The Georgian market town of Ashbourne, known as “The Gateway to Dovedale”, is an ideal base for visiting the Peak District Wander through the cobbled market place and discover antique shops, delicatessens and many other independent retailers.The estate village of Tissington, with its Jacobean Hall, Tea Rooms, Nursery, White Peak Farm Butchery delight all who visit. Tissington: 2 miles - or walk by footpath, directly from your door Hire bikes (or bring your own – we have secure storage) at Mappleton (2.5 miles) and cycle on the Tissington Trail. Alton Towers and Splash Landings are an easy 25 minute drive away. .Carsington Water (5 miles) for bird watching, walking, cycling (pedal and electric) and excellent water sports and sailing centresWalk the Stepping Stones at Dovedale, climb Thorpe Cloud and explore the National Trusts local gems – Kedleston Hall, Sudbury Hall – with its wonderful Museum of Childhood and Hardwick Hall.And if all that is just too much, why not spoil yourself with a spa treatment at Sally Montague in Ashbourne!