Want to make your stay at The Canalside Cottage that little bit more special? We offer a selection of hampers that can be arranged ready for your arrival, whether you're looking for an easy breakfast or celebrating a special occasion. 🍳 English Breakfast Hampers Start your day with a proper cooked breakfast without having to visit the shops. Our English Breakfast Hampers are available for two or four people and include eggs from the farm in Shardlow, bacon and sausages from

Just a short drive or bus ride from The Canalside Cottage, Castle Donington makes a great choice for a day out during your stay. This historic market town sits close to the River Trent and has a fascinating history, independent shops, places to eat and some well-known attractions nearby. Explore the Historic Town Castle Donington has a history stretching back centuries, with evidence of settlement from the Neolithic period through to Roman, Saxon, and Viking times. The town w

One of the great things about staying at The Canalside Cottage is that you can enjoy the peace and quiet of a canal-side village while still being within easy reach of two lively East Midlands cities - Derby and Nottingham. Whether you're looking for history, shopping, culture, family days out, or somewhere to enjoy lunch and a wander, both cities offer plenty to explore. Discover Derby Derby is particularly close ot The Canalside Cottage, mkaing it an easy chouce for a day o

If you're staying at The Canalside Cottage and fancy getting out and exploring the local area on foot, the Shardlow Circular Walk is a great way to discover the countryside surrounding the village. The 6 mile (9.7km) route starts in the historic canal village of Shardlow before heading through the countryside towards Church Wilne and Great Wilne, eventually returning to Shardlow. The route follows canal towpaths, footpaths, bridleways, and quiet lanes. Starting in Historic Sh

Today Shardlow is a peaceful canal-side village in Derbyshire, known for its historic buildings, beautiful waterways and canalside charmHowever, it was once a thriving Inland Port at the heart of Britain's Industrial Revolution. Shardlow's Canal History The arrival of the Trent and Mersey Canal in the late 18th century transformed Shardlow. Its location close to the River Trent made it an important centre for transporting goods between the canal and river networks. Warehouses

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Autumn has arrived and Ocotber has begun, which means The Canalside Cottage has embraced the spooky side of Halloween! 👻🎃 Shardlow is...

An amazing old historic trading boat moored outside The Canalside Cottage! It's so relaxing watching all the boats pass by.

There is nothing better than when our guests leave amazing reviews! We are almost fully booked for 2025 and quickly getting booked up for...

At The Canalside Cottage we love hosting families, so we've included a highchair to make your stay easier!

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...

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.