Holiday rentals and lettings in Derbyshire

Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park with cragged hills, sweeping dales, and swathes of thickset woodland. Walk the moors and hills of the Peak District then pay a visit to the market towns of Bakewell and Buxton to try the delicious tart and mineral water, pure as the driven snow. Next, make a pitstop at Chatsworth House, the setting for Pride & Prejudice. For a city break, head for Derby and climb up the stairs to its cathedral tower or explore its museums that on the city’s roles in the Industrial Revolution.

Situated in the south of the county, Derby is a great place for a cultural break and an ideal base to explore the delights of the nearby Peak District. For shoppers and diners, the city has everything from designer and mainstream shopping and mouth-watering international cuisine to live entertainment and real ale pubs. Culture buffs are guaranteed a fine afternoon at Derby’s Museum and Art Gallery, home to a fascinating and diverse range of internationally important collections.

From castles and amusement parks to show caves and heritage railways, there are so many great days out for families in Derbyshire. At Gulliver's Kingdom, sixty rides, attractions, shows and experiences await you and your children. The park is aged at younger children up to the age of 12. At Poole’s cavern, guides take you around vast limestone caverns and show you the spectacular LED-lit crystal stalactites that have lined the giant chambers over millions of years. At Midland Railway, heritage train rides transport you to a bygone era, with narrow gauge, miniature and model railways that your children will simply love!

The Peak District National Park in Derbyshire is one of Britain's most iconic landscapes, where lush, green hills, moors and mountains, idyllic rivers and deep gorges await the intrepid hiker. Don’t miss the Dragon’s Back range, a line of pinnacles that resemble the plates along the spine of a stegosaurus dinosaur. Take this exhilarating 10-kilometre walk which includes seven short, steep climbs to each summit. Start from Chrome Hill in Peak District National Park.

Chatsworth is set in the heart of the Peak District. This historic house brings you its fascinating stories and one of Europe's most significant art collections. Its wonderful garden house water features, giant sculptures and beautiful flowers, all set in Britain's most stunning country estate.

These limestone caverns produce a semi-precious stone consisting of vibrant yellow and blue crystalline bands, one of the scarcest minerals in the world found only in two caves in the entire world. Visitors can wander the rippling stone formations and stalagmites in a truly unique exploration experience.

This popular English fine bone china is made in Derby, and the factory tour aims to show "how artisans create the beautiful pieces that are cherished throughout the world", and it provides an insight into the traditions, history, and skills that go into making Royal Crown Derby so unique.

This world-famous and resoundingly delicious pudding comes from the historic town of Bakewell in Derbyshire. Work up an appetite before you tuck on with a stroll around the mellow stone buildings, medieval stone bridges and quaint courtyards that ordain this town.

The Heights of Abraham cable car takes you up to 1,000 feet, where a great afternoon of family fun awaits you, with children's play areas, two caves to visit, two cafes, a Punch & Judy show, and picnic areas with spectacular views over the Derbyshire countryside. In short, a great day's entertainment!