Atlow Mill - award winning 5 bed accommodation

** Winners of Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year 2025! ** On the edge of the Peak District, in it's own private valley, Atlow Mill is a 17th century water mill, full of character. Sympathetically renovated throughout, The Mill offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a log burner, large kitchen, and a private garden with hot tub, gas BBQ and wood fired pizza oven. It is surrounded by rolling hills, a pretty brook and secluded woodland, and The Red Lion pub is just half an hour's walk away. The space Split over three floors, the main living area is on the top floor with high vaulted ceilings, huge timber beams and original stone walls. At one end of the large open plan space, the lounge area comfortably seats 10 people and has a log burner and smart TV for cosy evenings in. The dining area also easily seats 10 people for memorable dinners with friends and family. Just through an archway is the fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for cooking up a feast including a large range cooker with an induction hob, full height fridge, plus further fridge-freezer for supplies and two dishwashers to make light work of clearing up. The middle (ground) floor comprises: Bedroom 1 – with king sized bed and en-suite shower room Bedroom 2 – with king sized bed and private toilet with sink Bedroom 3 – with double bed Family bathroom – with double-ended, freestanding bath and large separate shower The lower ground floor comprises: Bedroom 4 – with king sized bed Bedroom 5 – with two single beds Bathroom – with large walk-in shower Snug – with king sized sofa bed (set up by prior request only) and smart TV Utility area – with washing machine and tumble dryer, plus a small fridge and kettle for easy access to drinks while you're on the lower ground floor Outside space: The Mill has its own private garden and patio area with outside dining for 10 people, a gas BBQ and a wood fired pizza oven for perfect evenings outside, and a hammock to laze in under the trees. New for 2024, there is also a 7 person hot tub to relax in and enjoy the garden. (Pizza oven, BBQ and hammock available April – October). Beyond the garden, guests are welcome to explore the shared pasture, the woodland and stream and make use of the public footpath that passes the property. There is also an open sided hay barn with hay bales and a rope swing for children to enjoy during their stay. (Hay barn available during weekends and school holidays only, up to 7pm). Guest access Atlow Mill is a truly magical place. It is tucked away in its own private valley, where birdsong and running water are about all you can hear. One of two holiday properties on the site, it is ideally positioned to explore all the Peak District has to offer and is perfect for gatherings of friends or family. Whether you enjoy walking, cycling, eating, drinking, exploring, sightseeing or shopping, Atlow Mill provides the ideal base. There is a footpath running through the field and woodland taking you to Atlow village and beyond in one direction, and directly to the Red Lion pub in Hognaston in the other for a warm welcome, great pub food and good beer. The Peak District National Park with is spectacular scenery and popular walks such as Dovedale, Manifold Valley and Thor’s Cave are all within easy reach. Carsington Water is just down the road with a great play park, cafe, cycling, water sports and really good ice cream! There's lots to explore in the surrounding area including: Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Alton Towers, the Heights of Abraham, Gullivers Kingdom, Cromford Rocks, Tissington Trail & Village, Derwent Valley Mills Unesco World Heritage Site, Crich Tram Museum, Peak Wildlife Park, the Peak District Lead Mining Museum, Poole's Cavern and the market towns of Ashbourne (5 miles), Wirksworth (6 miles), Matlock (12 miles), Bakewell (15 miles), and Buxton (22 miles). If you don’t fancy cooking there are lots of great places to eat in the local area, from your traditional country pub to cosy tea rooms, cafes, and fine dining restaurants. Other things to note There is a dedicated parking area for up to 3 cars, plus an extra space right next to the front door. We have two Pod Point charging points on site for electric or hybrid vehicles There is a nominal charge, payable at the end of your stay, for using them. The hot tub is thoroughly cleaned between each stay, this means it may not be available immediately on arrival, or on the morning you leave, if we have same-day turnarounds either side of your trip. There is good (free) wifi throughout the property, but no mobile signal in the area. A full basket of logs is included in your booking for use in the log burner and pizza oven, further logs can be purchased if required during your stay. Gas for the BBQ is also included. Henmore Brook runs along one side of the site. The Mill garden is fenced off from the brook but it can be accessed easily from other parts of the site and is unsupervised. It is mostly shallow, and great for paddling, but there are two areas of deeper water (c.4ft deep). Sorry, we don’t allow pets or smoking, including e-cigarettes. We can't allow fireworks due to livestock in surrounding fields.