Things to Do
Things to do and places to visit near Acorn Cottage in the Peak District
Stamp Cafe
This has to be our favourite café for lunches and coffee and cake, as well as being our village Post Office
Places to Visit and Days Out near Acorn Cottage, Ashover
Whatever type of holiday you are looking for, there is plenty to occupy you close by. Here are some suggestions with links to websites with more information – this list is not by any means exhaustive, so please ask us if you would like other information.
The Tuck Shop for gifts, homemade cakes and ice cream!
This is a lovely little gift shop in Ashover makes lovely cakes and sells Bradwells ice cream.
Crich Tramway Village
Be transported back in time - ride the trams through the period village and visit shops, tearooms and pub.
Cromford Mills
Cromford Mill and Strutt's Mill in Belper are part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall is the finest example of a medieval manor house currently in existence in England
National Trust
We are blessed to be so close to many National Trust properties offering excellent days out (and tea rooms!) during all weathers.
Heights of Abraham
Hilltop park reached by cable car from Matlock Bath - cavern tours, walking trails and café. A great family day out!
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House is a magnificent House, estate and grounds belonging to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.
Oaks Lane Farm Produce
Home produce from the farm - bacon, sausages and eggs as well as homemade jams, marmalade and honey
Walking
From buggy friendly trails to the mighty Kinder Scout and everything in between you'll find your perfect walk!
Farm Tours
Join us on the farm to meet the animals and find out more about life on a working smallholding - kids love it!
Meet the Donkeys
Barney and Pumpkin from The Donkey Sanctuary live at Oaks Lane Farm and love visitors!
Golf Courses
Acorn Cottage is close to 2 golf courses 10 minutes' away at Matlock and Stanedge
Honey Bees
Learn how vital Honeybees are in to getting fresh food to everyone and enjoy some honey!
Cycling
Spectacular family cycling around Manifold Valley, The Tissington Trail and the Monsal Trail
Local information
Peak District National Park
National Park Authority’s site for Looking After, Living In, Visiting / Enjoying and Learning About the Peak District.
Visit Peak District
Discover a spectacular landscape in one of the most beautiful & inspiring parts of the British Isles.
Places to visit
Angling –
Ladybower Reservoir
Ogston Reservoir
Rudyard Lake
Cycle Hire –
Peak Tours/cycle hire
Peak District Authority/cycle
