Croft Farm Holiday Cottages Guidebook
Sightseeing
Sights to see and visit during your stays in the Peak District.
Chatsworth House & Gardens are certainly well worth a visit during your stay in the Peak District. Chatsworth House is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and just a 25 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. There are often special events taking place at Chatsworth, it's worth looking on their website to see what is happening. A visit at Christmas is extra special with the spectacular decorations and the popular Christmas Market. When you've finished sight seeing you can stop off at farm shop and restaurant to finish your visit. For the kids there is also the farmyard and adventure playground.
Note: Check opening times before planning your visit as these can vary.
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House & Gardens are certainly well worth a visit during your stay in the Peak District. Chatsworth House is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and just a 25 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. There are often special events taking place at Chatsworth, it's worth looking on their website to see what is happening. A visit at Christmas is extra special with the spectacular decorations and the popular Christmas Market. When you've finished sight seeing you can stop off at farm shop and restaurant to finish your visit. For the kids there is also the farmyard and adventure playground.
Note: Check opening times before planning your visit as these can vary.
A beautiful medieval house located just 20 minutes from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. Haddon Hall has been a popular location for filming for many years.
Check opening times ahead of your visit as these are seasonal.
260 locals recommend
Haddon Hall
A beautiful medieval house located just 20 minutes from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. Haddon Hall has been a popular location for filming for many years.
Check opening times ahead of your visit as these are seasonal.
17th Century house and Childhood Museum, Sudbury Hall is located around 35 minutes from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. Explore to historic country home and visit the Childhood Museum situated in the hall, an interesting visit for all the family.
26 locals recommend
Sudbury Hall
17th Century house and Childhood Museum, Sudbury Hall is located around 35 minutes from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. Explore to historic country home and visit the Childhood Museum situated in the hall, an interesting visit for all the family.
A little further away at 50 minutes drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages, another sight to see during your stay in Bolsover Castle, enjoy spectacular views over the Derbyshire Countryside
50 locals recommend
Bolsover Castle
Castle StreetA little further away at 50 minutes drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages, another sight to see during your stay in Bolsover Castle, enjoy spectacular views over the Derbyshire Countryside
Located 35 minutes from the cottages, Kedleston Hall also includes gardens which bloom wonderfully from Spring to Autumn.
76 locals recommend
Kedleston Hall
Located 35 minutes from the cottages, Kedleston Hall also includes gardens which bloom wonderfully from Spring to Autumn.
Cromford Mills are an interesting visit for all the family to learn about the Cotton Mills, located just 15 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages.
67 locals recommend
Cromford Mill
Mill RoadCromford Mills are an interesting visit for all the family to learn about the Cotton Mills, located just 15 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages.
Caudwell's Mill is a historic water powered flour mill located in the village of Rowsley, around 15 minutes from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. Whilst visiting call in at the 'Flour Shop' to get your baking essential!
20 locals recommend
Caudwell's Mill Trust Ltd
158 Bakewell RdCaudwell's Mill is a historic water powered flour mill located in the village of Rowsley, around 15 minutes from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. Whilst visiting call in at the 'Flour Shop' to get your baking essential!
Blue John Cavern located in Castleton is around 40 minutes away. It is home to eight of fourteen known varieties of Blue John Stone. This is a great experience for young and old, but please remember there are a lot of steps so may not be suitable for everyone.
90 locals recommend
Blue John Cavern
Cross StreetBlue John Cavern located in Castleton is around 40 minutes away. It is home to eight of fourteen known varieties of Blue John Stone. This is a great experience for young and old, but please remember there are a lot of steps so may not be suitable for everyone.
Family Days Out
Places to visit for all the family
Peak Wildlife Park is a great place to take the kids during your stay with us. With a variety of animals to see, indoor and outdoor play areas the kids are sure to have a great time! Food can be purchased on site or there are plenty of picnic areas! You can walk through many of the animals, so the children can get up close. The site is fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
76 locals recommend
Peak Wildlife Park
Peak Wildlife Park is a great place to take the kids during your stay with us. With a variety of animals to see, indoor and outdoor play areas the kids are sure to have a great time! Food can be purchased on site or there are plenty of picnic areas! You can walk through many of the animals, so the children can get up close. The site is fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Crich Tramway Village is home of the National Tramway Museum and situated a 20 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. It's a great day out for all the family, take a ride on the Trams, visit the exhibitions or explore with a woodland walk. Stop off in one of the cafes or enjoy a picnic.
77 locals recommend
Crich Tramway Village
Crich Tramway Village is home of the National Tramway Museum and situated a 20 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. It's a great day out for all the family, take a ride on the Trams, visit the exhibitions or explore with a woodland walk. Stop off in one of the cafes or enjoy a picnic.
A fun filled day for the family, enjoy the fresh air and countryside. The farmyard is an attraction which is open all year round, located a 25 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. Enjoy a wander around the farm park and meet lots of friendly animals from Alpacas to Highland Cattle to Goats. At certain times of the day there are also small animal handling sessions which the children are guaranteed to love! When you've finished meeting all the animals the kids can have fun on the indoor and outdoor play areas whilst you relax with a coffee from the coffee shop and cafe!
37 locals recommend
Matlock Farm Park
Jaggers LaneA fun filled day for the family, enjoy the fresh air and countryside. The farmyard is an attraction which is open all year round, located a 25 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. Enjoy a wander around the farm park and meet lots of friendly animals from Alpacas to Highland Cattle to Goats. At certain times of the day there are also small animal handling sessions which the children are guaranteed to love! When you've finished meeting all the animals the kids can have fun on the indoor and outdoor play areas whilst you relax with a coffee from the coffee shop and cafe!
A fantastic day out for kids and adults who love the thrill of theme parks! Large rides for the daredevils and smaller rides for those wanting a little calmer! There is also Cbeebies Land which is perfect for a day out with the little ones. Alton Towers is around a 45 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages.
329 locals recommend
Alton Towers
Farley LaneA fantastic day out for kids and adults who love the thrill of theme parks! Large rides for the daredevils and smaller rides for those wanting a little calmer! There is also Cbeebies Land which is perfect for a day out with the little ones. Alton Towers is around a 45 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages.
A great theme park for the little ones to enjoy! Just 25 minutes from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages, located in Matlock Bath.
110 locals recommend
Gulliver's Kingdom Resort
Temple WalkA great theme park for the little ones to enjoy! Just 25 minutes from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages, located in Matlock Bath.
Located in the town of Matlock, around 20 minutes drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. The Heights of Abraham are Cable Cars, Caverns and Hilltop Park. Enjoy a family day and taking in the amazing views from your cable car trip.
160 locals recommend
The Heights of Abraham
Dale RoadLocated in the town of Matlock, around 20 minutes drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. The Heights of Abraham are Cable Cars, Caverns and Hilltop Park. Enjoy a family day and taking in the amazing views from your cable car trip.
Matlock Farm Park
Jaggers LaneThe Local Area
Our Location and local facilities
Croft Farm Holiday Cottages are situated on the outskirts of the hamlet of Pikehall, a quiet hamlet ideally located within the Southern Peak District, central to the towns of Matlock, Bakewell, Ashbourne and Buxton. We are ideally located for those who love to explore the countryside through walking or cycling, we have direct access onto the High peak Trail, where you can walk or cycle for miles.
Pikehall
Croft Farm Holiday Cottages are situated on the outskirts of the hamlet of Pikehall, a quiet hamlet ideally located within the Southern Peak District, central to the towns of Matlock, Bakewell, Ashbourne and Buxton. We are ideally located for those who love to explore the countryside through walking or cycling, we have direct access onto the High peak Trail, where you can walk or cycle for miles.
Nearby Shops and Local Facilities;
Nearest Petrol Station with a small shop for essentials is located 1.5 miles from the cottages at Newhaven.
The nearest village of Hartington has a Village Shop, Post Office, GP Surgery
Supermarkets are located in all the nearest towns, each approximately 9 miles away - Bakewell, Ashbourne, Matlock.
Pikehall
Nearby Shops and Local Facilities;
Nearest Petrol Station with a small shop for essentials is located 1.5 miles from the cottages at Newhaven.
The nearest village of Hartington has a Village Shop, Post Office, GP Surgery
Supermarkets are located in all the nearest towns, each approximately 9 miles away - Bakewell, Ashbourne, Matlock.
Walking & Cycling
Here at Croft Farm Holiday Cottages we have direct access to the High Peak Trail, we are ideally located for those who love Walking and Cycling. In our cottages we have a brochure for you which includes many walks you can take direct from the cottage and also many walks you can take around local areas.
Pikehall
Here at Croft Farm Holiday Cottages we have direct access to the High Peak Trail, we are ideally located for those who love Walking and Cycling. In our cottages we have a brochure for you which includes many walks you can take direct from the cottage and also many walks you can take around local areas.
Carsington Water is located a 15 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. It's a great place for cycling or walking. There are three different walking routes which allow you to take in the breath-taking views on offer.
31 locals recommend
Carsington Water Visitor Centre
Big LaneCarsington Water is located a 15 minute drive from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages. It's a great place for cycling or walking. There are three different walking routes which allow you to take in the breath-taking views on offer.
The Tissington Trail is easily accessible by car from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages, or you can join the High peak Trail, directly from the cottages and then join the Tissington Trail. A beautiful spot for walking and cycling and taking in some fantastic views.
59 locals recommend
Tissington Trail Car Park, Ashbourne
Leisure WayThe Tissington Trail is easily accessible by car from Croft Farm Holiday Cottages, or you can join the High peak Trail, directly from the cottages and then join the Tissington Trail. A beautiful spot for walking and cycling and taking in some fantastic views.