Hotels Ashbourne
The Tissington Trail is one of the major reasons to come to Ashbourne. The trail is surfaced with crushed limestone, which makes it an ideal pathway for both cyclists and walkers of all abilities. The surface is also amenable to the use of wheelchairs, and persons using wheelchairs are encouraged to use the trail. The elevated nature of the trail affords the hiker or bicyclist wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Ashbourne is the home to a variety of different hotels that cater to all budgets, from the cheap hotel option of the Compton House Ashbourne to the more upscale choice of the Callow Hall Country House Hotel Ashbourne. The reader is advised to compare hotels online prior to making a choice to book hotels. There are also a variety of different bed & breakfast options; the Red Lion Inn and the Callow Hall are two good choices in the Ashbourne area. Ashbourne also is the home of many good dining options, with many restaurants in the area offering traditional British fare. Some of the Ashbourne restaurants in this category include the Lamplight Restaurant, the Coach and Horses Inn, and the Tiger Inn. Other restaurants in the area serve French, International, and European Cuisine. The nearest airport to Ashbourne is the East Midlands Airport, which is located in Castle Donington and is a short 40 minute drive from Ashbourne. The East Midlands Airport has good air links to cities across Britain and the rest of Europe. Ashbourne can also be easily reached from points in Britain by taking the train to the nearby towns of Buxton or Derby. Ashbourne can then be reached by car using using the A52 motorway from Derby, or the A515 from Buxton.