Wessington lies about two and a half miles to the north west of Alfreton which is the nearest town for supermarkets and food shops for holiday cottages in Wessington

The Horse and Jockey Pub in the centre of the village is a popular local for a night out when staying at holiday cottages in Wessington.

Although holiday cottages in Wessington will now be attached to the mains water system, centuries ago the village was fortunate to have three wells as water supply. The Tea Well, Jubilee Well and Moses Well can be found close to the village green and feature in the annual Well Dressing ceremony which is traditional in Derbyshire

To the north of holiday cottages in Wessington you will find Ogston Reservoir which is known for its water sports, bird watching and sailing facilities. To the south of holiday cottages in Wessington sit the ruins of Wingfield Manor which was built in the 1440’s for Ralph, Lord Cromwell, Treasurer of England. Known as one of the places where Mary Queen of Scots was held captive, Wingfield Manor is open to the public by prior arrangement only.

The area around Wessington, Crich and Fritchley may look familiar to visitors staying at holiday cottages in Wessington. This is because the popular television series Peak Practice was filmed here, and it could well be that some of the holiday cottages in Wessington have appeared on TV.

From holiday cottages in Wessington it is only a few minutes drive to the popular visitor attractions around Matlock, Matlock Bath and Cromford

Whilst staying at holiday cottages in Wessington you might also want to visit Crich Tramway Village, home to the National Tramway Museum where you can take a nostalgic trip back in time and have a family day out