About Us

Our Family - Autumn 2021

Bob and Kate

We are Bob and Kate, and we moved to Millbrook in March 2005 from North Somerset. We live and work at Millbrook and see it through the seasons. Kate's favourite time of year is late April when spring is sprung and when every day the plants look different. Bobs' favourite time of year is winter - with the crisp frosts and the colours of the willows. Our children Iszi and Louie are very much part of the running of Millbrook and love to help guests.

Meet our Team

James looks after our Grounds, and Vanessa is our Housekeeper. We have a gardener called Jenny who helps us plant up areas and make them look stunning! Meg and Nic look after weddings and work in the Office. We encourage our team to make time to talk to our guests, so please don't hesitate to ask them any questions or advice you need about Millbrook or the local area.

We open Millbrook 365 days a year, and our only out-of-season times are just before Christmas and just after New Year. We specialise in romantic breaks for couples of all ages!

The income from Millbrook Cottages is re-invested in keeping the cottages and grounds to a high standard.

Rose cottage

Our other properties

Tree Top Escape is nestled at the top of the valley about 200m from the Mill; it opened in July 2016 and offers intimate weddings with up to 14 guests. It is a stunning retreat with a private entrance. Tree House Weddings

Rose Cottage was purchased in 2012 and is a beautiful 18th-century thatched cottage with 21st-century luxuries. It's a great romantic retreat in the village of High Bickington, a romantic cottage that sleeps up to 4 guests (children are welcome), has its private hot tub, and much more. Rose Cottage Website Millbrook has been a massive learning curve for us and is very special to our families and friends. You might meet one of Bob's children (or their partners) Oli, Tom, Abi, Charlotte, Kate and Bob's daughter Iszi and Son Louie, Or our terrific friends, Suzy and JJ Kowalski, or Kate's brother Alan.