Hillcrest House in Ashbourne | Must-See Derbyshire Hot Tub Cottage

About Hillcrest House

Hillcrest House is a massive 10-bedroom country lodge in Derbyshire, perfect for large groups wanting to escape to the Peak District. This sprawling property sleeps up to 22 people and comes with two outdoor hot tubs for those late-night soaks with a favourite drink. The views are spectacular - several guests mentioned them specifically in reviews.

Set in the gorgeous Peak District countryside, this accommodation gives you proper breathing space. Walkers will love the nearby Thorpe Cloud and Dovedale Stepping Stones trails. Ashbourne is just 4.2 miles away with its shops, pubs and cafes. After a day exploring, you can relax in your own private sauna.

The accommodation is seriously impressive. Eight bedrooms in total: one super-king with ensuite, two ground-floor king-size rooms with ensuites (one with a snug space), three more king-size rooms with ensuites and two twin rooms. There are 9 bathrooms total, including a main bathroom with tub, two shower rooms and a cloakroom. The kitchen is fully equipped with two dishwashers - because nobody wants to argue about the washing up after dinner.

Nearby attractions include Alton Towers (20 miles, 30 minutes), Chatsworth House (22 miles, 40 minutes), Heights of Abraham (18 miles, 35 minutes) and Carsington Water (8 miles, 15 minutes) for water sports and cycling.

Hillcrest House is ideal for big family gatherings, milestone birthdays, or just a massive get together with your mates. The open fire and woodburning stove make it cosy year-round. Two hot tubs, remember?

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating
✓ Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x dishwasher
✓ 2 x TVs, WiFi
✓ BBQ
✓ Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Off-road parking for at least 10 cars
✓ Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, 2 x hot tubs and sauna
✓ Two well-behaved dog's welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 3.5 miles, pub 0.7 miles
✓ Note: Sorry, no stag/hen parties or similar
✓ Note: There are no stairgates available, please consider this when booking
✓ Private chef, catering and wine tasting packages available on request

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Hillcrest House

Amazing Views

Multiple guests praised the spectacular views from the property. Perfect backdrop for morning coffee or evening drinks.

Hot Tubs & Sauna

Two outdoor hot tubs and a private sauna provide luxury relaxation options after long walks in the Peak District.

Space for Everyone

With 10 bedrooms and multiple living areas, families loved having room for everyone without feeling cramped.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Two dishwashers, double oven and wine cooler make catering for large groups easy and stress-free.

Family-Friendly

Great for all ages with cots and highchairs available. Families with children from 3 months to 10 years had fantastic stays.

Perfect Location

Close to walking routes, Ashbourne town and major Peak District attractions. Ideal base for exploring.

Getting To Hillcrest House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Hillcrest House by car, follow directions to the Peak District and Ashbourne area. The property is located about 4.2 miles from Ashbourne with ample off-road parking for at least 10 cars upon arrival.

By Train

For rail travelers, the nearest major stations are Derby or Stoke-on-Trent, both requiring a taxi for the final leg of the journey. The scenic route through the Peak District makes the transfer worthwhile.

Off-road parking for at least 10 cars

Derby station (approximately 15 miles)

4.2 miles from Ashbourne

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Alton Towers

Distance: 20 miles

ST10 4DB

Chatsworth House

Distance: 22 miles

DE45 1PP

Dovedale Stepping Stones

Distance: 5 miles

DE6 2AY

Thorpe Cloud

Distance: 5 miles

DE6 2AY

River Dove Trail

Distance: 4 miles

DE6 2AX

Carsington Water

Distance: 8 miles

DE6 1ST

Ashbourne Town Centre

Distance: 4.2 miles

DE6 1GH

Peak Shopping Village

Distance: 15 miles

DE4 2JE

Bakewell Market

Distance: 18 miles

DE45 1DS

Local Bus Service

Distance: 1 mile

DE6 2XX

Ashbourne Taxi Services

Distance: 4.2 miles

DE6 1GF

Cycle Hire at Carsington Water

Distance: 8 miles

DE6 1ST

Alton Towers

Distance: 20 miles

ST10 4DB

Chatsworth House

Distance: 22 miles

DE45 1PP

Dovedale Stepping Stones

Distance: 5 miles

DE6 2AY

Thorpe Cloud

Distance: 5 miles

DE6 2AY

River Dove Trail

Distance: 4 miles

DE6 2AX

Carsington Water

Distance: 8 miles

DE6 1ST

Ashbourne Town Centre

Distance: 4.2 miles

DE6 1GH

Peak Shopping Village

Distance: 15 miles

DE4 2JE

Bakewell Market

Distance: 18 miles

DE45 1DS

Local Bus Service

Distance: 1 mile

DE6 2XX

Ashbourne Taxi Services

Distance: 4.2 miles

DE6 1GF

Cycle Hire at Carsington Water

Distance: 8 miles

DE6 1ST

Is Hillcrest House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love the twin bedrooms and large garden space. The property is equipped with cots and highchairs for little ones. Nearby Alton Towers (30 minutes drive) offers thrilling rides, while Carsington Water provides gentler outdoor activities. The stepping stones at Dovedale are a hit with children of all ages. Multiple families with kids aged 3 months to 10 years reported fantastic stays.

For Couples

While designed for groups, couples can enjoy private king-size bedrooms with ensuites. The two hot tubs and sauna offer romantic relaxation options. Book a private chef for an intimate dinner, then stargaze from the patio. The nearby River Dove provides romantic walking routes and Ashbourne has quaint cafes. Perfect if you want a luxury break with space to breathe.

Pet Friendly

Hillcrest House welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The surrounding Peak District offers countless walking routes, including the scenic paths along the River Dove. The property's garden provides space for pets to stretch their legs. Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud are dog-friendly walking spots nearby. Several pet-friendly pubs can be found within a short drive.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Hillcrest House

The Duncombe Arms

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: ST14 5JF

The George at Alstonefield

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DE6 2FX

Ashbourne Market Place Cafes

Located 4.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DE6 1ES

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Hillcrest House

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Hillcrest House has two outdoor hot tubs. They're perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the Peak District countryside.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Hillcrest House welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The surrounding area offers plenty of walking routes for you and your pets to enjoy.

How many people can stay at Hillcrest House?

Hillcrest House can accommodate up to 22 guests across its 10 bedrooms. It's ideal for large family gatherings or group celebrations.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

The property has one super-king bedroom, five king-size bedrooms (two on the ground floor) and two twin bedrooms. Six of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms.

Are there any special features in the house?

Hillcrest House features two hot tubs, a sauna, a woodburning stove, WiFi throughout and a fully equipped kitchen with two dishwashers. The property also has off-road parking for at least 10 cars.

What's available in the kitchen?

The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, separate fridge, wine cooler and two dishwashers. There's also a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

How far is the nearest pub and shop?

The nearest pub is 0.7 miles away from Hillcrest House. The nearest shop is 3.5 miles away, so it's worth stocking up on essentials before arrival.

Are there any additional services available?

Yes, you can request private chef services, catering packages and wine tasting experiences. These must be arranged in advance of your stay.

Hillcrest House Reviews

The house is lovely, with a really good layout and en suite facilities. We had to raise some maintenance issues with the owner, who responded well. We were disappointed with the bbq which we felt was not large enough to cater for the numbers the house can accommodate and unfortunately on the one day we used it, only one half of the grill was working. It seemed quite old and should probably be replaced, but with the very good cooking facilities in the kitchen we managed. Likewise we think the freezer compartment was not big enough for a party of 22. The garden area and hot tubs and sauna were so nice. All in all a lovely break in a lovely place.

Excellent setting, lovely garden space and seating options, superbly appointed rooms and kitchen. magnificent dining and living room ideal for a large party at a special family birthday.

Our annual weekend family break at the house was great and the facilities were excellent . The location was really lovely and walks plus pub Old Dog really recommended near by a great bonus ! We did have an issue with heating on the top floor but after a call the plumber attended quickly but only part fixed. The only picky poiny was the slow Toaster in mornings but we would not hesitate to come back again anytime !!

Judith

Our family had a wonderful time at Hillcrest House and were very appreciative of all the extra items we had not expected from the listing. These included shower robes, dishwasher tablets and bin liners . We found lots of things to do locally and our little one loved the farm park experience. We did not get to the tramway museum early enough to be able to enjoy the full experience. Judith Charlesworth

Fantastic location & amazing views, property was well equipped to cater for large groups. We were celebrating family milestone birthdays & the property was great for all ages, good to have ground floor bedrooms. Good size bedrooms with really comfortable beds, & beautifully decorated. Large dining table we catered & also had an outside caterer in who commented it was one of the best kitchens she had used! As dog owners garden is secure as neighbouring fields have sheep & cows. Hot tubs are well positioned with great views of Thorpe Cloud & sunset. Would highly recommend!

Krystina

We loved our stay. Perfect for a big family break. All rooms lovely with amazing views. House very clean. House well equipped with everything we needed. Could do with a 2nd toaster as the one there takes forever and with so many people for breakfast it took a while but everything else so well equipped for large numbers. 2 dishwashers really handy. All rooms nicely spaced apart so didnt feel on top of each other during stay. Massive dining table to seat everyone. Loved that there were a couple of different loungescosy areas so guests can spread out and not be all stuck in one space. Outdoor area beautiful most amazing views. Sooo nice to have that view to wake up to. Little lambs right there and bunnies hopping around. Outdoors would benefit from a comfier sofarattan type set or loungers for sunny daysmore seating if everyone wanted to sit outside at table. Also an outdoor light nearer the housetable would be great for sitting out. 2 Hot tubs and sauna fab. Beautiful setting. Owners were helpful and easy to contact with couple of queries we had re cleaning and someone came out to checkclean one of them out that seemed to not be quite right. We had a couple of children with us who absolutely loved their stay and all the space in the garden small children need close supervision as house very close to the road no issue but garden gates are like metal farm gates so small children could easily get through them onto road Ashbourne only a 10 min drive away for cafes shops etc and lots of nice walks on your doorstep. We absolutely loved our stay so much and wouldnt hesitate to returnrecommend to those looking for a special break.

Michele

We had an amazing stay at Hillcrest house. Its a fantastic property in a beautiful location. We were there to celebrate my partners 60th birthday with friends and family. Everyone loved it and nobody had a bad word to say about it. It was beautifully furnished and the beds were really comfortable. We were all sad to leave and would definitely go back to stay again.

Veronica

This is a fantastic house in a wonderful position. We did, however, have major issues with the electrics on the site. When we arrived the house was warm, but after that the heating went off and we had to resort to sweaters etc. The instructions sent out by the owners stated that the heating is controlled via an outside app . Do let us know if you would prefer it warmer or cooler. We messaged Laura Holden at 18.01 on Saturday to ask for some heat, and she replied at 21.24 telling us that the reference to an outside app was copied from another property. Laura then told us where the thermostats were in the house one of them would not work because the knob was worn. Guests staying in the cottage and on the third floor of the main house were cold. A further disappointment was the hot tubs. We decided to use them on Saturday evening, but found that there was no power in the areas of the sauna and hot tubs. On investigation we found an outside consumer unit with an RCD that had operated. The cause appeared to be a fault on the hot tub nearer the sauna, so we had to leave that disconnected in order to restore the outside power. We.messaged Laura and she promised to contact a local electrician she did this and he came on Sunday around 1 pm when we were out walking. These issues with the heating and the hot tubs were most unsatisfactory we were only there for the weekend and we manifestly did not get full value. OTHER ISSUES kitchen well equipped but needs some small sharp knives, one or more decent sized cafetires, water jugs, and plugs for the sink. The Welcome Guide needs careful revision what it says about the heating and the WiFi is inaccurate.

Christopher

Thank you for a wonderful stay. Laura went above abd beyond to ensure decorations were up for my daughter's 21st birthday and also deal with a couple of other requests. An amazing family stay. Thank you

When we arrived one part of the house was very cold not good when you have 3 small children as part of party we did manage to contact owner who talked us through thermosets and boiler and thankfully delivered some firewood the following day. There was no information how to use hot tub and sauna laminated instructions in the house would be good boiler should also be included . There were 14 adults plus 3 small children and we used the 4 bin bags and 4 dishwasher tablets provided and had to purchase more plus extra toilet roll not good given the amount we paid. The hot tub lid was broken on one of them. A small welcome pack would be good just basic bread saltpepper milk eggs butter? The house is in a fantastic location and the beds were really comfy. Just a few things the owners need to address.

Jennie

We stayed for a week in early December and had a great time. The house was decorated for Christmas which was a lovely bonus. The location is amazing with views of Thorpe Cloud out the window and so many walks right on the doorstep. All the bedrooms are lovely and very spacious. It was a nice touch having robes, it made using the hot tubs a much nicer experience! Plus having 2 hot tubs is also a real bonus for a big group. We noticed one evening that the sauna wasn't working and let the owners know. First thing the next morning an engineer arrived and it was up and running. Really great service to get it sorted for us so quickly! Only thing I'd suggest is a few more large pans in the kitchen. We were a big group 19 adults and love to cook, so maybe this isn't an issue for others but just thought I'd mention it! Didn't detract from a lovely stay though, we would definitely return.

We had a fabulous stay here as a group of friends with children and partners celebrating our 40th birthday. I arrived in the dark so it wasn't until the next morning that I woke up to the beautiful views. The house was wonderful lots of little spaces for quiet time and chilling out as well as communal spaces for group catch ups. The local walks and pubs were wonderful. The kitchen was well stocked with lots of equipment. And everything was really clean and comfy. The jacuzzi and steam room had wonderful views. It was the perfect location for a special event with friends

Quite a few lightbulbs needed replacing, one room all the lights stopped working completely. One room had a shower that leaked into the room below and we couldnt get the heating to work in half of the house when we arrived. Also couldnt get basic TV channels, which isnt the end of the world but some of the older members of our party would have liked that. Other than that the house was as described and very clean and comfortable. Just missing some of the basics you usually get even in more budget rentals, e.g. three ovens but no oven gloves, salt and pepper would have been handy, bin bags

The place is great for large groups. Thats the first thing. Two large fridges, 2 ovens and a microwaveoven in a large kitchen. So catering is easily done. The common spaces in the house are comfortable and nicely decorated. It has a charming country hotel feel. Outside is absolutely beautiful. Plenty of parking space. Stunning views. Great hikes on your doorstep. AND two hot tubs and a sauna. Thats a great facility. The cherry on top was the owner, Nico coming to welcome us when we arrived, being in contact throughout our stay to make sure everything was fine and seeing us off at the end. We loved our stay and will be back.

Lovely house in a great location, perfect for a big family gathering. Well equipped, nice welcome pack on arrival. The owner could not have been more helpful. Highly recommended.

Faisal

We stayed at Hillcrest House 17th 21st July 2023 and the stay was amazing! A family holiday with 15 adults and 5 children aged 4 to 10 years. There was more than enough space to comfortably accommodate us all and not once did we feel like we were on top of each other! All bedrooms were spacious with their own bathroom and an extra shower downstairs. There were 3 lounges all beautifully furnished and decorated and the dining room table and chairs were enough for all of us. Highlights included the two hot tubs and the amazing views! The house is fully equipped with all mod cons to enjoy your stay. And the house was also close enough to some great walking paths. The children and the adults appreciated the Children's room as well with its own tv, games and books. Laura the host was very helpful with all messages regarding questions about the stay answered promptly. We will definitely be staying there again!

Beautiful house with everything you need. Owners lovely too, our weekend was just perfect!

We spent a week at Hillcrest House. A family holiday with 10 adults 3 children age 2 to 6 years and 2 dogs. To say there was plenty of space is an understatement. All bedrooms had stunning views except one of the downstairs ones, which to make up for it had its own little private sitting room. On entering the property there was certainly a wow factor. All bedrooms were spacious with their own bathroom and an extra shower downstairs. There were 3 lounges all beautifully furnished and decorated and the dining room table and chairs were enough for 22 people. High chairs provided and travel cot available as requested. A nice little touch was the childrens room with its own tv, games and books. 2 Hot Tubs, spa and a bbq in the garden area. I cant fault anything about this property and could say so much more. It didnt disappoint. Also the owner Nicho was contactable and supportive throughout. Would I stay again? Most definetly

We stayed at hillcrest house 58th may 2023 and the stay was phenomenal! Nothing was too much trouble for the hosts all messages regarding questions about our stay were answered promptly even advice on nice walks in the area and trust me there are so many! 20 of us stayed in the house and 2 children and there was more than enough space to comfortably accomodate us all and not once did we feel like we were on top of eachother! The veiws from the hot tubs are something i cant even explain just breath taking! Our group especially enjoyed the sauna and hot tubs after the walks up the hills. The house is like home from home fully equip to enjoy your stay! We will absolutely be returning in the future.

Fantastic house. Ideal for our group for a 60th birthday. Good location. Everyone really enjoyed. A printed welcome book would have been helpful for things like the WiFi password, what to do prior to departure etc.

Fantastic property we had the best stay with 14 adults and 8 kids ranging from 3 months to 10 years old. The location is walking distance to dovedale stepping stones. The house is warm and comfortable and all of the bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms are great. The kitchen is fantastic lots of storage, ample cups, glasses plates etc and even plastic bowls plates and cutlery for the little ones. The owners were great and we literally had the best time and hope to come back!

Hillcrest House was absolutely fabulous. Well equipped, comfortable and luxurious. It is in a great location and the owner couldnt have been more helpful at very short notice. The layout was great for our large family and the decor and resources were first class. Each and every bedroom was clean and stylish, and catered so well for the wide range of ages in our family. There is a lovely, ambient feel to the house and we had everything we needed.

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Hillcrest House, Ashbourne

About Hillcrest House

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Amazing Views

Hot Tubs & Sauna

Space for Everyone

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Family-Friendly

Perfect Location

Getting To Hillcrest House

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Hillcrest House Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Duncombe Arms

The George at Alstonefield

Ashbourne Market Place Cafes

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Hillcrest House Reviews