Ashbourne Self Catering

Shiningford is perfect for outdoor pusuits, and cycling & water enthusiasts.

Set in a country estate sleeping from 12 - 34 stags in a grade II listed manor house together with converted stables , offering a contemporary twist.

Shiningford provides bespoke , luxury accommodation, able to sleep upto 33 in separate beds. Gather with friends in the 2 heated hot tubs or compete for supremacy in the wonderful outdoor swimming pool with views over Carsington water and the Derbyshire countryside.

A short walk along the private tree lined drive brings you to the Carsington Water Visitors Centre, where you can try your hand at a variety of water sports. Sailing , kayaking, windsurfing and raft building are available.

For the less sporty Stags, a walk in the opposite direction leads to the Miners Arms at Carsington village where you can sample the wide selection of Cask Ales !
'Friday night is Steak Night' at the Knockerdown Pub under a mile from Shiningford which offers large gardens and restaurant.

Standlow is situated above the village of Kniveton , a complex of luxury cottages and farmhouse together with a large dining barn sleeping from 6 - 52 guests !
On a quiet country lane and surrounded by 9 acres of its own land and gardens , Standlow has something for everyone.

The Barn and High View Grange offer a hot tub plus the unique feature of this venue is the large games room housing 2 full-size snooker/pool tables, air hockey, table football, bar billiards and table tennis.

Able to keep everyone busy despite the weather !

A short stroll into the village of Kniveton brings you to The Red Lion , a good local pub that welcomes Standlow guests.

Situated a mile from Standlow, Carsington Water offers cycling, walking and water sports and a Visitors Centre .
For the less energetic, Ashbourne sits 3 miles away which has an assortment of shops, bars and restaurants

Ashbourne Hall is our boutique style luxary large house within walking distance of the market town of Ashbourne , sleeping upto 22 stags . Ashbourne Hall can sleep 21 Stags in separate beds and offers a large dining conservatory with hot tub in the courtyard.

If you need plenty of space for your activities, then Ashbourne Park opposite can you give you this, plus the advantage of being able to recuperate in the plentiful array of bars and restaurants that Ashbourne offers,

Ashbourne and the surrounding Derbyshire countryside offers plenty to do on your doorstop.

Try fishing and golf, clay pigeon shooting or quad biking at local estates .

Rock climbing or abseiling more your thing, then Derbyshire offers local sites and guides.

For the thrill seeking, Alton Towers or Go Ape and for something different ' Its a Knockout or Tank Mania.
If you wish to stay indoors, then let them come to you. Wine & Beer tasting, wine tasting or bushcraft.