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Beautifully presented open plan living space | Farwell Cottage - Knockerdown Cottages, Carsington, near Ashbourne
Beautifully presented open plan living space | Farwell Cottage - Knockerdown Cottages, Carsington, near Ashbourne
Beautifully presented open plan living space | Farwell Cottage - Knockerdown Cottages, Carsington, near Ashbourne
Delightful double bedroom with en-suite bathroom | Farwell Cottage - Knockerdown Cottages, Carsington, near Ashbourne
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Indoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Playground on site

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Fine walking country is virtually on the doorstep.

Fine walking country is virtually on the doorstep. This converted, well-equipped cottage is set in beautiful grounds with superb facilities.. 6 steps to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Freeview TV

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request) Ensuite: Bath, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV Ensuite: Bath, Toilet

Bedroom 3: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)

Bedroom 4: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request) Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bathroom: Bath, Toilet. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchairs available on request (no highchair straps provided). Utility room with coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer (shared). Games room with pool table and football table (coin-operated) and table tennis table (shared). 3 acre grounds with patio areas, garden furniture, BBQs and play area (shared). Indoor heated swimming pool (open all year, excluding Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day. Opens at 8.30 am each day and closes at 6.30pm. Early closure on Christmas & New Year’s Eve) with changing facilities. Electric vehicle charging point. Private parking. No smoking.. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchairs available on request (no highchair straps provided). Utility room with coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer (shared). Games room with pool table (coin-operated) and table tennis table (shared). 3 acre grounds with patio areas, garden furniture, BBQs and play area (shared). Indoor heated swimming pool (open all year excluding Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day. Opens at 8.30 am each day and closes at 6.30pm. Early closure on Christmas & New Years Eve) with changing facilities. Private parking. No smoking.. This fine courtyard of old stone barns was part of a working farm but has now been sensitively converted to offer fifteen beautifully furnished and well-equipped cottages. They enjoy shared use of a superb indoor heated swimming pool in an adjacent building, with a shallow area for children, the pool has its own changing rooms. There is a separate games room within the pool building where Wi-Fi is available. There are two conference/dining rooms for large groups, and a separate laundry room with automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Close to the cottages are patio and barbecue areas, all set in 3-acres of shared grounds, offering a children’s play area and plenty of space in which to relax.



This is an ideal setting for a Peak District holiday. Knockerdown Farm is conveniently situated within walking distance of beautiful Carsington Water, a superb windsurfing and sailing centre, which has an area devoted to nature conservancy. At the water sports centre guests can hire (with tuition) kayaks, windsurfers, canoes and bicycles. Fly fishing is available to enable guests to try their hand at fishing this popular, well-stocked reservoir. Fine walking country is virtually on the doorstep, and the renowned Tissington and Middleton cycle trails are both close by. Wirksworth, the market town of Ashbourne, attractive Bakewell (of pudding fame) and Matlock: all are fascinating ancient towns. The young (and the young at heart) will enjoy a day out at the National Tramway Museum. Chatsworth House (16 miles) boasts a famous collection of art treasures as well as beautiful gardens. Haddon Hall (13 miles) is England’s most complete and authentic medieval house dating back to the 14th century. One of Britain’s premier theme parks, Alton Towers is within easy reach. There are several country inns within walking distance. Shop 5 miles, pub and restaurant 100 yards.



Farwell Cottage can be booked together with Wisels Cottage (QUW), Middleton Cottage (QUX), Sabinhay (QUY), Ible Cottage (QVE), Bonsall Cottage (RDDD), Two Dales (REEY), The Farmhouse (REG), Lendow (RFFH), Bruns Cottage (RHHG), Dove Cottage (RHHJ), Edale Cottage (RHHK), Callow Cottage (RHHL), Alstonfield Cottage (RLM) and Butterton Cottage (RLP) to accommodate up to 89 guests.

Free WiFi



Monday start for Xmas and/or New Year

Wi-Fi is available across the site in all properties, however at busy times there may be problems with the signal in some of the properties. A good signal is always available in the Games Room.

There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.

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About the area

Ashbourne

Located in Ashbourne, this cottage is in a rural area. Ashbourne Golf Club and Matlock Bath Cable Car Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alton Towers and Labyrinth. Consider Blackbrook House for a night out or Wirksworth Leisure Centre if you're travelling with kids.
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Carsington, near Ashbourne

What's nearby

  • Carsington Water - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Peak District National Park - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station - 21 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Alton Towers - 38 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Ambergate Station - 14 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smiths Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Miners Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mainsail Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬9 min drive
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