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Alston Vacation cottage rental with internet access, walking, TV and rural retreat

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 80 mi
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

From the owner

Set in a quiet corner of the medieval cobbled area of Alston, this architect designed "apartment-style" cottage has been imaginatively developed by the architect owner on the site of former C17 buildings. Millstream has been awarded four stars from Visit Britain and the Enjoy England Gold Award for outstanding quality, and was also part of a winning scheme in the Eden District Council 2009 Design Awards. It is owner managed and has its own individual charm and character, incorporating a wealth of attractive features including solid oak floors, exposed beams and many other interesting little details.

Millstream is one of our two new-build holiday cottages but it has historic origins, being built over the basements of a previous cottage, possibly dating back to Mediaeval times. So Millstream has a split level ground floor with interesting uneven walls and angled rooms. This open plan living space has a light and airy feel with a large window area overlooking the patio and millrace.. Another historic feature of The Butts, where our cottages are situated, is the old mill race which actually runs below our other three cottages. It emerges in an open “leat”, a stone built channel in the terrace just outside the French windows of the living room…..So Millstream is blessed with the relaxing sound of flowing water.

Further details

Artists materials are available to hire for a small extra cost and binocular hire is available on payment of a refundable security deposit.

Further details indoors

Steps lead down from the kitchen dining area to the living room. There is a downstairs cloakroom on the main entrance / kitchen/dining level. Upstairs is the bathroom, a quirky shaped twin room, and the main bedroom with romantic "Gustavian" super-king bed.

Further details outdoors

Private paved patio with seating area overlooking mill-stream.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Full bed
  • 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • BBQ
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system

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Millstream – Home 229980

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    About the owner

    Sonia K.
    Calendar last updated:
    14 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    12

    Languages spoken: English, French
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    Dreamer34481988034

    outstanding
    Oct 2021

    We stayed at millstream over half term, it rained all week but still had a lovly time due to the accommodation being so lowly we didn't mind stay in now and then.

    1 Nov 2021

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    wambamstrawberryjam
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Well equipped cottage in a great location
    Oct 2016

    We had a great half term break here. The house is well equipped with everything you could need - especially the kitchen. Great big comfy superking bed for the grownups and cozy singles for the kids. … More 

    1 Nov 2016

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    Response from the owner
    We're so glad you enjoyed your holiday and look forward to seeing you again

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    DJNye N
    Burntwood, United Kingdom

    Can't wait to come back
    Apr 2015

    Fantastic place, lovely village, good central location for a wide variety of places to visit, decorated to perfection, owners were so nice gave us good ideas of places to visit, village facilities and… More 

    6 Apr 2015

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    789trudyb
    Norwich, United Kingdom

    Excellent accommodation, home from home
    Aug 2014

    Everything you might need has been thought of and supplied. Very clean and comfortable. Lovely location with beautiful scenery, would thoroughly recommend.

    14 Aug 2014

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    HayleyH282
    West Yorkshire

    Millstream is an exceptional, pristine and comfortable apartment - can't fault anything and can't wait to go back
    Aug 2013

    As soon as we drove down The Butts, where Millstream is situated, it instantly had a lovely quaint and picturesque feel to it. When we arrived, the owners greeted us and were so welcoming and friendly… More 

    3 Sep 2013

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