Ashbourne is located in the southern tip of the Peak District and as such it boasts a pleasant setting with plenty of rental properties to choose from. Rentals can be found in both the countryside on the outskirts of Ashbourne and right in the core of the market town, depending on your budget and property requirements. Nearby cities include Derby and Stoke-on-Trent and Chesterfield, Burton on Trent and Macclesfield are also popular day trips. Ashbourne is popular with families and couples, both young and old, and its diverse inhabitants are friendly and welcoming.

The Tissington Trail is a well known local walking pathway that is also popular with cyclists and it runs through pretty landscapes and old railway lines. The Limestone Way also passes through the region and people choosing to rent property in Ashbourne can enjoy all of the local attractions. The National Trust owns a few homes in the region and there are also large stately homes dotted around the countryside that make for nice day trips for anyone renting a home in Ashbourne. Markets take place two times a week in the town and they attract many locals to join in the fun.

Stoke-on-Trent is a popular place for people renting property in Ashbourne to commute to work and Derby is home to numerous shopping centres, cinemas, theatres and various other amenities. Ashbourne has its own fair share of cafés, places to eat and drink and shops making it an all round good choice for anyone looking to rent a house in the area. The annual event of Shrovetide football draws the crowds and properties can be rented complete with numerous bedrooms, parking and gardens from the countryside to the town centre. Alton Towers is nearby and attracts people from all over the UK, especially in the summer.