The Mill Managers House

ID: S810716

  • Bedrooms 7
  • ・ Sleeps 14
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

The Mill Manager's House in Matlock offers a charming stay with its beautiful character and spacious rooms suitable for large groups. The property's location is praised for its proximity to local attractions and the garden is a hit with families. While some guests have encountered issues with maintenance and cleanliness, the overall experience is enhanced by the property's period features and the scenic Peak District & Derbyshire Dales.

Reviews indicate a mixed response to cleanliness. Some guests found the property to be clean and up to standard, while others reported issues with mould, dust, and unclean kitchenware. The inconsistency in feedback suggests room for improvement in this area.

The property's location is highly regarded, with guests appreciating its proximity to Matlock, Matlock Bath, and local attractions. The scenic setting in the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales adds to the appeal, making it a great base for exploring the area.

Comfort levels are generally positive, with guests enjoying the spacious bedrooms and the property's charm. However, some guests noted issues with seating arrangements and the social layout, suggesting that while the bedrooms are comfortable, the communal areas could be improved for larger groups.

Facilities have received mixed reviews. Positive comments were made about the well-equipped kitchen and renovated bathrooms, but several guests reported problems with kitchen utensils, oven knobs, and a persistent smell from the en-suite. Maintenance issues have affected the overall experience.

There is insufficient information to accurately assess thoughtfulness as it pertains to gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. While some guests mentioned receiving tea and milk, it is not clear if this is a standard offering or a special gesture, and no other gifts are referenced.

About this property

Beautifully renovated Grade I listed property, The Mill Managers House, in the Cromford Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the heart of the quaint Derbyshire village of Cromford. As its name suggests, it was built for the Mill Manager in 1771 at Sir Richard Arkwright's first mill complex, now welcoming guests to enjoy a piece of history by staying in this luxuriously appointed property, holding reams of character with beautiful original wooden floors, fireplaces, windows and shutters. The ground floor boasts a traditional layout, discover the historic formal dining room with seating for all guests around the grand table. A homely stylish sitting room where you can relax on the large corner sofa and be warmed by the woodburning stove set in the original marble fireplace, there is a substantial smart TV with DVD player. Prepare a family meal within the beautiful kitchen, complete with heated flagstone flooring and a range of excellent appliances including a Smeg electric oven and gas hob and American fridge/freezer with filtered ice and water. There is also a good sized utility room which leads to a luxury cloakroom and a basin with temperature controlled LED tap and wall hung WC. Heading up the pitched pine stairs to the first floor, you can admire the beautiful views of the large garden, you can then discover three of the seven bedrooms, including the master super-king-size bedroom, decorated with quality furnishings and benefiting from a luxury en-suite shower room with rainfall drencher shower head and massage jets, the other bedrooms on this floor are a large king-size (zip/link) and a twin bedroom with single day bed and pull out, all bedrooms have smart TV's with built in DVD players. The bathroom is a sparkling space to freshen up in with a bath and rainfall drencher shower head over and massage jets. While up on the second floor you can settle into one of four king-size bedrooms, all with zip/link capabilities so they can be twin bedrooms on request. All the bedrooms have smart TV's with built in DVD players. Enjoy sunny days surrounded by loved ones in the large garden; children can play on the trampoline and the lawn while the garden dining table is set, ready for the burgers to come straight off the barbecue. Step over the road and visit Cromford Mills and discover how this remarkable site changed the world we live in today, known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, take a tour and browse the visitor centre, with cafes and shops to enjoy here too. Take a walk along the nature trail or canal from here, or find walks along the River Derwent to explore the local scenery and wildlife. This wonderful Derbyshire village offers a wealth of superb amenities including the famous Scarthin bookshop, friendly pubs and coffee shops as well as superior access to some of Derbyshires finest attractions. For adventure you can head up to Gulliver's Kingdom, a fantastic theme park with rides and attractions, or face a fear of heights at the Heights of Abraham in neighbouring Matlock Bath and experience breathtaking views of the countryside. The Crich Tramway Village is close by and offers a charming day out, while a world of walking and cycling awaits in the Peak District National Park, an outdoor adventure around every corner. The Mill Managers House offers a unique, enticing and historic location to enjoy with your loved ones in Cromford, Derbyshire.

Just a stone's throw from the beautiful spa town of Matlock Bath is the lovely village of Cromford, offering a great location for enjoying the Derbyshire countryside and the Peaks. Renowned for being the cradle of the Industrial Revolution thanks to Sir Richard Arkwright and the cotton trade, it is a place of rich history as well as a fabulous array of shops, pubs and cafés. Venture out to the Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath, conquer one of the incredible hills in the Peak District and discover a wealth of walking along the Derwent River.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Seven bedrooms: 1 x first floor super-king-size with en-suite rainfall massage jet shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC and 2 x first floor king-size (zip/link).

3 x second floor king size bedrooms (zip/link can be twin on request) 1 x second floor king size.

Bathroom with bath, rainfall massage jet shower over, basin, 2 x heated towel rails and WC.

Kitchen with electric Smeg range oven and gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, American fridge freezer with filtered ice and water.

Ground floor Utility with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Cloakroom with W.C and Basin.

Dining room seating 14.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Gas central heating.

8 x Smart TVs with built in DVD and WiFi.

3 x Bluetooth Stereo with DAB, CD player, Aux and USB.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

2 x Travel cot and 2 x highchair available.

Two reserved parking spaces in Mill car park as well as 4+ off-road spaces on side road between property and car park.

Large garden with wood store, barbecue, children's trampoline, dining furniture for 14, and tree lined mature garden.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles.

Please note: The Mill Managers House (ref 1050404) and The Carriage House (ref 953526) are situated next to each other and together they can accommodate 21 people.

Note: This property has a £250 Good House Keeping Bond.

Nearby points of interest

  • Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
  • Dovedale
  • Lumsdale Valley
  • Thor's Cave

Reviews (30)

  • Susie

    Perfect location & large garden to play in Could do with some stair gates. But great house to share. Had a Home Alone moment. !! Have we left any one behind !

  • John Paul

    We had a lovely few days stay. Would suggest that an overhaul on the frying pans is overdue!

  • Joanne

    We had to wash all of the pots we needed as they were filthy. Trays still had fat on them from previous guests, plates were had bits of food on them. Wouldn’t recommend or stay here again

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