Derbyshire is the perfect playground for walkers, cyclists, nature lovers and adrenalin seekers. If you are looking for active adventure there is a huge range to choose from including walking, cycling, climbing, water sports, paragliding, plus many activities centres where you can have a taster session or an active break.

Ashbourne is a small, pretty market town of great character set in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales

Ashbourne and the surrounding area is steeped in history and culture.The area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and outdoor pursuits and wildlife.

Two markets are held weekly in the town on Thursdays and Saturdays. Several specialists food shops sell local cheeses and meats. There are numerous antique shops, craft and art galleries. Ashbourne has many boutique and designer clothes shops.

Within Ashbourne and the surrounding area there are many excellant places to eat and drink from cafes,quaint teashops,cosy pubs, to winebars and renouned restaurants.

Ashbourne also has a golf course,swimming pool and leisure centre

Take the opportunity to look around the beautiful green landscapes, market towns and villages. Find out more about the Peak District National Park, stately homes, castles, cave river valleys, reservoirs, heritage sites and much much more.

There is Buxton Opera House, Sudbury Hall, Matlock Bath Aquarium and Riber Castle at Matlock, Chatsworth House, Kedleston Hall, Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Pooles Cavern at Buxton plus many others. Explore the Staffordshire Potteries, Alton Towers and American Adventure. Calke Abbey, Tissington cycle trail, Carsington water ideal for wind surfing, sailing, walking and cycling. Elvaston castle, Drayton Manor and zoo. Younger children may prefer Matlock Bath with its cable cars and Gullivers Kingdom Adventure park. There is something to suit everyone.

A comment made by so many guests is how peaceful and quiet Meadow Cottage is, but there is so much to do here.

Meadow Holiday Cottage is centrally situated for days out to Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Chester, Stratford-upon-avon, and some costal resorts are a possibility for a day trip. The cottage is approximately 20 miles from Donnington Park racetrack.

The local pub is in walking distance being less then one mile. Walk to and explore the delights of the River Dove.

The nearest shop is two miles at Rocester.The larger supermarkets being in Ashbourne and Uttoxeter.Uttoxeter (6 miles) has a train station and a new super bowl and cinema. Uttoxeter sports a horse racing track too.

The cathedral city of Derby is 17 miles away and now has the large shopping centre ‘Westfields’; Derby being famous for its Royal Crown Derby china.