Guests say
The Milking Parlour at Cotterill Farm is highly praised for its cosy atmosphere, beautiful rural setting, and excellent cleanliness. Guests appreciate the well-equipped cottage, lovely countryside views, and proximity to local attractions and walks. The accommodation is comfortable and spacious, with most essentials provided. While a few guests noted minor preferences regarding the bed firmness and suggested more kitchen items or updated towels, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a recommended choice for a relaxing countryside break.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotless and very clean, with only one minor mention of towels needing replacement. Overall, guests are extremely satisfied with the cleanliness.
The rural location is frequently described as perfect, quiet, and central for exploring Buxton, Bakewell, and the surrounding countryside. Guests enjoy walks from the doorstep and easy access to local attractions.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, cosy, and spacious. One review mentions the bed being too firm for personal preference, but this is not a widespread issue.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with positive comments about the kitchen and living areas. Some guests suggested a few more kitchen items and updated towels, but these are minor points.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
This spacious ground floor cottage is a hidden gem located near the village Hartington... 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels and Wi-Fi included. Laundry room with washer/dryer and outside tap (shared with other properties on site).. Private patio. Lawned garden with garden furniture (shared with other properties on site). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Fireworks/Chinese lanterns are not allowed in the garden/grounds of this property.. The Milking Parlour is one of seven stone built holiday cottages nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park, it benefits from open plan accommodation and is ideal for a couple looking for a country retreat. The complex is surrounded by fabulous countryside in an area renowned for its fine walking and cycling. For those wanting to give their cars a true rest, walks can be enjoyed direct from the door with a nature reserve surrounding Cotterill Farm, and the bridleway at the end of the drive takes you to the ever popular village of Hartington with its pubs, cafés and local store. For those with bikes the nearby Sustrans Route 54 links the High Peak Trail to the Tissington Trail, which as a former railway line is also perfect for walkers.
Located midway between Ashbourne and Buxton the cottages are well placed for the host of major tourist attractions that the Peak District offers. The magnificent Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, beautiful village of Castleton, the Dove and Manifold Valleys, plus the attractive local towns of Buxton, Ashbourne, Bakewell and Matlock, can all be reached in under 30 minutes. Ashbourne has a good range of shops, while Buxton has superb architecture including the Opera House. Bakewell has a wonderful setting on the River Wye, and is of course home of the Bakewell Pudding. The former spa town of Matlock and the spectacular location of neighbouring Matlock Bath is the setting for a mining museum, cable car rides and show caves. Finally Britain’s premier theme park Alton Towers is also around ½ hour away. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Milking Parlour can be booked together with Cotterill Barn (UK4015), Haystore (UK4016), Millstone, (UK4018), The Farmhouse (UK4019), The Dairy (UK4020) and The Granary (UK4021) to accommodate up to 29 guests.
Free WiFi
Fireworks/Chinese lanterns are not allowed in the garden/grounds of this property.
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
- Dovedale
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Alton Towers
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent cottage to stay at.Short drive to get to a shop but not too far.Very clean and well equipped.Pub it a short walk away.I would definitely recommend to others to stay here and will likely be back myself
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Jackie Revell
A beautiful setting, absolute spotless cottage has everything you could need. You are 20 to 30 minutes from Buxton, Bakewell, Ashbourne, Matlock Bath and Chatsworth house all lovely places to visit. I would highly recommend staying in the milking parlour and hope to return soon.
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Confirmed Guest
Very wet and very windy all weekend. We still made the most of it and had a great time .It was great coming back to the accommodation and being able to warm ourselves and dry our clothes.