🏡 SAPPHIRE COTTAGE AT RIBBY HALL VILLAGE REVIEW – A RELAXING FAMILY STAY BY THE WATER
- May 27
- 4 min read
Sapphire Cottage at Ribby Hall Village Review
During our recent stay at Ribby Hall Village, we stayed in one of the beautiful Sapphire Cottages overlooking Fisherman’s Reach — and it turned out to be the perfect base for a relaxing family break.
The Sapphire Cottage offered plenty of space for our family, peaceful surroundings, and all the comforts we needed for a stress-free self-catering holiday.
This Sapphire Cottage Ribby Hall Village review covers the accommodation, bedrooms, outdoor space, nearby wildlife, and everything included during our family stay.
🌿 Location and Setting
The Sapphire Cottages at Fisherman’s Reach are in a fantastic location within Ribby Hall Village. They feel peaceful and tucked away while still being within easy walking distance of the swimming pool, restaurants, soft play, spa and other resort facilities.
One of our favourite things about this particular cottage was the setting. At the back of the cottage was a lake with lovely waterside views, which made the whole area feel calm and relaxing. There were always ducks wandering around near the water too, and the children absolutely loved feeding them rice during our stay.
It is worth noting that the cottage backs directly onto open water, so families with very young children may want to keep this in mind if planning to spend lots of time outside around the patio area.
At the front of the cottage was the deer and sheep enclosure from the Wild Discovery area. Although there was a hedge separating the cottage from the enclosure, there were several gaps where you could clearly see the animals, and they often came right up to the fence.
The children loved being able to spot the deer and sheep so close to the cottage each day.
🛋 Lounge Area
The lounge had a bright and airy feel thanks to the high ceilings and large patio doors overlooking the outdoor space. There was a large comfortable corner sofa, coffee table and TV with Freeview, making it a lovely place to relax in the evenings after busy days around the resort.
The patio doors also helped the space feel really open and peaceful, especially with the greenery and lake views outside.
🍽 Kitchen and Dining Area
The kitchen was modern, spacious and very well equipped for a family stay.
It included:
Oven, grill, hob and microwave
Fridge freezer
Dishwasher with starter cleaning pack
Washer/dryer
Cooking utensils and kitchen essentials
Nespresso coffee machine
Tea, coffee, sugar sachets and UHT milk
There was also a large family dining table, which gave us plenty of room for meals, snacks and planning the next day’s activities.
🛏 Bedrooms
The cottage had three bedrooms:
A master double bedroom with en-suite
A twin bedroom
A bunk-bed room
The master bedroom felt particularly spacious and comfortable, with a large bed, bedside lighting, TV and en-suite shower room.
The twin room was bright and cosy, while the bunk room worked really well for children and had its own TV mounted on the wall. The children especially loved the bunk beds because they were much bigger and more spacious than standard children’s bunks.
The bunk beds were also full adult-sized bunks rather than smaller children’s beds, which made the room feel much more practical for families. We also really liked that the top bunk was accessed by proper built-in stairs rather than a traditional ladder, which felt much safer and easier for children to use.
All bedrooms included bed linen, towels for indoor use and hairdryers, and travel cots and high chairs are available on request for families with younger children.
🛁 Bathrooms
The cottage had both a main family bathroom and an en-suite in the master bedroom, which made mornings much easier as a family.
The family bathroom included a bath with overhead shower, WC and basin, while the en-suite had a walk-in shower.
Both bathrooms were modern, clean and well maintained.
🌞 Outdoor Space
Outside, the cottage had its own private patio area with rattan outdoor furniture overlooking the lake.
It was such a lovely peaceful spot to sit with a morning coffee or relax in the evening while watching the wildlife around the water.
Parking for one car was directly outside the cottage, which made unloading luggage and family essentials really convenient.
🎠 Plenty to Do Around the Resort
One of the reasons we keep returning to Ribby Hall Village is because there’s so much to do for all ages. During our stay we made full use of the resort facilities, including swimming, soft play, outdoor play areas, restaurants and evening entertainment.
There are also several additional activities available for an extra cost, including Pirates Bay Adventure Golf, bike hire, archery and the climbing wall, giving families even more options throughout their stay.
Whether you want a relaxing break or a busier activity-filled holiday, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. Everything across the village feels very family-focused and easy to navigate, which makes it ideal for family holidays where everyone wants slightly different things from the trip.
ℹ️ At a Glance
Sleeps up to 6 guests
3 bedrooms
Double bedroom with en-suite
Twin bedroom
Adult-sized bunk beds with built-in stairs
Fully equipped self-catering kitchen
Private patio area with outdoor seating
Parking directly outside the cottage
Located beside open water at Fisherman’s Reach
Views of the deer and sheep enclosure nearby
Great for family stays
Self-catering accommodation within Ribby Hall Village
💭 Final Thoughts
Our stay in the Sapphire Cottage at Ribby Hall Village was peaceful, comfortable and incredibly easy as a family. The cottage had plenty of space for everyone, felt well equipped throughout, and the lakeside setting made it feel especially relaxing.
The children loved spotting the deer and sheep near the cottage and feeding the ducks by the water each day, which ended up being some of their favourite moments from the trip.
If you’re looking for a spacious self-catering cottage at Ribby Hall Village with a peaceful location and family-friendly layout, the Sapphire Cottage is a fantastic option. It combines comfort, convenience and lovely surroundings — making it a wonderful base for a family break.
It truly had everything we needed for a fun, fuss-free holiday and we’d happily stay there again.
🎥 Watch Our Sapphire Cottage Tour
We also filmed a full video tour of the Sapphire Cottage during our stay at Ribby Hall Village, including the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, lounge and outdoor areas.
Looking for more from our trip? You can also watch all of our Ribby Hall Village holiday vlogs in one playlist.
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