Our Five Star Gold self catering cottages offer the ultimate in comfort and style, with all the amenities you need for a memorable stay. Nestled in one of the most picturesque tranquil locations, the hamlet of Milldale is the entrance to the stunning limestone valley of Dovedale and just moments from some of the most breath-taking trails and natural landscapes in the region.
A luxury escape from the hustle & bustle
Your Stay
Our Five Star Gold cottages await a few paces apart, designed to provide an unforgettable experience for groups of up to six guests in each cottage.
Whether you are planning a family getaway or a trip with friends, our cottages offer the perfect escape to the great outdoors, with a range of activities to enjoy including walking, cycling and more. If you’re looking to explore the beautiful White and Dark Peaks of the Peak District National Park or simply immerse yourself and recharge in the tranquillity of the dales, our cottages provide the perfect base for your adventures.
So why wait? Book your luxury stay in the Peak District today and discover the magic of this breath-taking region for yourself.
Duck Cottage
Located in the heart of Milldale the cottage is designed for modern day open plan living.
Riverside Cottage
Riverside Cottage is located with a charming view of the River Dove and was originally two cottages that have been converted and ready to welcome you.
What to Expect
Finer Details
Situated in the breath taking White Peak, Milldale, situated at the entrance to Dovedale provides a perfect base for exploring the Peak District. Eight miles from the market town of Ashbourne, twelve miles from Bakewell and sixteen miles from Buxton and Matlock.
Both cottages offer the following facilities:
Pretty Location
Wood Burning Stove
Open Plan Kitchen
Riverside Bedroom
Riverside Bathroom
Mod Cons
All The Details
Your Stay Includes
It may help you with your packing to know that you will find the following in your cottage ready for your arrival:
A Welcome Hamper ~ to include a bottle of fizz, milk, crusty bread, butter, marmalade, fresh eggs, bacon, biscuits & fresh coffee
Fresh Luxury Cotton Bed Linen ~ beds made up on arrival
Fresh Towels ~ bath towel & hand towel for each guest
Bathrobes (adults only)
Bramley Products Shower Gel, Shampoo, Conditioner
& Hand Soap ~ for use at the cottage
Tea Towels
Utilities ~ electric, heating & hot water
Logs & Kindling
Wi-Fi
Use Of An Apple Mac
Smart TV ~ Sky Sports & Cinema package,
& Netflix included
Hairdryers
I-Pod Docks
Washing Machine & Dryer or Washer-dryer
Cleaning Cupboard Essentials ~ a supply of cleaning products, dishwasher tablets, cleaning cloths, rubber gloves, tea towels, toilet tissue & kitchen roll
Bin Liners
Cling Film & Tin Foil
Store Cupboard Essentials ~ a basic supply of herbs, olive oil, dried herbs & spices, salt & pepper, table sauces
English Breakfast Tea & Instant Coffee
Coffee Machine & Selection of Pods (Tassimo pods in Duck Cottage ~ Nespresso Vertuo pods in Riverside Cottage)
Recipe Books
Board Games
Telephone & Honesty box
Residents Off Road Parking
Cycle Store
Our Reviews
What People are Saying
“Another wonderful week!”
“Just spent another wonderful week at Riverside Cottage. Thank you to Sarah and Andrew for all the care they take in making Riverside Cottage such a fabulous place to stay, it is truly a home from home. We always look forward to our visits. Beautiful surroundings, well equipped and comfortable Cottage and a fabulous welcome basket full of lovely treats.“
The Murphys
“An amazing place to stay!”
“We spent a lovely family holiday at Riverside Cottage having previously spent many happy times at Duck Cottage. Pleased to say that Riverside Cottage is also an amazing place to stay for a holiday. The cottage itself is beautifully done out and everything you could want for during your stay has been provided, including a wonderful welcome hamper of local foods and champagne! [the bacon provided is to die for btw!].
Milldale itself is a wonderful place to stay, buzzing with walkers during the day stopping for lunch by the river and Viator’s bridge to watch the ducks. In the evenings the walkers go home and the most incredible peace and solitude descend on the village. Perfect for sitting outside to enjoy a drink and listen to the bubbling of the river or if feeling more energetic a great time to use long summer evenings for some fantastic walks. We’d recommend walking both down river to Dovedale or upstream to Wolfsdale.
This part of the Peak District is really wonderful -we strongly recommend a day strolling or having lunch in the manifold valley -just a few minutes away by car. Cromford Mill is also very interesting and worth a visit and there are several disused railway lines converted to cycle and footpaths. These make for excellent easy walking suitable for all levels of fitness.“
Ward Family
“Totally faultless!”
“Totally faultless. Everything you need and more. Every extra touch provided – including very generous welcome hamper and Easter tasteful decorations. Everything for a pet, or a picnic, staying in or going out. Modern technology including iMac, WiFi and sky. Nothing missing from the kitchen for any cook. Bedrooms and bathrooms (linen, towels, robes, toiletries) had the feel of a five star hotel. Charming hosts. I could go on. I had high expectations as is rated 10, but we were all astounded at how incredibly tasteful and well equipped it was, and to a high decorative standard. Thank you.”
Lucinda
“I cannot stress enough how absolutely delighted we were to have booked such a beautiful cottage!”
“Graham and I have just returned home from the most beautiful few days away – not only was the area and surroundings exceptional, I cannot stress enough how absolutely delighted we were to have booked such a beautiful cottage. It was incredibly clean and tidy and the attention to detail was amazing ensuring our stay in Riverside Cottage couldn’t have been any better. Sarah had thought of everything from the delicious welcome pack for us, to the very thoughtful and unexpected inclusion of dog bowls, bed and blankets for our black Labrador Woody. So much thought and effort had gone into our stay, I cannot thank Sarah enough. It’s an absolute must and I cannot wait to return now knowing it will feel home from home….. thank you so much Sarah x”
Mandy & Graham
“Sarah & Andrew are wonderful hosts!”
“We’ve just returned from our second visit to Riverside Cottage, and will undoubtedly be back again. Sarah and Andrew are wonderful hosts, always available but never intrusive. As others have said the house is extremely welcoming and comfortable, and this being a return visit it was like coming home to familiar surroundings. Our friends stayed in Duck Cottage at the same time, and the close proximity allowed us to move seamlessly between the two cottages with catering duties shared!”
Fowler Family
BE PREPARED
Food
Guests can enjoy the very best larder provisions from the local Peak District National Park producers, farmers and independent foodmongers. Several local companies provide a supermarket style grocery delivery service, to include holiday kits, easy meals to hampers.
Deliveries can be arranged from the following:
Fresh Choice Ashbourne – click here
Sauced Here – click here
Local Peak District farm shops provide quality ingredients, butchery and worthy of a visit for provisions to enjoy
Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop – click here
Denstone Hall Farm Shop – click here
Stanedge Grange Butchery – click here
A J Holmes Butchers Tissington – click here
Hartington Cheese Shop – click here
High street supermarkets also deliver to the local area – Sainsbury, Tesco or Asda.
Deliveries can be arranged for after a guest’s arrival or before if by prior arrangement with ourselves
Ashbourne has many specialist independent food stores along with M&S Food, Sainsbury’s and Co-op.
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Get In Touch
We love to be in contact with our guests to advise on any details of the cottage or any arrangements that can help make your visit perfect. We encourage guests to pick up the phone or email and get in touch with any queries before making any booking. Please do not hesitate to get in touch.