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April Self-Catering Breaks
Spring in the Derbyshire Dales, with our holiday cottages and apartments open for the new season and the Peak District footpaths drying out after winter.
The Peak District waking up
April is the start of our season, and one of the best months to have the Dales largely to yourself. The hedgerows are coming back to life, the lambs are out and the walking is at its most comfortable before the summer visitors arrive.
Easter usually falls in April, so it is a popular week for families. The cottages and apartments book up early for it, and both short breaks and full weeks are available.
- The park opens for the season in late March
- Easter weeks book up early, so reserve ahead
- The outdoor pools open from around early May, so not usually in April
- Cottages and apartments are centrally heated
- Walks straight from the door and the Tissington Trail 500 yards away
Our cottages and apartments
All four are on the park and fully equipped. Prices shown are a starting point, and the booking search gives live availability and the exact total for your dates.
Sleeps 5 · from £395
Dovedale Cottage
A converted oak-beamed barn with a double bedroom, a single bedroom and a double sofa bed, semi-detached with Ashbourne Cottage.
Sleeps 5 · from £395
Ashbourne Cottage
Full of country character, with a double bedroom, an additional single bed and a bunk bedroom. Book both cottages for a larger group.
Sleeps 4 · from £395
Hartington Apartment
A double and a twin bedroom above the Callow Inn, looking out over the village green at the centre of the park.
Sleeps 6 · from £395
Okeover Apartment
A contemporary kitchen with a breakfast bar, two bedrooms and a sofa bed in the living room, with an enclosed space outside.
Book a April break
Check live availability for your dates and book direct for the best rate.