Living room: With electric wood burner, Freeview TV, DVD player, CD player, double sofa bed and beams. Kitchen/dining room: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer.
First Floor: Bedroom 1: With double bed. Bedroom 2: With twin beds. Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.
Courtyard with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Shared use of owners’ large, enclosed garden. Bike store on request. Private parking for 2 cars. No Smoking. Please note: There is a stream at end of the owners’ garden.
Extra Amenities
Nestling in a peaceful location in the picturesque village of Kniveton and dating back to 1750, this former diary offers quality accommodation, equipped and furnished to a very good standard with flair and imagination. Retaining much of the original charm and character, with exposed stonework and lots of interesting nooks and features, this delightful holiday cottage, with strong Wi-Fi signal, situated adjacent to the owners’ home, is ideally placed for exploring this beautiful area. The accommodation includes one double bedroom and one twin, a bathroom, a well-appointed and spacious kitchen/dining room and comfortable living area with a TV and DVD player. Outside boasts a large enclosed garden (shared with owners), cycle storage on request, stream and lovely views.
The Red Lion pub is only a short stroll down the hill, which serves a wide selection of interesting beers and wine, and freshly-cooked food using local ingredients. The charming little church which is next door is famous for its tower and font, both dating back to the 13th Century. Miles of public footpaths cross the rolling fields all around, and there are many walks starting from the front door. The market town of Ashbourne, ;Gateway to the Peak District’ is only 3 miles away where guests will find a good choice of shops, restaurants and pubs. Carsington Water is just up the road, with its visitors centre, sailing, windsurfing, rafting and canoeing and children’s play area to explore.
Beautiful Dovedale, famous for its stepping stones, and Black Rocks Country Park are a short drive away. Other places to visit include antique shopping in Matlock and Wirksworth; ascending to the Heights of Abraham by cable car in the old Victorian spa town of Matlock Bath; and cycling the path of the old Ashbourne to Buxton railway line along the Tissington Trail. Chatsworth House, Buxton, Bakewell and the Potteries are also within 40 minutes drive. Not forgetting the UK’s premier theme park, Alton Towers which is 20 miles away. Shop 3 miles, pub ½ mile and restaurant 1 mile. Milkmaids Cottage can be booked with The Creamery (29161) to accommodate up to 9 guests
Self-catering features
Bike Store
Fuel and Power Included
Enclosed Garden/Patio
Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
Grouped Properties
Television
Decorated at Christmas
WiFi
Bed Linen & Towels Included
Short Breaks All Year
Peak District
Washing Machine
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Entrance Ramp/Level Access
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Parking - On Site
Last Minute Breaks
Ashbourne map and Milkmaids Cottage-UK31860 location
What do you need - chalet or log cabin? Heart of England has wonderful local food and drink!. Perfect hideaway dog friendly weekend breaks in Gloucestershire , Cheltenham or Cirencester - some have golf courses close by.
Pouplar walks
The River Avon from Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon from Milcote - A riverside walk in Warwickshire. Starting from Milcote the route follows the River Avon into the centre of Stratford upon Avon
Keynsham to Bath on the south side of the Avon - typical English countryside, quiet villages, old buildings and historic churches
Broadway & Chipping Campden from Dover's Hill
The Wye Valley from Brockweir
Rossendale Ramble - covers a section of the Gritstone Way and other scenic parts of CheshireShutlingsloe, Cat & Fiddle and Macclesfield Forest