Introduction

Litton Mill is situated in the heart of the Peak District in Millers Dale. The apartment sleeps 4 guests in 2 double bedrooms. The apartment is suitable for people with limited mobility, but is unfortunately unsuitable for wheelchair users due to a number of steps to the front door. Once within the apartment, everything is on one level. Although some of the walks from the front door become steep, and can be prone to flooding, there are also a number of level walks which would be suitable for people with limited mobility.

Pre-Arrival

• The apartment is located within the mill at the end of the lane linking Millers Dale to Litton Mill.
  
• Nearest public transport is 2km away. Therefore unless of good fitness, the apartment is restricted to those with a car.
• Nearest train station is Buxton, approximately 10km away. A taxi from Buxton to the apartment will cost approximately £19.
• Nearest shops are in Tideswell, approximately 2.5 km away. This is 5 minutes by car, or approximately a 30 minute walk (uphill).
• Local buses run from Tideswell. These include routes 65 (Sheffield to Buxton), 66 (Chesterfield to Buxton), 67 (Chesterfield to Manchester), 68 (Castleton to Buxton), 173 (Castleton to Bakewell), 174 (Castleton to Baslow) and 193 (Tidesell to Buxton). Some of these will stop by the Anglers Rest pub at the end of the lane leading to the mill. Timetables and maps for all the peak district buses are in the apartment.
• Sorry, no pets.
• Details can be provided in large print on request.
• Local taxi firms include: A Cabs 01298 70423, Allied Taxis 01298 72123, Buxton Radio Taxis 01298 23457, 01298 72121, Cosmic Mini Buses 01298 77117, County Cars 01298 22866, Crescent Cars 01298 73515, Holmes Hire Taxis 01298 22968, Jam Taxis 01298 72333, Premier Cars 01298 77767, Sapphire Taxis 01298 23793

Arrival and Car Parking Facilities

• Parking is available in the spaces right outside the front door of the mill.
• Access to the front door is via the gravel driveway, on the same level as the car park, but is not suitable for wheel chairs.
• Outside lighting at night

 

Main Entrance and Reception

Entrance to the mill is via the blue doors as shown below



This leads to the entrance hall as shown below



There are now 7 steps, each 15cm in height. Unfortunately there is no hand rail but there is a central area that can be used to lean/sit on. Turning the corner at the top of these steps, there are a further 4 steps, 18cm in height as shown below. There is a wooden hand rail along the side of these. The reception area is lit at all time.



Once inside the apartment, there is a carpeted reception area, with matting cover. This has coat and shoe storage.

Public Areas – General (Internal)

• Everything within the apartment is on one level.
• Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Carpeted
• Additional WC off reception area
• Large lounge. Carpeted. Two sofas. One part of the living room has a dining table with 4 chairs. Separate reading / sitting area in alcove off the lounge. 2 main lights, and one standard lamp, together with a series of 6 halogen spotlights provide ample lighting. Coffee table and chest of drawers for storage. 5 large windows with sills that also can also be used for seating provided the radiators are cool.
• Kitchen area with wood flooring joined to the lounge.
• Public telephone box located in public payphone at entrance to mill estate.
• The apartment has gas central heating controlled by a thermostat, and has a constant supply of hot water. There is also a gas powered fire within the living room for additional heating.
• Television with teletext and remote control. DVD player with remote control. Hifi unit with CD player and radio.

 

Public Areas – WC

• Cloakroom with WC and sink off the entrance hall. Tiled throughout.

 

Laundry

• Utility Room off the kitchen with washer / drier and freezer. Additional sink. Ironing board and iron. Vacuum cleaner and kids high chair.

 

Bedrooms

• Main bedroom - Carpeted throughout. Double bed. Table with chair and wall mirror. Single wardrobe. Two bedside cabinets, with bedside lamps. Digital clock with large numerals. Large window with sill that can be used for seating if the radiator is cool.
• Second bedroom – Carpeted throughout. Double bed. Two bedside cabinets with bedside lamps. Cabinet that can be used for hanging items, but not for heavy items. Chair. Large window with sill that can be used for seating if the radiator is cool.

 

Bathroom, Shower Room and WC

• Both bedrooms has en suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC. Carpeted flooring. Tiled walls. Carpeted floors. Shower blinds should be folded back for easier access to bath.
• Hooks on doors for bath robes.
• Lockable doors for privacy.
• Main bedroom. Bath height – 54cm. Secondary bedroom. Bath height – 56cm
• Toilet seat height in both bedrooms is 43cm.

 

Self catering kitchen

• Wooden flooring
• Halogen spotlights for lighting
• Dishwasher and fridge both at floor level.
• Freezer in utility room also at floor level.
• Extractor fan above oven.
• Microwave, together with spare microwave (in cupboard)
• Plates and glasses in cupboards above work surface, height above floor is 141cm.
• Gas powered hob, and electric powered double oven
• Butler style sink with mixer tap. Height of sink / work surface is 92cm.

 

Fire and safety information

• Smoke detectors in kitchen and hallway
• Fire extinguisher in kitchen
• Fire alarm in hallway
• No smoking anywhere in the house
• Evacuation can take place via the front entrance hall, or via the fire escapes which lead down to the garage.
• No mobile phone reception at the mill, but there is a payphone close to the front of the building.

 

Grounds and Garden

• The mill is located by the edge of the river Wye. Care should be taken at all times as the outside paths can become slippery.
• There is an outside seating area at the back of the mill. Access to this is via a large metal gate which can be difficult to open and shut. Again the back path leading to the seating area can become very slippery. The area is right beside the fast flowing river, and guests with children should be especially careful to supervise at all times.

 

Additional Information

• The apartment is a no smoking property.
• Unfortunately there is no mobile reception anywhere in the property.
• No pets allowed in the apartment.

 

Contact Information

• Address: Flat 3 Phoenix Buildings, Litton Mill, Millers Dale, Near Buxton, SK17 8SW
• Map reference: SK 15976 73056
• Owner: Richard Stratford -  Home: 020 7519 6200, Mobile: 0794 179 7996
• Email: littonmill@hotmail.co.uk
• Housekeeping: Janette Thorpe, 07749 892110
• Website: http://www.littonmillapartment.co.uk

 

Future plans

• The front gate leading to the mill will be closed for better privacy. Guests will be provided with a infra red key in order to gain access.
• We would welcome any suggestions / comments on how we can improve facilities at the premises.