Guests say
Mills Croft is a beautifully presented cottage in a peaceful village setting, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests consistently highlight the warm welcome from the hosts, the cosy atmosphere, and the convenient location for exploring local attractions. The property is ideal for families and groups, with thoughtful touches and a homely feel. While a few guests noted minor issues such as soft beds, occasional odours, and limited mobile reception, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended choice for a relaxing getaway.
The majority of reviews describe the property as spotless, immaculate, and very clean. Only one review mentioned a smell in the hallway and downstairs toilet, but this was not a common theme. Overall, guests were extremely satisfied with the cleanliness.
Guests appreciated the quiet village location, proximity to Carsington Water, and easy access to local attractions like Alton Towers and Chatsworth House. Some noted the need for a car due to limited public transport and distance from shops, but most found the location ideal for exploring the area.
The cottage is frequently described as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with particular praise for the beds and quality linen. A few guests mentioned softer mattresses and minor issues with lighting, but these did not significantly detract from the overall comfort.
Guests consistently mention the well-equipped kitchen, spacious rooms, and useful amenities such as off-road parking and a garden. Some minor suggestions included more outdoor seating and extra tea towels, but overall, the facilities exceeded expectations.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts (tea, biscuits, cakes, mince pies), essentials provided, and helpful local information. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, but the hosts' attention to detail and care are frequently highlighted.
About this property
This property has been bought back to life by the owners, it is now an enjoyable holiday home for all the family.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Double Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fii included. Highchair available. Back garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Holidaymakers only. There are 6 steps in garden.. This wonderful holiday home is located in the fantastic village of Hognaston, close to many walks and cycle routes plus the well known activities available at Carsington Waters. Many families also choose this location if they are visiting Alton Towers Theme Park. You have plenty of towns nearby to explore, the nearest being the old market town of Ashbourne plus sites such as the Dovedale stepping stones and Chatsworth House.
Mills Croft underwent renovations in early 2022 where the owners lovingly restored this property, it is now finished to a modern spec with holiday makers in mind meeting all your needs. On the ground floor is a cosy sitting room with smart TV, the kitchen is an open plan sociable space with breakfast bar and dining area, it is kitted out with all the appliances you should require to easily whip up your favourite meals, off from the kitchen is a utility room with washing machine and downstairs toilet.
Upstairs there are three good size bedrooms, the master has a king size bed, the second bedroom is a double but can be made into twin beds upon request and the third bedroom is a single bed with a pull-out bed underneath, on the first floor there is also the family bathroom with shower over bath. Outside there is a large garden beautifully laid with flower beds and a decking area, there is also a secure cycle store available. The front of the property is gravelled with a driveway for a car.
Holidaymakers only.
Nearby points of interest
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
- Alton Towers
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (30)
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Gemma
Great stay, easy communication regarding check in and throughout stay. Cant fault the property and very reasonably priced. Thanks so much!
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Helen
Great house in a great location. Perfect for a lovely weekend break!
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Confirmed Guest
We enjoyed our 2 night stay at Mills Croft. It was a good location for Alton Towers and Chatsworth House, which was a lovely full day outIf we'd had more time there were other things in the area we would have been able to do.Overall a clean space. With 4 adults and a 10 year old, the front room space was cosy, but as a short visit and out most of the day not a great impact. Beds are quite soft, I prefer a hard mattress, but this is personal preference and maybe fine for others and didn't have a huge impact