Thorpe lies close to the entrance to Dove Dale which is one of the most picturesque and popular Derbyshire Dales, putting establishments offering Bed and Breakfast in Thorpe in great demand.The village is situated in a sheltered hollow and contains picture postcard cottages and houses which ooze charm and character. To the south of your Bed and Breakfast in Thorpe is Thorpe Cloud, being a strange shaped reef knoll which rises dramatically to a height of 942 feet above sea level.
From your Bed and Breakfast in Thorpe you will have a choice of superb paths taking you to Dove Dale, either by dropping down Lin Dale to the famous Dove Dale Stepping Stones or by following an ancient track to Coldwall Bridge, just downstream of where the Rivers Dove and Manifold unite.
Whilst staying at a Bed and Breakfast in Thorpe you may wish to visit the village church dedicated to St Leonard which dates back to the 12th/13th centuries, although parts were rebuilt around 1881. The Norman tower is probably its ‘piece de resistance’, being topped with a battlemented parapet. Either side of the outer doorway to the church are strange marks said to have been caused by repeated sharpening of arrows. In the 14th century villagers were encouraged to improve their archery skills and Sunday afternoon was set aside for this practice. The Parish was responsible for supplying many of the bows and arrows which were stored in the church for safe-keeping. However, the custom expired centuries ago so don’t pack your bow and arrows when coming to stay at a Bed and Breakfast in Thorpe!
A short drive from your Bed and Breakfast in Thorpe will take you to the estate village of Tissington, the first in Derbyshire to hold their annual Well Dressings ceremony. Whilst to the north is Ilam Park, owned by the National Trust and containing fabulous riverside walks and terraced gardens where you are free to roam – perfect for an evening stroll before settling down for the night at your Bed and Breakfast in Thorpe
There are a number of quiet country lanes to walk and cycle on which lead from the door of your Bed and Breakfast in Thorpe. Alternatively, you may prefer the safety and security of the Tissington Trail which runs through the former Thorpe Station on the edge of the village.
Staying at a Bed and Breakfast in Thorpe will offer you outdoor pursuits, visitor attractions and scenic countryside in every direction. However, if you crave for a few shops the town of Ashbourne, just a 15 minute drive away, is an architectural feast with its Georgian facades, cobbled marketplace and quaint little ginnels.