Hope Valley Holidays

For all you fresh-air fans, the site owners have partnered with a local activity provider, and can book rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding sessions for you, as well as dry-land options mountain biking and paragliding (courses or tandem flights). They’ll also help you book day tickets for fly fishing on Ladybower Reservoir (10 minutes’ drive). If you’re keen to be out on testing hikes, the start of the Pennine Way is in Edale (15 minutes). You can also follow family-centric trails around Derwent valleys and reservoirs – there are spectacular views from the Derwent Dam viewpoint (also 15 minutes). Lively Bakewell (25 minutes) has lots of smart shops and is gateway to the trails and bike paths of the Derbyshire Dales. Local day trips could see you going down the Blue John Cavern in Castleton (10 minutes), or admiring the priceless antiques and formal gardens at Chatsworth House (half an hour), where there’s also a petting farm to keep younger kids happy. Alternatively, wait for a sunny day and head for Hathersage (five minutes) for a family splash around in the outdoor swimming pool.