Holiday Cottages Derbyshire

Derbyshire is a county saturated in culture with a wealth of activities too rich to experience in one visit. From walks and nature to live music, comedy and sports, Derbyshire has something for every taste. Derbyshire holiday cottages are a great way to explore this fascinating county and there is an itinerary of activities for everyone. From family based adventures into the countryside to glamorous spa and shopping days, you can have it your way with holiday cottages in Derbyshire. There are cottages in locations throughout the county, from rural getaways to buzzing city apartments.

Self Catering Derbyshire

Self catering holiday cottages are increasingly popular as peoples’ holiday budgets tighten in this tough economic climate. Self catering accommodation can prevent the shock of astronomic hotel bills on checkout and you can prevent the cumulative cost of consistently eating out all holiday. Additionally the fresh produce from the Derbyshire region is abundant, so having your own self catering holiday cottage means you can prepare meals, for the entire clan, or just for two, you can have your holiday how you desire. There are many good places to eat out in Derbyshire, however self catering means those dining experiences are all the more special.

Derbyshire Accommodation

From stately homes and castles to crafts fairs and museums, there are countless attractions to keep you busy in Derbyshire. With your own holiday cottage as accommodation you can plan your day around what you want to do, not hotel kitchen open hours, and get involved as much or as little as you want. The relaxing nature of your own personal space, whether you are looking for adventure and adrenaline with friends or you are looking for long family walks with the dog, there is self catering accommodation to suit your requirements.

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Derbyshire

Derbyshire is dominated by the Peak District and this national park’s spectacular landscape and array of activities and attractions is an essential part of any trip to the county, but outside the park lies a wealth of rich history and a great deal of warm hospitality you need to sample as well. The countryside surrounding the Peak District is beautiful and home to a large number of grand castles and stately homes. The county’s two biggest urban centres of Derby and Chesterfield have their fair share of historic buildings and museums, and a great number of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs to keep you entertained all day and well into the night.

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Places to go in Derbyshire

With tens of millions of visitors per year, the Peak District is thought to be the second most-visited national park in the world. The park provides a backdrop for a huge variety of outdoor activities, everything from hiking to canoeing to rock climbing. Carsington Water and other reservoirs have centres where you can take part in water sports, while below ground you can enjoy natural caves like Peak Cavern. The towns and villages, meanwhile, are a treasure trove of antique shops, museums, and festivals, as well as providing you convenient access to many important historical sites like the Derwent Valley Mills and Chatsworth House, one of Britain's finest stately homes. Outside the Peak District, the landscape is characterised by high gritstone moorlands to the north of Derby, flat arable countryside to the south, and beyond that woodland of the National Forest. To the north you’ll want to check out the 12th Century Bolsover Castle and Elizabethan country houses like Hardwick Hall.

Our Top Picks in Derbyshire

We want you to enjoy the best that Derbyshire has to offer and so here's a small selection of our favourite things to see and do;

Hardwick Hall

Of the many stately homes in Derbyshire, this is one you just have to see. Hardwick Hall is one of the most significant Elizabethan country houses in England and a great example of English Renaissance style architecture. The building is located on a hilltop between Chesterfield and Mansfield, giving you wonderful views of the countryside. After looking at the artwork on display in the hall, you should take a walk around its extensive grounds and see the ruins of Hardwick Old Hall, a fine garden and an orchard.

The Crooked Spire

Chesterfield Parish Church has a very bizarre spire that you have to see to believe; it is twisted 45 degrees and leaning some nine feet to one side. Local myth and legend abound as to how the spire ended up in its current state. According to one theory, a blacksmith mis-shoed the Devil who leaped over the church in pain, hitting the spire and knocking it out of place. The spire is open to the public and you can climb up to its base, check it out and come up with your own theory as to how it happened.

Friar Gate Gaol - Derby

Luckily for the city’s criminals the Friar Gate Gaol is no longer in use, but luckily for you the cells still exist and have been turned into a small museum that tells its dark and bloody history. The gaol was the site of many hangings during the 18th and 19th Century. Not so luckily for you are the tales of how the site is haunted by the ghosts of those who died in the hangman’s noose.