Bird Grove House

Bird Grove House is a Grade II listed mansion, nestling on the cusp of the beautiful Peak District Country Park. Set in 11 acres of stunning gardens to be explored at your leisure, the house also sits on the banks of the glorious River Dove. Groups come here to enjoy a break and get away from it all with family and friends. Alternatively why not use the house for a unique wedding experience, that can be turned in to a full weekend of celebration!

From its tranquil rural location, it is hard to believe that it is still only a 5 minute drive from the picturesque and stylish market town of Ashbourne, boasting all local amenities, antique shops, boutiques and giftwares; a visit to the fabulous Alton Towers is only 20 minutes from Bird Grove House.

During your stay you can enjoy a multitude of outdoor pursuits including walking, sailing, horse riding and shooting - the list is endless. Inside you can make the most of the indulgent Clive Christian kitchen with good food and company, followed by a stroll to the pub. Relax in front of the open fireplaces that were made for family games and chat, or maybe the 2m TV projector with Sky and DVD perfect for popcorn and movie nights.
 
When your day is done and sleep calls, retire to any one of the 12 bedrooms available for your comfort.

On arrival, you are greeted by the large entrance hall, with open fire, sofas and projector screen (hidden in the ceiling). From here you will find the snug, a cosy chill-out room with comfy couches and flat screen TV; the luxurious Drawing Room for some peace and quiet and also the traditional Dining Room.

The kitchen has been tastefully decorated and designed for all your needs, including an island for preparation, all with marble worktops, an American style fridge/freezer and super functional Viking range to cook your dishes in style. The old fashioned scullery houses the entertainment system, along with 2 dishwashers, washing machine and drinks fridge.

A games room is available, fully stocked with toys to keep the little ones occupied. There is 1 twin bedroom on the ground floor and 2 cloakrooms.
 
At the top of the sweeping staircase you will find the ten further bedrooms. Six doubles, two twin rooms and two family rooms, each sleeping four. Six bedrooms have en-suite facilities and there are two shared bathrooms and one shared shower room. WiFi access throughout the house.

The 11 acres include the river, an orchard, paddock, woods and formal gardens. Take in the views, paint, sketch, read, relax or perhaps you may enjoy boules and croquet on the lawns, bbq and a glass of wine on the terrace.

*Please note, locations shown on the maps are approximations only

The nearest main train station would be Derby, with smaller stations at Burton-upon-Trent, Duffield and Belper. Direct buses run to and from Derby and Belper. There are a selection of excellent restaurants on the doorstep and surrounding villages.

Visit the Peak District for spectacular scenery, caving, pot holing, climbing, flying, and hang gliding. Hire a bike and visit the many trails in the area where you are in the midst of the countryside and safe from any traffic.

Chatsworth House, Kedleston Hall, Tissington Hall and many more houses and country estates of significance are nearby. Both Chatsworth and Kedleston are used regularly for period dramas and films and are a fantastic day out just 30 minutes from the house.

Other activities within 30 minutes include Go-Ape, Uttoxeter Racecourse, Carsington Water, Crown Derby, Stoke potteries, Denby Pottery, Conkers, Paint balling, quad biking, archery and farm visits amongst many others!

There are 3 excellent golf courses within 30 minutes of the house, with the most local one being Ashbourne Golf Club. There is also Brailsford Golf Club and Kedleston Golf Club nearby.

Shrovetide Football – every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, Ashbourne stands still and allows the biggest game of football ever seen to play through the streets – good enough for Prince Charles to visit – you have to see it to believe it!

Catering services can be arranged and are designed to meet the requirements of the guests. An average informal 2 course meal would be approximately £15 per head and a formal 3 course meal would be approximately £40 per head.

Babysitting services can be provided by our family sitter for £9.00 per hour for a maximum of 3 children per sitter.

Bespoke weddings are a speciality and we pride ourselves on providing a unique wedding experience. We cater for anything from small, intimate weddings to those wishing to have a more formal affair.

Conferencing and team building days also available, please ask for further information.

- Indoor Reception Capacity: 50
- Outdoor Reception Capacity: 100
- Reception Space Hire: 1500
- Ceremony: The house holds a civil ceremony licence.

Catering: All catering is customed to each client and wedding package prices can be provided after initial consultations.

Other Services: A marquee is available for larger parties. All services can be sourced and provided and the wedding can be completely co-ordinated on behalf of the bride and groom, with their input of course. A management fee of between £500 and £1,000 will be charged for making the arrangements depending on the level of involvement required.

Additional Info: Weekday wedding's are available at a reduced rate to the weekend bookings.

- Security deposit: £500. This is paid prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
- Linen & towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price.
- Energy costs: Included in the rental price.
- End of stay cleaning: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it.
- Arrival time: 4pm onwards.
- Departure time: 10am.
- Pets: No.
- Smoking: No smoking in the property.
- Prices: There is a £250 premium for Easter, May and August Bank Holidays. Christmas and New Year prices are available on request.
- It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.