Mulberry Cottage is located in the picturesque Peak District National Park village of Milldale, a rural hamlet with breath-taking walks straight from the doorstep. Surrounded by land preserved by the National Trust, Mulberry Cottage is a luxury base to explore the beautiful White Peak, Derbyshire and beyond.
This idyllic detached cottage has been designed as a boutique retreat. There is a stunning kitchen equipped with large range cooker, induction hob, coffee machine and a dishwasher. Relax beside the roaring log-burner with a book or watch the smart TV whilst snuggling on the sofa. Enjoy dramatic views whilst enjoying a glass of wine in the garden. Indulge in the stunning roll-top bath or use the separate shower with large drencher shower head. To complete your relaxation, sleep in the Hypnos pillow-top luxury King-size bed.
The gardens are surrounded by rolling hills and are a short stroll to the bank-side of the meandering river Dove, where you can walk over the renowned Viator bridge, contained within Izaak Walton’s famous book ‘The Complete Angler’. A stunning walk takes you to the picture-postcard Dovedale stepping stones, drawing tourists from all over the world. Indeed there are an abundance of outstanding walks around Dovedale. Why not combine your exercise with tea and cake from Polly’s Cottage in Milldale.
For the cycling enthusiast you can access the Tissington Trail from Alsop, just a mile away. The trail is popular and free from traffic, running along a disused railway line through stunning countryside. Other access points include Parsley Hay, benefitting from a visitor centre and cycle hire, Hartington, Tissington, Thorpe and Ashbourne.
There is fresh water fishing within Dovedale and the wider Peak District, notable for rainbow trout, wild brown trout and grayling. Carsington reservoir is close by for sailing enthusiasts and trying out other water sports.
Mulberry Cottage is close to historic Peak District villages and towns. Hartington has pubs, cafes, delis, post office and The Hartington Cheese shop, selling their award winning local cheese. The historic town of Ashbourne has a plethora of independent shops, including boutique clothes shops and antique emporiums, as well as highly-rated restaurants and cafes, from casual to fine-dining. The town has a range of supermarket choices, bakeries, delicatessens, greengrocers etc. Another well-known local historic town is that of Bakewell, home to the famous Bakewell pudding and tart. Chatsworth House is close to Bakewell, one of the most notable stately homes in England, with landscaped gardens by Capability Brown and Joseph Paxton. Chatsworth has recently been judged the most beautiful stately home in the world and is lived in by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Another must-see attraction is Haddon Hall, 900 years old and described by Simon Jenkins as ‘the most perfect house to survive from the middle ages’. The hall has been used in a range of high-profile productions such as Jayne Eyre, Mary Queen of Scots and Pride and Prejudice.