Milkmaids Cottage

Ashbourne, Central England

Milkmaids Cottage sits near Ashbourne in Derbyshire and sleeps up to six, making it suitable for larger families or groups wanting to explore the Peak District fringes together. The Old Gate Inn is only 2.8 miles away for an easy meal out, and it holds a 5-star hygiene rating.

There's a good trio of museums within reach too, with Wirksworth Museum & Association Shop, the National Stone Centre and Masson Mills Working Textile Museum all under seven miles away. Cromford station, 7.4 miles off, offers a rail link if you fancy leaving the car at the cottage for a day out.

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Cromford 7.4 miles
Matlock Bath 7.5 miles
Whatstandwell 8.1 miles

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.6 mi

Wirksworth Museum & Association Shop

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.8 mi

National Stone Centre

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