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The Old Shippon Holiday Cottage

Dales Cottage
The Rakes
Alstonefield
Staffordshire
DE6 2FS

Tel: 01335 310121

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

The village is just off the main A515 road that connects Ashbourne to Buxton.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest local train station is Derby, which is reachable within 1.25 hours from London. There is a bus service to the nearest local town, Ashbourne, which is 7 miles from the cottage. The bus connects to walks and trails, can carry bicycles and is easily booked by phone.

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