Holiday rentals and lettings in Derbyshire Dales

Bordering the northern Derbyshire Dales is the picturesque Peak District National Park made up of several areas of limestone, boulders and heather covered by a vast blanket of grass. Within the park you'll come across a number of historic houses, there are opportunities for rock climbing, cycling and hiking. Take in the unforgettable views from one of the UK's most visited national parks

The Romans began lead mining in the towns of Castleton and Wirksworth, which lasted until the 19th century, in fact, Monyash, Bonsall and Tideswell were founded as lead mining towns. In 1771 Sir Richard Arkwrigth erected the first water-powered cotton spinning mill at Cromford to raise the profile of cotton textiles. However, the predominant economic activity in the county is agriculture, with dairy farming being the most important, and Ashbourne and Bakewell are both impressive agricultural trading towns

Peak Cavern is one of four caves in Castleton, better known as Devil's Ass and the only one that is completely natural. Until 1915 the cave was inhabited by the last troglodytes of Britain, while the depths were used as a refuge by bandits. The main entrance to Devil's Ass is the largest in the UK, and the cave system is the largest in the Peak District National Park. From one side of the cave to the other flows the Peakshole Water.

Abraham's Heights is a park at the top of Masson Hil which can be reached from the village by cable car or by a zig-zag path. The park has been open since Victorian times and its attractions include a number of mine and cave tours, as well as offering stunning views of the River Derwent.

It is a huge British country house mansion of great historical and artistic importance. It is set in 40 hectares of meadows, gardens and woodland near the village of Bakewell. A variety of activities are offered annually at the site, including folk fairs, guided tours, children's educational classes, drama and music performances, and the site is also rented out for private events and invites a variety of restaurants, souvenir shops, cafés and local produce sellers to encourage visits. The mansion is famous for having the world's most valuable private collection of antique drawings, paintings by Pussin, Frans Hals, among others, and a wide variety of decorative arts.

It is a gallery known locally as the Eyam Plague Museum located in the village of the same name in the Peak District. The museum opened on 23 April 1994 with a single level. It is devoted entirely to the history of the town and its people, while placing special emphasis on the bubonic plague that struck Eyam in 1665.

Located within Thornbridge Hall, a 100 hectare estate filled with beautiful gardens. The first beer to be brewed was Lord Marples, a delicious classic 4% bitter that eventually became Thornbrige's flagship beer. From its founding to the present day it has expanded more than three times with new branches. Thornbridge brewery beers have expanded to around 35 countries.

A typical country house on the banks of the River Wye in the village of Bakewell. It is currently inhabited by Duke Lord Edward Manners and his family. Although not a castle, the manor has been protected by walls since 1195. Guided tours are available to learn about the history of the house and the families who have lived there. View the impressive topiary garden near the stables

It is an industrial gallery located in the south of Sheffield. It functions as a museum with works and buildings dating from 1714 to 1876. The site shows the process of making blister steel from iron and coke. You can visit the museum from Sunday to Thursday allowing free admission.