Castleton is an outstandingly pretty village situated at the head of the lovely Vale of Hope, in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District National Park. Castleton is surrounded on 3 sides by steep hills and the mighty bulk of Mam Tor looms high, 2 miles to the north west of the village. On a hill, overlooking Castleton, is the ancient Peveril Castle.

Castleton has 4 underground show caves, all worth a visit, for their own interesting features. These are Blue John Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Peak Cavern.

Castleton has a lot to offer the large numbers of visitors it attracts in terms of interest and history and has always attracted many visitors. There is a large carpark and plenty of onroad parking during busy times. Castleton is famous for its display of Christmas lights and decorations during the festive season. The many shops offering everything from outdoor clothing to gifts stay open late. Castleton is popular with walkers with many public footpaths leading from the village. A short strenuous walk up onto the Great Ridge provides magnificent views of both Edale Vale and the Hope Valley. Read more in the Castleton Guide

Castleton has a varierty of holiday accommodation to supply the needs of the visitors that flock to walk the local hills and dales, visit the caves and to shop. There are plenty of Guest Houses, Inns and Hotels offering accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis as well as cosy self catering cottages which can often be booked for a weekend or midweek break.

Holiday Cottages in Castleton / Self Catering in Castleton Cliffe Cottage    Cliffe Cottage nestling at the mouth of The Peak Cavern in an absolutely spectacular and unspoilt location, is a three bedroomed Peak District cottage appointed to a high standard, ideal for a family holiday or couples wanting a romantic break. The nearest shop is 300 metres away as are a number of excellent Pubs and Restaurants. The cottage sleeps 6, split as two double rooms and one twin room all of which are on the first floor. The first floor bathroom is equipped with bath, shower, sink and WC and has a heated towel rail. The cottage is fully centrally heated and has a wood burning stove to give you that little extra warmth and visual, cosy feel throughout. (logs supplied). View details Old Workshop Cottage The Old Workshop is a self-catering holiday cottage situated in the centre of the village of Castleton, Hope Valley, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The cottage has two en-suite double bedrooms and sleeps up to 4 people. One of the double beds can be made into twin beds, if required. Both bedrooms are on the ground floor. View details Grange Cottage    Grange Cottage is situated in the lovely village of Castleton in Derbyshire at the heart of the Peak District National Park . Grange Cottage is a 17th century cottage which has been considerably refurbished and extended. It has a welcoming lounge with beams, wooden floors, and a wood-burning stove set into a traditional fireplace. Doors from the hall and the lounge lead through to a very spacious and fully-equipped dining kitchen with antique pine-panelled units, granite worktops and a stone floor. Sleeps 5 View details Hope Holiday Cottages / Self Catering at Hope in the Derbyshire Peak District Oaker Farm Holiday Cottages    Three delightful holiday cottages at Hope in the Derbyshire Peak District Whilst Oaker Farm is no longer a working farm it is a traditional farmhouse dwelling enjoying a delightfully tranquil and beautiful position and home to abundant wildlife, plants and birds. We are on the outskirts of the renowned village of Hope and the end of its own access lane just off the road to Edale. Each cottages sleeps 2 -4 View details Twitchill Farm Holiday Cottages Two charming self catering cottages with spectacular views overlooking the Hope Valley in the Peak District National Park. Cottages sleep 4-8. Can be combined for larger group. View details Edale Holiday Cottages / Self Catering in Edale Mam Tor House Mam Tor House is an Edwardian family home situated in quiet, mature gardens next to the Parish Church in the centre of Edale. We are mid-way between The Rambler Country House Hotel and the Old Nag's Head Inn, just a short walk from Edale Railway Station and 200 yards to the official start of the Pennine Way - the first long distance footpath to be created in the British Isles. We are pleased to offer Mam Tor House Loft apartment; this is in the high quality self contained wing of Mam Tor House. Accommodation consists of 3 bedrooms - 2 x Twin and 1 x Double, plus Futon for occasional use in the Lounge area. Pet friendly. View details Taylors' Croft Cottage    Skinners' Hall and Taylors' Croft cottage stand in a delightful country garden with nine acres of grounds bordering the River Noe and containing its own trout pond. Situated in Edale , Derbyshire , in the heart of the Peak National Park, this beautifully appointed self catering holiday cottage has breathtaking views of Kinder, Back Tor and Mam Tor (“the Shivering Mountain”). From your bedroom’s carved mahogany four poster you wake to views of Hollins Cross overlooking the garden and the trout pond. Sleeps 2 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