The Mill Cottage Stainsby

The Mill Cottage is in Stainsby, on the Hardwick Estate in Derbyshire. It's detached and looks right onto Stainsby Mill, which is run by the National Trust. The mill stream runs past the garden.

It sleeps eight. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. One bedroom is downstairs, a double with its own shower room. The other two bedrooms are upstairs, along with the main bathroom. It's a 4 Star place, so it's well kitted out and comfortable.

The garden is a proper feature. There's a patio with a table, and you can hear the stream. You can see the mill's water wheel from the living room window.

Being on the estate is the main draw. You can walk to Hardwick Hall from here. It's an Elizabethan house built by Bess of Hardwick. The parkland is good for a stroll. The National Trust page for it is useful: Hardwick Hall.

For a bigger day out, the Peak District is about a 20 minute drive. Chatsworth House is roughly half an hour. Bolsover Castle is in that direction too. Matlock and its attractions are also within 30 minutes.

Chesterfield is the nearest proper town, about ten minutes by car. The church with the crooked spire is there. The shop is two miles away, and the nearest pub is about a mile and a half.

Inside, it's got what you'd expect: a wood burner in the living room, a kitchen with a big table, WiFi, TV, a dishwasher and washing machine. There's parking for a couple of cars on the drive. Bedding and towels are included. You can bring up to two dogs.

If you're planning to explore the area, the Peak District National Park site has walking routes and information.