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Nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Milldale, Millway Cottage
has idyllic views of the Dovedale valley and the surrounding
countryside. This most magnificent beautiful stretch of the
river is an extremely popular tourist attraction.
Just half a mile from Milldale is the larger village of Alstonefield
laying between the lower Dove and Manifold valleys. It is
a pretty village that has not been spoilt by the large number
of tourists it receives each weekend. The village is centred
on the village green with the splendid George Inn, where you
can get good value pub food.
The Watts Russell pub is also half a mile away. It is a free
house brewery also serving good pub food. The historic town
of Ashbourne is 7 miles south of Milldale. It is a lively
market town offering a wealth of good eating-places including
Chinese, Indian, brassieres, and highly recommended restaurants,
even an excellent fish and chip shop.
Leisure
There are plenty of opportunities for walking in Dovedale,
Manifold Valley, Limestone Way, Lathkill Dale, Monsal Trail,
High Peak Trail Staffordshire Moorlands Walks Gritstone Trail.
Cycling is also well catered for on The Tissington Trial,
Monsal Trial, Carsington Water Trail, Manifold Valley. If
you like water sports then try Carsington Water for Canoeing,
Sailing, Windsurfing and Rowing. Golf Courses can be found
in Bakewell, Ashbourne and Buxton. If you like the more leisurely
pursuit of enjoying historic houses then Chatsworth, Haddon
Hall, Tissington Hall, Eyam Hall, Hardwick Hall, Sudbury Hall,
Kedleston Hall, Calke Abbey are for you. Also available is
a 2 mile stretch of river from Milldale towards Hartington
which is historically famous for its trout fishing and permits
can be obtained locally. For the children there is Alton Towers,
Chatsworth Farmyard & Adventure Playground, Gullivres
Kingdom, Ashbourne Swimming Pool, Alfstonefield childrens
playground all with easy reach. Finally, you may want some
retail therapy after all that, so you could visit Peak Village,
Denby Factory Shop, Bakewell, Ashbourne, Masson Mills and
Belper.
Accommodation
Millway Cottage is a totally self-contained cottage that
sleeps 2-4 people. It forms part of the Valley View property
as seen in the picture above. The Cottage has just been completely
refurbished and decorated to a high standard throughout. The
ground floor of the property comprises of an entrance hall,
double bedroom, bath/shower, and the stairs to the first floor
lead into the kitchen and lounge/dining room. The lounge has
a sofa bed, which sleeps two, a dining table and four folding
chairs, and the kitchen is fully equipped.
Features
- Electricity Included in the price
- Linen is included and a welcome grocery basket
- Enclosed garden to the rear of the cottage
- TV/ Radio Cassette/CD player
- Books and games
- Local site seeing information and walking/rambling books
- Microwave/fridge/fully equipped kitchen
- Tea and Coffee are provided
The rent includes duvets, bed linen, one set of towels,
electricity, and central heating.
A public telephone box is situated at the bottom of the drive
We regret there is no smoking in the cottage. Dogs may be
permitted but this must be discussed with the owner before
the booking is made.
2005 Prices
2nd Jan - 2nd April £205
2nd April - 25th June £270
25th June - 3rd Sept £290
3rd Sept - 24th Dec £270
2nd Dec - 7th Jan £310
Contact
The proprietor Beverley Kippax
Tel 01335 310189
Please quote Peak Cottages Direct
(please leave a message on our answering machine and we will
get back to you ASAP)
Visit the Owners web site for further information
Map
of the Cottage's location from MultiMap
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