Christmas is coming and the goose and some of us will be getting fat, with all that lovely Christmas fayre we all love. Why not plan to visit Derbyshire for a winter break after Christmas  to blow away all those … Continue reading →

The National Trust is a charity founded in 1895 with the mission to preserve heritage and cultural sites in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Owning more than 200 sites, it has a stewardship over 1,000 square miles of countryside that … Continue reading →

Why not come visit or stay in Derbyshire in June and enjoy the Ashbourne Arts Festival! The festival includes a wide variety of activities and events for all the family, including music and poetry competitions and workshops, art exhibitions and … Continue reading →

I booked Hillside Croft for my birthday celebration with my husband, children and grandkids. The accommodation was to an extremely high standard throughout and the surroundings were stunning. Everybody remarked how clean and well equipped the rooms were and the … Continue reading →

Special Offers for the weeks, mid weeks  or weekends in May 2025 in Hillside Croft   or Billys Bothy sleeping 12 to 16.   May 9th, May 16th and May 23 now on offer with £200 off normal prices at Billys Bothy  … Continue reading →

Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday 9th and 10th February 2016 will see the amazing spectacle of Royal Shrovetide Football in Ashbourne, Derbyshire . Come and watch as the ball is tossed up at 1.00pm each day at Shaw Croft and … Continue reading →

For the first time this year we have a pair of Canada Geese nesting on the pond, with our regular pairs of ducks and moorhens- cant wait for the event.

This week we had the pleasure of providing a mad hatters tea party at Billys Bothy

We are please do announce that we are now installing a  large hot tub at Hillside Croft, located in the lovely gardens for exclusive use of our guests. At Billys Bothy we have a sauna and a hot tub can … Continue reading →

Vicky’s Hen night 5th September 2014 Hi Pat I just wanted to write and say thank you.  Hillside Croft was a wonderful house and was absolutely perfect.  All the girls agreed the house and the location were beautiful as well … Continue reading →