A Visit to the Peak District

Accommodation, activities and attractions of the Peak District of the UK

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There is a huge variety of holiday accommodation, self-catering cottages, barn conversions, B&B (bed and breakfast), hotels in Derbyshire, in and around the Peak District. Here is a small sample of what is available.

Peak District self catering holiday cottages for rent in the popular south west region of the National Park.

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The area is characterised by limestone valleys including the popular Dovedale with it’s stepping stones, cliffs and spires of rock. The main towns of the area are Ashbourne and Hartington with Leek, Macclesfield and Bollington close by. There is easy access north to Buxton from where it is easy to reach the eastern parts of the Park to see attractions such as Chatsworth house and Haddon Hall. For more information on this area please click here.

The Barn B&B at Ashe Hall near Derby, is committed to creating a calm and uplifting environment. This Derbyshire B&B provides the first English Tourist Council accredited Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the UK dedicated to World Peace. More information about this bed and breakfast or visit owner’s web site.

The Hollies B&B is a pretty, white painted cottage, dating from around 1800 and situated in the attractive village of Marston Montgomery. It is situated on the fringes of the Derbyshire Dales, ideally located for walking and cycling ... more or visit owner’s web site

Sandybrook Country Park enjoys open views across the surrounding countryside and offers self-catering accommodation in comfortable pine lodges that provide a tranquil retreat ... more information or visit the Pinelodge Holidays web site.

Tudor Rose bed and breakfast. A small, family run B&B in the heart of the Derbyshire village of Hilton. We have a Tudor House named Wakelyn Hall, where Mary Queen of Scots stayed on her journey to the nearby Tutbury Castle. More information or visit owner’s web site.

4 self catering cottages at Cotterill Farm, Biggin (near Hartington), accommodating 2 and 4 people ... more or visit owner’s web site

3 self catering 4 and 5 star cottages in the center of picturesque Hartington, accommodating 2/3 and 6 people ... more or visit owner’s web site

Sunnyside cottage (sleeping up to 4) is situated in centre of the popular Derbyshire village of Tideswell, a perfect location for discovering the countryside, towns, villages and outdoors activities of the Peak District. There are ... more information or visit the owner’s web site

Very well appointed apartment accommodation in close to the Derbyshire Peak District. It provides easy access to the south west Peak District, being close to the market town of Ashbourne, sometimes referred to as the ‘Gateway to Dovedale’. The Tissington trail ... more information or visit the owner's web site.

Easter Cottage, Youlgreave, near Bakewell (sleeps 4 pets allowed) - An attractive, 18th century stone building near the centre of Youlgreave, this cottage provides cosy and tastefully furnished accommodation just a few minutes walk from Lathkill and Bradford Dales ... more information and online booking

Chatsworth Cottage, near Bakewell (sleeps 4/5) - Heated indoor swimming pool Indoor games room Sun bed Children's play area Situated amidst the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, betwixt Buxton and Bakewell, at the heart of the Peak District National Park ... more information and online booking

Whether visiting Derbyshire on business, for your family holiday or just passing through, find your ideal accommodation from Ashbourne Accommodation Group ... more information or visit their web site.

Waterhouses, nr. Alton Towers - (sleeps 4/6 pet friendly) Close to Alton Towers Attached barn conversion for 4/6 This delightful two bedroomed barn conversion is part of an award winning conversion, offering light and airy accommodation ... more information and online booking

Thors, Wetton, Ashbourne (sleeps 4), Perfectly situated within the heart of the stunning Peak District National Park, Hall Farm Cottages command views over the Manifold Valley. This region is overflowing with stately homes, gardens and ... more information and online booking

Paddock House Farm Holiday Cottages (sleeping from 2 - 8) lie to the north of  Alstonefield in the heart of the Peak District National Park, close to the River Dove. Alstonefield lies amidst the beautiful south western area of the Peak District ... more information or visit owner's web site.

Overdale is a one bedroom 200 year old former lead miner's cottage in the heart of the Peak District National Park. It is tucked away down a cobbled footpath on the side of Bradford Dale in the picturesque village of Youlgrave in the heart of the Peak District  ... More information or visit owner’s web site

The Dog and Partridge. This splendid C17th Inn is peacefully situated in the hamlet of Swinscoe on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border. We invite you to enjoy good food, comfortable surroundings and warm hospitality ... more details and online booking.

This hotel is set on the outskirts of the ancient spa town of Ashbourne at 'The Gateway to Dovedale', just 10 miles away from Alton Towers Theme Park. The Quality Hotel & Leisure Club Ashbourne is the ideal spot to relax and really enjoy a breath of pure fresh air. More information and online booking.

Riverdales self-catering three storey house is steeped in history being part of the old 'workhouse'. The house (sleeps 4) is located in the centre of Alstonefield village in the heart of the Peak District - an ideal location ... more or visit owner’s web site

Dale End Farm lies at the end of Gratton Dale National Nature Reserve in the white Peak. 3 self catering cottages, two accommodate up to 7 and the 3rd accommodates 2 ... more or visit owner’s web site

Rose Cottages - 3 cottages accommodating from 1 - 6 people. Full of character, transformed by crafstsmen, tranquil surroundings.

The Charles Cotton Hotel, Hartington. The hotel originally opened it's doors in the 17th century. Today we offer a variety of accommodation. All rooms are en-suite and have colour television, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone ... more details and online booking.

Cruck Cottage and Wolfscote Grange Cottage. Overlooking beautiful Dove Valley and Hartington Dale with miles of rolling countryside. Each of our stone cottages has individual character, with beamed living room 'olde-worlde' touches and pretty stenciling to complement the decor. Special cottages for a special holiday offering farm trail and space to unwind in rural location at heart of the Peak District ... more (Cruck) or more (Wolfscote Grange) (online booking available for both).

Overlooking beautiful Dove Valley and Hartington Dale with miles of rolling countryside. Swallows Return Cottage has 1 double with ensuite, 1 double, 1 twin bedded room, spa bath with power shower, open-plan lounge with kitchen/diner, and olde worlde touches. This rural location offers a farm trail and space to unwind in the heart of the Peak District ... more (online booking available).

Wheeldon Trees Farm just south of Buxton offers 6 self catering cottages for 2, 3, 4 and 5/6 people ... more (online booking available).

The Dog and Partridge. This splendid C17th Inn is peacefully situated in the hamlet of Swinscoe on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border. We invite you to enjoy good food, comfortable surroundings and warm hospitality ... more details and online booking

Set in 11 acres of grounds, the Peveril of the Peak is a privately owned and operated 3-star hotel of the highest quality. It is set in a peaceful Peak Village close to Ashbourne with the towering presence of Thorpe Cloud as a backdrop. Golf, sailing, walking, climbing and much more are found within a few miles of the hotel ... more information or book online.

Beech Cottage, Hartington (sleeps 5 - 7). This three storey semi-detached stone character cottage, is set in the heart of the village, close to the walks in Wolfscote and Berresford Dales, it is ideal for family parties seeking a base in the ... more information and online booking.

Rose Cottage (sleeps up to 6). This 200 year old quaint, cosy cottage is in a tiny village in the picturesque Dove Valley. Crowdecote is a very small village overlooking the Dove Valley in the middle of the Peak District, 6 miles south of the Spa town of Buxton, which boasts an Opera House and Gardens among its many leisure facilities.Ideal for the walker and cyclist, with the Tissington and High Peak trails close ... more details, with online availability and booking)