Cottages in Belper

Situated in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the market town of Belper is a holiday destination full of unique shops, cafés, restaurants, award-winning delis, and a wide variety of attractions that will make your trip worthwhile. Belper offers a relaxed atmosphere with splendid cottages just a few kilometres from the city centre. This will give you the best relaxation, while being close to the diverse range of local shops, restaurants, micro-pubs and art deco cinema for evening entertainment.

The cottages of Belper offer different sizes, from houses for four people up to twenty people! You will find comfortable bedrooms, living rooms with Smart TV, well-equipped kitchen, free WI-FI and clean bathrooms. While outside, you will find a hot tub, a perfectly manicured garden with an area to enjoy an afternoon tea. Most of the cottages have a renovated but old-fashioned style on the outside with stone walls.

Offering visitors a tranquil setting for over 100 years, the River Gardens are unique and one of Belper's favourite places to visit if you are an outdoor lover. You can enjoy the stunning views of the River Derwent as you stroll through the beautiful and colourful river gardens. In addition to this, the green spaces have a tearoom for refreshment, as well as an arboretum, playground, and bandstand for entertainment. And to further enhance the outdoor experience, you can hire rowboats and Swan pedal boats to cruise the river and enjoy the scenery.

Couples can enjoy a lovely evening at the Ritz cinema. Despite being small, it offers a wide variety of cultural, commercial and classic films, as well as a cosy atmosphere with super comfortable seating for you to enjoy a film while sipping a glass of wine. With something for everyone, you and your loved one will have an enjoyable cinematic experience as the lights dim, the curtains open and you both enjoy popcorn and drinks. After an afternoon of cinema, you can stop by Cocoa Café for handmade artisan chocolates, the best hot chocolates, and the legendary chilli nachos in the open-air secret garden.

Just 4 miles (6.44 km) from Belper, Midland Railway Butterley is one of the heritage trains, so you can't miss a trip on board. Immerse yourself in heritage railway culture, take in the rural scenery, explore the Swanwick Junction Museum Complex and wander through the 35-acre Country Park to discover wildlife ranging from bluebells, wild fruits and animals. This is a great place to relax and unwind after being transported back in time.

For a taste of British cuisine, pay a visit to The Devonshire Restaurant. This gastronomic hotspot offers cutting-edge British cuisine, craft beers and ciders. All this in a cosy, old-fashioned atmosphere. Stop by the restaurant and sample the wide range of cask ales and pub food influenced by four corners of the British Isles. You'll enjoy dishes from long-lost family recipes!

A short distance from Belper, head to Crich Tramway Village and experience a vintage tram ride! You'll be able to ride along a period street while appreciating the views of the forest and the old village. Stop off at The Red Lion pub for a bite to eat, discover the various treats at Barnett's sweet shop and try a traditional Matlock Meadows ice cream at the Ice Cream Parlour. Crich Tramway Village will give you a fun day out along its recreated vintage street.

The Indian restaurant Elaichi offers quality Indian cuisine that will amaze you! Based on different tastes and palates, the menu is varied to suit all tastes. Try the innovative dishes and don't miss out on the signature dish, the Lobster Chomothkar, a dish with large prawns and the Zeengha Goru, a dish with juicy chunks of beef. Elaichi's drinks menu is also extensive and varied.

Serving unique cocktails, Monk Bar is one of the best bars in Belper. Enjoy the cosy atmosphere, select from the menu with a wide variety of drinks and try everything from beers, wines, champagne to cocktails prepared by expert mixologists. Monk Bar guarantees you a fabulous night out with classics like the Cosmopolitan, Daiquiri, Mojito, Margarita, and originals like the Ibiza Sunset, Coco Cobana, Mexican Rose and more.

Offering a wide range of desserts from ice cream, Belgian waffles, milkshakes, cheesecakes to biscuit dough and traditional puddings, Dessertalicilous is a dessert parlour worth a visit if you have a sweet tooth. For something refreshing, enjoy sundaes with whipped cream, creamy milkshakes and ice creams in a variety of flavours. To accompany your tea, you can order a rainbow cake, chocolate orange cake or peanut butter cake.

This cavernous country park is set in 60 acres of pure natural beauty and should not be missing from your bucket list. Take the cable car up and admire the magnificent views on the ride to the top. Then, when you reach the top, explore the illuminated caverns, admire the 360-degree views of the Dales from the viewing platforms and enjoy lunch on high in three exceptional venues: the Vista Restaurant, the Terrace Café or the Tavern.