# Knockerdown Holiday Cottages, Derbyshire, Peak District

Fantastic venue for 100 guests for civil ceremonies and wedding celebrations, on the edge of the Peak District

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 2 - 93
- 42 bedrooms
- Dining for 100
- Venue capacity 100

## Images

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- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-12-02-14.jpg (caption: Enjoy exclusive use of your very own DIY weekend wedding village)
- 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2025-01-29-15-27-11.jpg (caption: Knockerdown weekend wedding venue with Carsington Water and the Peak District on your doorstep)
- 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-46-03.jpg (caption: Wedding Tables - Choose your preferred setup)
- 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2025-08-27-14-31-44.jpg (caption: You have the freedom to decorate as you wish!)
- 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2025-08-27-14-31-23.jpg (caption: Enjoy an outdoor wedding ceremony)
- 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2025-01-29-15-14-58.jpg (caption: Outdoor wedding gazebo with breathtaking views)
- 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/13220928_553782504795154_5884095425768319788_n.jpg (caption: Romantic Courtyard Stroll - Perfect For Wedding Photography; alt: Romantic Courtyard Stroll - Perfect For Wedding Photography)
- 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2025-01-29-15-30-30.jpg (caption: Long or Round Tables - Choose Your Own Table Setup!)
- 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-46-42.jpg (caption: Enjoy the freedom to choose your own suppliers)
- 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Image 5_0.jpg (caption: DIY Wedding - Create & Design your own wedding breakfast room; alt: DIY Wedding - Create & Design your own wedding breakfast room)
- 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2025-08-27-14-30-45.jpg (caption: Social lounge with games room)
- 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Image 4_1.jpg (caption: Show Off Your Wedding Cars In The Courtyard; alt: Show Off Your Wedding Cars In The Courtyard)
- 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/13151692_553782491461822_2314801935971712193_n.jpg (caption: Classic Cars In The Courtyard; alt: Classic Cars In The Courtyard)
- 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-47-07.jpg (caption: Make use of our large multi-purpose indoor events space)
- 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Long Tables.jpg (caption: Decorate the Brackendale Room how you wish.; alt: Decorate the Brackendale Room how you wish.)
- 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Avenue of trees with bride & groom_0.jpg (caption: Take a moment and walk through the Avenue of Trees; alt: Take a moment and walk through the Avenue of Trees)
- 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/couple with own barrels_0.jpg (caption: Couples own DIY" bar set up"; alt: Couples own DIY" bar set up")
- 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Harri & leo kiss_0.jpg (caption: First kiss!; alt: First kiss!)
- 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-30-13-54-03.jpg (caption: DJ at the Evening Reception)
- 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-30-13-54-12.jpg (caption: Taking a moment)
- 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-30-13-54-53.jpg (caption: Games at the Drinks Reception)
- 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2025-08-27-14-07-28.jpg (caption: Private meadow and the enclosed dog run area)
- 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-30-13-55-06.png (caption: Bunting decor for Knockerdown Street)
- 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-30-13-55-48.jpg (caption: Drinks Reception on the Back Terrace)
- 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-30-13-56-07.jpg (caption: Take a seat not a side)
- 26. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-30-14-08-33.jpg (caption: Festival Style wedding Breakfast)
- 27. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-30-14-08-40.png (caption: Couple over looking the meadow at the Hot Air Balloon)
- 28. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/20180309_163359.jpg (caption: Use you own ideas to decorate the Brackendale Room; alt: Use you own ideas to decorate the Brackendale Room)
- 29. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-46-06.jpg (caption: Great for Outdoor Wedding Weekends)
- 30. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-46-11.jpg (caption: Indoor Wedding Reception)
- 31. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-46-14.jpg (caption: The morning of the wedding in our comfortable cottages)
- 32. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-46-20.jpg (caption: Great Outdoor Spaces)
- 33. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-46-27.jpg (caption: We are a dog friendly wedding venue)
- 34. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2025-08-27-14-07-11.jpg (caption: Dogs playing inside the enclosed dog run area)
- 35. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-46-34.jpg (caption: One of our happy couples walking the avenue of trees)
- 36. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-47-18.jpg (caption: You have the freedom to book your own wedding activities)
- 37. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2025-08-27-14-31-31.jpg (caption: Take group photos in the street)
- 38. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-47-28.jpg (caption: Wedding Weekend Venue)
- 39. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-47-40.jpg (caption: Our courtyard makes for some great outdoor photos)
- 40. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-47-52.jpg (caption: Celebrate the big day with your loved ones - all on one site, exclusively yours)
- 41. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-48-07.jpg (caption: Get married at our outdoor wedding gazebo)
- 42. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-48-21.jpeg (caption: Choose how you want your wedding reception to be setup)
- 43. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2024-12-04-11-46-56.jpg (caption: Choose Your Own Suppliers)
- 44. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Andrew laughing at the registrar_0.jpg (caption: Ceremony giggles!; alt: Ceremony giggles!)
- 45. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2025-08-27-14-07-58.jpg (caption: Dogs inside the onsite enclosed dog run area)
- 46. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2025-08-27-14-31-56.jpg (caption: Choose your own suppliers for the weekend!)

## Floor Plans

- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-27-12-33-30.jpg (caption: Indoor Standard Ceremony)
- 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-27-12-33-31.jpg (caption: Indoor Diagonal Ceremony)
- 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-27-12-33-33.jpg (caption: Indoor Circular Ceremony)
- 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-27-12-33-35.jpg (caption: U-Shaped Wedding Breakfast seating for up to 50 guests)
- 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-27-12-33-38.jpg (caption: Wedding Breakfast 9 Rounds & a Top Table seating for up to 100 guests)
- 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-27-12-33-40.jpg (caption: Wedding Breakfast with 8 Rounds & a Central Top Table seating for up to 100 guests)
- 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-27-12-33-42.jpg (caption: Wedding Breakfast 4 x Festival style seating for up to 100 guests)
- 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-27-12-33-44.jpg (caption: Wedding Breakfast 3 x Festival style with a Top Table seating up to 100 guests)
- 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district-2023-10-27-12-33-46.jpg (caption: Wedding Breakfast with 10 x Round Tables seating for up to 100 guests)

## About The Property

Getting married at Knockerdown means you can create a wedding weekend that is truly unique and includes accommodation for all your friends and family to stay on site with you. You have the freedom to choose to hold your ceremony outdoors, on the meadow surrounded by far reaching views over rolling hills and open countryside, and we are fully licensed to host civil wedding ceremonies under the specially designed oak framed garden gazebo. You can even walk through the avenue of trees, down the meadow and to the gazebo to make for a truly stunning start to your ceremony.

With years of experience, we are super flexible, so no amount of inclement weather will spoil the day, the dedicated event space has plenty of scope to be transformed to an indoor civil wedding ceremony space complete with the all-important aisle. The room can be easily reset for wedding breakfasts whilst enjoying reception drinks on the private terrace.

On site facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, children’s play area, a communal social lounge with games room, enclosed dog run area, and lots of grounds to explore. Our sixteen holiday cottages can provide accommodation for up to 93 guests. Each cottage is individually styled with all the facilities you would expect to find in a self catering holiday cottage. Four of the cottages are Dog Friendly so four legged friends can join in the celebrations too.

Our highly experienced team are on hand to offer advice, support, recommend suppliers and local knowledge to help you create your personalised wedding. You can appoint caterers of your choice, book your own entertainment, decorations, photographer, cake maker, and even bring in your own drinks (no corkage charge from us!), We can offer as much support as you need or if you are wanting a more laid back affair, with the freedom to enjoy the ‘do it yourself’ option, we can step back and let you enjoy the site.

## Additional Features

- Marquee Facilities
- Wedding Catering
- Wedding Planner
- Civil Licence

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** Alstonfield, Butterton Bonsall and Farmhouse are pet friendly cottages, 2 dogs permitted in each cottage. Extra charge of £25 per dog.
- **Accessibility:** Telephone for information.
- **WiFi:** Free internet access.
- **Kitchen:** Fully fitted and equipped kitchens in all cottages.
- **Dining Room:** Spacious dining areas/rooms in all cottages.
- **Sitting Room:** Spacious living space with comfortable seating, some cottages with French/patio doors, TV and DVD.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** TV and DVD in all cottages.
- **Games Room:** Social lounge with games room features a pool table, football table and table tennis table.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Electric heating included in the price. The Farmhouse has an open fire.
- **Bedrooms:** Spacious and well equipped bedrooms, majority with zip and link beds so can be either king or twins, some bunks.
- **Linen:** All linen and towels inclusive in price.
- **Bathrooms:** Main fully fitted bathrooms, some en suite.
- **Children's Facilities:** Children welcome, fabulous play area, games room and indoor heated 30' pool on site. Private meadow with far reaching views.
- **Electric Vehicle Charging:** 2 electric charging points on site.
- **Swimming Pool:** Indoor heated 30' swimming pool on site for guests use.
- **Parking:** Private parking for all guests with 2 electric charging points on site. Bicycle friendly accommodation with bicycle rack and a bicycle repair station.
- **Outdoor:** A short stroll to Carsington Water. Knockerdown pub 1 min walk from site. Short drive to Ashbourne/Alton Towers.

## Rental Rates

Please contact the owner for pricing.

## Booking Information

- Deposits payable are 30% of total cost on booking, then balance is due 6 weeks prior to arrival date. For large group bookings, exclusive use and any events please get in touch direct for availability, prices and flexible stays. 

## Availability

Please contact the owner for availability dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/knockerdown-holiday-cottages-derbyshire-peak-district/weddings#enquiry

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### Address

Address: Knockerdown, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NQ, GB

Latitude: 53.065097

Longitude: -1.654017

### About The Area

Knockerdown Cottages is located in between Ashbourne and Matlock, within walking distance of beautiful Carsington Water, a superb windsurfing and sailing centre and next door to Knockerdown Inn Pub.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** Ashbourne and Wirksworth, both within approx 6 miles.
- **Shop:** The Farm Shop Hulland is located 3 miles away and the towns of Ashbourne and Wirksworth are both within approx 6 miles.
- **Food and Drink:** Adjacent pub, The Knockerdown Inn, Mainsail Restaurant at Carsington Water and The Red Lion at Hognaston.
- **Airport:** Nottingham, East Midlands approx 30 miles.
- **Train:** Cromford approx 6 miles or Derby approx 20 miles.
- **Bus:** On local bus routes from Ashbourne or Matlock.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: Fiona Buxton
- Phone: +44 (0)1629 540 525
- Email: hello@knockerdowncottages.co.uk
- Website: https://www.knockerdowncottages.co.uk/?utm_source=group+accommodation&utm_medium=referral+&utm_campaign=ga-homepage-listing