Mill Farm - The Farmhouse

ID: S810715

  • Bedrooms 5
  • ・ Sleeps 10
  • ・ Pets 3

Guests say

Mill Farm - The Farmhouse receives high praise for its spaciousness, well-maintained gardens, and variety of amenities including a hot tub and snooker room. The property's owner, David, is frequently mentioned for his welcoming and helpful nature. The location offers plenty to do, with a family-friendly atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. While most experiences are positive, there are minor concerns about maintenance and cleanliness in isolated cases.

The vast majority of reviews highlight the property's cleanliness, with guests consistently satisfied with the level of hygiene. However, one mention of 'hot tub rash' suggests a possible isolated incident affecting the score.

Guests are delighted with the property's location, citing the beautiful Peak District setting and nearby attractions. The proximity to pubs and the countryside is appreciated, although no specific negative comments provide a balanced view.

Comfort is frequently commended, with guests finding the property spacious and the beds comfy. There is a single mention of a bed size discrepancy, but overall, the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

Facilities like the hot tub, snooker room, and children's play area are well-received. However, there are a few reports of maintenance issues such as shower drainage and outdated televisions, which slightly lower the score.

While guests express gratitude for the welcome pack and the property's amenities, there is insufficient information to determine if such gifts are a consistent offering, and thus the score is set to null. It should be noted that while such gestures are appreciated, they are not guaranteed.

About this property

Repton 1 mile. Set within extensive gardens in the charming village of Milton is this wonderful property, Mill Farm - The Farmhouse, offering ten guests beautiful accommodation within this Derbyshire hamlet of around 90 dwellings. Surrounded by excellent walking country and several attractions, including National Trust's Calke Abbey, Mill Farm - The Farmhouse makes for a tranquil getaway with your loved ones. Enter in through the porch and take off your coats and shoes in the hallway before gathering within the living/dining room for a hearty lunch, with a long wooden dining table to seat everyone. A quaint serving hatch can be used to feed the dishes through from the wonderful kitchen, with the chef of the group sure to be delighted with the array of amenities, including an impressive AGA range, an electric oven and a hob at their fingertips, as well as a pretty breakfast area with a woodburning stove. Following your delicious dinner, retire to the sitting area opposite the dining table, with an original feature fireplace adding further character, you can flick on the TV and catch up on the news. Head into the main sitting room on a winter's eve to relax, with another TV and plenty of plush seating to relax on, along with a smaller table and chairs being perfect for board games. Head upstairs after a long day to find your sleeping spot, choosing from one king-size bedroom and two double bedrooms on the first floor, whilst up on the second floor beneath sloping eaves you will discover a twin bedroom and a further double bedroom, but make sure to mind your head! Back on the first floor you can freshen up in the shower room or take a long soak in the roll top bath within the bathroom accessed via the first-floor snooker room. Enjoy hours of fun here playing snooker, with a fresh drink in hand made at the fabulous bar, or simply use it as a space to relax with a good book from the many bookshelves. Shower in the bathroom before heading out of the snooker room door which leads onto the raised garden decking, here you'll find the inviting hot tub waiting for you, where you can sit in the warm bubbles for ultimate relaxation! Take a morning stroll around the beautiful garden, with extensive lawns which children are sure to love playing on, along with a pretty summerhouse and even woodland to explore, it's a delightful space to have on your doorstep. Just over a mile from the house is the lovely village of Repton where you'll find all the local amenities you you need, with a shop, three pubs and an Indian restaurant, as well as a local fish & chip shop and other takeaway options too, whilst the towns of Melbourne and Burton on Trent are within easy reach and offer further selections. There is also a nearby pub in Milton within walking distance which is around 250 meters away from the property. Visit the incredible, yet unrestored Calke Abbey, run by the National Trust this amazing property and estate, with beautiful yet faded walled gardens, an orangery and a vast collection of hidden treasures amidst the peeling paintwork, it's a fascinating day out. Take a tour around another historic home, Melbourne Hall with its artfully sculpted grounds and grand interior, the home of Lord and Lady Kerr, it sits right next to a scenic lake. An exciting day out can be had at Donington Park, which hosts various racing fixtures throughout the year, sure to be a hit with racing and car enthusiasts! Uttoxeter Racecourse presents another kind of race day, hosting year-round meetings, it's the perfect excuse to get dressed up for the day. All ages are sure to enjoy a trip to the zoo, with both Twycross Zoo, home to over a thousand animals, and Drayton Manor Zoo spanning 15 acres, being within easy reach. Venture into Derby to see the likes of the Rolls Royce Heritage Trust Museum, sample a host of different cuisines in the many restaurants, and take in the culture within the Derby Museum & Art Gallery before a leisurely stroll along the River Derwent through Darley Abbey Park. Alternatively, visit Nottingham for city centre shopping or a visit to the beautiful Woolaton Park amongst the many other attractions. Alton Towers, (30 minutes away), and Conkers Adventure Park (20 minutes away), provide fun for the whole family. For a memorable stay in Derbyshire with your loved ones, choose Mill Farm - The Farmhouse.

Resting in the county of Derbyshire is the small village of Repton, near to the border with Staffordshire and lying just five miles north-east of Burton upon Trent. This charming village sitting on the south side of the River Trent lies near to the National Trust's Calk Abbey as well as the East Midlands Airport, with three pubs, an Indian restaurant and a local spar shop for all your essentials. Plenty of excellent walking can be found in the area, as well as Foremark Reservoir, home to the Burton Sailing Club and Foremark Fishery.

Accommodation

Sykes Gem Awards 2024 Bronze winner for Best In Peak District.

Over three floors.

Five bedrooms: 1 x king size, 2 x double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin.

Bathroom with roll top bath, handheld shower, separate corner shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Ground floor basin and WC.

Kitchen with breakfast area and woodburning stove.

Living/dining room.

Sitting room with LPG gas imitation woodburning stove.

First-floor snooker room with bar.
Oil central heating with a woodburning stove and a gas effect woodburning stove.

AGA range, electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, 3 x TV's, WiFi, snooker table, and a chest with books and games.

Fuel, power and fuel for stoves included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair available.

Off-road parking for up to seven cars.

Large garden with lawns, trampoline, woodland, summerhouse, decking with hot tub, patio with furniture.

Three well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

Note: Low doorway and gutter from the snooker room to the hot tub area.

Note: The steps from the driveway and patio up to the hot tub area can be slippy in wet weather, please take care.

Note: Decking area around hot tub can become slippy when wet, care to be taken.

Note: Plastic glasses will be provided for the hot tub area.Please note - no Sunday arrivals

Reviews (88)

  • Claire

    The photos really don’t do the outside space justice

  • Alexandra

    We are 9 ‘mature’ ladies, we cannot fault the cleanliness every time for this huge house. Our only wish would be for a cover over the hot tub, as we live to go in it regardless of the weather. That would make hot tubbing in the rain a much more pleasurable experience

  • Claire

    The whole property was perfect, spacious and very well equipped. It was spotlessly clean and maintained to a high standard. David and Mandy were so kind and welcoming, as well as helpful when we needed it. I cannot recommend it highly enough. We would have given it 11 out of 10 if we could!

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