Richard's Derbyshire Guidebook to cottage guests Eating, drinking & local attractions
Richard
Richard's Derbyshire Guidebook to cottage guests
Eating, drinking & local attractions
Sightseeing
Just 3 miles from the cottage, a famous pottery for souviners, with shops and restaurant
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Fshati i Gjelbërimit Denby
Derby RoadJust 3 miles from the cottage, a famous pottery for souviners, with shops and restaurant
Britain's most popular theme park is about an hour from the cottage. A must for the kids
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Alton Towers
Farley LaneBritain's most popular theme park is about an hour from the cottage. A must for the kids
A national Trust property a few minutes from Derby, set in beautiful countryside
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Kedleston Hall
A national Trust property a few minutes from Derby, set in beautiful countryside
Parku Darley
Darley Park RoadOpen space near the city centre
Darley Abbey
A beautiful village with bars and restaurants on the banks of the river
The most famous and popular statley home in England is a half hour drive from the cottage
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Shtëpia Chatsworth
The most famous and popular statley home in England is a half hour drive from the cottage
A world heritage site on your doorstep. Plenty of mills and history to discover from Derby up the river Derwent to Matlock
Derwent Valley Mills
A world heritage site on your doorstep. Plenty of mills and history to discover from Derby up the river Derwent to Matlock
Home of Derby County FC, Derby's famous football club. 30,000 seater stadium and tours are available. Take in a match if they are at home during your stay
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Derby County Football Club
Royal WayHome of Derby County FC, Derby's famous football club. 30,000 seater stadium and tours are available. Take in a match if they are at home during your stay
Derbyshire's largest lake, with beautiful walks around it and a visitor centre
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Carsington Water
Derbyshire's largest lake, with beautiful walks around it and a visitor centre
Cromford
Visit Historic Mills near Matlock
Matlock Bath
A seaside town without the sea! Historic Matlock Bath Spa Town
A perfect Derbyshire village. Miners Arms is a lovely pub serving food and real ale. Near to Carsington Water
Carsington
A perfect Derbyshire village. Miners Arms is a lovely pub serving food and real ale. Near to Carsington Water
Castleton
Delightful village, perfect in Winter or Summer
Beautiful Gardens near to Matlock. Worth a detour on your way back to the cottage from the Peak District
Lea
Beautiful Gardens near to Matlock. Worth a detour on your way back to the cottage from the Peak District
Tutbury
Castle and Antique shops
Blue John Cavern
Cross StreetEcclesbourne Valley Railway
Coldwell StreetLartësitë e Abrahamit
Dale RoadAmbergate
Car Museum just through Belper. Very interesting even for non-petrol heads
Ambergate Motor Heritage Centre (future site)
Matlock RoadCar Museum just through Belper. Very interesting even for non-petrol heads
Neighbourhoods
Derby has a big town feel , not a busy city. Bars restaurants and a beautiful cathedral. Museum and Art gallery are free to enter.
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Derby
Derby has a big town feel , not a busy city. Bars restaurants and a beautiful cathedral. Museum and Art gallery are free to enter.
A lovely local town . Voted Britain's best High Street twice in recent years. Independant shops, bars and cafes, Vintage cinema and lots to see and do.
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Belper
A lovely local town . Voted Britain's best High Street twice in recent years. Independant shops, bars and cafes, Vintage cinema and lots to see and do.
Horsley is our local village. It's very small but does have a great pub and restaurant with a beer garden.
The local church is very beautiful and there are some lovely walks
Horsley
Horsley is our local village. It's very small but does have a great pub and restaurant with a beer garden.
The local church is very beautiful and there are some lovely walks
Little Eaton
Local village with a park, Queens Head pub, Micro brewery, cafe, co-op shop, newsagent
East Midlands
The King William
2 The BridgeJust down the road from the Milford cottage.
Food scene
Good pub with great food : Pizza & bar snacks. Quarndon is 4 miles from Horsley
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Joiners Arms
60 Church RoadGood pub with great food : Pizza & bar snacks. Quarndon is 4 miles from Horsley
Take the road to Ilkeston and you will come across The Bottle Kiln, a great cafe for coffee or lunch
The Bottle Kiln
203 High Ln WTake the road to Ilkeston and you will come across The Bottle Kiln, a great cafe for coffee or lunch
A quaint Derbyshire village and a good walk from your cottage (approx 4 miles, or 8 mile round trip) This village and Makeney , next door, have no fewer than 4 real ale pubs, all very quirky and ancient
Holbrook
A quaint Derbyshire village and a good walk from your cottage (approx 4 miles, or 8 mile round trip) This village and Makeney , next door, have no fewer than 4 real ale pubs, all very quirky and ancient
Angelo's is the most popular restaurant around at present.
Friendly Italian quality food
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Angelo's Bistro, Duffield
1 Town StAngelo's is the most popular restaurant around at present.
Friendly Italian quality food
Jade Garden
166 Bramcote LnLocal Chinese will deliver to your cottage
Our friends and neighbours at Morley Hayes offer golf and great food options. 1 mile from Horsley and your cottage
Morley Hayes Golf
Main RoadOur friends and neighbours at Morley Hayes offer golf and great food options. 1 mile from Horsley and your cottage
Walking distance from the cottage door accross the golf course.
Real Ales and a good food menu. A locals favourite.
The Coach & Horses
Sheffield RoadWalking distance from the cottage door accross the golf course.
Real Ales and a good food menu. A locals favourite.
Next door to your cottage and available to you as "members" during your stay. This clubhouse provides: Bar snacks, great real ale and lagers and an extensive wine list to choose from to take back to your cottage.
Ideal for getting your breakfast or a morning cappuchino.
Horsley Lodge Golf Club
Smalley Mill RoadNext door to your cottage and available to you as "members" during your stay. This clubhouse provides: Bar snacks, great real ale and lagers and an extensive wine list to choose from to take back to your cottage.
Ideal for getting your breakfast or a morning cappuchino.
Bakewell
Pop to Bakewell for a famous Bakewell Pudding (not pie!)
The Little Kitchen
156 Alfreton RdJust a couple of miles away and handy for breakfast or coffee
Local Butcher and delicatesent. Great pies, for takeaway hot cobs fruit, veg and cheese
Barry Fitch Butchers
135 Alfreton RdLocal Butcher and delicatesent. Great pies, for takeaway hot cobs fruit, veg and cheese
Queens Head station
Local Pub, 2 miles from Horsley. Good food, real ales, nice host
Shiny Tap
The hosts favourite bolt hole!
Unreal selection of beer to drink in or take out
Voted the coziest pub in England. Untouched by any modern day trappings. Go back in time at The Holly Bush. Walkable!
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Holly Bush Inn
Holly Bush LaneVoted the coziest pub in England. Untouched by any modern day trappings. Go back in time at The Holly Bush. Walkable!
Dead Poets Inn
38 Chapel StGood local pub
Spotted Cow
12 Town StPub, Restaurant and coffee shop. Walkable from the cottage
Fox And Hounds station
Local Restaurant and Bar
Saracens Head
Stafford RoadThe hosts favourite country restaurant. Lunch 12-2 only
Local farm with pet Zoo, IceCream made on site, cafe and great fun for kids
Bluebell Dairy Ice Cream Farm
Locko RoadLocal farm with pet Zoo, IceCream made on site, cafe and great fun for kids
The Chelsea of The Peak.
Quality restaurants and good walks to Chatsworth
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Baslow
The Chelsea of The Peak.
Quality restaurants and good walks to Chatsworth
The Bluebell Inn
Good food , great atmosphere
Within a good walk or short drive from the cottage.
Riverside setting, castle remains and steam railway to Wirksworth.
Also this is Derby's NottingHill Wine bars, Bistros, and quality pubs on the high street.
Duffield
Within a good walk or short drive from the cottage.
Riverside setting, castle remains and steam railway to Wirksworth.
Also this is Derby's NottingHill Wine bars, Bistros, and quality pubs on the high street.
Just a few hundred yards from our Milford cottage. Family friendly, good value.
Strutt Arms Hotel Bar And Restaurant
Derby RoadJust a few hundred yards from our Milford cottage. Family friendly, good value.
A great local farmshop for food items, locally sourced meats and cheeses.
Animals and childrens play area
Croots Farm Shop
Farm Wirksworth RdA great local farmshop for food items, locally sourced meats and cheeses.
Animals and childrens play area
The Viceroy Duffield
Best Curry in Derbyshire
Afternoon Tea at Makeney Hall Hotel
Great for Afternoon Tea
A short stroll from Milford Cottage
City/town information
The home of the Brewing Industry. Many brewery museums and historic sites.
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Burton upon Trent
The home of the Brewing Industry. Many brewery museums and historic sites.
Muzeu i Bërjes në Derby Silk Mill
Silk Mill LaneMcArthurglen Designer Outlet Village
Këshilla për qytetin
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The Cathedral Quarter is the best part of Derby
Head to Iron Gate and Saddlergate in Derby.
Taxi to Derby £10
Head to Hockley in Nottingham
Taxi to Nottingham £20
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Surrounded by 4 towns: Belper, Ripley, Ilkeston, Heanor
These all have supermarkets , petrol stations, etc. But I would stick to the town centre of Belper. The others are a bit lacking in tourist stuff!
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Local Petrol Station
Is at Lower Kilburn
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Chemist
Peak Pharmacy, The Town, Little Eaton
Morisons Pharmacy, Derby