The Best Hotels to Book Near CBeebies Land

A brilliant and slightly off-grid option, Quarry Walk Park is the ideal setting for putting the iPads away and enjoying nature. Set in a super safe private woodland in the property’s 46-acre (18.6ha) land, you can ramble to your heart’s content before returning to one of the log cabins or lodges, which are available in a great range of sizes to suit all families. Every log cabin and lodge comes with its own hot tub, perhaps best enjoyed after the kids have gone to bed.

A 20-minute drive from CBeebies Land at Alton Towers, this delightful Tudor-style property is in the Peak District – a fab option if you love a good countryside walk or cycle during your trip. Bentley Brook Inn offers double, twin and family rooms – many of which are pet-friendly – as well as a family apartment, all elegantly presented with comfy furnishings. There’s a fantastic restaurant on-site, with a huge outdoor garden and seating area, serving delicious burgers, pizzas and pub favourites – plus a kids menu.

An independent pub and guesthouse based in a renovated Georgian coaching inn, Royal Oak Inn is just outside the lovely market town Ashbourne and only a 15-minute drive to CBeebies Land. Choose one of seven rooms that reflect the age and character of the inn, while being finished with modern furnishings and conveniences. You’ll be well fed in the pub, where hearty home-cooked meals and Sunday roasts are popular with locals and visitors alike.

This three-star hotel in a converted 17th-century country house is full of history and character, while being surrounded by natural beauty. There are 38 light and spacious rooms, many of which boast views of the Peak District that surrounds the property, or the gardens, where kids can run wild after a busy day out. There’s fine dining in the 2 AA Rosette-awarded Haddon Restaurant, so pop your glad rags on and indulge in a life-changing stack of pancakes.

It’s a family affair at this enchanting guesthouse, run by lovely owners Ann and Peter. The cosy bedrooms are plumped up with fluffy pillows and snuggly duvets to ensure a deep sleep after all the excitement at CBeebies Land. There’s a good range of family, twin and double rooms in the Garden Wing – or for a big family reunion trip, hire out the stables, which can sleep eight guests over three bedrooms. The Garden Wing overlooks a magical walled garden with a koi carp pool – a favourite with young guests who love feeding the fish from the bridge. A sumptuous breakfast is included in your stay, made from locally sourced ingredients.

This lovely, relaxing and super accessible B&B is located just 10 minutes’ drive from CBeebies Land at Alton Towers and is a great family option. There are crisp, bright bedrooms in the main house or the Apple Tree Chalet – a self-contained, spacious option perfect for families or couples looking for a private home from home. A delicious, hearty breakfast is provided, with free-range pork sausages, local Derbyshire bacon and fresh eggs from the nearby farm.

Gracious hosts Phil and Helen provide a real home from home at the Laurels B&B, less than five minutes’ drive from CBeebies at Alton Towers. Located in the picturesque village of Oakamoor, the Laurels boasts splendid views across the valley and nearby woodland. It’s a bed and breakfast with a true rural feel, and an ideal place to introduce mini city slickers to nature. Helen cooks a full English breakfast including locally sourced pork sausages and black pudding, as well as bacon, eggs and mushrooms – but if you’re in the mood for something lighter, continental style is up for grabs too.

Another great option in peaceful, picturesque Oakamoor, the Beehive Guest House is run by considerate hosts Jo and Steve. They renovated the former haberdashery shop that dates back to 1909 into the family-friendly property you see today, full of beautiful original features and stained glass. The cosy, light rooms come in all shapes and sizes and there’s a great garden area for kids to run around in after your visit to CBeebies Land and Alton Towers – just a five-minute drive away. Breakfast is provided and tailored to your dietary needs.

A 15-minute drive from CBeebies Land, this intimate B&B sits in a scenic setting of rolling hills and countryside as far as the eye can see. It’s a great budget option, offering two well presented bedrooms, a picturesque garden for the little ones to play in and a tasty breakfast to set you up for the busy day ahead.