The Barn at Benty Grange

Country Pubs

• Royal Oak, Hurdlow –Just 3 miles away our very own award winning pub offers open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great homemade pub food’. Situated within walking distance (if you are feeling energetic) we would welcome you to drink or dine with us. Booking advised.

• The Bull’s Head, Monyash - A traditional pub located in the heart of Monyash, serving good pub food. Again within walking distance only 1.5 miles away. Popular with families and walkers.

• The Packhorse, Crowdecote - Located at the bottom of the bank just outside Longnor. There are well kept ales which change regularly and traditional home-made pub food. It’s a lovely place to visit for the scenery – careful of the hair pin bends on the way!

• Devonshire Arms, Hartington - Located in the heart of the village – good stop for lunch.

• The George at Alstonefield - The George is an unspoilt, historic, family run pub in the Peak District village of Alstonefield, above Dovedale.

• The Packhorse, Little Longstone - Lovely historic character features in this compact pub – promotes itself with ‘Walkers and Muddy boots welcome.’

• The White Lion, Great Longstone - traditional Sunday roasts, homemade pub food, serving local real ales and a great selection of wines, situated in the heart of this pretty village.
  

Restaurants

• The Woodyard, Bakewell - Great location by the river in Bakewell for a family friendly Restaurant –  Serves both lunch and dinner.

• PieDaniels, Bakewell- A fine French restaurant and cafe bar in the heart of Bakewell offering a selection of fine French & English cuisine.

• Rajas Indian Restaurant - A great Indian restaurant located in the Bridge House just on the edge of the famous Bakewell Bridge. They also do take-aways.

• Simply Thai,  Buxton - Great local Thai restaurants located in the centre of town – booking is definitely recommended.

• Taj Mahal, Buxton - Excellent curry house in Buxton.

• Pizza Express, Buxton  -Well known pizza chain in a great location for town and the Opera House – kid friendly.

• St. Moritz Restaurant, Buxton - Swiss and Italian cuisine, great pasta dishes and also has a excellent pre- theatre menu.

• Lone Star, Buxton - Mexican/American cuisine, known for their large portions.
  
  

Cafes

• The Old Smithy Café, Monyash - Rustic! Famous for its breakfast featured in the Top 50 Breakfast Book in the country. Character décor, open year round – walkers and bikers welcome. Also serves lunch daily with dinner on certain days.

• Tagg Lane Dairy, Monyash - just outside the village of Monyash you will find this popular cafe / farm shop. Serving cakes, coffees and home made ice creams. A great stop off for refreshments if out walking and why not take some of the homemade produce back home with you too from the farm shop.

• No 6 The Square, Buxton - Relax and enjoy morning coffee, light meals or a traditional English afternoon tea in the elegant surroundings of No. 6 The Square.

• Lavender Tea Rooms, Bakewell - A lovely quaint tea room, hidden in the corner of Hebden court, the charming décor includes vintage memorabilia and there’s outside seating in the sheltered courtyard. A great place for afternoon tea.

• Hassop Station Café & Bookshop -A  family friendly cafe with outdoor covered seating and play, with a focus on food, family & fresh air. Enjoy brunch, lunch or afternoon tea on the terrace on the renown Monsal Trail or in the old station building.

Fresh Delivered Meals and Take-Aways

• My Peak Event - fantastic selection of home made prepared meals from local chef/cooks - great for large groups.
  

• Scoff - Delicious, home-cooked food, delivered to you in the Peak District

• Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop

• Rajas Indian Restaurant

• Maazi-Sumptuous Indian meal or buffet delivered to your door. Numerous catering options and can also provide waiting on staff and even take away the washing up.

• Simply Thai
  

• Pizza Express
  

• Taj Mahal
  

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. The Tissington and High Peak Trails

With the Tissington and High Peak Trails close by you can walk for miles along these old railway lines. Both trails meet at Parsley Hay (just down the road from the property) the Tissington Trail runs along a 13 mile route from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay, while the High Peak Trail is 17.5 miles long route from the High Peak junction near Cromford to Dowlow. Surrounded by beautiful countryside the traffic-free trail is ideal for horse riders, cyclists and walkers of all abilities. It is also suitable for wheel chairs and pushchairs along the flat sections and the trail is mainly mud free which is quite rare in the Peak District. The nearest access and also bike hire is at Parsley Hay which is less than a mile away.

Click here for more information on Parsley Hay cycle hire (Parsley Hay does shut for Winter from 01st Nov until February).

2. 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 the original recipe and still makes the puddings by hand from the secret recipe.

Click here for a link to further information on Bakewell.

3. The Spa town of Buxton

The spa town of Buxton can really offer something for everyone; enjoy a stroll around the pretty Pavilion gardens. The kids can enjoy the playground areas or you might choose to go for a swim at the public swimming pool. The more adventurous may want to try out ‘Go Ape’ the treetop adventure course, for those without a head for heights a visit to Poole’s Cavern is fascinating, and it’s a great activity especially for kids when the weather does not cooperate for outdoor activities. For theatre lovers, seeing a show in the intimate Buxton Opera House is a must, and for the shopaholics the pretty Cavendish Arcade has a range of lovely little boutique shops. Lovers of real ale will enjoy visiting Buxton Tap House, which is Buxton’s own brewery pub serving its very own ales and bitters.

Click here for further information on Buxton.

4. Chatsworth House and Park

No visit to the Peak District would be complete without visiting the fabulous Chatsworth Estate. There really is something to do for every member of the family - The Farmyard and Adventure playground, the magnificent house and the gardens which are equally as impressive as the house, 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. Alton Towers

Arguably one of Britain’s best theme parks, Alton Towers is only a 40 minutes’ drive away. The infamous Alton Towers resort offers a great family day out, as well as the renown rides which provide enough excitement even for the most ardent fun seeker, the Cbeebies land is a great addition to cater for the youngest family members. The waterpark is also not to be missed, with rides for the adrenaline junkies as well as relaxing areas for those who just want to chill out in the Lagoona Bay.

Click here for further information on Alton Towers resort.

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

• Hand soap

• Loo rolls (1 x on the holder and 1 spare per bathroom)

• Washing up liquid

• Cling film, kitchen foil

• Dishwasher tablets

• 5 x tea towels

• 1 x dish cloth and pan scrubber

• Basic cleaning materials

• Utilities - Electric, gas, heating and hot water

• Free Wi fi is available

Useful Information

• 2 x high chairs if requested

• 2 x Travel Cots - the owner of this property does provide travel cot linen We provide basic travel cot's that comply with BSI. Please note that you may wish to bring any extra padding you require over and above the lightly padded standard base that is supplied by the manufacturer, we do not supply a mattress

• Bedrooms 2, 3 and 5 en suites have a shower attachment over a bath

• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival

• Fresh towels - Bath towel & hand towel for each guest in bedroom

• 1 x log burner –1 basket of logs is provided

• Open plan living area has a 40 inch HDMI TV and DVD player with full Sky package including Sky sports but not BT Sports 

• Second Lounge has a 40 inch HDMI TV and DVD player with full Sky package including Sky Sports but not BT Sports, we do not allow guests to pay to view other channels 

• Blue Tooth Stereo

• Hair Dryers in each room

• Washing machine and tumble dryer

• Iron & ironing board

• Hoover

• A selection of local walking guides and local information books

• Card games, novels, general interest books and board Games

• The games room is in a separate rustic barn at the rear of the house with, pool table, dart board, giant connect 4, sofa, plus heater operated by a self controlled timer

• Christmas - throughout December there will be a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights

• For the safety and well-being of all our guests, we kindly ask that you bring any personal first aid supplies you may need, as first aid kits are not provided in our properties
  

• Please note that some rooms may have been updated with new furnishings or decor since the photos or virtual tour were taken

Cooking and Dining

Any kitchen items that are absolutely vital for your stay, please check with us before your visit to ensure that it is at the property (as things do sometimes get broken).

• Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, cutlery and glassware (including champagne flutes)
  

• Microwave

• Kitchen Scales

• Range style large oven with 5 induction ceramic hobs and warming zone

• Full height fridge freezer

• 2/3 cafetieres

• 2 Kettles

• Plastic cups/bowls/plates/cutlery for children

• Electric hand whisk

• Dishwasher

• 5 bar stools at the breakfast bar

• Extra wine fridge

• Large oblong dining table seats up to 20 (length 340cm by 109cm width). There are 12 chairs and 1 long bench

• Double toaster

Parking

• ​There is space for 10 cars

• Parking is to the front and side of the house

• Please do not park in front of the other self catering cottage on site

• For reasons of both safety and property insurance, under no circumstances should you use the domestic plug sockets to charge an electric vehicle. Our domestic supply in the property does not have the capacity or set up to support EV charging.  Please use this link, that you may find helpful, for the local nearby charging stations. 

Outdoor Space

• ​Surrounded by open countryside with fantastic views

• Patio Area

• 4 large circular picnic tables that will seat 20 guests

• Private lawn area behind the property which is 10mtr x 15mtr

• BBQ- charcoal- available throughout the year, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment

Property Quirks

• ​The property is on a shared site with another self catering property but you do both have your own private areas

• No drones are to be used on site

• Lockable Bike storage in the Games Room

• There are the original farm building steep stone steps at the front of the property which do not have any rail- please do not leave children unsupervised in this area

• There are 2 separate staircases one leads to bedrooms 1,2 & 3 and the other leads to bedrooms 5,6 and 7

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 all bedrooms

• Please make sure you clear any dog litter from the garden and grounds

• Please do not leave dogs unattended in the property or garden at any time, especially if there is livestock in the nearby field

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi is provided free of charge, however, due to the rural location this can be intermittent which is out of our control.  We also hope you appreciate if there are technical issues in the area we cannot guarantee good access.  The Wi-Fi is via a satellite operation and we do say that you are unable to carry out large downloads, watch films or totally depend on it for work purposes

Cancellation Policy