About Gainsborough Retreats
Stunning luxury cottage accommodation in the Derbyshire Peak District in 3 site locations. Available for holidays, weddings, events & corporate hire.
Gainsborough Retreats Description
Gainsborough Retreats provide self-catered holiday cottage accommodation in the Derbyshire Peak District. A family run business, we take pride and care in ensuring our properties are immaculately clean and plentifully equipped for all your holiday needs.
Each of our sites and properties vary in size and have a unique style that you can add your own finishing touches and ideas to and tailor your holiday exactly to your liking.
Knockerdown Cottages: Explore the dramatic Peak District National Park from the comfort of our unique Farm cottages. We are 5 minutes walk from Carsington Water, a superb well known windsurfing and sailing centre.
Nether Burrows Farm: The perfect secluded rural Derbyshire Peak District setting to have that long overdue reunion, to celebrate that special birthday or anniversary or just to get your friends together and enjoy a relaxing holiday.
Egginton Hall: Provides a dramatic and impress setting for any function. The Georgian style Hall is set in 16 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and woodland.
Weddings: We offer exclusive use hire accommodation and stunning countryside locations to make the start of your married life a weekend you and your guests will never forget.
Events: For that special birthday, anniversary, christening, family reunion or just to get everyone together in one place, why not take exclusive use of one of our scenic rural sites for the weekend?
Corporate Hire: Take your colleagues into the picturesque Derbyshire countryside to get away from the hustle and bustle of the City and enjoy your meetings or team building in a more calming atmosphere.
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*** OFFER 5 *** If you're looking for an exclusive use wedding venue that you can really put your own stamp on for your special day, then this offer is for you!! Offer valid until Monday 21st January 2019.
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Were you one of the lucky people who got engaged over Christmas & New Year? There's nothing more exciting than planning a wedding, so why not take advantage of our open days on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th January! There'll be exclusive offers available for that weekend ONLY so make sure you don't miss out and book your appointment with our wedding coordinators. t: 01629 540525 e: events@gainsboroughretreats.co.uk
A Winter Wonderland ⛄️ ❄️
Beautiful Knockerdown Cottages in the SNOW!!
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*** JUSTEEN'S KITCHEN ***
Kevin Costner was born in California on this day In 1955, a perfect recipe is a California Dream Smoothie.
Ingredients... • 2 cups ice cubes • 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed • 1 cup 2% milk • 1 cup vanilla yogurt • 1/2 cup honey Directions • Pulse all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately.
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*** OFFER 4 *** It might only be January, but we're already thinking about those summer holidays! A family getaway, with a great discount....what are you waiting for!? Offer valid until Friday 18th January 2019.
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*** EXCITING NEWS *** We have been awarded a SILVER Certificate of Excellence by Bridebook - The UK's No.1 Wedding Planning App We would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of our wedding couples and suppliers from 2018 who supported us and we are ready to welcome all of our NEW wedding couples along with our “Friends” (Suppliers)
*** OFFER 3 *** Hands up if you got engaged over Christmas & New Year 🙋♂️🙋♀️💍 We've got a great deal for those 2020 wedding bookings!! Offer valid until Monday 14th January
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*** JUSTEEN'S KITCHEN ***
The first Pineapple’s were planted in Jamaica on this day in 1813, here's a winter warmer for you in these cold winter nights!
Ingredients... • 140g coconut oil, plus extra for the pudding basin • 432g can pineapple rings in juice • 100g glacé cherries, halved • 140g self-raising flour, plus 1 tsp • 140g white caster sugar • 2 large eggs • 1 tbsp golden syrup, warmed
For the custard • 400g can coconut milk • 1 egg, plus 1 yolk • 2 ½ tsp cornflour • 50g white caster sugar • 2 tsp white rum • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method 1. Line the base of a 1-litre pudding basin with a disc of baking parchment, then oil the parchment. Drain the pineapple and save the juice. Pat the rings dry with kitchen paper, then use them to line the base and sides of the basin, cutting the last couple to fill any gaps. Push a halved cherry in each pineapple hole and any other gaps – you should have some left over. 2. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Boil the kettle. Melt the remaining coconut oil in a pan or the microwave. While it cools, put 140g flour and the sugar into a bowl and stir together. Toss the remaining cherries through 1 tsp flour. 3. Pour the coconut oil into the flour mixture along with the eggs, cherries and 2 tbsp pineapple juice. Fold everything together with a spatula and gently scrape into the pudding basin. Cover the pudding with a sheet of baking parchment, then a sheet of foil, with a folded pleat down the centre. Stand in a deep roasting tin on the middle shelf of the oven and pour the kettle-hot water into the tin, to come about half way up the sides of the basin. Bake for 2 hrs 15 mins. Insert a skewer into the centre of the pudding – it will come out clean if it’s cooked, but if not, re-cover and return to the oven for 10 mins, then check again. 4. To make the custard, pour the coconut milk into a small pan and warm it, but don’t let it boil. Whisk the egg, yolk, cornflour, sugar and rum in a jug. Whisk in the warm coconut milk, then pour the liquid through a sieve back into the pan. Return to a low-medium heat and stir constantly until thickened. Stir in the vanilla. 5. To serve, carefully turn it out onto a plate, then serve hot with the warm coconut custard.
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*** OFFER 2 *** Getting away with friends and family is always fun, but this offer includes cake, fizz & a 2 course meal!! This offer is available until Friday 11th January 2019.
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Viewing Day at Knockerdown Cottages, feel free to visit our Wedding Village,no need to book an appointment. Bring your family and friends along where our wedding co-coordinators will be on hand to answer any questions OR simply get in touch and book a one to one appointment to get the full experience. How do you fancy hiring your own "Wedding Village" for a whole weekend
Viewing weekend at Knockerdown Cottages, feel free to visit our Wedding Village over the weekend, no need to book an appointment. Bring your family and friends along where our wedding co-coordinators will be on hand to answer any questions OR simply get in touch and book a one to one appointment to get the full experience. How do you fancy hiring your own "Wedding Village" for a whole weekend
Do we finally know what day of the week is it?! Now we're all back into the swing of things....have you thought about how to motivate your team for 2019? Our corporate new years retreats are the perfect way to celebrate and make plans for your business. Contact our events team for more details and to check availability. t: 01629 540525... e: events@gainsboroughretreats.co.uk
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We're giving our fabulous followers the chance to take advantage of our VIP January Sale before each offer ends.....
*** OFFER 1 *** Start planning next Christmas & New Year's relaxing break with a jaw dropping discount! Offer valid until Monday 7th January.
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JUSTEEN'S KITCHEN IS BACK!!!
We are all now feeling over indulged from the past few weeks, I don't know about you. So something a little more healthy.
Pork Fajitas... • 2 medium onions • 1 red bell pepper • 1 yellow bell pepper • 3 tbsp fajita seasoning or to taste • 2 lbs pork tenderloin • 2 tbsp olive oil • fresh cilantro for garnish • 1 lime cut into wedges • 8 small tortillas
For guacamole • 2 avocados • juice from 1 lime about 2 tbsp • 1 tomato diced • 3 green onions chopped • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste • 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste
• Clean and slice the onions into long strips. Slice the peppers into long strips as well. Place peppers and onions in a large bowl, sprinkle 1 1/2 tbsp of the fajita mix over the onions and peppers and toss. • Clean and slice the pork tenderloin into long strips and place in a bowl. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 tbsp of fajita mix over the pork and stir to make sure each piece of pork is seasoned well. • In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil over medium high heat and add the pork to it. Cook the pork for 5 to 10 minutes until it's fully cooked, and it's slightly charred, but not burned. • Remove the pork from skillet, and wipe the skillet clean. • Add another tbsp of olive oil to the skillet and heat it up. Add the onion and pepper mixture and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is caramelised and the peppers are soft. Add the pork back to the skillet, mix with peppers and onions and cook for a minute. • To make the guacamole, mash the avocados in a small bowl, then add the rest of the ingredients and stir well. • Assemble the tortillas, add some pork, onion, peppers, and top with avocado. Garnish with coriander if preferred.
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For those staying with us during January, here's a great offer from Carsington Water! Cycle Hire Special Offer - Get out for less during January! Hire a bike for 2 hours for only £9 each (normally £11 per bike) Offer is available everyday 10am - 4pm, 2nd - 31st Jan 2019
OUR FLASH SALE STARTS TODAY!!!! Are you on our mailing list?? Contact us to ensure you don't miss out on these fabulous deals!!
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Another year ends and so many couples have walked on to our site and left as happily married couples. Congratulations to those who married at Knockerdown Cottages in 2018, Roll on 2019 so we can do it all over again!!
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Merry Christmas to you all. May you have a wonderful Christmas this year. We wish that all your dreams come true and thank you for your continued support.
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