RIBBY HALL VILLAGE RUBY COTTAGE REVIEW – A SPACIOUS FAMILY STAY WITH EVERYTHING WE NEEDED
- Feb 2
- 4 min read
Updated: May 27
Ribby Hall Village Ruby Cottage Review
During our recent family holiday at Ribby Hall Village, we stayed in one of the resort’s Ruby Cottages and honestly found it such a comfortable and practical option for a larger family stay. The Ruby Cottage is spread across two floors, sleeps up to six guests, and felt ideal for families travelling with children thanks to the extra space, stair gates, and family-friendly layout.
We stayed in the Sedge Ruby Cottage during our visit and really enjoyed having separate sleeping areas upstairs and downstairs. It gave everyone their own space while still feeling cosy and connected as a family.
This Ribby Hall Village Ruby Cottage review covers the accommodation, family-friendly layout, bedrooms, resort facilities, and everything included during our relaxing family stay.
One thing we immediately noticed during our Ribby Hall Village Ruby Cottage stay was how peaceful the area felt. The cottages are surrounded by landscaped gardens and little lakes, and there were lots of ducks wandering around the village throughout our stay. The children absolutely loved feeding them rice and watching them around the water.
The cottage itself had a lovely homely feel from the moment we walked in.
A Spacious Family-Friendly Layout
The Ruby Cottage is arranged over two floors, which worked really well for our family. Downstairs there was a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, while upstairs there were two twin bedrooms and a main family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower.
The downstairs bedroom was bright and comfortable, with plenty of storage space, a TV on the wall, bedside tables, and an en-suite shower room. Upstairs, both twin rooms were a really good size and also included TVs, wardrobes, and drawers.
We especially liked that the cottage already included family-friendly touches like stair gates, a high chair, travel cots, and useful storage cupboards with things like a hoover, ironing board, and cleaning equipment.
The layout made the whole cottage feel really practical for families staying with younger children.
🛏 Comfortable Bedrooms & Family Features
All of the beds felt comfortable, and the bedrooms had enough space so nobody felt cramped during the stay.
The downstairs master bedroom was spacious enough for us to comfortably fit the travel cots alongside our bed, which worked really well for our family. Meanwhile, my parents stayed in one of the upstairs twin rooms and my brother used the other, so everyone still had their own space and privacy during the holiday.
The upstairs bathroom also worked really well for bathing the children as it included a proper bath rather than just a shower.
We also appreciated the thoughtful little extras throughout the cottage, including towels, tea and coffee sachets, UHT milk, kitchen starter packs, and hairdryers already provided.
We especially liked that the cottage already included family-friendly touches like stair gates, a high chair, travel cots, and useful storage cupboards with things like a hoover, ironing board, and cleaning equipment.
The layout made the whole cottage feel really practical for families staying with younger children.
Kitchen, Dining & Living Area
The main open-plan living area downstairs was probably where we spent most of our time together.
The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed during the holiday including an oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, toaster, kettle, and plenty of cupboard space. There was even child cutlery available, which was a nice touch for families.
The large dining table gave us loads of room for family meals, and the lounge area felt spacious and relaxing with two sofas, a large TV, and sliding doors leading outside.
Outside there was a small patio area with a picnic bench surrounded by grass and landscaped gardens, which was lovely on sunny afternoons.
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.
Everything across the village felt family-focused and easy to navigate, which made it ideal for a family holiday where everyone wanted slightly different things from the trip.
💭 Final Thoughts
Our Ribby Hall Village Ruby Cottage stay was relaxed, comfortable, and incredibly practical for a larger family group.
The two-storey layout worked brilliantly, the cottage had everything we needed, and the peaceful surroundings made it feel like a proper break away from everyday life. We especially loved the lakeside setting, seeing the ducks wandering around the resort, and how family-friendly everything felt throughout the stay.
It’s easy to see why these cottages are such a popular option for families visiting Ribby Hall Village.
We enjoyed our stay so much that we actually booked another Ribby Hall holiday for the following year before we’d even gone home.
ℹ️ At a Glance
Sleeps up to 6 guests
3 bedrooms across 2 floors
Double bedroom with en-suite
Two twin bedrooms upstairs
Family bathroom with bath and overhead shower
Fully equipped kitchen
Lounge with TV and Freeview
TV in all bedrooms
Family dining area
Patio area with picnic table
Parking for one car directly outside
Stair gates included
Travel cot and high chair available upon request
Great for families with children
🎥 Watch Our Ruby Cottage Tour
We also filmed a full video tour of the Ruby Cottage during our stay at Ribby Hall Village, including all bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, and outdoor spaces.
You can also watch all of our Ribby Hall Village holiday vlogs over on our YouTube channel.
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