Riding House Farm Cottages

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Mullions is an historic and prestigious English Tourism Council 5-star country property offering an exclusive self-catering holiday for up to six guests.

Nestling under the hills close to Peveril Castle and just a few minutes’ stroll from the ancient village of Castleton, Mullions is rich in old world charm. Built in 1620, it has been restored to the highest standards. Old beams, leaded windows, fine period features and a cosy log fire make Mullions a gracious country house retreat. Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, magnificent sitting room and stunning dining room make Mullions something really special.

Mullions is situated on a quiet road leading from Castleton onto the hills. Although it is only a few minutes' walk from Castleton's market place, it has commanding views over the Hope Valley towards Win Hill and Lose Hill.
Every room is blessed with views of the Hope Valley from the mullioned and leaded latticed windows. To the rear is a totally secluded garden and magnificent elevated deck which looks over Mullions' roof to the valley beyond.

The sitting room has wonderful old world charm - the beamed ceiling, the traditional Derbyshire gritstone fireplace and stone flagged floors all create an atmosphere of gentle country life. This is where you relax with a glass of wine in the comfortable sofas in front of a roaring log fire. TV, video, radio/CD, telephone and a selection of books and games are all provided.

Dine in style in the large elegant dining room furnished with period oak furniture. Another Derbyshire gritstone fireplace has a cast-iron living flame gas fire to give those dinner parties that additional cosy feel.

Mullions has three charming bedrooms: two with king sized beds, the third with twin beds. Each bedroom has co-ordinated fabrics and furnishings with exposed beams and low stone window seats from where you can fully appreciate the outstanding location of Mullions.

The fitted kitchen is fully equipped and has an attractive pine breakfast area. It has a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. A washing machine, tumble dryer and deepfreeze are in a separate utility area. Mullions has fully controllable heating.

History of Mullions

The original house was built in about 1620 from local limestone with gritstone mullions, quoins and roof. It was much smaller than today: the west end was a coach house and an adjacent stone barn was a stable.

Mullions has been home to some long-established Derbyshire family names and we know several local folk who were born here. It was once the home to a branch of the Eyre family - the name from whom Charlotte Bronte took inspiration in her novel 'Jane Eyre.' In more recent years, one of the Sidebottom brothers from a large farming dynasty lived here.

The house was substantially renovated in the 1990's to provide a most elegant and inviting country house. No expense was spared to recreate an age of gracious living. The present owner acquired Mullions in 2002: he is a British gentleman resident in California who wanted a country home for his visits back to England. Understandably, he fell in love with Mullions.