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Self-catering holiday cottage in Milldale, Peak District. Sleeps 6 Dog-friendly.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Peak District National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Alstonfield, ENG
  • Place, Peak District National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dovedale National Nature Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Alton Towers
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Down stairs Toilet.

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Ashbourne

Located in Ashbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Chatsworth House and Tissington Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peak District National Park and Dovedale National Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Alton Towers, or check out an event or a game at Harrison Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Alstonfield, ENG

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carsington Water - 21 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Alton Towers - 34 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Chatsworth House - 42 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 23 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House Of Beer Ashbourne - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage Kitchen Country Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wetton Mill Tea Rooms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Market Place Fish & Chips - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self-catering holiday cottage in Milldale, Peak District. Sleeps 6 Dog-friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Self-catering holiday cottage in Milldale, Peak District. Sleeps 6 Dog-friendly.?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Self-catering holiday cottage in Milldale, Peak District. Sleeps 6 Dog-friendly. on Nov 23, 2026 start from CA $365, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Self-catering holiday cottage in Milldale, Peak District. Sleeps 6 Dog-friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self-catering holiday cottage in Milldale, Peak District. Sleeps 6 Dog-friendly.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Self-catering holiday cottage in Milldale, Peak District. Sleeps 6 Dog-friendly. located?

This family-friendly Ashbourne vacation home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dovedale National Nature Reserve and Ilam Park. Glass at the Barn and Peak District National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic week in Bankside Cottage. Vicki was a great host - responsive to questions and providing useful information before the trip and within the cottage itself. Bankside Cottage is located perfectly in Milldale... accomodation just right for our family of 4 - 2 kids 10 and 15 with a well appointed kitchen and books, dvds, games available. We enjoyed lots of walks directly from the house including a few trips up the hill to Alstonefield for an evening drink in the pub and regular ice creams from Polly's Cottage. Morning tea on the terrace garden watching the sheep and early evenings playing cards watching the world go by will be missed. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and cottage

We had a lovely time staying in Bankside cottage. Well appointed cottage with all you need for a stay in the Peak District. Perfectly situated for walks along the river and cycling on the Tissington Trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 17, 2023
Thank you for the review and so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and loved the walks and cycling.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top quality holiday cottage

A beautiful cottage in a gorgeous location. Very well equipped and lots of extras provided. The bed is super comfortable and big ! Top quality amenities. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2023
Thank you Kate for the lovely review, so pleased you had a great stay at Bankside Cottage Milldale. Hopefully you will visit again in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

We stayed for a long weekend and loved every minute. The cottage is very well-equipped and has everything that you could possibly need. The location is stunning and there are fantastic walks on the doorstep. We had a very relaxing weekend and definitely want to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hearing from you again in the future. Thank you for your booking.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage within easy reach of hiking and attractions

Really enjoyed the stay in the cottage and the countryside nearby. Vicki was a very thoughtful host from making the booking until checkout, including providing recommendations of things to do. The cottage is well appointed, especially the kitchen and bathroom, but I would note that the double bed is not very long and that the bunk beds are not suitable for adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 14, 2023
So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bankside Cottage. Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Escape

Lovely place - didn’t want to leave. Clean, well equipped and cozy. Great hikes on your doorstep. Supplies all 20 minutes away if you need anything. Can’t say how much I didn’t want to leave !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2023
Thank you for the lovely review, so glad you had such a great time at Bankside Cottage. Looking forward to your return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage in a lovely & quiet scenery

We had a perfect stay in the Bankside cottage. Milldale is very small (7 houses?), beautiful and quiet place, especially in the evening when daytrippers have left. The cottage has everything you need. Good beds, decent seating in living room, lots of kitchen equipment, washing / drying machine etc. The Master bedroom is very spacious with a good bed. The rest of the sleeping rooms are doable but much smaller. Bathroom is very spacious and shower and bath have good waterflow. The Wifi was also decent enough to make good phone calls over Whatsapp and to surf with multiple persons at the same time. Please mind that persons taller then say 180 cm will need to bend over a bit when moving from room to room downstairs, but that is not really a problem. It is good to know (please check Google maps!) that there is a daytrippers parking lot 50m from the house. This is used by people walking the Dovedale from the Milldale side. Traffic can start around 7-8 am growing to like 5 cars per hour in the morning and the same in afternoon/evening and people will not drive to slow (40-50km/h; please mind your kids!!!). You will hear this in the house, but you will get used to it. NB: we had some initial problems getting into the house due to miscommunications on the key code. Next to that the fire-alarm went off twice in the initial night around 1:30 and 5 am which was a bit nasty. Both issues were however dealt with promptly and satisfactory.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2023
Wow Marcel thank you for your very comprehensive review I am glad you had a perfect stay at Bankside Cottage and pleased we were able to resolve the initial problems swiftly. Hope you visit again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The kids especially. The short stroll to the river where there are ducks to feed and let the kids loose. The bikes available are a great added feature. The large master bedroom and bed are fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bank side cottage

A lovely cottage in a super direction for walking. The cottage itself was roomy enough for the three of us plus 2 spaniels and was very well equipped. We had a problem with the key code but the host sorted this quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2022
Thank you for the lovely review and so pleased you had a lovely stay at Bankside Cottage. Hope you visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

The cottage is very well presented and equipped in an ideal location for exploring the local area from the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 4, 2022
Thank you for leaving a review its really appreciated and leaving the cottage so tidy. Hope you will come and visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a great location for walks

We recently enjoyed a short but very comfortable stay in Bankside Cottage. The owners have obviously put a lot of thought into making sure guests have all they need. The welcome basket of goodies was a lovely touch. We would definitely visit again 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2021
Thank you for the great review so pleased you had a great stay. look forward to your return visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location for our family stay

Overall this was a lovely place to stay. Vicki, the owner was responsive and very accommodating. Dog friendly (only allowed downstairs) decent facilities. Only criticisms were that the beds were uncomfortable and could do with decent mattresses and we found broken glass under the coffee table when we arrived. Other than this, it was perfect. I would recommend and certainly stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for your review, my sincere apologies for the glass which I have addressed. I am surprised you found the mattresses uncomfortable as they are all new!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cosy, rural cottage.

What a beautiful, cosy wee cottage set on the edge of the picturesque hamlet of Milldale. Tastefully & comfortably decorated, a comfortable home where it is easy to relax after a day of visiting or walking (helped along with the complementary bottle of wine🍷). There was a welcome pack of essentials, nice touch. Lovely towels & soft bed linen (master bed is one of the biggest I’ve ever slept in) Cottage has plenty books & games plus all mod cons, WiFi, TV, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, etc should you need them. Mobile signal can be erratic (but you’re on holiday!). Vicki (owner), was in contact before our arrival with all information necessary. We live in a place where we do not need to lock the front door so having locks & padlocks on doors/cupboards/etc was a bit un-nerving but a sad & understandable sign of the times.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for staying at Bankside cottage and the lovely detailed and informative review. So very pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and hopefully when you decide to visit the area again, you will return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful relaxing break

Along with my wife, children and Springer spaniel we had a wonderful relaxing break around Easter in this idyllic cottage. The surrounding area is stunning with plenty of walks and nothing was better after a long day than sitting in front of an open fire in the cottage. We will definitely be returning.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for the lovely review and so pleased you had a great time hope you visit again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great

Wonderful cottage, lovely area. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Glad you enjoyed the cottage. Look forward to your return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place to rest and recharge!

We are three friends who often go on trips together. We loved staying here because we had our own rooms, with very comfortable beds (but be aware that the bunkbeds are small - the owner has stated this). We had everything we needed in the cottage and loved having our breakfast and evening drinks in the garden. The cottage is very quiet, but in a great place to walk along the river to Dovedale. There were lots of walkers who passed by the cottage. The village is lovely. We enjoyed food in a local restaurant at Alstonefield (The George) and liked that we were close to Ashbourne too. We had everything we needed in the cottage and found it to be a great place from which to explore the area. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for the lovely review and look forward to you returning soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in an ideal situation for exploring the Peaks

Enjoyed a long weekend in this cottage. Plenty of places to explore in the local area. Thank you for the use of the bikes perfect for the Tissington trail.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
So pleased you had a great time exploring the area. Look forward to hearing from you again.
Archival

8/10 Good

A beautiful cottage in the Peak District National Park

We stayed in this delightful cottage for 3 nights during the Easter break with our 3 children (17, 13 and 11). The cottage itself is extremely well equipped with kitchen utensils, towels, blankets, a BBQ and even a couple of bikes should you feel adventurous. The location is perfect - not too far to the larger towns but quiet enough to feel as though you are hidden away. We had a couple of days in Alton Towers and visited Poole Cavern in Buxton which was great and had a couple of lovely walks. The cottage itself is homely and, whilst the rooms are fairly small (which you would expect in a cottage) it worked really well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
So please you had a great stay.
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