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The Shires at Alstonefield

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Private kitchen
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Room
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Ashbourne
  • Place, Peak District National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dovedale National Nature Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Alton Towers
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Shires at Alstonefield

The Shires is a beautifully appointed, charming cottage in the heart of the picturesque village of Alstonefield. A warm and welcoming home from home for up to five guests, an ideal base to explore the Peak District and surrounding area.

The cottage comprises three bedrooms, one super king size bedroom with ensuite which can be configured as a twin on request. A second king size/twin room, and a third single bedroom which share a family bathroom. An additional WC can also be found on the ground floor.

As you enter the cottage you are welcomed into the large entrance hall, leading on to a spacious fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, oven, fridge, freezer and microwave, perfect for preparing an enjoyable evening meal. You can dine with family and friends under the wooden beams of the delightful dining room for those special family occasions or take it easy and unwind of an evening with smart TV and Wi-Fi in the lounge for a restful stay.

This is a place for new adventures with old friends and loved ones. Discover lovely independent local farm shops, markets and pubs in the idyllic area of Alstonefield. The Peak District National Park is one of the finest parts of the UK and popular with tourists and adventure-seekers all year round. Whether you’re looking for walking routes, cosy pubs, vast hills and lakes, country houses, castles or stately homes there's so many opportunities for memorable days out.

The area is ideal for cycling - on a road bike, mountain bike or hybrid type. Enjoy the spectacular countryside on quiet lanes and traffic-free trails. Pretty villages, superb views, interesting history, fascinating wildlife and geology - its all here for you to enjoy. Two-off road cycle trails pass within a couple of miles of the property.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accepts pets at this home. Please be aware the fireplaces are for decorative use only and are not suitable for lighting.

Plan your next break to the Peak District today and stay in the warm and welcoming, family friendly cottage. Book now with Finest Retreats!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-22:00

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ashbourne

Located in Ashbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Peak District National Park and Dovedale National Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alton Towers and Glass at the Barn. Edward and Vintage and Ashbourne Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Ashbourne

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Carsington Water - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Alton Towers - 26 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Chatsworth House - 36 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Whatstandwell Station - 24 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cottage Kitchen Country Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Callow Hall Country House Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Peak Wildlife Park Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Old Dog - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shires at Alstonefield pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shires at Alstonefield?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shires at Alstonefield on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$408, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Shires at Alstonefield?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Shires at Alstonefield?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shires at Alstonefield?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shires at Alstonefield located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Dovedale National Nature Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Peak District National Park and Ilam Park. Tissington Hall and Glass at the Barn are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, cosy, comfy home

Our second stay here. Lovely, cosy, comfy home. Fantastic showers. Thank you for providing a lovely holiday home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely beautiful house and village!

Equipped with absolutely everything you could ever need. Visit to Thors Cave was amazing. Thank you for such a great stay, we could have stayed forever!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our 7th stay at the cottage - We had a brilliant time as usual!

Just returned from our long weekend stay at The Shires, had a brilliant time as usual and the weather was really on our side. Went to the Woke service on Sunday, had a good time and the George was open. Thank you for the welcome pack - a nice touch.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely well equipped house

Lovely well equipped house, beautiful setting, great walks, shame about the weather - ha ha!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Deery

Perfection

Everything Everything
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Walks - lovely to come back to a warm house!

Thanks for all the info about local walks - obviously lots of effort put into that. We found Thor's Cave. Lovely to come back to a warm house with hot showers and a tumble drier! Spent a nice day exploring Butxon and 2 days at Alton Towers! Enjoyed your board games - and thank you for the birthday cake - much appreciated.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hayley

Wonderful family location and homely cottage.

We have stayed here twice now, both at Easter times. The cottage is clean, well looked after, and homely with fantastic showers. Outside the home there was slippy algae on the concrete slabs that caused us to slip several times. We had to walk in slow, precise movements to prevent further slipping.This could do with jet washing to prevent this happening.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Paul

Spacious Cottage in a quiet village Location

The size of the property. Location of property Bed very comfortable Quiet and picturesque location and near to Amenities Bathrooms were spotless and showers excellent. Sofa could be renewed as it has seen better days. Although plenty of clean plates, mugs etc too many unnecessary cooking items such as glasses (eg Sherry & champagne flutes) but no beer glasses, also many cake tins to bake a cake but no tongs for a morning breakfast that would be more useful.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Gorgeous location

The property was in a stunning location, also roomy and we were very impressed with all the information leaflets that were within the property about the local area, places to visit, etc. The property felt very cold and damp (needed a good airing) when we first arrived, and the heating system was vey difficult to understand. I had phoned you prior to arrival to confirm that there were 2 SINGLE separate beds in one of the rooms, only to find that the bigger room with 2 singles in had been pushed together, but worse still was the fact that there was a VERY THIN DOUBLE DUVET between a 6ft width of two single beds, hence it just wasn’t wide enough nor warm enough. ALSO, a lot of the utensils in the kitchen hadn’t been cleaned and washed properly and there was no can opener.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Nice and quiet with lovely shower facilities

Enjoyed the use of the bikes and the shower and toilet was great
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Nice and quiet with lovely shower facilities

Enjoyed the use of the bikes and the shower and toilet was great
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2026
Thank you Katrina. We are pleased to hear that you had a great stay and we hope to welcome you back soon.

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