Guests say
Mill Race Cottage in Bakewell is a charming and cosy retreat, ideal for couples seeking a comfortable base to explore the Peak District. Guests praise its character, cleanliness, and proximity to the town centre, with easy access to local walks, shops, and eateries. The spacious bedroom and modern bathroom are frequently highlighted. While some mention road noise and parking challenges, most found these manageable. The cottage is well-equipped, warm, and inviting, making it a popular choice for repeat visits.
Most guests found the cottage clean, tidy, and well-presented, with only rare exceptions mentioning issues such as an unclean oven. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point.
The location is highly praised for its short walk to Bakewell centre and access to countryside walks. Some mention road noise due to the main road, but this is generally not seen as a major drawback.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's comfort, especially the large, comfy bed and warm, cosy atmosphere. Occasional comments about stairs being steep, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
The cottage is well-equipped with a modern bathroom, kitchen, and WiFi. Some guests noted the kitchen is small and a few essentials were missing, and there were isolated maintenance issues such as heating failure.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extras, and some guests noted the absence of basics like milk or shower gel. While the property is well-equipped, additional thoughtful touches are not guaranteed.
About this property
Perfectly situated to explore the wonders of the Peak District, just a few minutes walk to fantastic attractions and amenities..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DAB Radio, Ipod Dock, Electric Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. . Small courtyard with patio and furniture. On road parking; parking permit for 1 car included.. Situated in a prime location just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the historic and picturesque market town of Bakewell, this fully renovated stone cottage offers a cosy, romantic retreat. It is perfect for anyone wanting to spend quality time in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park. Committed ramblers to fair weather walkers can enjoy walks around the streets, sampling homemade local delights and neighbouring villages such as Ashford-in-the-Water and Rowsley, or through the spectacular limestone dales of the Monsal Trail. Bakewell itself has the River Wye running through the centre, providing opportunities for relaxing by the beautiful waterside setting, or enjoying wonderful riverside walks. It is a popular base for tourists wanting to explore the area, and is home to a multitude of historic buildings, courtyards and independent shops and cafès. As a small market town, Bakewells market day is every Monday, with an additional farmers market held on the last Saturday of the month. Other key annual events include the popular Bakewell Show, Well Dressings, Carnival Week, Bakewell Arts Festival and the Bakewell Music Festival. The magnificent historic houses of Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House can be reached within 15 minutes’. The major cities of Sheffield, Derby and Manchester can be reached in around an hour. Matlock, 15 minutes and Chesterfield and Buxton in half an hour. Shop 350 yards, pub 350 yards and restaurant 170 yards.
Free WiFi
Reviews (25)
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Confirmed Guest
2nd time we have stayed and really happy with the cottage, it's comfort and equipment.
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Confirmed Guest
Can't give a good review.We arrived on bank holiday Monday, no welcome pack, not even a pint of milk in the fridge!Parking was a huge problem after reading that there was plenty of on road parking.Located on a busy main road, traffic started at 5am and was continuous until 11pm.The oven was so dirty that we didn't use it.Overall not a good experience
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Confirmed Guest
A very pleasant base for a stay in Bakewell. Only minutes to the centre. Although on the main Buxton Road, night-time traffic noise was not a problem to me. Parking became a problem. A resident's permit is provided, but resident bays are few and in high demand. The permit is not valid in the main town carpark. Fortunately, unloading was not a problem.The kitchen is fully equipped, but is very small and there was little room to store my own bits and pieces. Wifi exists, but is very slow.Narrow stairs lead to the bedroom which is light and spacious - and the big bed very comfortable.The en suite is also spacious and the shower a generous size, although the lighting in the shower-room could be improved.