Local Information
Situated, In the heart of the Peak District National Park!
In the center of Bamford you have our superb community pub called The Anglers Rest, Its the local, The Cafe, and The Post Office and only about 500yards from the cottage. There are another two pubs close by The Yorkshire Bridge and The Lady Bower Inn, all serve great food and have fantastic hospitality.
In nearby villages there are small supermarkets for any supplies you might need, or theres a 24 hour Petrol station at the bottom of the village below the Train Staion, at the traffic lights.
How to find Us:
Take the A617 through Hathersage, You will then come to traffice lights, where "Sickleholme petrol station" is on your right. Turn right and continue up the hill through Bamford Village, continue till you see the 50 mile an hour speed limit sign and just before that you need to turn right, that is Ashopton Drive, Derwent View is on the first right of the cul de sac.
Castleton is about 10 minutes away from Bamford and has a few places that are worth a visit. Its a popular place for visitors to enjoy a walk up Mam Tor as well as hang gliding and paragliding.
Castleton Caverns are famous for the mining of the rarest mineral Blue John, artifacts and jewerlery can be found in some of the local shops.
There are many local cafes in castleton and we can recomend them all, they are a must after a glorious walk to refresh yourself.
The 35,000 acre of The Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire offers a wide range of family fun activities, from the amazing adventure park and farm yard to the splendour of the 30 rooms to see in the house and 105 acres of garden, a must see for your holiday.
Also see Haddon Hall
Beautiful areas to walk/cycle around, or you can fish by prior arrangement at Ladybower Fisheries
The Peak District is unspoilt beauty, with local market towns like Bakewell and Buxton protecting their culture and hertiage, ensuring visitors experience the most breathtaking spaces, so whether you are looking to explore and escape or unwind and relax, the Peak District can accommodate your needs.
You can take advantage of the surrounding area with beautiful walks.
Bamford is on the Train line which runs between Sheffield and Manchester.
A Brief History.
Bamford's situated in the heart of the Peak District along side the Upper Derwent Valley close to the lost villages of Derwent and Ashopton, which were demolished when the Lady Bower Dam was built. The other two dams, Howden and Derwent reservoirs further up the valley are known for their breath taking beauty and much of the architecture is unchanged from the 18th century also during the 2nd World War the Dambuster Squadron practised using the famous bouncing bombs on the reservoirs.
We understand that your time is precious and you will want to make the most of your holiday creating special memories, we are happy to help you plan your days out and find local attractions, just ask.
Ashopton Drive, Bamford, Hope Valley
