Bolsover has been voted one of the happiest places to live in the UK, and it’s easy to see why. This quaint, historic market town has host of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, all overlooked by the spectacular Bolsover Castle and surrounded by the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Combining a community feel with tourist attractions such as Hardwick Hall, Creswell Crags and Poolsbrook Country Park, the town is host to regular food fairs, annual gala and a Christmas festival. 

Bolsover is just a short distance from the M1, and only 18 miles from Sheffield and less than 10 miles from Chesterfield, making it perfect for commuting. It’s an ideal spot for couples and families who love to be close to nature but also want to be able to enjoy a range of amenities on their doorstep. 
 

Found in the heart of Derbyshire, Bolsover is a bustling market town, filled with history and a real community feel. Living in Bolsover, you’re surrounded by countryside and character, yet in an ideal location to access major towns and cities. 

Overlooking the town is its famous 17th century castle, which is perfect for a family day out. Enjoy the spectacular views over Derbyshire, discover the lavish rooms of the Little Castle, explore the romantic ruined terrace range, and let little ones run free in extensive grounds and fun play area.

You’re also close to other historic buildings and towns, such as Hardwick Hall, Chatsworth House, Bakewell and Matlock, perfect for wandering through and relaxing at weekends, and of course you can walk, ramble or cycle through the beautiful Peak District.

Sherwood Pines is a beautiful forest area located less than half an hour away, with a wide range of outdoor activities on offer for couples and families to enjoy together. With activity trails, play areas, bike hire, wild running and mountain biking trails, Sherwood Pines will set the scene for a great day out for all. Discover its bushcraft experiences, or soar through the trees on Go Ape’s famous zip wires, before restoring your energy with a snack at café or the dedicated picnic and BBQ area. You can even pitch a tent or hire a cabin if you’d like to get away from it all for longer.
 

Bolsover has a range of schools and educational facilities to suit all ages. 

Bolsover Church of England Junior School is just a few minutes away, and The Bolsover School and Bolsover Infants School are also nearby, both of which were rated good in their last Ofsted inspections. 

The New Bolsover Primary School and Nursery is less than two miles from Promise, and offers education to three to eleven year olds. 

The Shirebrook Academy has almost 800 pupils aged 11-16 and is less than four miles away from your new home. 

Heritage High School is located around five miles away at Clowne, and is a comprehensive teaching almost 900 11-16 year olds.  

For further education, The University of Sheffield is easily accessible and is a world top 100 university.
 

The Castle Gym in the Market Place is a small, friendly gym with an extensive range of equipment where you can get to know the locals as you work out. 

Bolsover also has its own Boxing Club, offering coaching to children and adults, with a range of classes and lesson options, as well as The Kickboxing Academy which runs martial arts classes seven days a week.

The Shirebrook Leisure Centre is just a few minutes away, and has badminton and squash courts, fitness suite, Boxigym, an outdoor floodlit five-a-side all weather pitch, and a state of the art skate park. There’s also a children's indoor purpose built soft play area, bar and café.

Bondhay Golf Course’s idyllic location is the perfect setting for a game of golf with friends or colleagues. Just six miles away, its 18-hole course is often described as the only true championship standard course in the region, offering a formidable round of golf with water hazards coming into play on 4 holes. The 9 hole academy par 3 course is perfect for beginners, experienced players honing their skills and it also has a driving range and putting green.

Barlborough Links Golf Club is around ten minutes drive from Destnation 14 and is a 9-hole course and driving range. 

The Family Friendly Surgery is less than half a mile from your new home, and Bolsover also has a Health Service Centre on Welbeck Road and a Medical Centre on Castle Street, closer to the centre of town.
 

Only a short drive to the M1, Promise is the perfect location for daily commuters with the city of Sheffield just 35 minutes away and Chesterfield, just 25 minutes away.

From Chesterfield, you can take the train to Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield, and go direct to London in around two hours.  

You can reach East Midlands Airport in around an hour, where you can fly to a range of European and Caribbean destinations.
 

Bolsover has everything you need, with butchers, grocers, pharmacy, florist, bank and post office. You’ll also find a number of boutiques and gift shops offering unique finds, as well as jewellers and beauty salons so you can treat yourself without travelling.

Old Bolsover Yard Craft Courtyard and Cafe is in the centre of the town, and is home to a number of small independent businesses including Ethos Upcycling, Molly Felicity Designs and Thomas Taylor - Historical Ropemaker situated in a beautiful courtyard setting with The Coffee Cup Cafe providing refreshments. The Gallery at Old Bolsover Yard provides a unique shopping experience bringing together a number of local crafters and artisans offering something for everyone.

When its time to relax with coffee and a cake you could visit the Oven Door for savoury and sweet treats, or head to The Pump to try their home cooked breakfasts, lunches and cakes. Or why not enjoy afternoon tea with a view of the castle at The Coffee Cup?

Just six minutes from home you’ll find The Elm Tree, a beautiful, dog-friendly country pub serving locally sourced fresh meals. With indoor and outdoor dining you can enjoy the atmosphere and ambience of this wonderful country pub all year round. 

Old Orchard Plant Centre is less than ten minutes from home and is a lovely, local garden centre selling everything from bedding plants to olive trees and plant pots, so it’s easy to spruce up your new garden.  

Arrow Farm Shop, just 15 minutes away, is a family run business and is one of the few farm shops situated in the heart of a modern working farm. They pride themselves on getting the food onto the shop shelves as quickly as possible from the time of harvest. And with a dine in café, you can enjoy the farm fresh produce while you’re there.