Sightseeing
Beautiful Stately home, with magnificent gardens & petting Farm, many activities on throughout the year.
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
Beautiful Stately home, with magnificent gardens & petting Farm, many activities on throughout the year.
The Heights of Abraham is rightly famous for its landmark cable car which provides spectacular views accross The Derwent Valley. At the summit people can experience the Great Masson Cavern, Exhibitions, play areas and numerous picnic spots, the Vista Bar and Restaurant is a great place to eat, drink and enjoy stunning views of beautiful woodland.
160 locals recommend
The Heights of Abraham
Dale RoadThe Heights of Abraham is rightly famous for its landmark cable car which provides spectacular views accross The Derwent Valley. At the summit people can experience the Great Masson Cavern, Exhibitions, play areas and numerous picnic spots, the Vista Bar and Restaurant is a great place to eat, drink and enjoy stunning views of beautiful woodland.
Entertainment & Activities
Alton Towers
Farley LaneGreat day out for Adults & Children
Fantastic theme park/ Water Park /Crazy golf only 20 mins drive from the cottage.
28 locals recommend
Alton Towers Waterpark
Fantastic theme park/ Water Park /Crazy golf only 20 mins drive from the cottage.
Parks & Nature
Fabulous 8.5 mile walking and cycling trail around the lake from the door of Lakeview. Cycle hire with child seats, trailers & power assistance if needed. The Visitors Centre halfway round is a good spot to stop and re-fuel with restaurants serving food and cakes all day, Including an ice cream parlour & shops. Bird watching in Bird hides.
163 locals recommend
Carsington Water
Fabulous 8.5 mile walking and cycling trail around the lake from the door of Lakeview. Cycle hire with child seats, trailers & power assistance if needed. The Visitors Centre halfway round is a good spot to stop and re-fuel with restaurants serving food and cakes all day, Including an ice cream parlour & shops. Bird watching in Bird hides.
Feed the ducks and swans and check out any bird activities & nature trails in the School holidays. Bird watching some of the rare nesting birds throughout the year.
31 locals recommend
Carsington Water Visitor Centre
Big LaneFeed the ducks and swans and check out any bird activities & nature trails in the School holidays. Bird watching some of the rare nesting birds throughout the year.
This popular walking and climbing area has attractive circuit walks through adjoining woods, provided in cooperation with the Forestry Commission. The site has interesting wildlife walks through different types of deciduous and conifer woodland.Black Rocks is a weathered outcrop of Ashover grit which can be reached by a short, but steep climb.
32 locals recommend
Black Rocks Car Park
Brickfields CloseThis popular walking and climbing area has attractive circuit walks through adjoining woods, provided in cooperation with the Forestry Commission. The site has interesting wildlife walks through different types of deciduous and conifer woodland.Black Rocks is a weathered outcrop of Ashover grit which can be reached by a short, but steep climb.
Arts & Culture
See whats on at The Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Center.
http://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
121 locals recommend
Buxton Opera House
Water StreetSee whats on at The Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Center.
http://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
The Northern Light Cinema
13A North EndQuaint quirky licenced Cinema offering tapas and films.
Shopping
Fantastic Antique shops and boutiques make Ashbourne a unique place to spend an afternoon... Try lunch at Jack Rabbits offering a fabulous menu all day...all year round.
148 locals recommend
Ashbourne
Fantastic Antique shops and boutiques make Ashbourne a unique place to spend an afternoon... Try lunch at Jack Rabbits offering a fabulous menu all day...all year round.
Fantastic outlet , for John Smedley jumpers, as sold in Harrods
12 locals recommend
John Smedley Mill Shop - The World's Finest Knitwear
Fantastic outlet , for John Smedley jumpers, as sold in Harrods
Everything Else
Waitrose, M&S, Sainsburys & Aldi can all be found in Ashbourne. Most offering online shopping conveniently delivered to the Cottage. The Laundry Room in Ashbourne offer a next day service for all laundry requirements.
Bus Station
Waitrose, M&S, Sainsburys & Aldi can all be found in Ashbourne. Most offering online shopping conveniently delivered to the Cottage. The Laundry Room in Ashbourne offer a next day service for all laundry requirements.
Food Scene
Excellent food, cakes and coffee served all day offering a licensed bar for early evening supper.
26 locals recommend
Jack Rabbits Ashbourne
10 St John StExcellent food, cakes and coffee served all day offering a licensed bar for early evening supper.
Great French Bistro offering a reasonably priced, all day menu, great service and ambience.
31 locals recommend
Le Mistral Wirksworth - French Restaurant
23 Market PlGreat French Bistro offering a reasonably priced, all day menu, great service and ambience.
Get lost in time at 'The Old Gate' great food in front of an open fire. Fabulous on a cold wintry day.
Brassington
Get lost in time at 'The Old Gate' great food in front of an open fire. Fabulous on a cold wintry day.
Rowley's Village Pub
Church LaneAmazing food all sourced locally
Mercia
5 Market PlGreat bistro/cafe offering delicious breakfasts, lunch and suppers
Bakewell is a lovely market Town on the river, most definitely worth a visit to sample delicious Bakewell pudding.
35 locals recommend
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
The SquareBakewell is a lovely market Town on the river, most definitely worth a visit to sample delicious Bakewell pudding.
The George at Alstonefield
1 church laneExcellent food after a lovely walk by the river.