Pubs

• The Bull, Ashford in the Water - Traditional Robinson small character pub serving great food, just a 2 minute stroll away. Lovely cosy fire in the winter months.
• The Royal Oak, Hurdlow - Our award winning pub offers open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great home-made pub food’ as it should be. Groups welcome - booking advised.
• The Packhorse, Little Longstone - Lovely historic character features in this compact pub – promotes itself with ‘Walkers and Muddy boots welcome.’ It is worth booking a table for a group as it is popular with the locals.
• The White Lion, Great Longstone - traditional Sunday roasts, homemade pub food, serving local real ales and a great selection of wines all situated in the pretty village of Great Longstone.
• Monsal Head Hotel and Stable Bar, Monsal Head - This place has a great viewing area and is a fabulous place to rest and enjoy a pint in the old Stable Barn when walking along the Monsal Trail.
• The Red Lion, Litton - Nestled on the green in the picturesque village of Litton, The Red Lion is one of a very few unspoilt traditional Peak District pubs. This historic inn combines character & quality in a way that is rare in modern pubs.
• Devonshire Arms, Beeley - Set on the Chatsworth Estate, The Devonshire Arms is one of those picturesque country inns at the heart of village life. It offers the charm and character of an historic inn with a contemporary twist! The Brasserie is modern, bright and relaxing while the Inn is cosy and inviting.
• The Bull’s Head, Monyash - A traditional pub located in the heart of Monyash, serving good pub food. Popular with families and walkers.
• The Bridge Inn, Calver - located near to the river in a stunning location. Serving pub classics, local ales and great wines. Beer Garden to enjoy too.
  
• The Bull i'th Thorn, Hurdlow - pub and pizzeria, enjoy a selection of made to order oven pizzas in the refurbished spacious room, with a mixture of booth seating and individual tables - or sit in the bar area, still featuring some of the traditional charm from the days of the old coaching inn and enjoy burgers / sandwiches/ grazing boards, pub classics, children's menu and desserts to die for.
  

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, Bakewell - A great Indian restaurant located in the Bridge House just on the edge of the famous Bakewell Bridge. They also do take-aways.
• Rafters at the Riverside Hotel - Ashford in the Water - A luxury Hotel with a fine dining restaurant, they also offer afternoon tea.

Cafes

• Aisseford Tea Room, Ashford in the Water - Pretty village tea room with lots of outdoor seating.
• The Upstairs Café, Bakewell - A nice child –friendly café located in the centre of Bakewell.
• 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 newly refurbished station building.
• Hobbs Café, Monsal Head Hotel, Monsal Head - Situated at Monsal Head this cosy café offers great views and serves locally made ice cream.
• 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.

Fresh Delivered Meals and Take Aways

• Sauced Here - fantastic selection of home made prepared meals from local chef/cooks - great for large groups. They also provide a full basket of groceries from local producers that can replace a supermarket delivery.
• Scoff - Delicious, home-cooked food, delivered to you in the Peak District.
• Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop
• Rajas Indian Restaurant
• Hope Valley Pizza Co - Take away pizza with free delivery
• 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.
  

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 every weekend in 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.

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 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.  Contact them to enjoy the history of the company and tutored tasting. Next door there is a great Tap Room, with comfy seating, serving freshly made pizzas to order 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, trampolines 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 and as well and the beautiful flowers and plants, there are giant water features and sculptures dotted around. Again suitable for all the family, with the maze, the 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 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
• 2 x tea towels
• 1 x dish cloth
• Basic cleaning materials
• Utilities - Electric, gas, heating and hot water
• Mop & Bucket
• Hoover

Useful Information

• 1 x high chair (if requested)
• 1 x Travel Cot 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.
• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival
• Fresh towels - Bath towel per guest & hand towels in the bathrooms
• 1 x log burner in the main lounge - 1 x complimentary basket of logs supplied upon arrival (due to health and safety we cannot supply fire lighters or matches)
• 1 x Smart TV with Sky - you are able to log into your Amazon Prime/ Apple / Netflix accounts. 
• Free Wi-Fi
• Washing Machine accessed in an external outhouse
• Iron & ironing board & indoor clothes airer
  
• Hairdryer
• Roberts Bluetooth Radio with DAB/FM-can be paired with a phone for music. Has a AUX (lead not supplied though)
• Christmas - throughout December there will be a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights

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).

• Microwave
• Kitchen scales
• Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, glassware and cutlery
• Electric hob and electric oven
• Under counter style fridge and freezer compartment
• Nespresso Coffee Machine-taking the original coffee capsules
• Cafetiere
• Kettle
• Toaster
• Dining for 4 on a drop down table in the lounge with stools

Parking

• We do ask that you do not park on Hall End Lane as access is required at all times- you are allowed to unload and load your car outside the property but then kindly move your car
• Access is tight and limited near the cottage with residents access to their properties being restrictive and there has been issues with larger vehicles not being able to gain access (bin lorries etc)
• Parking can be on Greaves Lane or any nearby street parking
• 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 find this useful link to nearby charging stations.

Outdoor Space

• ​There is a small shared courtyard behind the property which does allow access to all 3 cottages
• There is a bistro style table and chairs for The Stocking Mill guests
• BBQ- charcoal- which is low, small and round- available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment.
• The BBQ is stored in the outhouse and the utensils are in the kitchen

Property Quirks

• ​Due to the character and age of the listed cottage please be aware that the stairs are very steep so may not be suitable for toddlers and the less agile of us- there are 2 flights of stairs in the cottage
• Some of the door frames are low height so please mind you head
• The table for Dining can be pulled up from the wall so it can be folded away when not in use- this will seat 4
• The fireplace in the bedroom is for decoration only
• There is an external outhouse which has the washing machine and tumble dryer in

Dogs

• We allow 1 dog at the property and we charge £30 for the duration of their stay
• We do ask that dogs are kept off the furniture and out of the bedrooms
• Please do make sure you clear any dog litter from the courtyard area at all times as this is shared access with local residents
• Please do not leave your dog unattended in the property or shared courtyard area at any time
• There are plenty of lovely, local walks to exercise your dog

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 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 throughout and can achieve 10mb at it's fastest