About Knockerdown Cottages
Set amidst lovely countryside Knockerdown Cottages offers a range of facilities. The original group of properties, five of which we offer here, are converted from 19th century farm buildings. Very comfortably furnished they are set around a courtyard, whilst Dove and Edale Cottages have been built in a complimentary style and offer luxurious accommodation. Visitors enjoy free membership of the leisure facilities which include an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, table tennis and pool table. Brackendale Spa, offering luxurious treatments (extra charge). Outside are patio areas and plenty of space for relaxation; a play area for children is set in a wooded part of the grounds, and there are peaceful spots for picnics and barbecues. On site is the Brackendale Restaurant, which is fully licensed and serves freshly, prepared home cooked food, to eat in or take away. There are several country inns offering real ales and good food within 2 miles.
Within easy walking distance is the beautiful Carsington Water, a superb windsurfing and sailing centre. Here you can arrange to launch your own board or canoe, or hire kayaks, windsurfers, Canadian canoes (great for families), sailing dinghies and cycles. Expert tuition is available and throughout the summer there are special fun days for children. Fly fishing for brown trout is popular on this well stocked lake. Dovedale (5 miles) is famed for its splendid scenery and riverside walks. Golf and riding are available within 6 miles. Ashbourne (5 miles) offers a good choice of shops, restaurants and inns and Bakewell and Buxton are both within a pleasant scenic 30 minute drive. Many historic houses including Chatsworth and Haddon Hall are within easy reach. Alton Towers is about 17 miles away, and within easy touring distance is the National Tramway Museum.