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About Hartington

Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings. Amongst these is the parish church of St.Giles which stands above the market square surrounded by ancient graves and tombstones.

The village has a pleasant atmosphere, in the summer months it is a "hot spot" for tourists and walkers as there is access from the village to many of the upper Dove's most beautiful regions, including the beautiful Beresford Dale. It has a few souvenir shops and friendly cafe's.

Hartington Hall is a lovely manor house of the Tudor era, it was built by Robert Bateman in 1611, and local legend tells that Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed at the manor in 1745. The house is beautifully gabled, with fine oak panelling to the interior, it is now an atmospheric youth hostel.

The village celebrates the life of Charles Cotton who was born at nearby Beresford Hall, the village pub is names after him. Charles Cotton, together with his friend Isaac Walton, wrote "The Complete Angler" it was Cotton who introduced Walton to the delights of the Peak District, particularly the beautiful River Dove.

In the village square is a shop selling Stilton cheese, this is made in a factory located at the edge of the village. Also, a little way out of the village visitors can find what remains of the old Hartington railway station. This is now a pleasant picnic area, with visitor facilities, and a small information centre in what was formerly the signal box. The rail track forms part of the Tissington Trail, used by both cyclists and walkers.

The village is a prosperous place, as evidenced by the many picturesque properties dotted around. The surrounding landscape is home to a few scattered farms, this is less open than in medieval times and is criss-crossed by stone walls affording protection to sheep and cattle from the perilous winds known to wreak havoc across the wild hills and valleys of the Peak countryside.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Hartington

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	YHA Hartington Hall Hartington, Derbyshire, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) Set in a grand 17th-century manor, this YHA offers cosy log fires, home-cooked meals and an adventure playground. It is situated in Hartington, in the heart of the Peak District. The majority of room... More info and book online.. Price from £13.00
	Charles Cotton Hotel Hartington, Derbyshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) Set in the tranquil village of Hartington in the beautiful Peak District, the historic Charles Cotton Hotel offers modern, elegant rooms with LCD TVs. This 17th-century hotel serves full English break... More info and book online.. Price from £80.00
	The Jug & Glass Inn Hartington, Derbyshire, England (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction E) A 17th-century inn beside the A515, The Jug & Glass offers picturesque country views in the south of the Peak District. Ashbourne, Buxton and Bakewell are 15 minutes’ drive away.... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	The Manifold Inn Hartington, Derbyshire, England (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction W) The Maniford is an 18th-century former coaching inn, situated amongst the rolling hills of Derbyshire’s Peak District in Hartingdon. It offers modern rooms, home-cooked food and a traditional bar.... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
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Nearby travel help

Buxton Station	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)
Matlock Station	(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction E)
M1 Junction 28	(20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction E)
M1 Junction 29	(20.2 miles, 32.6 km, direction E)
Manchester Airport	(24.5 miles, 39.3 km, direction NW)
Sheffield City Airport	(24.8 miles, 40.0 km, direction NE)
Hartington to London	(133.3 miles, 214.5 km, direction SE)