Bolsover
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Bolsover offers self-catering accommodation spread across eight cottages, making it a place to settle in rather than pass through. This arrangement suits visitors who want to establish a base and explore at their own pace, with the flexibility that comes from preparing some of your own meals.
The town itself sits in the Midlands, in the county of Bolsover. As a destination, it works best for people seeking a quiet corner of the region—the kind of place where you can retreat from busier routes and settle into village life. The self-catering cottages suggest this is somewhere families or groups often choose when they want space and independence, rather than the structure of a hotel stay.
If you're considering Bolsover, you'll want to plan ahead for dining and activities beyond your cottage, as these are things you'll need to arrange independently rather than find on the doorstep. The appeal here is the accommodation itself and the chance to live locally for a while, rather than to arrive for a pre-planned itinerary of attractions and restaurants.
Where to stay in Bolsover
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Twin Oaks Hotel
Church Lane, Chesterfield
Harleys Inn
Market Street, Chesterfield
Garner Hotel Chesterfield North by IHG
3 Tallys End, Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield
Old Rectory Guesthouse in Staveley
8 Church Street, Staveley
Church Villa B&B
29 Church Lane, Chesterfield
Van Dyk by Wildes
Worksop Road Clowne, Chesterfield
Ringwood Hall Hotel
Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield
The Renishaw
1 Barbers Row, Renishaw
Things to Do in Bolsover
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Attractions Near Bolsover
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Bolsover Castle
Chesterfield · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Derbyshire Pony Trekking
Mansfield · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Hardwick Hall
Chesterfield · ⭐ 4.8
5 mi
Creswell Crags
Worksop · ⭐ 4.6
Jimmy Beans
Sutton in Ashfield
Sherwood Observatory
Sutton in Ashfield
6 mi
Cineworld Chesterfield
Chesterfield · ⭐ 4.0
6 mi
Chesterfield Bowl
Chesterfield · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Bolsover
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Stanfree Road Farm
⭐ 4.9 · from £24/night
Poolsbrook Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Teversal Camping and Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Silverhill Woodland Retreats
⭐ 4.6 · from £30/night
Hallgate Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.6
Tall Trees Touring Park
⭐ 4.2
Press Brook Park
⭐ 4.9 · from £30/night
Spire View Yurts
⭐ 5.0 · from £380/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Bolsover(8)
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Greenwell Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,007
Meadowrise Barn
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £668
Bathurst Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £503
Bryn Tor - The Gardener’s House
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £737
Hillcrest
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £931
Miners Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £333
The Mill Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £557
The Pantiles
5 bed · sleeps 12 · from £1,162
Common questions about Bolsover
How many holiday cottages are there in Bolsover?
We list 8 self-catering cottages in and around Bolsover.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in Bolsover?
Yes — 4 of the 8 Bolsover cottages we list allow pets.
Are there large holiday cottages in Bolsover for groups?
Yes — the largest cottage we list in Bolsover sleeps 12.
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