Situated in the eastern foothills of the Pennines, Dronfield is only three miles away from the Peak District. Visitors staying at holiday cottages in Dronfield have all the advantages of the countryside on their doorstep, as well as the arts, entertainment, shopping and leisure pursuits provided by the nearby centres of Chesterfield and Sheffield.

Holiday cottages in Dronfield could well be located in Dronfield Woodhouse or Coal Aston which were once outlying settlements, but have now been incorporated into this popular and prosperous town.

The commercial heyday for Dronfield was back in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, as can be seen by the number of fine houses which date from that period. Coal mining and manufacturing provided wealth and employment up until the 20th century. Dronfield is now mainly a residential area with the scars from mining being well healed. In fact, few traces remain of the local coal mines which were first recorded on maps dated 1640, but some holiday cottages in Dronfield may be able to trace their origin back to that time.

Whilst staying at holiday cottages in Dronfield you may wish to look into the local history. If so, you could well find references to cannon balls being made for the Napoleonic Wars at the former Lucas foundry which also manufactured spindles and fliers for machines in the Victorian cotton mills.

Among the numerous pubs and hostelries for you to visit from your holiday cottages in Dronfield, you may wish to check out the Green Dragon Inn which has a history dating back over 300 years and a name that conjures up scenes from Dronfield’s medieval past Dronfield once stood on several old trade routes leading from the lead mines and grindstone areas of the Peak District to the east, but to find holiday cottages in Dronfield you will no doubt prefer to travel along modern roads including the Dronfield bypass.

Dronfield has a superb Leisure Centre with a swimming pool, squash and badminton courts and other facilities – ideal if the weather is wet when you stay at holiday cottages in Dronfield.

Staying at holiday cottages in Dronfield offers visitors a wealth of opportunities whatever the weather!