Duck Cottage Milldale Alstonefield Peak District | Cottage in Milldale Alstonefield

Visit England 5 star Gold Rated luxury detached stone cottage in the picturesque hamlet of Milldale, Alstonefield in the heart of Dovedale.
Duck Cottage provides accommodation for up to six guests in modern open plan living, tastefully decorated, and fully equipped with a plethora of doorstep walks and cycle trails. .
The space
Duck cottage is designed for modern open plan living, offering comfortable accommodation perfect for families or gathering friends for a getaway in the great outdoors to enjoy the plethora of door step walks and scenery throughout the Dove Valley, cycle on the nearby Tissington and High Peak Trails, fly fishing or simply a great base to explore the historic treasures of Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Kedleston Hall. The lovely market towns of Ashbourne and Bakewell famous for its Bakewell pudding are only a short drive away. There really is something for everyone.
Walk in through the kitchen stable door to a well equipped country-style kitchen (refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, oven, washer/dryer, microwave and ceramic hob), a dining area with a large farmhouse table perfect for cosy kitchen suppers. The sitting room with its comfy sofas is ideal to relax in with a glass at the end of the day or watch a movie by the wood burning stove, (TV/DVD/WiFi), there is a writing desk area with an Apple Mac computer to organise day trips or walks during your stay. There is free WiFi throughout the cottage.
Upstairs the first floor Master suite at the front of the property has a king-size bed and en suite with a tub style bath. To the rear of the property the second bedroom has a king-size bed and the third bedroom has full size single bunk beds with a TV and DVD. There is a family bathroom with a large walk-in shower and modern sanitary ware.
Outside there are two outdoor seating areas, one to the front in a private courtyard perfect for a morning coffee with table and chairs and bench seating. Outside steps lead you to an additional private elevated terrace enjoying spectacular views at the rear of the property.
In the evening there is a huge variety of eateries to choose from country pubs to fine dining.
There is residents parking for one car (further parking is available and free close by).
Guest access
The whole of Duck Cottage.
Other things to note
Out and About
Situated in the breath taking White Peak, Milldale, Alstonefield 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.
An assured warm welcome from the village ducks, as well as Polly’s Cottage selling hot and cold drinks and delicious snacks, many walkers come from all over Britain to explore the Dove Valley with its famous stepping stones at Dove dale and fascinating rock formations along the routes.
From the doorstep……
Walking
ALSTONEFIELD
Situated on the borders of Derbyshire and Staffordshire in the White Peak. Its location between the valleys of the Dove and Manifold Rivers makes it one of the finest places for walking as it is surrounded by a network of paths and trails ideal for walkers and cyclists.
BERESFORD DALE
A beautiful part of the Dove Valley walking alongside the river passing through Wolfscote Dale and its weirs with woodland and wildflowers growing in profusion. Follow in the footsteps of Charles Cotton who was responsible for introducing Izzak Walton to the Peak District, the pair reflected on the location and wrote the famous fisherman’s ‘bible’ The Compleat Angler written in 1653. The River Dove is still a famous fishing river and is a magnet for anglers.
Fly Fishing lessons and Day Tickets options are available throughout the Peak District can be organised. For more information – www.peaksflyfishing.com
DOVEDALE
Owned by the National Trust and is one of the prettiest and most popular dales. It is little more than three miles from Milldale along the crystal-clear river and caves to the famous stepping stones where you can look up to Thorpe Cloud an isolated limestone hill, for the more ambitious, climb to the top giving fantastic panoramic views of the Peak District. The ice cream from the car park concession is also worth a stop.
A twenty-five minute from the Dovedale stepping stones takes you to the village of Ilam and Ilam Hall which is a 17th Century gothic manor in National Trust parkland. The stunning Italianate gardens and parkland surrounding the hall are wonderful place for walkers and families to explore, with the Manifold Tea Room, managed by the National trust providing delicious refreshments with beautiful views. There is a shop, information centre and a variety of activities from Nordic Walker taster sessions to Hunting for Hedgehog Clues Trail throughout the year.
For more information - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ilam-park-dovedale-and-the-white-peak
HARTINGTON
A welcome stop for walkers as located on the central section of the Dove, pretty houses surround the duck pond and green, country pubs and tea rooms. The Village Stores is home to a general grocery and deli purveying fresh, seasonal and local produce to local communities. Fresh sandwiches and coffee can be enjoyed on the terrace outside
Once famous for its Blue Stilton production. In recent years the new Hartington Creamery has revived the stilton manufacture and introduced the new Peakland varieties.
ASHBOURNE
Known as The Gateway to the Peak, with its beautiful architecture and is famed throughout the Peak District for the ancient tradition of Royal Shrovetide Football. Bearing little resemblance to an actual football, the game is played every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in February. Annual events throughout the year with the Ashbourne Festival in June, Ashbourne Highland Gathering in July, Ashbourne Country and Agricultural Show in August and finally Christmas late night shopping in December makes for a vibrant town.
The town was granted a charter for a market in 1257 and a traditional outdoor cobbled market still takes place twice a week on Thursday and Saturday. The town has lots to offer for shopping with plenty of independent boutiques and antique shops to meander around and explore. M&S Food, Sainsbury’s and Co-operative Food,
all have stores located here for groceries.
For more information on walks in the Peak District
Lets Go Peak District
www.letsgopeakdistrict.co.uk/category/lets-explore/walks/less-than-5-miles
Visit Peak District
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/things-to-do/activities/walking-and-hiking/10-great-walks-in-the-peak-district-and-derbyshire
Mud and Routes www.mudandroutes.com/best-walks-peak-district

Duck Cottage Milldale Alstonefield Peak District is located in Alstonfield. Duck Cottage Milldale Alstonefield Peak District provides accommodation, featuring Breakfast, Child Friendly, Internet, among other amenities. This Cottage features Breakfast, Child Friendly, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Duck Cottage Milldale Alstonefield Peak District has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Alstonfield has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Alstonfield, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.