We live on site at Top Riley and personally host each stay, while always respecting privacy. Our focus is on creating calm, well-prepared spaces where guests can properly relax and feel looked after without intrusion.

Hollow Brook Cottage is part of Top Riley Holiday Cottages, a small, grown-ups-only collection of thoughtfully restored stone cottages, a barn and woodland cabins, set within 12 acres of private Peak District countryside just above the historic village of Eyam. Designed for guests who value peace, space and quality, Hollow Brook offers a calm, spacious place to slow down, explore the surrounding landscape, and return to warmth and comfort at the end of the day. Guests often choose Hollow Brook for its generous layout and peaceful setting, appreciating that it sits within the wider Top Riley grounds and enjoys a real sense of privacy and space. The open-plan living area is ideal for quiet evenings in, whether you’re cooking a simple supper or curling up with a book by the fire. Every detail has been carefully chosen to reflect the surrounding countryside and create a space that feels both comfortable and considered. Upstairs, the generous main bedroom is filled with light and stillness. A super king-size bed promises a truly restful night’s sleep, with beautiful views across fields. The downstairs bedroom with ensuite is perfect for sharing the space or for those who appreciate a little separation, offering the option of a peaceful night’s sleep in complete comfort. Outside, there is room to truly breathe. The private patio is a lovely spot as the sun rises, while the hot tub invites you to soak beneath the stars. Throughout the day, enjoy birdsong and open skies, and as evening settles, sip something warm and take in the peace. Hollow Brook is a place to switch off, slow down, and feel part of the landscape, a spacious, light-filled retreat for nature lovers, walkers, and anyone craving stillness and beauty. Top Riley is designed for adults seeking a quiet, restorative break. It is not suited to parties, group gatherings, or guests looking for a lively atmosphere. Quiet evenings and respect for the setting are part of what our returning guests value most.

Hollow Brook sits within the wider Top Riley setting, a peaceful pocket of countryside just above the historic village of Eyam, surrounded by open fields, woodland, and far-reaching Peak District views. Top Riley is home to a small collection of thoughtfully placed cottages, a barn and woodland cabins, all carefully positioned to preserve space, privacy, and the sense of calm that guests value so highly. While each space is private, there is a shared feeling of quiet respect for the landscape and for one another, creating an atmosphere that feels settled and unhurried. From the cottage door, guests can step straight into the countryside, with gentle walks across the surrounding land and easy access to some of the Peak District’s most beautiful walking routes. The historic village of Eyam is just a short walk or drive away, offering traditional tea rooms, welcoming pubs, and a fascinating history to explore at an unhurried pace. Despite the peaceful setting, Top Riley is well placed for discovering the wider Peak District. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, and a number of well-loved villages and viewpoints are all within easy reach, making Hollow Brook an ideal base for slow days out followed by quiet evenings back at the cottage. This is a neighbourhood defined by space, stillness and natural rhythm, where birdsong, changing light, and open skies shape the day, and where returning guests often comment on how quickly they begin to unwind.