Acorns Guest House offers a warm welcome at homely guest accommodation in the centre of Willington village, on the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District, 1 mile off A38/A50 junction, and 5 miles SW of Derby/5 miles Burton upon Trent. Excellent breakfasts, using organic and locally-sourced produce as far as possible. Also available, is a self-contained annex on B&B or self-catering basis.
The proprietor is also a mosaic artist who trained in 6th century Byzantine mosaic making in Ravenna Italy. She runs beginners workshops (with or without guest accommodation) from the Acorns Guest House premises, and arranges master mosaic courses in Ravenna, Italy (guided or unguided).
Lounge at Acorns Guesthouse | 
Bedroom at Acorns Guesthouse
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GUEST FACILITIES:
Guests have private shower room
Guest Lounge with log fires, TV/DVD/tea & coffee facilities
Off road car parking/secure covered cycle storage
Private Garden
Wet gear overnight drying
Email & Fax service
Special diets catered for
Hairdryer/Iron available
Packed lunch/picnic basket on request
Local information (maps & guides)
Drop off and pick up service to EMA airport and Donington Park.
Local Facilities
Mercia Marina and Tea Rooms (5mins), Co-op Store, hairdresser, deli/coffee shop, pharmacy, post office, sweet shop, craft shop, florist and beauty salon and 3 food pubs all 2mins walk. Just 25 mins off J28 M1 & East Midlands Airport and close to Rail Station for Derby (12mins) or Birmingham (30mins).
Donington Park (20mins), Toyota and Repton School (2 mins), Rolls Royce (15 mins), Derby University (15 mins), and major Peak District tourist & leisure attractions all within easy reach: Chatsworth House, Kedleston Hall, Calke Abbey, Sudbury Hall and other NT properties.
A great base for Mercia Marina, events at Donington, walking or cycling in the Peak, riding at the local riding school or fishing on the River Trent. Plus there’s speedy road access to all major conurbations of the West and East Midlands (45mins Birmingham).
Mosaics at Acorns Guesthouse | 
Garden at Acorns Guesthouse
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Rooms are from £25 per person per night, including a hearty breakfast.
For further information please visit the Acorns Website , email us at acornswillington@aol.com or telephone us on 01283 701422
