Rent a self catering cottage in Melbourne Derbyshire for a leisure or business break just south of Derby, to the west of East Midlands Airport and near the M1, A 50 and A42.
The market town of Melbourne, 8 miles south of the city of Derby in south Derbyshire is a pleasant place to stay for a short break, or longer. First impressions of the town are of smart red brick houses, both ancient and modern.
Anyone staying for a few days would enjoy walking around the town to admire the different styles of buildings, the handsome church of St. Michael with St. Mary’s and the views over the former mill pool which is the size of a lake. You would have beautiful views to wake up to each morning if you managed to rent a holiday home by the Pool in Melbourne. Close by are Melbourne Hall and gardens to visit. There are numerous interesting places to discover in Melbourne and a short distance away.
Of historical interest now that the Thomas Cook travel firm is no more, the original Thomas Cook built a group of memorial cottages on the high street. Many hours could be spent happily sightseeing, shopping in Market Place, or taking afternoon tea in one of the tea shops.
Melbourne is a, interesting town to visit and would be recommended for a stopover on the way to the Peak District. National Trust’s Calke Abbey and Breedon Priory Golf Centre are a short drive away. There is enough in Melbourne to give families plenty do during a short break.
Any holiday homes near Melbourne are displayed, or if none are available in the town itself, the nearest are shown. We hope that you manage to find one of our good quality holiday rentals and come to discover Melbourne, south Derbyshire.
Melbourne is convenient for anyone needing to travel to Castle Donington, Barrow upon Trent, or Weston upon Trent.
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