Holiday Cottages in Ashbourne vary from a comfortable town house, a traditional ‘roses around the door’ cottages to a log cabin or luxury country park apartment. From our listings you will see that there are a rich variety of properties to choose from either within Ashbourne itself or in nearby villages.

Ashbourne is the gateway to the Peak District, a short cycle ride or stroll from the Tissington Trail, a few minutes drive from the famous and celebrated Dove Dale and Manifold Valley and yet almost within earshot of Alton Towers. A few miles away is Carsington Water which provides water sports, trails and a visitor centre. You may also wish to visit Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood which is owned by the National Trust. Staying at one of the holiday cottages in Ashbourne should provide enough choice to amuse and satisfy anyone.

Over the years many famous people have stayed at Ashbourne before journeying north into The Peak including the writers Dr Samuel Johnson, Izaak Walton and George Eliot, who were inspired and put pen to paper to record their visit. Your stay at a holiday cottage in Ashbourne may well inspire writing skills – especially on a postcard!

Some holiday cottages in Ashbourne have interesting features and individual characteristics, whilst for others their name says it all, such as Billy’s Bothy, The Cottage by the Pond or Dove View.

On Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday the town centre is a heaving mass of men and muscle as the annual Royal Shrovetide Football Match takes place between the Uppards and Downards with goalposts set 3 miles apart – a free-for-all tradition dating back to medieval times which takes place in and around the River Henmore. Staying at a holiday cottage in Ashbourne entitles you to join in the fun!

Are holiday cottages in Ashbourne suitable for walkers with muddy boots, dogs or exuberant children? You bet they are! Many of the holiday cottages in Ashbourne are family friendly and welcome hikers, bikers and pets, but check the individual advertisements to be sure.

Why not take a few minutes to browse through the holiday cottages in Ashbourne to decide which is the right one for you.