Self-catering holiday accommodation and country cottages in Derbyshire

Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park

Memories of Derbyshire evoke rugged green wooded hills and fields separated by dry stone walls. Small tricking brooks meander through the wild flower strewn Dales. Sheep wander at will across the moors and roads. Traditional stone built villages and  small market towns, where life continues at a gentler pace than in the bustling cities of the UK.

If you are searching for a self catering or country cottage in the Peak District take a look at these:

Self catering cottages and country cottages in the Peak District

The Peak District National Park, Britain's first, occupies part of Derbyshire. An ideal area for walkers, the moors are strewn with large boulders, limestone gorges, the home of sheep and grouse. The Dales are truly lovely; Dovedale, Monsal Dale and Lathkill - all offering scenic and peaceful walks.

The Spa towns of Matlock and Buxton faithfully welcome tourists and are ideal for day trips. there you will find various tourist attractions like underground caves - some of which can be navigated by boat, cable car rides, tea shops and miniature villages provide family entertainment. Everyone pays a visit to the market town of Chesterfield with its church with the distinctive crooked steeple.

There are countless charming villages strewn across the Peak District to explore and enjoy, including Hartington with its village duck pond. The stately home of Chatsworth is worth a trip, as is Bolsover Castle, the American Adventure theme park, and Derby itself. There are many other well known tourist attractions in the county, so that you won't be bored, but its the rugged, wooded beauty of the countryside that will stay with you forever.

Luxury cottage near Ashbourne in Derbyshire - sleeps 11
	A cottage that can accommodate a large group of up to 11 people plus babies in cots is to be found at Hillside Croft, near Ashbourne in Derbyshire.  The cottage is old; 17th Century, with original oak beams and inglenook fireplaces.  It has been furnished and fitted to a very high standard for your pleasure. 5 star.  Click on the cottage photograph for full details of a self catering holiday at this luxurious cottage.
Cotterill self-catering holiday cottages, Derbyshire
	Four award winning stone 4 Star cottages on our non-working farm, in a glorious location overlooking dales and rolling countryside in the heart of the White Peak area of the Peak District. Buxton , Matlock, Bakewell, Ashbourne, Leek and Chatsworth House are all about 11 miles away on the edge of the Peak District at different points on the compass, confirming our claim to be very much in the heart of the White Peak area of the Peak District. (The White Peak is the area of rolling countryside, dales, streams and rivers limestone villages and dry-stone walls, which give the area so much character). Alton Towers is within easy driving distance for a day trip. Click on the photo for details of a country holiday stay in the Peak District.
Granary Court - sleep 1-24 near Ashbourne, Derbyshire
	Granary Court - 4 star flexible cottage-style ground floor apartments in Draycott in the Clay, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms, bathroom with shower, fully equipped kitchen and spacious lounge with TV and music system. VHS, DVD available. Extras include Garden Room to seat 45 comfortably, BBQ, Games Room, outdoor games. Within easy drive of Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Park, Tamworth Snowdrome, and Waterworld.  Click on the cottage for more information about self catering holidays near Ashbourne, Derbyshire

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If you need dog friendly self catering in the Peak District, we have a selection of cottages and houses where your dog will be welcomed.