Amber Valley
Photo © Ajith Sanal, Google Maps
Amber Valley is fundamentally a self-catering destination. The area holds around two dozen cottages available for rent, which suggests it appeals to visitors looking for independent, longer-stay accommodation rather than the infrastructure of a conventional resort town. This self-catering focus shapes what a stay here is likely to be: you arrive with the expectation of cooking for yourself and settling into a home-like space rather than being waited on or guided through a structured itinerary.
Beyond the self-catering cottages, we know relatively little about Amber Valley from our current records. This does not mean there is nothing to discover; it means you would benefit from looking into what the broader area offers, including any natural features or nearby towns that might draw you to stay in a cottage here rather than elsewhere.
Where to stay in Amber Valley
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The Bulls Head
Belper Lane, Belper
The Lion Hotel
Bridge Street, Belper
The Hurt Arms
Derby Road, Belper
The Bear Inn
Wirksworth Road, Wirksworth
The Canal
30 Bullbridge Hill, Belper
Callwood Farm Annex Guest Room
Belper Road, Belper
The Strutt Arms Hotel at The Elephant & Peacock
Derby Road Milford, Belper
Clarion Collection Hotel Makeney Hall
Makeney, Milford, Belper
Things to Do in Amber Valley
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The makeup of the accommodation stock indicates this is somewhere people come to retreat into, rather than a hub where you'll find yourself eating out most evenings or following a trail of marked attractions. If you're drawn to that kind of arrangement—renting a cottage, doing your own shopping and cooking, making your own rhythm—then the area supports that lifestyle. If you prefer hotels with reception desks and a town centre with obvious things to do, you would need to establish what lies nearby and whether those nearby towns and attractions suit your plans.
Where to Eat in Amber Valley
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All attractions in Amber Valley →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Amber Valley.
1 mi
Strutts North Mill
Belper · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Dinky Hooves
Ashbourne · ⭐ 5.0
4 mi
Crich Tramway Village
Crich · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Steeple Grange Light Railway
Wirksworth · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Midland Railway-Butterley
Ripley · ⭐ 4.4
Pennine Bridleway National Trail
Kirkby Stephen
5 mi
Carsington Water
Ashbourne · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Lea Green Centre
Matlock · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Amber Valley
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Broadholme Lane Caravan Park
⭐ 4.7
Tannenbaum Campsite
⭐ 4.8
The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £30/night
Saints Meadow
⭐ 5.0 · from £75/night
Hankin Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.6 · from £20/night
The Racecourse Retreat
⭐ 4.1 · from £25/night
Sutton Hall Gardens Certificated Location
⭐ 4.6
Upper Hartshay Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.6
Self-Catering Cottages in Amber Valley(28)
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Chevin View
6 bed · sleeps 15 · from £1,676
Farmhouse Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £750
Leashaw Farm - Shire Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £473
Nether Burrows Farm - Sunshine Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,889
Nether Burrows Farm - The Farmhouse
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,822
Nether Burrows Farm - The Pig Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £750
The Studio at Meadowbank
7 bed · sleeps 14 · from £3,020
The Water’s Reach
4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £2,206
Common questions about Amber Valley
How many holiday cottages are there in Amber Valley?
We list 28 self-catering cottages in and around Amber Valley.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in Amber Valley?
Yes — 19 of the 28 Amber Valley cottages we list allow pets.
Are there large holiday cottages in Amber Valley for groups?
Yes — the largest cottage we list in Amber Valley sleeps 20.