This small village has a long and interesting past.  Rosedale Priory was founded before 1157, the nunnery with its prioress and 9 nuns remained until dissolution, only a small section of a sprial staircase remains, behind the church.  In 1569 there is mention of a corn mill owned by Sir Thomas Williamson …perhaps the foundations of todays Old Mill.  The development of iron ore mining from 1859 had a major impact on the village, and is still evident in the surrounding landscape.  In the middle of the village stands large building that was once the corn mill, later generated electricity, and was restored in 1984 – today it provides holiday accommodation.

The Old Mill retains some of its original features and today offers visitors comfortable and well equipped accommodation:
Sleeping the cottage can sleep 6, a king size bed and separate single bedroom on the top floor and larger bedroom with 3 single beds on the middle floor
Washing there are 2 options, main bathroom (bath and shower over bath) on middle floor, shower room on the ground floor
Eating and relaxing the large main room on the ground floor includes a well equipped kitchen, extendable table to fit everyone in, comfy sofas, SMART TV and for those wanting to switch off completely… board games and puzzles!