The Mill Cottage Stainsby

The Mill Cottage is in Stainsby, on the Hardwick Estate in Derbyshire. It's a detached place, sleeps eight, but in three bedrooms. Two are upstairs with a family bathroom, and one is on the ground floor with its own shower room. So it's a bit of a mix, but it works for families or a couple of groups.

It's right next to Stainsby Mill, which is a National Trust property. You can hear the stream and see the waterwheel from the garden. The mill isn't always open, but you can walk around the estate. Hardwick Hall is a short walk away. It's an Elizabethan house, quite famous. You can spend a good day there. National Trust Hardwick Hall.

The cottage itself is a four-star place. It's been renovated, so it's comfortable and clean. There's a boot room for muddy boots, which you'll need. The living room looks out over the garden and the stream. The stairs are a typical cottage staircase, so they're a bit steep and turn a corner.

You're on the edge of the Peak District. Chatsworth is about a 25-minute drive. So is Bolsover Castle. Chesterfield with the crooked spire church is maybe 15 minutes away. For longer walks, you can drive into the Peaks proper in under half an hour. Peak District National Park.

Facilities: there's parking, a washing machine, dishwasher, WiFi, and a wood burner. Bedding and towels are included. We accept up to two dogs. There's a highchair and a cot if you need them. The garden is patioed with a table and chairs.

The nearest shop is about two miles away. There's a pub and a restaurant a mile and a half down the road.