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a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire

About Cressbrook

Set amidst the dramatic scenery of the glorious Peak District National Park, Cressbrook offers visitors breathtaking views from the road winding through this deep river valley. One of its most imposing buildings is the hall located in a spectacular position close to famous Monsal Dale, this is known as Cressbrook Hall, a private property which once belonged to the owners of Cressbrook Mill, it is not open to public view, but there are holiday cottages in the beautifully landscaped grounds.

Sir Richard Arkwright built the original Cressbrook Mill in 1785, with a later building being constructed by his agent, William Newton in 1815. These buildings lay ruined for several years, they are now restored into attractive apartments and remain the most imposing feature of the village. The village tumbles attractively down a hillside with the largest concentration of properties being farther up hill. They consist mostly of typical cottages belong to former mill and mine workers.

The countryside is quite magnificent, dense wooded areas offer opportunities for birding and at Water-cum-Jolly, a wonderful river gorge attracts climbers to its fantastic limestone cliffs. This is a paradise for fishermen and walkers, there are numerous crags and an abundance of wildlife to be discovered amongst the remains of old lead workings. The area is mostly known for the rare wild flowers that flourish in the dale, this is now mostly a National Nature Reserve.

This is a place for pure countryside pleasure, with pleasant rural inns, the odd shop or two, nearby historic churches and above all the wild, enchanting scenery of the High Peaks.

Cressbrook can be found between Bakewell and Castleton

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	YHA Ravenstor Millers Dale, Derbyshire, England (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction W) Set in 70 acres of stunning grounds, YHA Ravenstor towers above the River Wye, in the Peak District. This National Trust Property offers affordable accommodation, self-catering facilities and home-coo... More info and book online.. Price from £12.00
	River Cottage Boutique B&B Bakewell, Derbyshire, England (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SE) On the banks of the Wye River, this charming 18th-century 5-star bed and breakfast enjoys an idyllic setting in the Peak District National Park. Elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.... More info and book online.. Price from £95.00
	Riverside House Hotel Ashford, Derbyshire, England (2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction SE) A luxury hotel in the village of Ashford-in-the-Water in the Peak District, Riverside House was built in varying stages between 1620 and 1760 and features an award-wining, fine dining restaurant and b... More info and book online.. Price from £160.00
	Hargate Hall Buxton, Derbyshire, England (3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction NW) Set 5 minutes’ drive from Buxton, this Victorian country house is set in 7 acres of parkland in the heart of the Peak District National Park. It offers stylish apartments with free Wi-Fi and open fi... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00

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Nearby travel help

Grindleford Station	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NE)
Hathersage Station	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE)
M1 Junction 29	(17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction E)
Sheffield City Airport	(17.9 miles, 28.9 km, direction NE)
M1 Junction 34	(18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction NE)
Manchester Airport	(23.0 miles, 36.9 km, direction W)
Cressbrook to London	(138.6 miles, 223.0 km, direction SE)