About Woodside
Awarded a prestigious
4 stars by
The English Tourism Council!

Access to the house is excellent, either by road or public transport. Situated only 10 minutes from Jct 28 M1, or 5 minutes from the main A38, there is also a rail link to Ambergate with connections to Derby and beyond.
A spacious family home, Woodside House was built in the 1840's as the chief engineers residence during the construction of the Midland Railway through Derbyshire's scenic Derwent Valley. Situated in a beautiful area close to the historic town of Belper, the surroundings of Woodside offer endless activities for the young and the more mature, and is now available for functions and accommodation.

Woodside is a quality Self Catering Holiday Home, rated 4 Diamonds by the English Tourism Council.

Woodside House is situated in Ambergate, Derbyshire.

The house is able to cater for a party of up to 16 people, and is ideally suited to large family holidays, family celebrations or meetings. It has been extensively redesigned to "luxury" standards, which go far beyond the level of normal holiday homes. Please see our list of facilities.

Within a short drive, one can explore the Peak District, both Dark and White Peak areas. There is an absolute wealth of attractions and activities locally, such as the Famed Crich Tramway Museum, Water Sports at Carsington Water, the Midland Railway Centre, Matlock and Victorian Matlock Bath, The World Heritage Sites along the Derwent Valley, Chatsworth and Keddleston Stately Homes, Alton Towers, the list is endless. Walking and backpacking is extensive here, including an excellent walk beginning right at the front door.


Woodside, Station Approach, Ambergate, Derbyshire. DE56 2EN