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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
47 Customer Reviews
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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
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"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.
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"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!
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"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 :(
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"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!!
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"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
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"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.
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"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.
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"Very conveniently situated in a village with good facilities."
Great base for walking excursions. Lovely courtyard garden and a charming period dwelling.
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"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
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"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
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"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!
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"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.
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"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.
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"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!!
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"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.
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"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!
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"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!
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"Comfortable tastefully decorated cottage in a great location."
Excellent response from owner.
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"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.
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"Lovely place perfect location in the heart of the village"
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"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!
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"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!
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"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.
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"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
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"This was a lovely cosy little house, in an absolutely perfect location right in the middle of Castleton."
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"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.
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"A beautiful cottage in an excellent position."
We took our two grandsons away for a couple of days and it was perfect.
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"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
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"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
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"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.
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"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
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"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.
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"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.
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"Parking is not accurately described."
The cafe right outside from door is a a bit smelly when cooking.
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"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 .
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"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.
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"We had a fantastic week in this beautiful cottage."
Thank you!
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"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.
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"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!
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"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.
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"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!
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"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.
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
- Shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel-rail, basin and WC and underfloor heating
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room with woodburning stove
- Gas central heating/Hive system with woodburning stove
- Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Sky and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. In rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. In rent
- Travel cot and highchair available on request
- Shared driveway
- Enclosed patio/courtyard area with decking over water and a built-in bench with canopy over
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
- Please note that the log burner will not be available until 21/10/2020.
The property
Nestled in the heart of Castleton, in the Peak District, is this mid-terraced stone fronted property, Millstream Cottage.
This character cottage is beautifully appointed throughout and is perfect for couples or small families wanting to explore this popular part of Derbyshire.
Be welcomed into the sitting room on arrival, complete with a dining table, two sofas and an alluring woodburning stove set within a feature stone fireplace, perfect for curling up on a winter evening whilst catching up on your favourite TV shows.
A low door leads into the fitted kitchen, appointed with a selection of modern appliances, crockery and cooking utensils to meet your culinary satisfaction while also housing a washing machine should you need it.
A set of open plan stairs lead up to a mini landing area, with a charming king-size double bedroom at one side and a long twin room at the other.
Boasting plenty of character, the ceilings have been designed to reveal the original beams with LED spotlights bringing a modern twist, while the original wooden floors will remind you of the age of this property.
Outside you are treated to a stunning rear courtyard area with millstream water running through, providing the perfect spot to enjoy an evening drink on the decking or on the built-in bench with canopy over.
The pretty and historic village of Castleton is home to a selection of independent shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy, as well as many Peak District delights with four underground show caves to be explored: Blue John Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Peak Cavern.
There are some spectacular walking and cycling opportunities towards Mam Tor, a landmark hill which is a popular hiking spot and is known for its striking valleys, as well as towards the ruins of Peveril Castle, which stands high above the village.
Not far away are the delightful villages of Edale, the start of the Pennine Way, Hope and Hathersage with its seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
For a change of scenery, you may consider a trip to the ever-popular Alton Tower’s theme park, which is roughly an hour’s drive from the cottage.
With much to see and do from the doorstep, Millstream Cottage is an inviting escape for couples and families, whatever time of year.
About the location
CASTLETON, PEAK DISTRICT
Hope 1.5 miles; Buxton 10 miles; Bakewell 13 miles.
The outstandingly beautiful Peak District village of Castleton is situated at the top of the Hope Valley, on the doorstep of some great walking country. Steeped in fascinating history, the village boasts the Norman Peverill Castle Keep which is in a commanding position keeping an eye on the village and the National Park. The village is a draw to walkers and all manner of outdoor enthusiasts wanting to follow the paths, conquer the Winnats Pass or have a go at caving. Castleton is world-famous for its visitor caves and the beautiful semi precious stone Blue John which is only found and mined here. Castleton has a fabulous array of interesting little gift shops, pubs, tea rooms and an excellent Visitor Centre with its small museum explaining life in the Hope Valley, plus the Christmas lights and festive activities are very popular with visitors during December. Nearby are the pretty villages of Edale, the start of the Pennine Way, Hope and Hathersage with its seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Enjoy a day out at Alton Towers or visit the impressive Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Also within easy reach are Buxton, Matlock Bath and Carsington Water, while further afield are the market towns of Ashbourne and Leek.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas