​Pubs

• ​The Bulls Head | Ashford in the water, just around the corner from the cottage.  Traditional Robinson small character pub serving great food, just a minute from the cottage. Lovely cosy fire in the winter and beer garden for the warmer months. Dog friendly. 
• The Ashford Arms | - based in the centre of the village just at the end of the road to the cottage.  This pub was always a popular place to visit and has now been completely renovated to offer a welcoming place to dine inside or out. An extensive menu, including Sunday Roasts, breakfasts and Children menus. Open from 8am every day. Dog friendly
• The Crispin | Great Longstone, 5 minute drive -  located in this unspoilt village a family run pub offering good, honest, pub classics plus a children's menu too. With beer garden and free parking and plenty of walks to enjoy near by. Dog friendly
• The White Lion | Great Longstone, 5 minute drive, in the centre of this popular village this pub has light bites of sandwiches and nibbles, main meals featuring your pub favourites, Sunday roasts and children's menus.  Dog friendly in the bar area
• The Packhorse Inn | Little Longstone, 6 minute drive, historic pub in the small hamlet just outside of Great Longstone, offering seasonal menus and locally sourced produce. This pub is highly popular and we do advise to book well in advance for evening meals.  A great stop off if out walking offering warming fires and a heated pergola with seating outside.
• Thornbridge Tap Room | Bakewell, 3 minute drive or a steady 30 minute walk along the river, a fantastic relaxed place to sit and enjoy a freshly made to order pizza washed down by a local ale or glass of wine. A large venue with rustic seating and a shop area to be able to take home the beers you have enjoyed. It's a good place to keep an eye on their website as they do host various gigs and acts. Please note it is card transactions only. Open every day and very dog friendly.
• The Wheatsheaf | Bakewell, 5 minute drive or a 35 / 40 minute walk, a family favourite with plenty of seating, offering a varied menu with all your pub classics and children under 8 can eat free - visit their website for more details. Set in the heart of the town it's a perfect place to have a quick break from walking or shopping. Dog friendly.
• The Bull i'th' thorn | Hurdlow, 15 minute drive - if you fancy a run out then you must try here , freshly made wood fired pizzas to order alongside a bar menu with children's options too. This is also a perfect venue if you are sports mad - as they show all the major games / matches etc

​Restaurants

• ​Rafters at Riverside | Ashford in the water, just a short stroll to the other end of the village you will find this picturesque restaurant, offering fine dining of 2 or 3 courses, afternoon teas and a fabulous bar and cocktail menu too. Stunning grounds to enjoy that cool and refreshing drink in those warm and sunny months. Booking is essential. 
• The Woodyard | Bakewell, 3 minute drive, once a former marble works this spacious building offers plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. An extensive and varied menu should please everyone, also offering a lighter sandwich menu too. Seasonal specials and locally sourced produce makes this a great place to visit in the daytime or evening. It is dog friendly but please let them know when you book. 
• Lovage | Bakewell, 3 minutes drive, owned and run by former Great British Menu regional finalist Lee Smith this restaurant offer a 5 course tasting menu or an a la carte menu- certainly a place to visit for any occasion. Booking is essential.
• Rajas | Bakewell, 3 minutes drive, authentic Indian cuisine with all of your favourites and plenty more. A warm and friendly restaurant which is popular any day of the week. We would advise to book.
• The Merchant's Yard | Tideswell, 13 minute drive, seasonal menu choices, and a choice of afternoon teas, lunch menu, a la cart menu. You can even  takeaway a pizza (but this is only available Wed, Thurs and Fri). Spacious restaurant with plenty of seating we would still advise to book.

​Cafes

• ​Aisseford Tea Room | Ashford in the water, round the corner from the cottage, coffees and cakes served alongside breakfasts and paninis, this popular little cafe is a must to try before heading out for a walk or when you get back as a treat. 
• Hassop Station Cafe | Hassop, just outside Bakewell, 5 minute drive or approximately 50 minute walk from the village and then onto the Monsal Trail, once a former train station this very popular stop off is located on the side of the Monsal Trail and open for breakfasts, light snacks, main meals, coffees and cakes. Plus in the Summer months stays open until 9pm.
• Hobbs Cafe | Monsal Head, 6 minute drive, with a spectacular view towards the famous local site of Monsal Viaduct and dale below this cafe is an ideal spot to sit an relax whilst out walking. Offering breakfast rolls, toasties, cakes and coffees. Why not grab an ice cream from the truck that is parked in the carpark as you leave too in the summer months!
• Quackers at Thornbridge Hall | Great Longstone, 5 minute drive or walkable on the trail, large free parking area, stunning grounds accessible from the Monsal trail and open every day. Serving cakes and coffees, breakfast sandwiches, soups, toasted sandwiches, salads and jacket potatoes. Dog friendly.
• Bakewell town centre has a host of independent cafes to also try. 

Take aways

• ​Riverside Chip Shop | Bakewell - collection only
• Bakewell Fish and Chips - collection only
• Catch 32 | Bakewell - fish and chips - collection only
• Rajas | Bakewell, Authentic Indian - will deliver locally but please do check when phoning
• Hassop Station | main menu is available to take away to eat in the comfort of your home - collection only.

It is always best to check the websites for any seasonal opening times as some places do shut early  or close over the winter months.

1. Spend a day exploring the historic market town of Bakewell

Bakewell is the largest town within the Peak District National Park and is a hub of activity. Market day is on a Monday and as well as a large range of stalls there is also an agricultural market which is definitely worth a look around as it offers a great insight todays farming community. The town also hosts a craft and gift fair most weekends in the Brigade town hall. The Bakewell Old House Museum occupies one of the oldest buildings in Bakewell and dates back to 1543, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the towns past and is very interesting and informative with lots to appeal to all ages. Obviously no trip to Bakewell would be complete without sampling an original Bakewell pudding. The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop claims to have the old original recipe and still makes the puddings by hand from the secret recipe.

Click here for a link to further information on Bakewell.

2. Cycle or Walk the Monsal Trail

With the Monsal Trail so close by it would be rude not to take the opportunity to cycle/walk along this old Midland Railway line which runs from Bakewell right up to Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale. The trail offers 8.5 miles of traffic free and mud free cycling/walking and with the recently reopened tunnels offers one of the most spectacular leisure routes in Britain for cycling, walking and horse riding. The nearest cycle hire is at Hassop station which is great place to stop for a bite to eat or for a coffee and nice piece of homemade cake! There is also a lovely little gift shop and book shop and a children’s play area. If walking it's also worth leaving the trail and dropping down in to Monsal Dale itself to enjoy walking along down by the river.

Click here for a link to cycle hire at Hassop Station or here for more information on the Monsal Trail.

3. Enjoy the Thornbridge Experience and Tap Room

This award winning brewery is just down the road from the property and ideal for the  real ale lover . They generally have a range of 10 cask and keg Thornbridge beers, including Thornbridge favourites and also some of their rarer beers. A large Tap Room, with comfy seating, serving pizzas daily and on various dates there are open mic gigs and live entertainment.

Click here for a link to Thornbridge Brewery

4. Chatsworth House and Park

No visit to the Peak District would be complete without visiting the fabulous Chatsworth House. At Chatsworth there is something to do for every member of the family. The Farmyard and Adventure playground is a brilliant day out for children of all ages - with animal handling, milking demonstrations and daily activities, plus a woodland adventure playground with slides, climbing nets and more! Then there is obviously the house itself, steeped with history it’s one of Britain’s greatest stately homes and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. The gardens are equally as impressive as the house, over 100 acres of landscaped garden as well as seasonal flowers and planting, there are giant water features and sculptures dotted around. Suitable for all the family, with the maze, garden trails, and the famous water cascade to keep the little ones occupied.

Click here for a link to Chatsworth House and Park.

5. Walk along the Edges

Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt Edges are only a short drive away and offer a spectacular walking route where you can view both the Dark and White Peaks. These three gritstone edges are part an almost continuous line of cliffs running from Stanage Edge down to Birchen Edge at the southern end. These Edges once famous for millstones, are now known as great places to rock climb. There over 200 rock-climbing routes on Curbar Edge alone, making the edges a mecca for walkers and climbers alike. For walkers Baslow Edge also offers interesting features including a memorial to the Duke of Wellington, a giant rock called the Eagle Stone which in years gone by the young men of Baslow used it to show off their prowess and fitness for marriage by climbing to the top and even some resident Highland cows. There are many different routes, some circular, some linear around the edges and also different staring/finishing points. A nice circular route which also includes walking along the river Derwent can be viewed by clicking here.

A basic weekend supply of the following (as there are no staff on site if you run out you will have to replace):

• Hand Soap​
• Toilet Rolls (1 on the holder and 2 spare)
• Washing Up Liquid
• Basic Cleaning Products
• Tea Towels
• Dish Cloth
• Dustpan & Brush
• Utilities (Electric, Gas, Heating, Hot Water)

Useful Information

• Fresh linen with beds made up on arrival
• Bath towel per guests and hand towels in the bathroom
• SMART TV in the lounge
• Free Wi-Fi
• Washing Machine
• Mop and bucket
• Iron and ironing Board
• Drying rack

• Dust pan and brush

Cooking & Dining

• Under counter fridge with 1 freezer compartment
• Microwave
• Nespresso Coffee Machine- handful of pods to get you started
• Espresso mugs
• 4 slice toaster
• Blender
• Large stir fry pan plus large casserole pan
• Frying pan, wok and an assortment of varying sized pans
• Champagne / Prosecco glasses
• Pint glasses
• Wine glasses
• Tumblers
• Ample cutlery and crockery
• Full sized dishwasher
• Roasting tins
• Kettle
• Plastic bowls and plates
• Tea Pot
• Serving dishes
• Grater
• Weighing scales
• Wooden tray
• Should there be any specific item you may need for your stay we do advise you to bring it along with you

Parking

• There is space for 1 car to the rear of the property- passing through the archway and in front of the garage
• If in a wide vehicle please tuck in your wing mirrors and drive slowly through the archway as quite narrow
• Do not park on the drive as this gives shared access to the neighbours on either side and access is need at all times
• Please leave access in the corner to the left of the back door as you look at the cottage for the neighbours car
• Please do not block the access to the neighbours parking spot / garden entrance on the left hand side of the courtyard as you drive in as they need access at all times
• There is plenty of on street parking outside the cottage should you need further spaces
• For reasons of both safety and property insurance under no circumstances should you use the domestic plug sockets in the property to charge an electric vehicle. Our domestic supply in the property does not have the capacity or set up to support EV charging. Please take a look at this useful link for nearby charging stations.
  

Outdoor Space

• ​Shared drive access leading to the rear of the property
• Garden table and chairs to the front of the property
• Front garden laid partially as lawn and established planted borders
• Not dog secure - there are low stone walls and a hedge as boundaries
• Outhouse to the rear of the cottage offering lockable bike storage for 6 bikes. We do advise you to make sure your bikes are covered under your house insurance for personal belongings, personal effects and household contents
• Outhouse storage for the recycling bins
• Outside tap beneath the kitchen window at the back
• Lighting to the front and rear entrances

Property Quirks

• ​At the top of the stair case and leading off in both directions you have 3 further steps up to bedroom 1 & 2 and then the bathroom and bedroom 3
• Shared access via the front driveway and access to the parking area at the back
• Sloping ceiling near the windows in bedroom 2 may cause height restrictions for some guests
• Due to the age of the property the staircase is quite steep so may not be ideal for the less agile of us, but there is a handrail

Dogs

• We allow 2 dogs at the property and charge £30 per dog for the duration of their stay
• We do ask that dogs are kept off all furniture and out of the bedrooms
• Please do clear any dog litter from outside
• Do not leave dogs unattended in the property or garden at any time

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is provided free of charge, however, as the Peak District is in a beautiful rural location sometimes there may be intermittent signal which is beyond our control. We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi if there are technical issues in the area