Hollington is a quiet little village at the southern end of the Peak District, about 6 miles south east of Ashbourne. Situated on a rise between Brailsford Brook and Shirley Brook, Holiday Cottages in Hollington are surrounded by rich pasture favoured by Derbyshire’s dairy and beef farmers.
Holiday Cottages in Hollington are likely to be built of local red bricks which offer a warm and welcoming sight on a cold day, a sunny glow on a summers evening or a russet richness when surrounded by autumn leaves.
A short drive from holiday cottages in Hollington will take you to the town of Ashbourne with its cobbled market place and narrow ginnels running between the Georgian facades of shops and offices around the main streets.
In 1901 the population of Hollington was 154 people, and it is unlikely to have increased much, although The Honorary Henry John Coke is no longer the Lord of the Manor. Holiday Cottages in Hollington are now more likely to be privately owned.
A short walk around the village from where you are staying in one of the Holiday Cottages in Hollington may well take you past Lodge Farm which is over 500 years old and is listed Grade II. You will notice that there is no church in the village, however, holiday cottages in Hollington fall under the united parish of Longford, Hollington and Rodsley.
The fun and excitement centre of Alton Towers is only a 25 minute drive from Holiday Cottages in Hollington. But if you fancy a quieter outdoor activity, you might like to try out a stretch of the long distance Bonnie Prince Charlie Walk. Compiled to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s march in 1745 from Ashbourne to Derby, it is more than 17 miles long and runs to the east of holiday cottages in Hollington.
When staying at holiday cottages in Hollington, the local pub is the Red Lion which can be found on Longford Road in the village.
The wonders of Dove Dale and the secrets of the Manifold Valley are the nearest Peak District National Park attractions to be explored from holiday cottages in Hollington.