Millstream Cottage

47 Customer Reviews

• "Great little cottage in the middle of the village."

  Parking was a little hard to understand in advance but there was a hand drawn map in the cottage that made it all apparent on arrival. The doorway to the kitchen was very small so great care should be taken when moving between rooms. The shower was powerful enough and lovely and warm. We enjoyed our day and would love to come back.

  Reviewed by John4.4★Sep 2024

• "We loved this cottage so much."

  Perfect location and, although small, still had everything we needed. We will stay there again if we ever go back to Castleton.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jul 2024

• "A lovely cosy cottage, in the heart of Castleton."

  Low ceilings downstairs due to the age of the cottage, but the bedrooms upstairs are quite lofty in comparison. The cottage benefits from a lovely courtyard with the millstream running through it. The cottage was clean, and stocked with milk, tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival. Handsoap was provided in travel size bottles, shop bought would be a nicer touch and easier to use with wet hands. The cottage is 5 mins drive from Winnats Pass & a bit further on is the start to the Mam Tor walk. Ideally located for visiting the local caves. We can highly recommend the George pub for food (they even do takeaway pizza). We stayed on a particularly cold July weekend so might be nice to have the option of turning on the underfloor heating on in the bathroom, which would help with the dampness in here too. However all in all, a fabulous cottage in a perfect location.

  Reviewed by Hannah4.7★Jul 2024

• "We had a lovely time in this beautiful cottage in a gorgeous village in the Peak District."

  Everything was perfect! Definitely want to come again.

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★May 2024

• "This property desperately needs a deep clean The shower has mould as do the ..."

  This property desperately needs a deep clean The shower has mould as do the tiles around it Cobwebs at ceiling level throughout The oven is extremely dirty

  Sorry to hear you werent entirely satisfied I'm a little surprised as i use a specialist firm to do the cleaning and bedding changes . I'll mention those matters to them in the morning. It's a shame you didn't mention any positives. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin2.2★May 2024

• "Absolutely beautiful cottage, completely blown away with how lovely it is."

  Sitting out in the pretty patio area listening to the stream, ducks and birds in the morning and late evening while chatting with friends/ family is priceless!! Had a wonderful 2 night stay, great escapism getaway. Will definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Lamya5.0★Apr 2024

• "A lovely week spent at Millstream Cottage in beautiful setting of Castleton… Fab walks from doorstep and great pubs, tearooms, bakery."

  Highly recommend The George for food… Gorgeous cottage to come back to and only more sun would have improved the experience as little opportunity to enjoy the sun trap of a courtyard with little brook running through it. Cottage ideal for small families and couples or friends… Parking may not always be directly outside the door however plenty of nearby spaces available in and around the village. Thank you for a super stay!

  Reviewed by Jo4.1★Mar 2024

• "Really lovely cottage and would have be amazing if it wasn’t for the cleanliness and parking issues."

  Promises of a parking space and if not a parking pass. Asked for parking pass and was told it was no longer available. Parked outside the property up to the wall and got frowned at and a few head shakes, then moved to a different spot that the owner suggests in the info book to then get a note on my car one day and grief off a resident the next. The same resident said they had issue with the owner previously telling people they can park there when they can’t. It’s definitely not what you expect when away on a break with an young family and infact it ruined it for us as I don’t like confrontation and I’m a really easy going person but this tested me. As for the cleaning…the cleaner needs sacking! They must just go in wipe the toilet and make the beds. The oven was filthy, the washing machine and dishwasher was even filthy to the point we didn’t even want to use them. I removed the shower head for my 2 year old son to have a shower and the black grime that sat in the shower head holder was grim. The fireplace hadn’t even been cleaned from the people before using the log burner. The towels had bleach stains on. Mould on the walls. It could be such a lovely place but it just needs more care and attention. Little things like toilet rolls and hand soap, I have never stayed anywhere where you aren’t at least provided with hand soap in the bathroom, It costs nothing. It’s not like there’s loads of shops in the area where you can get this from either. Overall disappointing :(

  Reviewed by Emma2.2★Mar 2024

• "Lovely cottage, beautifully decorated and furnished, lovely and warm when we arrived."

  Hope to come back in the summer to enjoy the courtyard. Of course parking is a bit tricky but it's Castleton!!

  Reviewed by Helen4.4★Feb 2024

• "Fabulous cottage for Xmas could not fault it."

  However parking a nightmare .Shared driveway on a 1st come base's, the larger property on the island dominated with 5 cars that did not move for 4 days,most people including us was blocked in,a parking permit for the Xmas period across the rd would be peace of mind if you vacated to sight see as the surrounding area is extremely busy for trying to find an alternative parking .Cottage 11 out of ten though

  Reviewed by Wendy4.4★Dec 2023

• "This was our third time staying at Millstream Cottage."

  We love it! Fabulous location in the heart of Castleton. Cosy and with all the facilities you need for a real home-from-home, including a log burner, smart TV, dishwasher. Outside the stream runs through the terrace and its waterside location is magical. Parking spaces adjacent to the cottage are not guaranteed but have never caused significant issues for us. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Dec 2023

• "It was absolutely perfect from our perspective."

  I was a bit concerned about the parking beforehand but there was ample parking, including a fairly wide designated place.

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Dec 2023

• "Very conveniently situated in a village with good facilities."

  Great base for walking excursions. Lovely courtyard garden and a charming period dwelling.

  Reviewed by Iain4.7★Oct 2023

• "When we arrived the toilet seat was hanging off."

  Another renter had written about this in AUGUST! I messaged the owner who then drove from N. Wales to fit a new seat. It was only after he had left that we discovered the dishwasher was also broken! I messaged him again, he ordered the new part, but this hadn't arrived by the time we left. The grouting around the tiles in and around the shower was black with mould. The hob and oven, which we didn't use, we're filthy. The courtyard needed cleaning and on the day we left there were several rats running around. Every day we were woken early by the delivery vans to the cafe kitchen and disposal of rubbish from said cafe which was only feet from the front of the cottage, they were also using the cottage bins for their rubbish. Very disappointed, especially for the price at this time of year. Won't be going again. I think the owners were let down by their cleaner. Please note, feedback was given to the owners

  Reviewed by Jan2.5★Sep 2023

• "Very nice comftable cottage ,central to some very nice walks, and pubs"

  Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time away and took full advantage of both the property and the surrounding area. We hope to welcome you again one day in the future. Best wishes, Character Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2023

• "We’ve just returned from our wonderful stay at Millstream Cottage…."

  .it was idyllic! It felt like home from the outset…the owner has thought of everything you could possibly need! The cottage is ideally situated for lots of both low and high level walking options without having to take the car from its parking spot right at the front door! There are lots of venues in the village if you want to eat out however the facilities for cooking etc are ‘spot on’! The outside rear patio is a sun trap and we loved sitting out with a glass of wine after a day on the hills! Just perfect……we’ll be back without a doubt!

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Jun 2023

• "Millstream cottage was a real home from home and lovely to get back to every day after yet another fantastic day’s walking."

  Ian, the owner, had excellent communication.

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely property, very well situated in the town with parking."

  Loved the little courtyard with the stream running along the bottom. Very characterful cottage, but with enough crockery and pans to make self catering a good option. If you want to eat out, there is plenty of choice and the meals in the cafe next door were very tasty. A good base for both walking and exploring the caverns. Towels and linen are all provided. Bring along tea towels, dishwasher tabs and a bit of washing up liquid to see you through and you’ll be set. We really enjoyed our stay and could happily have stayed longer.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★May 2023

• "Thank you for a wonderful stay at Millstream Cottage."

  Easy to find, very central, beautifully maintained with some lovely features, such as the steam in the courtyard. Would highly recommend, only downside having the WC downstairs after a day of trekking and the knees not being what they once were!!

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2023

• "A beautiful little cottage with a gorgeous courtyard in the heart of a really interesting village and area."

  Only stayed for a weekend, but would be perfect for longer, for a walking holiday. Plenty of pubs for nice meals and beer. Several tea shops to indulge in cakes and tarts. We visited the ‘Devils Arse’, saw how rope is made and marvelled at this natural underground cavern one of many in the area. A beautiful area and village.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2023

• "Thank you for a wonderful stay at Millstream Cottage - it is a beautiful cottage that is well furnished, comfortable, has every convenience and well-located in the centre of Castleton."

  We would definitely recommend!

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★May 2023

• "A beautiful, little cottage in one of the best villages in the Peak District."

  The cottage was very comfortable with a fascinating history, well equipped kitchen, comfy bed, excellent shower and cosy living room. The courtyard is delightful. Ian is a thoughtful host and communication is excellent. Many walks are available direct from the cottage and a dedicated parking space, outside the house, is a plus in this area We will definitely be back!

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Apr 2023

• "Comfortable tastefully decorated cottage in a great location."

  Excellent response from owner.

  Reviewed by Rob4.4★Apr 2023

• "Lovely cosy cottage with quirky features."

  The courtyard garden with the little stream was a wonderful place to chill with a drink in the sun. Good facilities in the village and some excellent pubs too.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Apr 2023

• "Lovely place perfect location in the heart of the village"

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Jan 2023

• "We had a really enjoyable stay at Millstream Cottage, it is in the perfect location in the heart of such a lovely village, with plenty of great pubs and walks on the doorstep."

  The cottage has everything you need, is beautifully decorated and the wood burner is perfect for those chilly winter nights. We would 100% recommend a stay at Millstream Cottage, the host Ian is very attentive and messages back promptly-communication was excellent, and the welcome gifts were a lovely touch, thank you!

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Dec 2022

• "Millstream cottage is absolutely beautiful, as is the village of Castleton!"

  The cottage was well presented with the Christmas decorations very welcome, along with the kind gesture of a Christmas card, crackers and gifts from Ian (the owner). The huge stack of games were a huge hit with us and the facilities throughout were plentiful. We tried to get the fire going on Christmas Eve but there wasn't enough fire starter resources to get it going - sadly. Certain rooms of the cottage get very cold this time of year despite the heating being on, it was very chilly in the lounge and main bedroom. We loved our stay at Millstream and Ian's communication was fabulous, a great host!

  Reviewed by Annemarie4.7★Dec 2022

• "Second time we have stayed at Millstream Cottage."

  Everything excellent - the property itself, cleanliness, facilities, location, pleasant/courteous/friendly communication with property owner over essential access to property by utilities company during our stay.

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Dec 2022

• "Amazing place to stay right in the middle of Castleton, really easy access to everything, right on the doorstep of local pubs and shops."

  Great place

  Reviewed by Rachel4.7★Oct 2022

• "This was a lovely cosy little house, in an absolutely perfect location right in the middle of Castleton."

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Sep 2022

• "Millstream is a cottage in central Castleton, the cottage itself some would say quaint, I would say perfect, perfect in that it has everything you could possibly need, a home from home with added history given it’s age, circa 18 century, although some parts go back to the 1500’s."

  The underfloor heated bathroom a welcome bonus, the low doorways caught me out just the once, Ian, the owner does note in the welcome pack “you will at some point bang you’re head so take you time”, the foam bumpers came into their own, the galley kitchen is well equipped for any meal. The lovely little courtyard, with a running stream through it, and plenty of visitors, ducks, throughout the week. Although the kitchen is well equipped, Castleton boasts great pubs and tea rooms each one within a 5 minute walk.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Sep 2022

• "A beautiful cottage in an excellent position."

  We took our two grandsons away for a couple of days and it was perfect.

  Reviewed by Ron5.0★Jul 2022

• "We have just got back from a recent stay in mill stream cottage what can I say we loved every aspect about it."

  Well equipped kitchen and fantastic courtyard with a stream running through and we had 3 baby ducks and the mother all week in the stream which was fantastic. No problems with parking. Right near the pubs and local attractions. Looking forward to returning in the near future. Thank you

  Reviewed by Michelle4.7★Jul 2022

• "A fantastic find, we will use again."

  Cottage was so well equipped with a lovely sun trap courtyard. We highly recommend it.

  Thank you so much for your lovely review of Millstream Cottage. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay there and hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie4.4★Apr 2022

• "Had a lovely stay - thank you."

  What a gem of a cottage so close to all the cafes, restaurants, Caverns, walks. We would love to come back.

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Jan 2022

• "Much loved cottage."

  Bathroom off the lounge really means best suited for a couple. Lack of cleaning pack in kitchen was disappointing but other than that good location and cottage

  We took on board your comments and there's more cleaning materials in place now. Thankyou. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rosina4.1★Nov 2021

• "The cottage was lovely very comfortable and in a great location, parking at the property was not possible but the parking permit provided was great as the car park was just over the road."

  Overall we had a great time and would return.

  Reviewed by Karen4.4★Nov 2021

• "The cottage had all facilities with the exception of some washing up materials ."

  Parking was impossible even though there was a diagram showing us where to park but locals had those spots. My friend banged her head on a glass shelf fitted above the wash basin when bending over the basin. Otherwise the cottage is situated very convenient to the centre. Very comfortable seating. Loved the burning log fire. Made it very cosy for our autumn visit.

  Reviewed by Pauline4.1★Nov 2021

• "Parking is not accurately described."

  The cafe right outside from door is a a bit smelly when cooking.

  Reviewed by Karen4.1★Sep 2021

• "Parking is really only available on the public car park across the road."

  A permit is made available and there was only once we could not get on the car park but this should be made clear in marketing. At the rear of the cottage is a lovely seating area with the mill stream running through which is a lovely place to sit and have a glass of wine after a long day out. Not all pubs were open for food every night , some closed Monday and Tuesday so essential that you book .

  Reviewed by Shawn4.4★Sep 2021

• "A beautiful cottage in the best place in the Peak District."

  Warm,cosy and spotless. We had no issues with parking and you can always drop off and park in the main car park literally across the road. Thank you for a lovely break.

  Reviewed by Corrine5.0★Sep 2021

• "We had a fantastic week in this beautiful cottage."

  Thank you!

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Aug 2021

• "The cottage was lovely & the location was perfect."

  However, we chose it as it was listed as having off street parking, and we even phoned to clarify this. In reality there is no off street parking. The owner provides a permit for 1 car to park in the public car park across the main road. This needs to be made clear in the listing as the neighbouring cottages and businesses are not happy about it, and any visitors with mobility issues would have problems.

  Reviewed by Jacquie4.1★Jul 2021

• "Very happy with our stay at Millstream."

  It was comfortable, well decorated while still in keeping with its age, and had everything we needed. Right in the centre of Castleton (literally just off the main street) so it was only a minute’s walk from any shop, cafe, pub, restaurant etc. We especially loved the garden space at the back - it backed onto the stream (great during the heatwave!) and it was really private and quiet. A parasol is also provided. During the hot days we stayed out there all day! There were a few cobwebs out back, but that’s what you get when you stay in the countryside. The bedrooms were both decently sized with comfortable beds. Good bathroom shower. The owner had left a token bottle of prosecco as well as a carton of milk - thank you, this was a nice touch! The parking directly outside the cottage was a squeeze, so we decided to avoid the hassle and just park in the big visitor car park just opposite. There were always plenty of spaces here and the owner provided a “year round” parking ticket so we could park there and in other town car parks for free. We didn’t mind this at all and understood that in a town as small and busy as Castleton, it would be near impossible to find such a lovely and centrally located holiday cottage with its own designated parking space. Castleton itself was buzzing during the good weather - so many outdoor restaurant/pub spaces to choose from, an amazing bakery which sells the best sausage rolls and pies, and obviously plenty of walking routes nearby. Castleton seems to be the place to be! Would highly recommend Castleton and Millstream Cottage!

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jul 2021

• "Beautiful cottage spotlessly clean together with a fantastic little courtyard to have a relaxing drink in the afternoon."

  Parking a little tricky but the car park pass came in handy. Recommend booking restraints ahead especially at the weekend.

  Reviewed by Katherine4.7★Jul 2021

• "Absolutely stunning cottage in the heart of Castleton."

  Very cosy with the most amazing log fire! Exceeded all our expectations. Cant wait to come back! Thank you!

  Reviewed by Chloe5.0★Oct 2020

• "We had a lovely stay at Millstream cottage at a time when we needed it most."

  The cottage was lovely and very homely and the local area was great for getting out for walking and enjoying the local scenery. Would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Ann-marie5.0★Oct 2020

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