About the area
The ultimate in “year-round” appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.
Just a stone's throw from the beautiful spa town of Matlock Bath is the lovely village of Cromford, offering a great location for enjoying the Derbyshire countryside and the Peaks. Renowned for being the cradle of the Industrial Revolution thanks to Sir Richard Arkwright and the cotton trade, it is a place of rich history as well as a fabulous array of shops, pubs and cafés. Venture out to the Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath, conquer one of the incredible hills in the Peak District and discover a wealth of walking along the Derwent River.
Beautifully renovated Grade I listed property, The Mill Managers House, in the Cromford Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the heart of the quaint Derbyshire village of Cromford. As its name suggests, it was built for the Mill Manager in 1771 at Sir Richard Arkwright's first mill complex, now welcoming guests to enjoy a piece of history by staying in this luxuriously appointed property, holding reams of character with beautiful original wooden floors, fireplaces, windows and shutters. The ground floor boasts a traditional layout, discover the historic formal dining room with seating for all guests around the grand table. A homely stylish sitting room where you can relax on the large corner sofa and be warmed by the woodburning stove set in the original marble fireplace, there is a substantial smart TV with DVD player. Prepare a family meal within the beautiful kitchen, complete with heated flagstone flooring and a range of excellent appliances including a Smeg electric oven and gas hob and American fridge/freezer with filtered ice and water. There is also a good sized utility room which leads to a luxury cloakroom and a basin with temperature controlled LED tap and wall hung WC. Heading up the pitched pine stairs to the first floor, you can admire the beautiful views of the large garden, you can then discover three of the seven bedrooms, including the master super-king-size bedroom, decorated with quality furnishings and benefiting from a luxury en-suite shower room with rainfall drencher shower head and massage jets, the other bedrooms on this floor are a large king-size (zip/link) and a twin bedroom with single day bed and pull out, all bedrooms have smart TV's with built in DVD players. The bathroom is a sparkling space to freshen up in with a bath and rainfall drencher shower head over and massage jets. While up on the second floor you can settle into one of four king-size bedrooms, all with zip/link capabilities so they can be twin bedrooms on request. All the bedrooms have smart TV's with built in DVD players. Enjoy sunny days surrounded by loved ones in the large garden; children can play on the trampoline and the lawn while the garden dining table is set, ready for the burgers to come straight off the barbecue. Step over the road and visit Cromford Mills and discover how this remarkable site changed the world we live in today, known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, take a tour and browse the visitor centre, with cafes and shops to enjoy here too. Take a walk along the nature trail or canal from here, or find walks along the River Derwent to explore the local scenery and wildlife. This wonderful Derbyshire village offers a wealth of superb amenities including the famous Scarthin bookshop, friendly pubs and coffee shops as well as superior access to some of Derbyshires finest attractions. For adventure you can head up to Gulliver's Kingdom, a fantastic theme park with rides and attractions, or face a fear of heights at the Heights of Abraham in neighbouring Matlock Bath and experience breathtaking views of the countryside. The Crich Tramway Village is close by and offers a charming day out, while a world of walking and cycling awaits in the Peak District National Park, an outdoor adventure around every corner. The Mill Managers House offers a unique, enticing and historic location to enjoy with your loved ones in Cromford, Derbyshire.
