Milkmaid's Cottage - comfortable, characterful conversion dating from 1750 – Home 657481 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Milkmaid's Cottage - comfortable, characterful conversion dating from 1750 – Home 657481
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Milk Maid's Cottage is a lovely two- bedroom former dairy adjacent to the owners' 18th Century farmhouse, with exposed stonework and lots of interesting nooks and features. Situated at the top of the attractive grey stone village of Kniveton, the cottage is fully equipped with everything the holidaymaker could want.
The cottage has one double bedroom and one twin, a bathroom with bath and shower over, a well-appointed and spacious kitchen diner and comfortable living area with a TV and DVD player as well as a wide selection of books on the area. There is also a put-up bed in the lounge which has ample room for one person. Milk and home-made cakes are normally provided for guests on arrival, however with Covid-19 precautions we won't be offering this until advice changes. We are taking the cleaning guidelines about ensuring the safety of our guests very seriously!
With a barbecue and outside seating area, the cottage has shared use of our large garden, which contains lots of mature trees and seating as well as a pretty stream with wooden bridge over. In the summer months you may be lucky enough to spot our free-range tortoise among the flower beds! Guests are also welcome to use our free-standing fire pit if you arrange it with us in advance.
We're lucky to have our local pub, The Red Lion only a short stroll down the hill, which serves a wide selection of interesting beers and wine, and really wonderful freshly-cooked food using local ingredients.
The charming little church is next door, famous for its tower and font, both dating back to the 13th Century.
Miles of public footpaths cross the rolling fields all around, and there are many walks starting from the front door.
Carsington Water is just up the road, with its visitors centre, miles of footpaths and children's play area to explore. Beautiful Dovedale, famous for its stepping stones, and Black Rocks Country Park are a short drive away.
Not forgetting the UK's premier theme park, Alton Towers which is 20 miles away.
Our favourite places to visit include antique shopping in Matlock and Wirksworth; ascending to the Heights of Abraham by cable car in the old Victorian spa town of Matlock Bath; and cycling the path of the old Ashbourne to Buxton railway line along the Tissington Trail.
Ample private parking, including secure garaging on request, make this an ideal holiday choice.
If you are interested in a two night stay please send an enquiry and we will try to fit you in where we can. Also note that The Creamery is at the same location, and the two cottages can be booked together to accommodate 9 people.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Grill
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Liam D.
- Response rate:
- 95%
- Calendar last updated:
- 03 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 45 reviews
Very Good
45 reviews
- Excellent
- 32
- Very Good
- 9
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 3
- Terrible
- 0
“Cosy cottage in good location”
Lovely cottage that felt very covid secure. Well equipped kitchen with everything that you'd need for a relaxing break away and fast WiFi throughout. Plenty of outdoor space to enjoy with patio t… More
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“Lovely”
Nice cottage, walking distance to a friendly pub with good food, and well located for walks, and restaurants in Ashbourne (short drive). It is well-equipped and Liam is friendly and helpful.
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Response from the owner Thanks for writing a review and glad you enjoyed your break. We will hopefully be open again soon.
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“Great base in the English countryside”
We stayed here for 3 nights - the apartment was clean, well maintained and had everything we needed. Our hosts were very accommodating and let our 2 girls play in the main garden and look at the famil… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for reviewing. I'm glad you enjoyed the tortoise!
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“A pleasant few days...”
Fully equipped clean and warm cottage which met Covid 19 regulations. Good WiFi coverage. Lovely food a few minutes walk away at village pub, friendly landlady.
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Response from the owner Thanks for reviewing, and we'll pass your positive comments to the Red Lion (village pub).
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“Beautiful well appointed cottage.”
We stayed here from Friday to Tuesday and were made to feel very welcome, we are a family of 5 and there is plenty of space and equipment for a fully self catered holiday. We ate out at the knockerdow… More
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“Ideal country getaway”
This is our 3rd visit to the cottage. The standards remain as high as ever and the addition of wi-fi is most welcome. Liam made us all feel very welcome as usual. Great getaway after 4 months in the s… More
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“Excellent Character Cottage”
Milk Maid's Cottage is a delightful character cottage in Kniveton, The location is ideal for walking in the Peak District and the local area, which was the aim of our weekend break. Liam, the owner was welcoming and most helpful. We found the cottage to be very clean and comfortable, with a large dining kitchen (all amenities provided) and a cosy spacious lounge with two 2-seater sofas and a separate armchair. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one double and one with twin beds, and a well equipped bathroom with bath and overhead shower. Copious hot water was available for the whole of our stay. So important after a hard days walking. This was undoubtedly the best accommodation we have enjoyed whilst holidaying in the UK. Our stay was fairly early into the period after the easing of coronavirus restrictions for self catering properties. Liam had every angle covered as regards protocols in place at the cottage, and we were reassured by his exact and careful preparations for our holiday. Our first meal out after the lockdown was enjoyed at The Red Lion in Kniveton. We booked in advance and we were pleased by how effectively the pub operated to conform with the government guidelines. A full menu was on offer, and our food and the service was excellent. It was so good to be back in the "pub", always an important part of our holiday. Many thanks to Hannah, Kev and Gav. A great weekend proving that a staycation can be best !! Andrew and Belinda
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Response from the owner So pleased to be open again and thanks for the review and for following the leaving instructions .
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“Beautiful country cottage in the peaks”
The cottage was clean, comfortable and very much a home from home. Liam made sure our Christmas and new year were very special. We would be very happy to visit the village and the cottage again. Best… More
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“Peace in the country”
I spent three days here. The hosts were lovely, very welcoming and available; the property all that I had hoped for and expected. The cottage has everything needed for a break in the Peaks, plenty of … More
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“We’ll Be Back!”
Stayed for a couple of nights. All the things you would expect and more - the cakes were a lovely touch. Just what we needed, but wish we could have stayed longer. We will be back when the weather is … More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Liam (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Liam (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Liam (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Liam the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Liam (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Liam (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Liam (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Liam (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Liam (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Liam (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Liam (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Liam (the owner) a message.
If Liam (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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