Places to visit in or near Ashbourne

Orchard Farm is idyllically situated in the Peak District village of Parwich. The owners have converted two of the redundant farm buildings - Tom's and Douglas's Barns - into two romantic holiday cottages for two. Each luxury cottage has its own character but shares a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to treat the self-catering lodgings like their own homes, being welcome to bring dogs to Tom's Barn and enjoying features that include a galleried bedroom, a whirlpool bath and...

Luxury self-catering cottages nestled on an organic farm in one of the most peaceful and tranquil settings in the heart of the Peak District.

Located in the village of Alstonefield, in the Peak District, The George is an award-winning, relaxed fine dining restaurant offering superb tasting menus

Exposed brick, wood beams, wood floor. Sounds like a traditional rural British pub. In fact this is a clean modern space in a new building at the back of the Rose and Crown set in the beautiful countryside of Derbyshire. The contemporary feel is completed by smart cream leather chairs and simply laid stylish bare wood tables. They really know their food trend here too, covering off 'dude food' with the wittily titled KFP (Kentucky Fried Partridge with sweetcorn pureé, honey bacon and charred ...

The Award winning Old Lock-Up was built in 1842 and the Chapel in 1812 and is situated on the edge of the Anglo Saxon town of Wirksworth with glorious views to the rear. It offers historically unique luxury accommodation in a Magistrate´s House, Coach House and Gothic Chapel. All are furnished to a very high standard with antique beds and many extras provided. It has excellent cuisine using local produce; homemade bread and guests can relax in the double spa bath and afterwards in the Victori...

Shawgate Farm is a rural B&B located in the village of Foxt with fantastic views overlooking the picturesque Churnet Valley. The old barn has been converted into a great bed and breakfast with 5 guest rooms. The accommodation is spacious and all rooms are en-suite.

Kedleston Hall has been welcoming visitors for over 250 years. Visitors continue to be inspired by Robert Adam and his vision for this private palace, which is now open to all. From the curiosities of George Nathaniel Curzon's Eastern Museum to the more recently restored State Floor, there is plenty to enjoy both inside the Hall and within the grounds.

Explore the stunning house and grounds of Keddleston Hall Kedleston Hall is a classical Palladian mansion built in the mid-18th century for the Curzon family. The house has the most complete sequence of Robert Adam interiors in England with magnificent state rooms retaining great collections of paintings and original furniture. The Eastern Museum has a collection of Viceroy Curzon´s artefacts from India, including the celebrated `peacock dress´ worn by his wife. The partly restored gar...