Ashbourne in Derbyshire is known as the gateway to Dovedale, Izaak Walton country, and the Peak District National Park. However, Ashbourne has much to offer the visitor in its own right.

Ashbourne is famous for the annual shrove tide football game, played over 2 days, on Shrove tuesday and Ash wednesday. A cork filled leather ball is thrown up by a visiting personality and the 2 sides, the Up`ards and the Down`ards battle it through the streets, through the stream, and across open country between the goals at Sturston and Clifton, which are 3 miles apart. It is pretty much a free for all, with anyone joining in. Shop windows are boarded up, car parks are emptied, and the pubs are filled with visitors and locals alike. Read more in the Ashbourne Town Guide

There is plenty of excellent holiday accommodation in Ashbourne itself and the Peak District area surrounding Ashbourne. All sorts of accommodation needs are catered for. Large smart hotels, smaller smart hotels, self catering holiday cottages and lodges as well as cosy guest houses offering bed and breakfast. Many are to be found in the quaint villages surrounding Ashbourne. Thorpe , Ilam , Alstonefield are all only a short drive from Ashbourne and provide excellent bases for walking around Dovedale and the other hills and dales of the area.

Ashbourne Holiday Cottages / Self Catering around Ashbourne Ryder Point Barn    Welcome to Ryder Point Barn, four star luxury holiday accommodation in the Ashbourne area of the Derbyshire Peak District. Ryder Point Barn has been beautifully renovated providing the luxury of contemporary living in the fabric of a traditionally built limestone barn. The open plan ground floor is cosy with the underfloor heating providing a welcoming atmosphere. Sleeps 4/2 View details Parwich Lees Holiday Cottages    Three superb holiday cottages situated on the Parwich Lees Estate in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Parwich Lees consists of 100 acres of parkland and woodland in the beautiful Alsop Dale. Excellent walking and cycling in the White Peak straight from the door. Close to Ashbourne, Buxton, Chatsworth, Alton Towers, Dovedale, Carsington Water and Tissington Trail. Sleeps 4, 4 and 2 but can be combined for a party of up to 10 View details Dove Top Farm Holiday Cottages Two located in the grounds of Dove Top. They are spacious 3 bedroom barn conversions with fantastic views. There is plenty of parking space & well behaved pets are welcome. Both cottages are no smoking. Footpaths from the door lead to the Tissington Trail and down to the River Dove. The location is convenient for many activities including walking, cycling and vsiting the many pretty towns and villages within the Peak District. Sleeps 6 + cot. View details Offcote Grange Holiday Cottages    Offcote Grange Cottage Holidays consists of Billy's Bothy and Hillside Croft, two exceptional 5 STAR detached self catering holiday cottages located at the edge of the Peak District and Derbyshire. Each of the self catering holiday cottages has its own beautiful gardens and orchards within peaceful rural locations that are a pleasure to relax and unwind in. Billys Bothy is located at the rear of Offcote Grange and within our 10 acre curtilage. A former workers cottage and bothy it has been restored and converted to provide an exceptional 5 star cottage of character and charm. Built of hand made red bricks it has pretty arched windows and a host of exposed beams and features. All rooms are en suite and there are wonderful feature brass and cast iron beds throughout. Our sauna is now available for your use and relaxation. We also offer pampering by arrangement or a special meal to ensure a holiday to remember. Sleeps 10 + 4 + 2 cots Extra Twin Room available by request. Hillside Croft is our second luxurious 5 star self catering holiday cottage. A detached 5 bedroomed character cottage dated 1709, set in 6 acres of private landscaped gardens and pastureland. It is built of mellow sandstone with pretty leaded glass windows set in quaint stone mullions. Hillside Croft has oak beamed ceilings throughout and a mix of stone and part timbered walls. Pretty inglenook fireplaces with cosy log burning stoves add warmth and charm to this pretty cottage. Located 4 miles from Offcote Grange in a quiet and peaceful rural setting. Sleeps 10+4 + 2 cots. Other facilities Pamper yourself with some of our relaxation therapies or enjoy a delicious meal prepared especially for you. Corporate Accommodation and Venue Bed and Breakfast Meals by Arrangement Pampering by Arrangement Hen Parties/Reunions/Families/Birthdays Local Team Building Activities Walking Holiday Package View details Ashbourneselfcatering.com    Ashbourne Hall - This large impressive property can accommodate up to 22 people and lends itself to any function whether this is a wedding celebration, family gathering, hen/stag party or a corporate function Ashbourne Hall can accommodate you situated within walking distance of Ashbourne town centre with its shops bars and restaurants. Standlow Farm Kniveton, near Carsington Water, Ashbourne - Sleeps 2 - 42 guests in an assortment of 2 bed Derbyshire stone cottages, 7 bed farmhouse and also offers for separate hire The Barn which is a kitchen/lounge/dining for the larger groups Bradley Hall - Yew Tree Nook 5* & Lady Pond Retreat 4* These Luxury Self Catering Properties can be hired together or seperately to give a total of Five Bedrooms & Five Bathrooms sleeping up to 14 guests. There is a large wooden table in Lady Pond Retreat that can be added to, this enables large groups to dine together. Both properties have large open plan communal areas. Situated in the lovely village of Bradley yet only 2 miles from Ashbourne, perfectly situated for a visit to Alton Towers and a walk in the "Peak District National Park Millfields Farm at Kirk Ireton near Carsington Water - Sleeps 2 & 24 guests in 4 stone Barns, Woodpecker Lodge, Curlew Cottage and Swallow Barn. 3 minutes walk to Carsington Water Millfields is a perfect setting for Family Get Togethers, Hen Weekends, Birthday Celebrations and Wedding Accommodation View details Uppermoor Farm Holiday Cottages    Luxurious, Peak District holiday Farmhouse & cottage complex for large family-groups seeking self-catering accommodation. Peaceful, with far reaching views, near to Ashbourne, Bakewell & Chatsworth House. A perfect welcoming retreat. The 18th Century stone Farmhouse and Holiday Cottages stand in a unique, elevated courtyard setting in the White Peak part of the Derbyshire Peak District. Located near to the Domesday village of Parwich. Uppermoor Farm and Holiday Cottages have landscaped gardens and are surrounded by its own 70 acres of 'walkers paradise', in the midst of the rolling Derbyshire Dales with the striking, Peak District stone walling making their own patchwork quilt boundaries accross the open countryside. Sleeps 22 View details Yeldersley Old Hall Farm    Yeldersley Old Hall Farm and Cottages offer first class accommodation for the tourist and business visitor alike. Stay in one of our three self-catering cottages, or enjoy bed and breakfast in our Grade II Listed 17th century farmhouse. Yeldersley Old Hall Farm and Cottages are listed as buildings of historical interest. The Farm and Cottages are situated in the quiet and peaceful countryside, just outside the village of Bradley and three miles from the market town of Ashbourne. Sleeps 5-6 in each cottage View details Sandybrook Country Park    Luxury self-catering Pinelodges to sleep from 2 to 8 on this lovely 5 star (ETC) Holiday Park. Each lodge is beautifully furnished and fully equipped with fitted kitchen, microwave, CD player, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, verandah with outdoor furniture. Sandybrook has lovely views of the surrounding countryside, with an indoor pool, spa and sauna, children's play areas, The Coach House restaurant and bar serving home cooked food and takeaways. Full weeks and short breaks available, open all year round. Some lodges are available with a private hot tub on the verandah View details The Orchards    Gorgeous 3 bedroomed bungalow, sleeping 6, overlooking Manifold river and bluebell woods. Cosy log fire, central heating, dining room, stunning views from every window. All inclusive price. Acres for children to explore, and animals to meet. Alton Towers 6 miles. View details Gateham Grange    Farm Holiday in the heart of the Peak District. Our farm consists of 200 acres and is situated nr. the Manifold Valley and Dovedale and lies about one and a half miles north west of the pretty village of Alstonefield in the beautiful Peak District National Park. Framed by ancient copper beeches our farmstead nestles at the foot of Wetton Hill surrounded by miles of rolling countryside. With dale walks from the door and major visitor attractions from stately homes (Chatsworth) to theme parks (Alton Towers) all within easy reach, Gateham Grange is truly a unique holiday retreat. At the end of a busy or relaxing day the cottages on our cattle and sheep farm are most welcoming. They are tastefully decorated, well equipped and very well cared for. Sleep 4-6 in both cottages and max 12 in Camping Barn View details Alstonefield Cottage Sleeping 2 people, Alstonefield Cottage is a traditional, comfortably furnished, semi detached stone Derbyshire holiday cottage located in the heart of the village and provides a cosy retreat for a couple wanting to get away from it all for a break. Dovedale is about 10 minutes walk down the lane and there are so many wonderful and varied circular walks from the door you could quite happily abandon your car for the week upon arrival. The holiday cottage is about 200 yards from ‘The George’ which is a popular pub with walkers and is now establishing itself as a fine dining venue as well, so again, no need to wander too far! View details Paddock House Farm Holiday Cottages    Paddock House Farm Holiday Cottages, We have 5 Luxury Holiday Cottages. Accommodating from 2 - 34 persons in any combination. Ash Holiday Cottage and Beech Holiday Cottage have 3 bedrooms sleeping 6-8 persons. Oak Holiday Cottage has 3 bedrooms sleeping 5-7 persons. Hazel Holiday Cottage has 2 bedrooms sleeping 4-6 persons. And Elm Holiday Cottage has 1 bedroom sleeping 2-4 persons. Paddock House Farm Holiday Cottages lies about 2 miles to the north of the most attractive village of Alstonefield which nestles in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Alstonefield is located just inside Staffordshire with the Derbyshire border being immediately to the east of the village following the course of the River Dove. View details More Derbyshire Peak District Holiday Cottages around Ashbourne from our partner Cottages4you Lilimae Barn at Hognaston near Ashbourne    Nestling in the quiet village of Hognaston, just a short walk from Carsington Water in the heart of the Peak District, this detached barn conversion offers a very high standard of holiday accommodation. Sleeps: 4 - No pets View details The Coach House in Ashbourne This gabled cottage wing (left in photo) of a country house, is bright and well-appointed, it retains beams, original woodwork and stairs, leaded windows and feature fireplace and has a cycle store. On the... Sleeps: 4 - pets allowed View details Strawberry Cottage at Clifton near Ashbourne    This delightful terraced cottage sits in a rural lane close to many attractions. Totally refurbished with modern comforts whilst retaining its character it lies nestled on the hillside with views across th Sleeps: 3-4 - no pets allowed View details See also : Alport Holiday Cottages Alstonefield Holiday Cottages Ashbourne Holiday Cottages Bakewell Holiday Cottages Biggin by Hartington Holiday Cottages Bradwell Holiday Cottages Burnaston Holiday Cottages Buxton Holiday Cottages Castleton Holiday Cottages Earl Sterndale Holiday Cottages Edale Holiday Cottages Grangemill Holiday Cottages Glossop Holiday Cottages Hartington Holiday Cottages Hope Holiday Cottages Ilam Holiday Cottages Litton Mill Holiday Cottages Macclesfield Holiday Cottages Matlock / Matlock Bath Holiday Cottages Millers Dale Holiday Cottages Monyash Holiday Cottages Over Haddon Holiday Cottages Parwich Holiday Cottages Taddington Holiday Cottages Tideswell Holiday Cottages Middleton Holiday Cottages Hotels / Inns in Derbyshire and the Peak District Guest House and other B&B Accommodation in Derbyshire and the Peak District Cottages and Self catering in the UK Derbyshire & Peak District Accommodation Homepage

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