Two luxury holiday cottages in one of the most picturesque rural settings of the Peak District in the hamlet of Milldale, Alstonefield.
A luxury escape from the hustle & bustle
Welcome to Duck Cottage
Originally The Temperance Hotel in the 1800’s the cottage is located in the heart of Milldale and is designed for luxury modern day open plan living.
Enter the cottage via the side stable door leading to a fully fitted country style kitchen (dishwasher, oven, washer dryer, microwave and ceramic hob), a dining area with a large farmhouse table perfect for cosy kitchen suppers. Leading from the kitchen is the sitting room with a wood burning stove (TV/DVD/WiFi) and writing desk area with an Apple Mac computer to organise day trips or walks.
The stairs divide into two and lead to the first floor Master suite at the front of the property with a king size bed and ensuite with a tub style bath. The second set of stairs leads to the rear of the property where 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 sanitaryware.
Outside there is two outdoor seating areas one to the front in a private courtyard 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.
Off street residents parking.
Finer 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
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.
Treat Yourself
Spa Treatments
We are delighted to be able to offer the services of Love Pamper Company at our cottages in Milldale, guests can enjoy indulgent spa treatments or relax and unwind packages in the comfort and surroundings of the cottages. Learn more
THE INS & OUTS
Arrival & Departure
Check in is 4pm or after
Check out is by 10am prompt please