our very first guests!
Our first guests had a lovely stay and left us a 5 star review! They took some great photos and even left us a card.
Jul 30, 20251 min read
Friends come to visit!
We had some friends stay over in the cottage this week, they brough their furry friend Bobby (who loved getting cozy on the armchair)!...
Jun 28, 20251 min read
Live on Sykes!
The Canalside Cottage is officially live on the Sykes website! To book please visit 'contact' on the website and click the link!
Jun 27, 20251 min read
Cool down with a coffee
Now the weather is warming up you can enjoy and iced (or hot) coffee while watching the boats pass by. We provide a Nespresso coffee...
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Furry friends welcome
All furry friends are welcome at The Canalside Cottage. Just make sure you use one of our dog blankets provided! Katie is showing how...
Jun 25, 20251 min read
Block paving driveway
Our new block paving driveway is complete and looking fantastic - a smart new entrance for the Canalside Cottage. We added some lavender...
May 15, 20251 min read
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