Knockerdown Cottages - Ashbourne (Derbyshire)

$$$$||View on mapAshbourne (Derbyshire), United KingdomCarsington Water, Ashbourne Ashbourne, Ashbourne (Derbyshire), United Kingdom, DE6 1NQ|
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Knockerdown Cottages - Ashbourne (Derbyshire)
Carsington Water, Ashbourne Ashbourne, Ashbourne (Derbyshire), United Kingdom, DE6 1NQ·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Location9.5
Facilities9.4
Staff9.2
Who stays here
Families71%
Groups15%
Couples8%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Location9.5
Facilities9.4
Staff9.2
Who stays here
Families71%
Groups15%
Couples8%
Solo6%

4-star self-catering cottages in Ashbourne with heated indoor pool, games room, and electric vehicle charging station

On-Site Amenities

Knockerdown Cottages Ashbourne offers a heated indoor swimming pool with a shallow end, open all year round for year-round use. The games room features billiards and table tennis, plus a table football table for group entertainment. On-site amenities include an electric vehicle charging station, BBQ facilities, a picnic area, and outdoor furniture along with a dedicated bike repair facility.

Family & Children

Knockerdown Farm Cottages provides a children's playground and kids' outdoor play equipment to keep younger guests active. Family rooms are available across multiple cottage types, and grocery deliveries can be arranged to simplify self-catering. CCTV covers common areas and outside the property, with key access and smoke alarms for added safety.

Location & Surroundings

Knockerdown Holiday Cottages sits 21 km from Alton Towers and 11 km from Gulliver's Kingdom, making it a convenient base for theme park visits. Chatsworth House is 24 km away and Haddon Hall is 17 km from the cottages. The Knockerdown Inn pub is directly across the road, and Carsington Water is a 15-minute walk via a public footpath.

Services & Practicalities

Knockerdown Cottages Derbyshire offers private check-in/check-out and an invoice provided for all bookings. On-site parking is free, with two designated spaces per cottage, and laundry facilities are available for guest use. Meeting and banquet facilities can be arranged, and the entire property is non-smoking with heating throughout.

Activities On Site & Nearby

Knockerdown Farm Holiday Cottages encourages cycling and hiking directly from the property, with the bike repair facility supporting active guests. Table tennis and the pool table in the games room provide indoor leisure options. The outdoor play area and picnic spots complement the surrounding walking routes to Carsington Water and the Peak District.

  • Pool: Heated indoor swimming pool open all year with shallow end
  • Games: Games room with billiards, table tennis, and table football
  • EV: On-site electric vehicle charging station for 2 vehicles
  • Family: Children's playground and outdoor play equipment plus family rooms
  • Location: 21 km from Alton Towers, 11 km from Gulliver's Kingdom, walk to Carsington Water
  • Services: Private check-in/check-out, free parking, and grocery deliveries
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire villa for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:16
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Rooms and availability

Middleton Cottage
  • Room size:

    51 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed and 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Butterton Cottage-Dog Friendly
  • Room size:

    69 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed and 1 Queen-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Ible Cottage
  • Room size:

    58 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed and 1 Queen-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Air conditioning
TV

Flat-screen TV

Laundry
Check-in/ Check-out

VIP check-in/ -out

Sports activities

Table tennis

Billiard tables

Hiking

Cycling

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing

Services

  • Laundry
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Knockerdown Cottages

💵 Lowest room price 287 £
📏 Distance to centre 7.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport 47.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport East Midlands, EMA

Location

Carsington Water, Ashbourne Ashbourne, Ashbourne (Derbyshire), United Kingdom, DE6 1NQ
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Carsington Water, Ashbourne Ashbourne, Ashbourne (Derbyshire), United Kingdom, DE6 1NQ
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Carsington Water, Ashbourne Ashbourne, Ashbourne (Derbyshire), United Kingdom, DE6 1NQ
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Park
Carsington Water Visitor Centre
950 m
Restaurant
Watermark Cafe
1.0 km

Reviews of Knockerdown Cottages

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