Title: The Shires at Alstonefield Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Shires at Alstonefield Holiday home in Ashbourne with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Shires at Alstonefield ![Interior - The Shires at Alstonefield (Ashbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90917400/90917370/b3ffc52c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Shires at Alstonefield (Ashbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90917400/90917370/c2be3469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - The Shires at Alstonefield (Ashbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90917400/90917370/260a2237.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - The Shires at Alstonefield (Ashbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90917400/90917370/bc4d5afd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - The Shires at Alstonefield (Ashbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90917400/90917370/3b33743a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of Alstonefield at The Shires, a beautifully appointed cottage in the heart of this picturesque village. Unwind with smart TV and Wi-Fi in the lounge or dine under wooden beams in the delightful dining room. Explore local farm shops, markets, and pubs nearby or plan walking routes through Peak District National Park. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 51938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,938 square feet ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90720000/90712700/90712650/40be212b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bakewell Premier Lodge Ashbourne - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=90712650&PinnedHotelID=90712650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Checkin 16:00-22:00 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 410343 ## About the area 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 Peak Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Ashbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne.dx55238) [View more Holiday homes in Ashbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55238-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.09789%2C-1.80373&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8ZHxEP0XdNRDvTe9c2MGQpzZddg=) Ashbourne ### What's nearby - ![Peak District showing a sunset and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054094/835344e2-fb8c-4aad-b4e9-d75a498cf0ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Peak District National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Taken at Reynards Cave in Dovedale, Derbyshire at The Peak District, UK. #NationalPark #PeakDistrict #DoveDale #RiverDove #Thorpe #ThorpeCloud #DoveValley #Valley #Gorge #Hills #Cliffs #Milldale #IlamRock #TissingtonSpires #ReynardsCave #DoveHoles #LoversLeap #Cave #River #Woodland #Outdoors #Walking #Hiking ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/ac2c7ad2-e092-46d7-b80d-3b7340fa2167.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dovedale National Nature Reserve 7 min drive \- 2.9 miles - ![Love the sun reflecting on the waters of the reservoir.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855573145/eeefde0d-4a65-4603-b7a5-a771f4048033.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carsington Water 16 min drive \- 10.7 miles - ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088073/563ce148-7f56-45fc-940e-4bb3d0a56508.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alton Towers 26 min drive \- 13.5 miles - ![The jewel of the Peak District, a lavish stately home with extensive gardens and grounds. https://www.chatsworth.org/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087699/3c03b1dd-997c-48f0-b80b-dff3867c1c14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chatsworth House 36 min drive \- 23.5 miles ### Getting around - Whatstandwell Station 24 min drive - Manchester Airport (MAN) 77 min drive ### Restaurants - The Red Lion 16 min drive - The Cottage Kitchen Country Cafe 15 min drive - Ye Olde Gate Inn 13 min drive - Dog & Partridge Country Inn 16 min drive - Peak Wildlife Park Cafe 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shires at Alstonefield pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Shires at Alstonefield? ### What time is check-in at The Shires at Alstonefield? ### What time is check-out at The Shires at Alstonefield? ### Where is The Shires at Alstonefield located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Shires at Alstonefield Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 14 Jun 2024 #### Lovely well equipped house Lovely well equipped house, beautiful setting, great walks, shame about the weather - ha ha! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Hayley 6 Sept 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. ##### Hayley This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Paul 19 Oct 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. ##### Paul This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kathleen 6 Sept 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. ##### Kathleen This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 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! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deery 30 Apr 2025 #### Perfection Everything Everything ##### Deery This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 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! 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