Our Location
Distances
- Chesterfield - 6 miles
- Matlock - 6 miles
- Chatsworth House - 11 miles
- HardWick Hall - 7 miles
- Local Shops - 1 ½ Miles
Transport
- 6 miles to M1 Junction 28 or 29
- 6 miles to train station in Chesterfield
- 1 mile to local bus services from Woolley Moor or Clay Cross
Places to Visit
Holly Cottage situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park offering easy access to many local places of interest. www.peakdistrict.org
It is a short walk into the small village of Woolley Moor where much of the original Village was demolished in 1959 to make way for the construction of Ogston reservoir, which is now a site of Special Scientific Interest offering a selection of wild bird habitats and boasts a wide variety of visiting migrating species. Ogston Bird Club is one of the largest clubs in Britain.
Close to the delightful historic village of Ashover with its 15 century church, popular great food and real ale pubs and many beautiful country walks. www.derbyshireuk.net/ashover.html
There are many places of interest to visit in the historic 19th century spar town of Matlock and just a few miles on along the river into Matlock Bath also known for its spar waters and the historic spinning and weaving mills of the Derwent Valley. www.derbyshireuk.net/matlock.html
Local Activities
| Golf | Nearest courses are:
North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor, Chesterfield. S42 5EA 01246 856044 southchesterfieldgolf.co.uk
Chesterfield Golf Club Matlock Road Chesterfield S42 7LA 01246 279256 chesterfieldgolfclub.co.uk
Matlock Golf Course Chesterfield Road, Matlock DE4 5LZ 01629 582191 matlockgolfclub.co.uk
Shirland Golf Club Golf Club Pit Lane, Shirland, Brackenfield. DE55 6AU 01773 834935 shirlandgolfclub.co.uk |
Stanedge 5min Matlock 7min Walton 5min |
| Cycling |
Excellent mountain bike tracks from the farm. High Peak Trail cycle hire, at Middleton Top or bike hire at Carrington Reservoir or Clumber Park |
20mins |
| Shopping |
Traditional and farmers Markets at Chesterfield every 2nd Thursday and last Sunday in the month Traditional Cattle Market in Bakewell on Mondays and Bakewell Farmers Market last Saturday each month Designer Shopping Outlet Alfreton DE55 2ER 9 miles Designer Village, Rowsley 8 miles Meadow Hall, Sheffield S9 1EP 22 miles |
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| Walking |
Routes for all abilities right from the doorstep. Plus all the delights of the Peak District National Park just a short journey away. |
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| Eating out |
Some of the Local pubs & restaurants from just 2mins away. The George High Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield – 1mile 01246 590319 thegeorgeclaycross.com
The White Horse – 1 mile Badger Lane, Woolley Moor. DE55 6FG 01246 590319
Kathmandu Gurkha – 1 mile restaurant will deliver 185 High Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield S45 9EL 01246 251674 kathmandugurkha.ck.uk
The Old Poets Corner Ashover 2.7 mile 01246 590888 titanicbrewery.co.uk
The Kelstedge Kelstedge Cottage, Matlock Road, Ashover. S45 0DX 3.2mile 01246 590448 |
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| Horse Riding |
If you have your own horse we can offer you and your horse a summer break to enjoy a week of instruction with Carolyn Pope BHSII experienced coach and dressage judge or just relax, hack and school as you wish. Children’s lessons available at local riding school in Alton 2 miles away. |
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| Swimming |
Matlock indoor, Matlock Bath Hotel outdoor Clay Cross Active just 2 miles away with swimming pool, tennis, squash and gym |
10mins |
| Sailing | Ogston Reservoir – www.ogstonsc.org.uk Carsington Reservoir – www.carsingtonwater.com – 01629 540609 |
10mins 30mins |
| Tennis | Ashover or Clay Cross Active | 5mins |
| Rock climbing |
Matlock Bath – Curbar / Froggatt Edge Derbyshire is renowned for great rock climbing and bouldering. |
10mins 20mins |
| Gliding | Great Hucklow Gliding Club | 30mins |
| Hot Air Ballons | Cromford Meadows (by prior arrangement) | 15mins |
| Steam Trains |
Experience the age of Steam at: Midland Railway Centre at Butterley DE5 3QZ – www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk |
10mins 20min |