Cliffside House is set in one acre that includes a woodland area that has a variety of wildlife and plants and some limestone fossils. Crich 'Stand' on the cliff top above is a short walk away. The Stand is the memorial to the Sherwood Foresters Regiment, now merged with the Mercian Regiment. It is also a viewpoint and from the top panoramic views encompassing seven counties can be seen.
Attractions
Amongst the many good reasons to visit Derbyshire are:
Tramway Village ( very short walk)
The stately homes of Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall, Kedleston Hall.
The Peak District National Park and surrounding countryside for walking, cycling or climbing,
The historic buildings of the Industrial Revolution at Cromford Mills
The Spa town of Matlock Bath with the attractions of the 'Heights of Abraham' and 'Gulliver's Kingdom'.
The towns of Matlock, Bakewell, Wirksworth, Alfreton and Belper are nearby for Banks, Café's, Restaurants, and general shopping.
The Cities of Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield are easily reached by car or rail and have excellent shopping.
Activities
The area is famous for walking and cycling. Cycles can be hired nearby. Watersports are available at nearby Carsington Water which also provides scenic walks. Nearby Golf Courses are in Alfreton and Matlock. There are local Leisure Centres with swimming pools at Alfreton (5 miles) and Matlock (7 miles).
Eating out.
This seems to be changing almost daily so please check with us.
Pub food can be found an easy walk away at the Cliff Inn. In the village of Crich half a mile away there is the Black Swan pub for good pub grub, general shop, the famous bakery 'The Loaf' with tea room, and a restaurant serving Bangladeshi and Indian food. In the surrounding villages many of the pubs will serve real ale and food and we provide details of all these during your stay.
Attractions
Amongst the many good reasons to visit Derbyshire are:
Tramway Village ( very short walk)
The stately homes of Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall, Kedleston Hall.
The Peak District National Park and surrounding countryside for walking, cycling or climbing,
The historic buildings of the Industrial Revolution at Cromford Mills
The Spa town of Matlock Bath with the attractions of the 'Heights of Abraham' and 'Gulliver's Kingdom'.
The towns of Matlock, Bakewell, Wirksworth, Alfreton and Belper are nearby for Banks, Café's, Restaurants, and general shopping.
The Cities of Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield are easily reached by car or rail and have excellent shopping.
Activities
The area is famous for walking and cycling. Cycles can be hired nearby. Watersports are available at nearby Carsington Water which also provides scenic walks. Nearby Golf Courses are in Alfreton and Matlock. There are local Leisure Centres with swimming pools at Alfreton (5 miles) and Matlock (7 miles).
Eating out.
This seems to be changing almost daily so please check with us.
Pub food can be found an easy walk away at the Cliff Inn. In the village of Crich half a mile away there is the Black Swan pub for good pub grub, general shop, the famous bakery 'The Loaf' with tea room, and a restaurant serving Bangladeshi and Indian food. In the surrounding villages many of the pubs will serve real ale and food and we provide details of all these during your stay.