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, and a king size double bedroom and a 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 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 shops, markets and pubs. 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, hills and reservoirs, country houses or stately homes there's so many opportunities for memorable days out. Two off-road cycle trails pass within a couple of miles of the property and there are several other spectacular National Routes nearby. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Alton Towers and the National Trust’s Children’s Country House at Sudbury are all within 30 minutes’ drive and the underground caverns at Castleton not much further.
Pretty villages, superb views, interesting history, fascinating wildlife and geology – it’s all here for you to enjoy.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept pets at this home. Please be aware the fireplaces are for decorative purposes only and are not suitable for lighting.
Plan your next break to the Peak District today and stay in this warm and welcoming, family friendly cottage. Book now with Finest Retreats!
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2 bedroom accommodation in Wirksworth, near Matlock
Wirksworth, near Matlock
2 bedroom accommodation in Wirksworth, near Matlock
dit vakantiehuis ligt in Ashbourne in een landelijke omgeving. Geniet van de prachtige natuur bij Peak District National Park en Dovedale National Nature Reserve. Of bezoek enkele plaatselijke attracties, zoals Alton Towers en Glass at the Barn. Ashbourne Leisure Centre en Peak Wildlife Park zijn ook een bezoek waard. Beleef een natuuravontuur zoals fietsen of het afleggen van wandel- en fietsroutes. Bekijk onze reisgids voor Ashbourne
Zijn huisdieren welkom bij The Shires at Alstonefield?
Nee, assistentiedieren zijn niet welkom bij deze accommodatie.
Hoeveel kost het om hier te parkeren?
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Hoe laat kan ik bij The Shires at Alstonefield inchecken?
Inchecken is mogelijk vanaf 16.00 uur.
Tot hoe laat kan ik bij The Shires at Alstonefield uitchecken?
Je dient om uiterlijk 10.00 uur uit te checken.
Waar staat The Shires at Alstonefield?
Dit vakantiehuis dit vakantiehuis ligt in een landelijke omgeving, op 3,4 km van Dovedale National Nature Reserve en op 10 km afstand van Peak District National Park en Ilam Park. Ook Tissington Hall en Glass at the Barn liggen op 10 km afstand.
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Beoordelingen
Van een partnersite
8/10 – Goed
Janice
5 jul 2026
A nice break with friends
Well equipped, roomy, two bathrooms. Wi-Fi and parking. Franks cafe and the pub.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Katarina
7 jun 2026
Excellent Accommodation in a Charming Location
We were very satisfied with our stay and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The house was spacious, well-equipped, and had everything we needed, while the village was beautiful, peaceful, and quiet. We especially enjoyed the amazing breakfasts at Franks Cafe, and we appreciated the many local information materials, maps, and guidebooks provided, which helped us explore the area.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Katrina
8 apr 2026
Nice and quiet with lovely shower facilities
Enjoyed the use of the bikes and the shower and toilet was great
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Katrina
8 apr 2026
Nice and quiet with lovely shower facilities
Enjoyed the use of the bikes and the shower and toilet was great
Van een partnersite
6/10 – Matig
Jennifer
1 jul 2026
Followup comments
Location was good, in a nice village.
Slippery pathways, Overgrown all outside areas, Clutttered kitchen cupboards and drawers, Smell eminating from kitchen area but was noticed on all the ground floor level, Poor heating controls, No instructions for TV and could not access any BBC or ITV programmes, Shower soakaway in the on-suite bathroom
not allowing water to drain away quick enough.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
3 apr 2024
Lovely, cosy, comfy home
Our second stay here. Lovely, cosy, comfy home. Fantastic showers. Thank you for providing a lovely holiday home.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
14 jun 2024
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!
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
14 jun 2024
Lovely well equipped house
Lovely well equipped house, beautiful setting, great walks, shame about the weather - ha ha!
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
25 jun 2024
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.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Deery
30 apr 2025
Perfection
Everything
Everything
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
8 apr 2024
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.
Van een partnersite
8/10 – Goed
Hayley
6 sep 2024
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.
Van een partnersite
8/10 – Goed
Paul
19 okt 2023
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.
Van een partnersite
8/10 – Goed
Kathleen
6 sep 2024
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.