Family-friendly vacation rentals in Ashbourne

Great stay at Jennie’s house. Loved the location for Sherwood Forest, Nottingham Castle and the Tramway Museum. Kids loved the garden and hot tub and the beds were comfortable. Would recommend.

Amazing place to stay . Lovely all the way through . Amazing hot tub . Bed was so comfy and tv was incredible

So enjoyed our stay at the Old Wash House. Everything was perfect from location to cottage & hosts couldnt have been any more accommodating. So many special touches from the freshly baked warm bread hanging on our door in the morning to the fire lit for our arrival. We loved it all & def hope to return ❤️ 😍

Very cosy, stylish and relaxing place to stay - lovely views, great pub 5 mins walk away and lots to do in the local area. Highly recommended!

what a wonderful stay. I came here with some family members to celebrate my birthday. I loved the surroundings, the animals, the hot tub and basically everything about our visit. They were kind enough to take us to see and feed their alpacas and it was truly one of the best experiences. I loved it so much and will always treasure that day now! The hosts were very helpful, and friendly and made our stay enjoyable. I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves animals and the outdoors. We had such a lovely weekend and it was right next door to carsington water and other beautiful walking areas. The local pubs are also worth a visit- the food was great!

A wonderful set up at Ford Whetley. Idea for walking in the Peak District and great pubs with food within easy reach (recommend pubs at Onecote and the Black Lion at Butterton.) Louise was a great help in advance of our arrival and communicated really effectively. A beautiful area of the country. Would recommend this cottage to anyone - you won't be disappointed. Thanks again Louise!

Incredible stay. Nathan and Katie were the perfect hosts and created the most amazing little place to stay if visiting Alton towers. Highly highly recommend!

Sarah was a fantastic host, really responsive on text with any questions we had and although it is self service check in, Sarah was on site when we arrived and gave us the tour of the site showing all the facilities and the route to our Yurt. The location was very peaceful, surrounded by hedges and trees, green and beautiful. You can hear all kinds of birds and wildlife and it’s a very comfortable place to be. The bathroom and shower facilities were spotless, beautiful done to high standard and well presented. The site has a lovely kitchen area as well as a beautifully designed BBQ Hut which we didn’t use as only stayed a night but would be perfect if a family stayed on site for a few days to use. The Yurt (Milne Corner was our one) itself was clean, really comfortable and very elegantly decorated, has all you would need, Hot tub was warming up when we arrived and was a lovely addition to our stay. I would recommend to anyone to stay here and can’t wait to go back!! X

We chose Dale End Barn for our short break for three couples who were good friends from our days as teachers together. The location was near to Bakewell but the location was in an utterly peaceful location. Having four double en suite rooms was our major choice in selecting Dale End Barn, along with ample parking and a range of places to eat in nearby towns and villages. The accommodation was spotless and the beds were super comfortable. Access was down a series of narrow roads but once the place was saved in our Satnavs, returning was easy! Like other counties, Derbyshire has a pothole problem - but we chose routes which reduced the problem. The farm has a pot bellied pig (Blossom!) and a peacock (Percy) plus chickens, ducks etc which entertained us at breakfast times and we watched them from the lounge/dining room. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Dale End Barn and loved the local scenery. Haddon Hall ( an absolute gem!) and we walked the Monsal Trail from Hassop to Monsal Head.

We’ve just arrived home after a wonderful stay at Petra’s property. The house was very clean, beds comfy and had loads of stuff for a baby/toddler which was very helpful! Petra sent us lots of places to go and see and we did most! Thank you for having us and we look forward to returning soon! Sophie, wills, Betsy, saffron and holly.

We only stayed for two nights for a quick fly through visit, but we were really impressed with the flat. It was clean, tidy and comfy. We loved all the little details Sarah added in, so many recommendations on things to do and she even left us milk and biscuits for when we arrived. Really wonderful spot, great value for money, will be booking again.

Stay was absolutely perfect. Perfect location, no need to drive to walks they were right in your doorstep & close to all the villages in the Peak District that you might want to visit. Loved it and will be back :)

Beautiful setting, the home felt welcoming and warm.

We had a lovely few days at Rowan Tree Cottage. The cottage was immaculately clean and tidy and was equipped with everything you need for a confortable break. Our daughters especially loved the easter eggs in the Welcome Pack which was lovely touch for our Easter Break. Jane is a great host and very communicative from booking to check in and onwards. She also bakes a great victoria sponge :) We wouldn't hesitate to book again.

We stayed at Maxine’s place for six days due to work, and it truly felt like home. Our dog Domi also loved it and felt completely safe and at ease. The house absolutely exceeded our expectations, it’s so well-stocked that we didn’t even need to go grocery for the first few days! There are plenty of restaurants, supermarkets, and parks within walking distance, and parking was super convenient. Maxine also recommended an amazing Thai restaurant — unfortunately, we couldn’t get a table because we didn’t book in advance, but that just gives us another reason to come back! Highly recommend to everyone :)

A wonderful, spacious house. Extremely comfortable furniture and everything that is required for your stay. Plenty of little extras to ensure your trip is carefree. 2 welcoming local pubs within a slow 15 minute wander. Both providing hearty meals. We only tried The Crown, food was lovely. A highly recommended retreat to explore the local area.

We had a lovely time staying at the Old Angel with a large group of women. The sheer number of bathrooms was super handy with the large group number, and the living and dining spaces were super functional for a group of our size. There is a one half freezer and a large fridge, which Nicola had left some treats in which was a lovely touch. Bedrooms were well organised and very clean, with towels provided. There’s a village shop right next door, and a pub 20 meters away which was glorious in the May sunshine. Nicola and her team were very helpful in response to any questions/feedback we we had - overall we had a lovely stay and I would recommend this place to others!

We very much enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage. The space is great and as an extra bonus, you get to use a heated pool and brilliant games room. We went early Jan and there was loads of snow, as well as pretty cold temperatures, but the house warmed up very quickly and we were always more than comfortable. The property is close enough to Bakewell for a short drive or taxi ride, should you want to venture into town. We're thinking about going back in the summer.

Great host excellent communication and lovely apartment thanks again

What a wonderful stay at Manor Farm. The house was beautiful, well maintained, extremely spacious and very comfortable. The surrounding countryside was stunning, with great food being served in nearby pubs and plenty of places to visit. Great space for youngsters too, with the wildlife - baby rabbits, sheep and birds and of course the swimming pool and games room, all of which they loved. Thanks to the hosts for their welcome and hospitable atmosphere.

Birch Cottage was beautifully presented and perfect for a family get together. There was plenty of space, definitely did not feel cramped or on top of each other. The bathrooms were clean and modern, presented with complimentary toiletries. The bedrooms were a good size with adequate storage. The beds were comfortable and the bed linen was pristine. The location of the cottage is stunning, halfway up a hillside with plenty of challenging walks literally on the doorstep. The pool area exceeded expectations. It was modern, clean and warm. Sophie pre-arranged with me the times that the occupants on our cottage would use it and that worked out fine. I would have no hesitation in recommending Birch Cottage and hope to visit again some day.

Great value for money. Can't stress enough how friendly and reliable the staff were. We had a lovely week stay, the house was clean, the beds were comfy and the scenery was perfect. We were informed of the booking system for the swimming pool and games room, so you could have the room to yourself which was great. The pool was clean, the games room was kept tidy and the house surroundings were really lovely to walk around. You can tell the grounds were well maintained and kept in good shape as the workers never stopped, but were always so friendly. This property is perfect for bike riders, walkers and pub crawlers. You couldn't get bored.

Our stay at this beautiful house was most enjoyable. It's very rural. You can't really walk to places if you have young children. Not alot of footpaths. But if you want a nice quiet time to recharge your batteries this is the place. So relaxing. Well worth a visit. Will go back. Thank You. Chris and Hugh Maxwell and Family. 🥰

Very beautiful surroundings and cleverly executed indoor swimming pool, sauna and massage rooms! Some minor issues with the heating of the Manners and sounds of the swimmers below however it’s a great little escape! Highly recommend it.