Ashbourne is a market town found at the southern edge of the Peak district and gateway to the Park it recently celebrated its 750th anniversary of its charter in 2007; its cobbled market place is still used twice weekly and is a popular haunt for bargain hunters and local shoppers alike. Ashbourne Hotels present their visitors with a catalogue of choice from luxury hotel rooms to budget styled and family accommodations.
The town is easily approached through Nottingham East Midlands airport, Manchester and Birmingham, the town offers a convenient platform to Alton Towers, Carsington Water, Dovedale and Ilam Hall. It is best known for its gingerbread and its unique Shrovetide football match; it is mentioned in the Doomsday book as Essiburn and grew up around a Saxon settlement.
Medieval street patterns are still in evidence; however the town came to prominence in the 18th century as six coaching roads met within its boundaries and its landscape has changed little since then.
Much of the town is presented through Georgian images clustered around picturesque streets, hidden alleys and quaint courtyards revealing its history and charm.
The town is multifaceted hosting a wonderful range of slightly upper crust independent stores, boutiques and antique shops, foodies will enjoy the traditional butchers and fishmonger, Spencers Bakery and Birds which has taken over the gingerbread shop. Patrick and Brooksbank in the Market Place are renowned for their specialist cheeses, handmade chocolates and home cooked ready meals.
Ashbourne offers the perfect platform to the great outdoors and visitors may participate in cycling, walking, potholing, climbing, go karting, quad biking, paint balling, fishing, horseback riding and canoeing. Nearby is found an equestrian center and a challenging Golf course there is no shortage of things to do and see and many of Ashbourne Hotels provide the ultimate launchpad to all that the town has to offer.
Ashbourne hotels have played host to lawyer James Boswell and his friend Dr Samuel Johnson, also to Queen Victoria and many other notable people. The Hotels are described through a range of architectural styles from ancient historic masterpieces found in the medieval quarters, to grand country retreats found on the outskirts and more modern design and convenience is found flanking its arterial roads.
The finest dining venues are found within the confines the Ashbourne Hotels overseen by chefs who create wonderful meals from seasonal produce complemented with a range of vintage wines.
Traditional Bars and trendy wine bars provide an evening entertainment and relaxation whilst coffee houses host aromatic coffees and the famous gingerbread. Ashbourne Hotels are individually unique and provide the ideal sanctuary for all visitors.
