Lapwing House

Country Pubs

• Royal Oak, Hurdlow– Our very own award winning pub offers open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great homemade pub food’. Booking advised.

• Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Longnor, family friendly local pub, roughly 2 miles from the venue. Welcoming dogs and having wheelchair access too. Lovely beer garden where you can sit and enjoy the varied menu choices this delightful pub offers.

• 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.

• The Bull’s Head, Monyash - A traditional pub located in the heart of Monyash, serving good pub food. Popular with families and walkers.

• The Bull, Ashford in the Water - Traditional Robinson's small character pub serving great food in a lovely Derbyshire village with the River Wye flowing through the heart of it.

• 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 - Recently refurbished gastro pub situated in the pretty village of Great Longstone.

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

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

• The Lazy Trout, Meerbrook, near Leek - serving food everyday from 09.30am with breakfast, main menu, children's menu and a Sunday menu. Dog friendly

Restaurants

• 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.

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

Cafes

• 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.

• Cobbles Cafe, Longnor - in the heart of the village, serving breakfasts, lunches, hot drinks and cakes, using locally sourced produce.

• 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.

• Manifold Fish and Chips, Longnor - Commonly known as the ‘Longnor Chippy’ and is frequented by all the locals. It serves the best fish and chips in the area which you can eat in or takeaway. Well worth a visit. Lunch and dinner served but please check the website for the seasonal opening times.

• Longnor Craft Centre and Coffee Shop - Longnor Craft Centre occupies the old Market Hall sitting proudly at the top of the cobbled square in the heart of the village. Food served all day with huge slices of home-made cake on the menu!

Fresh Delivered Melas 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

• Manifold Fish and Chips, Longnor - Commonly known as the ‘Longnor Chippy’  it serves the best fish and chips in the area which you can eat in or takeaway. 

• Simply Thai

• Pizza Express

• The Great Panda Restaurant (Chinese)

  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. A visit to the village of Wincle

A great day out for the family with something for everyone to enjoy. Start off with a visit to the famous Danebridge Fisheries a great place to visit with kids, here you can fish in the well-stocked pool, catch your own supper or feed the trout (food supplied). Then a visit to the Wincle Brewery, where you can even do a one day brewing course! After a trip to the brewery why not call into the Ship Inn, just down the lane where you can sample Wincle’s fine ales in the pretty beer garden. Follow up with finally finishing the day off with a visit to Blaze Farm, a working farm that has become famous for their awarding winning Hilly Billy Ice Cream which is all made on the farm using the milk from their dairy herd. With tea rooms, nature trials and animals to pet there is something for everyone!

2. Tittesworth Reservoir

Located just outside the mill town of Leek on the edge of the Peak District National Park, this Severn Trent reservoir is another great day out for all the family. There are two lovely walks around the reservoir, the shorter trail is only 1.5miles and is ideal for a gentle stroll and suitable for pushchairs. For bird watchers and wildlife lovers, there are two hides available to use. The fantastic large adventure play area is suitable for children between the ages of 2 and 15 years old. The large sand pit is especially popular so don't forget to bring your bucket and spade! You are very welcome to take your own picnic and there are plenty of idyllic spots for this, but you can also enjoy a barbecue in the new designated area.

Please click here for more information on Tittesworth Reservoir

3. The Manifold Trail

A short but very attractive walking/cycle route along the route of the former Leek & Manifold Light Railway. Look out for the impressive Thor’s Cave and interesting rock formations along the way and stop for lunch at the lovely National trust tea rooms at Wetton Mill, or take a picnic to have down by the river.

Click here for information on the Manifold Trail

4. The Roaches

The Roaches, with Hen Cloud and Ramshaw Rocks form a gritstone escarpment which marks the south-western edge of the Peak District. A mecca for walkers and climbers with some of the best gritstone climbing in the country. Once you have reached the top of the rocky ridge there are stunning viewing across the Staffordshire moorlands. Obviously no trip would be complete without catching the ‘winking man.’

Click here for more information on the Roaches

5. Chrome & Parkhouse Hill or “The Dragon’s Back”

Famously appearing as a backdrop in Peaky Blinders this dramatic ridge offers a popular 9 mile circular walk, some parts are trickier than others but there is also a family friendly route nearby that is roughly about 4 miles on paths, country lanes and field tracks. The walk offers a mixture of valley walking and steeper scrambling parts so please do check out all routes prior to setting off as it is a challenging walk. The main ridge has breath taking views all around.

Click here for more information on Chrome & Parkhouse Hill

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)

• Bin bags

• Washing up liquid

• Cling film & kitchen foil

• A few dishwasher tablets to get you started

• 2 x tea towels

• 1 x dish cloth

• Basic cleaning materials

• Utilities - Electric, gas, heating and hot water

• Free Wi-fi in all areas

Useful Information

• 3 x high chairs (if requested)

• 3 x Travel Cots- we provide basic travel cot's that comply with BSI. Please note that due to health and safety reasons, you will need to bring cot linen and 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.

• Hair dryer (if requested)

• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival

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

• Iron & ironing board indoor clothes airer

• Hoover and mop

• Washing machine and separate tumble dryer

• Three lounge areas with TV's and Free view. TV's have the HDMI facility but we do ask guests to bring their own cable

• Log burner in the snug at the end of the open plan dining kitchen– 1 x complimentary basket of logs supplied upon arrival (due to health and safety we cannot supply fire lighters or matches so please bring your own).

• 1 x I pod docking station

• Bluetooth speakers

• Games room is located in a separate barn on site a few metres from the main house with Pool table, table football, table tennis and kitchenette,  the size of the room is 8.8m x 7.7m (excluding the pool table area). This will be kept locked but the key will be on the property key fob left in the house. We do ask that children under 16 are not left unsupervised in the games room.

• Christmas - throughout December the property will have a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights

• Should you need a DVD player for your stay we do ask guests to please bring their own, along with any relevant cable

• 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 was 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, glassware and cutlery

• Champagne Flutes

• 2 x microwaves

• Kitchen Scales

• Second smaller double oven in the utility area behind the kitchen, with grill and 5 induction hobs

• Belling electric double oven, grill with 6 induction hobs and warming zone

• Large American fridge/freezer and a further smaller under the counter fridge

• 4 x large roasting tins ideal for chickens / turkeys / large joints of meat

• 2 x Double toaster

• 2/3 cafetieres

• 2 x Kettles

• Hand blender

• 2 x Dishwasher

• Nespresso Coffee Machine - a handful of original size pods to get you started

• 2 x  large oblong dining tables (each measuring 236 cm x 108 cm) with 23 chairs.  A small side table (measuring 122 cm x 90 cm) can also be used and an extra trestle table (measuring 244 cm x 76 cm) can be requested by the guests to increase dining capacity- please bring you own table cloths. Two benches can be moved from the kitchen for extra seating.

• Extra farm house dining table and chairs in the kitchen

Parking

• There is parking for 15 cars on the gravelled areas only, please do not park on the grass

• There are 2 x 7kw smart electric vehicle charging points, one is near the Annexe steps and the other is at the gable end of the main house. Download the Fuuse app. We suggest doing this before your arrival so you can set up your account in advance

• For reasons of both safety and property insurance, under no circumstances should you use the domestic plug sockets in the property to charge any extra electric vehicles. 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 other local charging stations.

The Cow Shed

• Large converted barn adjacent to the Annexe is a multi functional space configured to a super games room and centrally heated throughout

• Wall mounted 50" TV near to the pool table (not Smart TV) with Free Sat box

• Pool table

• Table Football

• Table Tennis Table

• Further Portable Flat Screen 50" TV (only available upon request)

• Free Wi-Fi

• Bank of mobile/laptop charging points

• 2 WC's

• Kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities, Smeg fridge freezer, dishwasher and sink and plenty of storage and worktop space

• Entrance doubles up as boot/coat room

• The room is accessed via a key code which will be in your check in details

• The size of the room, excluding the pool table area is 8.8m x 7.7m

• This will be kept locked but the key will be on the property key fob left in the house. We do ask that children under 16 are not left unsupervised in the games room.

Outdoor Space

• Located in a peaceful and secluded rural setting with fantastic views

• Large lawn area which is ideal for ball games

• Further lawn to the side of the property

• Patio area with seating

• 4 x 6 seater picnic benches

• The property is not fence secure so please do not leave dogs and children unattended

• There is an outside tap and we can supply a hose- please request prior to your stay

• BBQ's - charcoal - there are 2 x half oil drum style, available between the 1st April and 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment

• Please do not move the garden furniture around, this is for your own safety, due to them being very heavy and also damage can easily be caused if the items are dragged

Property Quirks

• Due to the nature of The Farmhouse there are a number of internal stone steps at varying levels between the rooms on the ground floor

• Accessed via a narrow lane therefore unsuitable for coaches

• Some of the bedrooms on the first floor have sloping ceilings 

• The property is not on mains drainage so we use a septic tank for waste treatment. It is environmentally friendly but cannot cope with nappies, baby hygiene products and ladies toiletries. Please dispose of these items in the bins provided in the bathrooms.

• Please be aware that in the field in front of the property there is a well, for this reason we ask that children are not to play in the field.  Another reason is that there is also an electric fence that is sometimes in use when cows or sheep are in the field

Dogs

• We allow 4 dogs at the property and do charge £30 per dog for the duration of their stay

• We ask that dogs are kept of all the furniture and out of the bedrooms

• Please make sure all dog litter is cleared from the gardens and grounds

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

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. There is good coverage in the communal areas, annexe and games room.

Cancellation Policy