Situated in the heart of England, these wonderful holiday cottages in Derbyshire can provide you with a cosy and comfortable place to stay whilst putting you right on the doorstep of some of the most amazing countryside anywhere in the country.
From family adventures and romantic escapes in the Peak District to a cultural and shopping break with friends in Derby, this wonderful county offers the finest blend of ingredients to keep everyone happy.
Why Holiday Cottages in Derbyshire?
Home to the Peak District, Britain’s first national park, this sprawling region is mostly set within Derbyshire’s boundaries and can offer endless adventures for keen countryside explorers, all within a short drive away from these cottages in Derbyshire!
A great place to begin exploring from is the visitor centre in Castleton; from here, you’ll be right in the heart of the national park and will have easy access to wonderful walking trails, cycle tracks and plenty of dales, valleys, hills and moorlands to ramble across.
With tonnes of unique and natural landmarks dotted across the landscape, places like Bamford Edge offer walkers an unforgettable view of the nearby Ladybower Reservoir and the surrounding valley. Other amazing cliffside viewpoints that are well worth checking out also include Curbar Edge and Froggatt Edge, both of which can be found in the southern part of the county.
In terms of manmade landmarks and attractions, Derbyshire has no shortage of unique and interesting things to see and explore. With numerous country houses dotted across the county, the best of which include the likes of Haddon Hall, the Pavillion Gardens, Hardwick Hall and the Chatsworth Estate, all of which make for a wonderful day out.
Places to Visit near Derbyshire Cottages
Venturing out from one of these Derbyshire holiday cottages, you won’t be more than a short drive away from a host of quaint and picturesque market towns and villages. For example, if you’re hoping to learn about some of the rich history of the region, head to the “plague village” of Eyam to explore its local museum and see its infamous Boundary Stone.
Another wonderful place to consider visiting is Bakewell, situated in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales and home to the nation’s favourite cherry tart! Near here, you’ll also find the biggest settlement in the region, Buxton. Best known as England’s highest market town, it makes for an idyllic place to go wandering around its independent shops, bars and cafés.
Alternatively, villages like Ashford-in-the-Water and Taddington, also in the southern part of the county, make for amazing places to go for a wander whilst taking in the fresh air and admiring the unique local architecture. Then you can look forward to retreating to one of these Derbyshire cottages to rest, relax and reconvene after a busy day!
More places to visit from these Derbyshire cottages include:
Ashbourne
Belper
Baslow
Derby
Edale
Matlock
Monyash
Types of Derbyshire Holidays
Aside from this vast collection of Derbyshire holiday cottages, there are lots of large Derbyshire cottages and dog-friendly cottages in Derbyshire that might be more suited to what you’re after. On the other hand, there are also plenty of last-minute cottages in Derbyshire, as well as plenty of options for short breaks in the Peak District, if you’re hoping to book a quick getaway.
If you're interested in looking a bit further afield, then be sure to take a look at these cottages in Northamptonshire too.