Alison House
Intake Lane, Cromford, Derbyshire DE4 3RH

Alison House is the former Dower House of the Richard Arkwright family and stands within seven acres of secluded grounds at Cromford in Derbyshire. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed. The food is delicious and caters for vegetarian and special diets. The house is licensed, and a small bar is available for guests.
Guests have a choice of single or Twin-bedded rooms, all of which are well equipped and have en-suite and tea making facilities. There is no single room supplement, and all guests will have a room of their own.
There is a studio and three spacious lounges, offering a peaceful environment.
Non-painting partners are welcome and will find Cromford a marvellous location for a summer holiday.
 

Alison House

How to find us:

Alison House is situated in the midst of the county of Derbyshire, three miles south of Matlock. There is easy access to Birmingham, Coventry, Leeds, Leicester, Manchester, Nottingham and Sheffield.


 Inter-City services connect via Derby and Nottingham making London just over two and a half hours away.
The main A6 trunk road passes through Cromford. There are good and numerous routes to the M1 and eastwards toward Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester.

By Car: Travelling on the A6 from Derby and the South, Intake Lane is the first turning on the left as you enter Cromford. From the North, Intake Lane is on the right approximately 200 yards after the junction of the A6 and the B5036 road to Wirksworth.

By Bus / Coach: Either to Cromford or first to Matlock and then by bus to Cromford.

By Train: Cromford Station is on the Matlock to Derby branch line. The house is approximately 20 minutes walk from the station. On leaving the station forecourt, bear right, following the road over the river until its junction with the A6. Turn left and Intake Lane is on the right after approximately 200 yards. If you telephone in advance, arrangements can be made to meet you at the station.

 

Please send your booking form, with £50 deposit, to the organiser:
Anna Maule Associates, 14 Bren Way, Egginton Road, Hilton, Derby, UK. DE65 5HP
Full balance to be paid four weeks before arrival.
With your booking confirmation you will receive a list of suggested art materials and a brochure of Alison house.

Anna V Maule, 14 Bren Way, Egginton Road, Hilton, Derby, UK. DE65 5HP Tel: 44 (0) 1283 730207