Guests say
The Mill Wheel is a well-received cottage with guests praising its comfort, particularly the bed, and the warm welcome from friendly hosts. It's an excellent base for exploring local attractions and offers a peaceful environment with wildlife viewing opportunities. Some guests noted the location's distance from Peak District highlights and the challenging access road.
Guests found the property clean and comfortable, with no negative comments on cleanliness, suggesting a high level of satisfaction in this area.
The location received mixed reviews. While it's appreciated as a quiet base for visiting local sites, some guests found it a bit too remote from the Peak District's beauty spots and challenging to find.
Comfort is highly rated, with guests loving the big comfy bed and the peaceful environment that allowed for a restful stay.
Facilities were generally found to be sufficient, though one guest mentioned the outside seating area was not as expected. The road leading to the property was noted to be in poor condition.
While guests mentioned a lovely welcome and the provision of tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, there's no consistent mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches to accurately score this category.
About this property
A lovely farm annexe resting near the delightful village of Doveridge in Derbyshire, The Mill Wheel is a perfect home from home for a couple or two friends seeking adventure across Derbyshire. Settled on the owner's farm, The Mill Wheel is well-presented and benefits from off-road parking, a garden area and a woodburning stove. Once parked up in your own off-road area, head inside to the shared entrance hallway where you'll find a cupboard holding a washing machine, before stepping through the annexe front door. Be welcomed into a homely sitting room, with the woodburning stove tucked in the corner to light on a cool night, two plush armchairs and a Smart TV. Take the stairs up to the first floor to find the spacious kitchen/diner, equipped with further soft seating too and a small TV, perfect for keeping an eye on the cooking whilst enjoying a glass of wine, before tucking into your romantic meal for two at the dining table. A pretty and nicely decorated bedroom awaits you at night, hosting a roomy super-king-size bed which can be made into two singles, perfect for accommodating friends travelling together. Serving the property is the bathroom, fitted with a full white suite including a bath with an overhead shower, perfect for long soaks or refreshing showers following adventures. Take advantage of this farm setting and arrange with the owner to meet the friendly alpacas which the owner keeps as pets, offering a unique highlight to your stay. The centre of Doveridge is just under two miles away and is where you can pick up essentials and ingredients from the local post office/shop, or relish a refreshing pint in the pub, Cavendish Arms, following a day of walking. Head over the border into Staffordshire into Uttoxeter for a fun day at the races at the well established Uttoxeter Racecourse, known to be one of the leading National Hunt tracks in the Midlands, you can expect quality racing and fun events throughout the year here. Enjoy a day exploring the National Trust's Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood, housed in this ornately crafted 17th century manor, with a host of interactive displays and toys on show. Thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies can get their fill at Alton Towers, a fantastic theme park with a multitude of epic rides and rollercoasters, all set within beautiful grounds and gardens with a host of eateries to choose from within, it makes a memorable day out for all ages also nearby Alton is the beautiful Dimmingsdale and the Churnet Valley railway. The Peak Wildlife Park is another excellent day out, as is Ilam Park with woodland paths and plenty of wildlife watching opportunities by the river, pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors here. Head further into the Peaks for more wonderful scenery like the Manifold Valley boasting lush green grasslands, thick woodlands and limestone crags, with far-reaching views to enjoy from Ecton Hill, and roads popular with cyclists. Enjoy a wonderful break to Derbyshire from the delightful base of The Mill Wheel.
Doveridge is a delightful village resting in the county of Derbyshire lying not far from Uttoxeter and the Dove Valley. The village boasts a local shop and Post Office combined, along with a pub and is close to the A50 easily connecting visitors to further delights of Derbyshire including Uttoxeter Racecourse, Alton Towers and the city of Derby. The Peak District National Park is within close driving range meaning walkers and cyclists can explore the beautiful areas here too.
Accommodation
One super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) bedroom with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Shared entrance hallway
Electric heating with individually remote controlled electric radiators.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, Freeview TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car.
Garden area with furniture and barbecue.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.7 miles.
Note: The entrance hallway is shared with the owner.
Note: Also available certified camping and caravan club site
Nearby points of interest
- Alton Towers
- Dovedale
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (10)
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Joerg
In a quiet location, you can sleep with the bedroom window open. I felt very comfortable, thank you Clare for everything! Only the access road is not nice with all its potholes, puddles and mud. But there is a hose in front of the front door to wash the car.
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Malcolm
We found it clean comfortable and warm, We enjoyed watching the many wild birds from the bedroom window. Well equiped with everything we needed. We would stay here again.
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Bogdan
But out of that perfect stay.