When staying at Knockerdown, either as a holiday or wedding guest, we believe in providing not just a comfortable and memorable experience, but also in showcasing the unique and delightful local offerings that the Derbyshire Dales and the wider Peak District National Park has to offer.
One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the area's heritage is by sampling some of the delicious homemade products crafted by skilled artisans nearby. The team at Knockerdown have put together a short list of 4 local homemade products to visit during your stay at Knockerdown.
Inn Farm Dairy
Inn Farm Dairy is located within a ten-minute drive of Knockerdown and is the perfect place for getting fresh milk straight from the farm out of a vending machine. Whilst you're there, why not pick up some other items from the farm including ice cream, milkshakes, fresh baked goods (delivered every weekend from Bakewell Bakery), free range eggs and homegrown potatoes.
Croots Farm Shop & Kitchen
Croots Farm Shop & Kitchen is about a 20-minute drive away from your stay at Knockerdown. Before relaxing and enjoying a mouth-watering meal in the café, a visit to their farm shop is a must. A haven for local and different products from cheeses, artisan hams, homemade pastry products, homemade cakes, fruit, veg, beers, wines & spirits to gifts.
Homemade Design Ashbourne
Handmade Design, set on Victoria Square in Ashbourne, is the perfect place for a gift whether for a birthday or a present to take home to remember your stay at Knockerdown. They support over 50 UK designers & makers, it is a lovely little gem where you can find a pressie, card and a little something for yourself.
Chatsworth Farm Shop
More than half of the farm shop products at the Chatsworth Farm Shop are either produced or prepared on the Chatsworth Estate. Once you have walked in you will be amazed at the range of fresh fruit & vegetables, fresh fish & butchers, a delicatessen, patisserie, plus beers, wines & soft drinks. After a lovely walk around why not visit the café for coffee & cake and take in the views.
Those are just a few of the fantastic homemade products from the Derbyshire Dales and the wider Peak District National Park. Whether you're a foodie, craft enthusiast or simply someone who enjoys the charm of locally made and sourced goods, our area offers plenty of unique finds.
For those looking to stay in a holiday cottage with swimming pool access, look no further than Knockerdown Cottages. With 16 self catering holiday cottages in Derbyshire, Knockerdown can sleep 2-12 people in individual cottages or up to 93 guests through exclusive use of the site.
Published on August 10, 2020 in