Enjoy Exclusive Use of Your Own Converted Village Pub!
Highlights......
- 17 bedrooms, 3 on the ground floor
- 14 bathrooms or en suites
- Sleeps 34 guests.
- Dog Friendly
- A truly unique experience staying in your very own exclusive and authentic village pub with hotel 'style' rooms and cottages in the courtyard
- The spa town of Buxton is close by and the popular market towns of Bakewell and Ashbourne are both within 20 minutes’ drive away.
- Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Tissington Hall and Alton Towers are all within a half hour drive.
- Really close to fantastic walks of Chrome Hill, Dove Dale, The Manifold Valley and Hartington
- In the heart of the peaceful rural village of Longnor, there is a popular fish and chip shop, local village shop and cafe/tea room.
- Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclist, walkers, adventure seekers & family groups.
- There are 2 x 7kw Electric Vehicle charging points located behind Etwell Cottage in the main car park (minimal charges apply)
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Keeping many original features such as exposed stone walls and beamed ceilings yet adding plenty of contemporary colour, coordinated wallpapers and fabrics, each bedroom has been refurbished with warm Farrow and Ball colours, luxurious bed linens, neutral carpets and fabulous curtain fabrics.
The Crewe & Harpur venue comprises of 4 dwellings ( a main building and three traditional stone built cottages in the private courtyard). There is a total of 17 boutique style bedrooms with 14 beautiful en-suite or bathrooms with most facilitating doubles or twins providing flexible sleeping arrangements for larger groups. We offer 3 ground floor bedrooms 1 in Calke Cottage and 2 in Etwell Cottage.
Cooking and Dining
You can enjoy dining within the original bar area which creates a great 'traditional pub' atmosphere. Share each others company around the solid oak tables hand made by local craftsman which offer flexible seating options so you can choose how you wish to dine together. We can also help with putting a keg of local ale on so that you can pull your own pints or you can fully stock the bar as you wish (please note you cannot supply your own beer for the pumps).
The fully equipped kitchen has two double range cookers, an abundance of cookware, microwave and crockery/utensils/glassware. The main kitchen leads through to the utility room where there is further storage cupboards with plenty of work surfaces, two dishwashers, washing machine and sink areas.
As the property is so well equipped, you can totally self cater or use one of our many highly recommended outside catering contacts.
Living Spaces
The Crewe and Harpur has an abundance of social areas and communal living space. The huge lounge is furnished with comfy sofas and makes a great area for relaxing.
Move through into the bar and dining room and you can perch on a bar stool at the fabulous original oak bar which can be stocked as you wish (please note we have to supply the beer kegs for the pumps). There is plenty of glassware, drinks/wine fridges and even an ice machine behind the bar.
With plenty of seating there is a mixture of bunkettes, benches and dining chairs and enough tables for everyone to informally get together and enjoy each others company.
For your added entertainment, a real pub would not be the same without a dart board! A further smaller games room complete with a junior table tennis and table football is located off the kitchen .
Garden and Outdoor Space
Outside, there are three external areas at The Crewe for your private use. The courtyard is nestled in between the main building and the cottages and has outdoor furniture (picnic benches) set out and makes an ideal area for a BBQ we supply 2 x large oil drum BBQ's - available for use from 01st April through to 31st October- (please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment.)
A paved patio to the rear of the venue enjoys views over the valley towards the River Dove. Just off the private car park there is a small lawned garden.
The Crewe and Harpur occupies a fabulous position right in the middle of the old market square of the village of Longnor. Surrounding the market square you will find a popular fish and chip shop, village shop, local pub and cafe/tea room.
There are 2 x 7kw Electric Vehicle charging points located behind Etwell Cottage in the main car park (minimal charges apply)
Property Information
Our standard arrival and departure times are:
- 4pm on the day of arrival
- By 10am on the day of departure
Please do respect these times as they are in place to allow the housekeeping teams enough time to thoroughly clean the property before and after your stay
- Please remove dirty and high heeled shoes on entry
- Please do not bring any candles, tea lights or incense sticks to the property as they are not allowed
- Fireworks, Chinese lanterns or drones are not allowed
- No smoking or vaping inside the property. Vaping can trigger the fire alarms
- We ask that any outside socialising be brought inside by 9pm. We kindly ask that neighbours and local residents are not disturbed after this time, for more information please see our Noise and Behaviour Policy
- No glitter please as even the most eco friendly kind is impossible to remove from the soft furnishings and hard wearing floors
- No Karaoke machines of any type
- Due to the risk of fire from thermal runaway the charging of electric bikes, scooters, hoverboards and similar devices are strictly prohibited inside any properties
If you are looking for a holiday cottage that is accessible for everyone we have a wealth of properties that are suitable for guests with varied access needs. Many of our properties are situated in rural locations, offering peaceful settings that would be suitable for guests with autism & learning difficulties.
- Ground floor bedroom in Calke Cottage with use of the shared bathroom
- 2 x Ground floor bedrooms in Etwell Cottage with en suites one with open shower cubicle with a step up into and the other with shower over the bath
- Level access into the bar area via the front door entrance
- Ramp access from the courtyard to the main building
- Open plan and level access to all social areas in the main house
- Hypo allergenic bedding throughout
- Ground floor toilets in the main building with wash basins- accessed by 2 steps down from the bar area
- Level access carpark
- Beds are flexible and can be twins or doubles
- We are supportive of anyone who needs to bring an assistance dog or guide dog to the property
The Peak District and Surrounding Area
The village of Longnor is positioned in the Staffordshire Moorlands between the River Dove to the East and the River Manifold to the West, making it an ideal location to see this stunning national park.
There are nearby caves and caverns to explore and The Roaches, with Hen Cloud and Ramshaw Rocks providing an abundance of rock climbing, cycling and walking. Dove Dale with its renowned stepping stones and the Manifold Valley are both within easy reach.
The famous Derbyshire spa town of Buxton is a 10 - 15 minute drive with its Opera House, pavilion gardens and theatre. The popular market towns of Bakewell and Ashbourne are both within 20 minutes drive away. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Tissington Hall and Alton Towers are all within a half hour drive.
The Crewe & Harpur is a short drive to our country pub The Royal Oak at Hurdlow which boasts an expansive menu of home-cooked food. Also our pub with pizzeria at The Bull I Thorn offering homemade wood fired pizza with fresh dough made daily by our Italian chef, tasty burgers and classic British pub meals on the menu. We have comfy booths complete with wall mounted TV's so you can watch all major sporting events whilst enjoying a pint. Both pubs welcome large groups.
An Historic Coaching Inn
Why not check out our blog and delve into the history of our beloved pub.
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How To Find Crewe & Harpur
Directions
The address of The Crewe & Harpur is:
Market Square, Longnor, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0NS
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Directions to The Crewe & Harpur from Buxton (approx. 15 mins):
- From Buxton follow signs for A515 towards Ashbourne
- Once on A515 follow for 2.9 miles
- You will see a large green & white bookstore (Brierlow Bar book store) on your right hand side on the corner, turn right just before (B5053) (signposted to Longnor & Harpur Hill)
- Follow the B5053 for 3.4 miles (you will go through Glutton Bridge on your way and then up a hill through a set of traffic lights)
- On entering Longnor you will go past the fire station on your right hand side and then Longnor Primary School on your right
- Continue forward past the rear of The Horse Shoe Inn on your right and The Crewe & Harpur will be right in front of you (left hand side corner)
- Continue forward past the side of The Crewe & Harpur and the carpark entrance is to the rear of the property on your left hand side
- You have arrived at The Crewe & Harpur!
Directions to The Crewe & Harpur from Leek (approx. 15-20 mins):
- From Leek follow signs for A53 towards Buxton
- Once on A53 follow for approx. 5.3 miles
- You will come to a pub on your right hand side called ‘The Winking Man’
- Take the right turn immediately after and follow the road down for approx. 3.9 miles
- You will go past ‘Clowes Coaches’ on your left and then an old petrol station
- Keep following the road and you will come into the village of Longnor
- You will come to a cross-roads and The Crewe & Harpur will be in front of you on the right hand side corner
- The carpark is to the rear of the property so take a right at the cross-roads and then immediately left into the carpark
- You have arrived at The Crewe & Harpur!
Floor Plans
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Guestbook
The following comments are taken straight from the guestbook we keep for Crewe & Harpur. Verbatim.
Rooney stayed in August '24
Booked the Crewe and Harpur for three nights in August 2024 for my 40th birthday celebration with closest family and friends. The venue was incredible, furnished and maintained to a high standard. Beds were extremely comfortable, bedrooms spacious, bathrooms were spotless, showers and baths were ideal pressure and temperatures. The cottages were beautiful, and allowed our large group of 30 to experience a weekend away without everyone feeling on top of each other. The location is excellent - local shop, chippy (pay cash and pre-order), cafes and sweet shop are all on your doorstep and provide everything you could need or might have forgotten. Also a nearby farm shop with chickens and plenty of lovely walks nearby. The pub area is a fun novelty and fantastic for a party, it was perfect for our party games. Everyone had a go at playing darts and both the children and adults loved the games room with ping pong and table football. Kitchens are extremely well furnished with everything you could possibly need for cooking and cleaning. We barely saw the kids all weekend because they had plenty of space to play and have fun together without being interrupted by boring grown ups. The courtyard with benches is great when you get a sunny day, we really enjoyed sitting out with some beers and wine in our own private pub garden. There was a leak and the maintenance team were out within a half hour and were well on their way to getting it resolved before we left. This didn't inconvenience us at all over the weekend - but we were pleased to see that if there had been any issues, they would have been quickly resolved. Had a lovely chat with one of the cleaners as we were checking out - we had been to see the red pandas at Peak Wildlife Park (highly recommend) and were sharing stories of our days out there. We would love to come back again, and would absolutely consider utilising the other Peak Venues for future holidays. Everyone has said it was one of their best weekend's away ever, and the venue certainly played a big part in that. Thank you for having us.
Jones stayed in June '24
A great location for a large family group. The public space is excellent
Seagrave stayed in June '24
Fantastic location for our yearly get together with friends. The venue was as described and absolutely spotless. The host was really friendly and very helpful at check in. We will be booking again for sure.
Glossop stayed in May '24
Thanks to Peak Venues!! This has been the best weekend. Steve and the gang x
Glossop stayed in May '24
Myself and 30 friends gathered here at the Crewe and Harpur for a 50th birthday celebration. The facilities were excellent and even better than anticipated from the website. A very special place to relax, and be with friends. Everybody enjoyed the pub bar atmosphere and the possibility of pulling their own pints was received very well. The beer supplied was also great quality too (Whim Ales). No criticisms for the venue or for Peak Venues for communications! An excellent weekend all round - with perfect weather too!
Foskett stayed in May '24
Incredible venue, I had the best 30th birthday that I’ll never forget. Thank you!
Corporate stay stayed in April '24
We could not have asked for anything better for our team building event. The team were flexible from day one! location is fantastic and the venue is brilliant. Dominic was great to give me all the advise needed and also the cleaning team were lovely too! I would strongly recommend! Keep doing what you are doing - we thought it was fab from start to finish!
Stokes stayed in April '24
Superb place - living in your own pub & pulling a pint whenever the mood takes you, then going for a walk in the Peaks. Heaven. Booking in so easy, one of the team is on hand to meet you & available for any issues (there were none). Games room, darts, comfy rooms. They really have done a top job. Highly recommended.
Sigourney stayed in March '24
What a wonderful venue, absolutely perfect for my wife's 30th birthday celebrations with the wider family and dogs!
Keeley stayed in September '23
We have had a lovely weekend and Crewe and Harpur has been one of the best places we've stayed in.
anon stayed in August '23
We absolutely love staying at the Crewe and Harpur in Longnor: excellent accommodation, friendly and helpful staff
Andrews stayed in July '23
The stay was absolutely fantastic thank you, we had the best weekend.
Roach stayed in June '23
Just a very quick email to say a huge thank you - what an INCREDIBLE venue. We were all blown away and have had the weekend of dreams for my fiancé’s 40th birthday! Everything was simply perfect.
October stayed in June '23
Everything went quite smoothly and we enjoyed our stay tremendously, it was a lovely venue to stay in and I would recommend it to family and friends.
Gallagher stayed in March '23
Thank you for such a lovely stay - we all had a wonderful time and will definitely be recommending the Crewe and Harpur.
Unsworth stayed in March '23
I wanted to thank everyone at Peak Venues for what has been the best weekend ever. The Crewe and Harpur is an amazing venue which I had kept secret from my guests. As they arrived and walked into the pub and recognised the barman the penny started to drop and the stunned looks on people's faces will stay with me for a long time. The pub had everything you could possibly need, was spotlessly clean and although there was so much space available for everyone, there was one place that everyone wanted to be, behind the bar. The kitchen was so well equipped, and had more than enough cutlery and crockery for our 3-course meal on the Saturday night. The lounge area gave a peaceful space to get away from the bar where lots of games and dancing happened throughout the weekend and the building and grounds were a fabulous playground for the "kids" to play hide and seek. When I say kids, they range from 17 - 25, but there is something about the Pub that makes you relax and chill. From my initial enquiry through to chatting with the maintenance team, and everyone in between, the customer service from Peak Venues has been amazing. We certainly want to return to the Crewe and Harpur but also want to try many more of your wonderful locations. Thanks again.
Simmonds stayed in February '23
We had an absolutely fantastic weekend at Crewe and Harpur. Thank you. I think the only thing that will stop us coming again next year will be if our numbers increase...
anon stayed in February '23
Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed their stay. There was so much space which meant the children could entertain themselves, without the noise disturbing the adults’ conversations. The bedrooms and communal spaces were immaculately clean with everything we needed. The team were so accommodating when we had to change our plans last minute, it felt like nothing was too much trouble for them. The children didn’t want to leave, and the adults were asking when we can come back. Thank you Peak Venues, for a weekend we’ll never forget!
anon stayed in January '23
Had a terrific time with all our family at this fantastic venue. Would certainly recommend this for large family gatherings.
anon stayed in December '22
A brilliant place that’s really well equipped. We had a brilliant stay and a brilliant time and we’d definitely recommend it. Thank you
Hallett stayed in November '22
We celebrated my 60th birthday on the weekend of 4th November 2022 , we had an amazing weekend, the Crewe and harpur was perfect for large family gathering of 34 people, The venue was perfect , facilities were perfect , large bar , large kitchen , bedrooms clean and perfect, everyone planning another visit in the future, Thank you
Mcdonald stayed in August '22
I just wanted to say that we had an excellent weekend the house was amazing
Jones stayed in April '22
We had a lovely weekend, thank you. And you arranged perfect weather.
Glancy stayed in April '22
Just wanted to say we had a wonderful time! Your venue was perfect for our family get together. We will definitely be recommending!
Boxer stayed in March '22
Thanks we had a great time!
Millar stayed in December '21
Thanks for a smooth and fantastic stay at The Crewe and Harpur. Great venue in a great setting. All involved had a great stay and enjoyed the facilities etc.
Gal stayed in December '21
Thoroughly enjoyable stay, the staff at Peak Venues were so helpful every step of the way and ensured everything ran smoothly. Venue was also a great place to host my 30th birthday, could not recommend enough! Thanks to everyone at Peak Venues!
Fisher stayed in November '21
Just to say we had a fabulous time at the Crewe and Harpur.
Cairns stayed in September '20
Overall it was a brilliant venue and whether we gathered in the bar or lounge, it never felt crowded and the amount of fridges available made it easy to store all the food (and drink). Everyone loved the beds and we all slept better than we have done for a long time. We will be recommending your company to whoever we can, thank you for another enjoyable family gathering.
Williams stayed in August '20
We had a wonderful week at The Crewe & Harpur, thank you. We all loved it. Tom was most helpful with his visit & handled our call when we had a power cut on the first evening with aplomb. Dominic’s phone call to let us know we could get in early + how to use the key box was very much appreciated. I cannot speak highly enough of your office staff who were so very helpful about making the booking and again when we had to resolve the social distancing issues. This accommodation and location were perfect for us.
Steven stayed in July '20
“Superb! We hired the Crewe & Harpur for a private event and thoroughly enjoyed running our own pub for a weekend! I would recommend paying for the local ale to use through the pumps which was a lovely authentic touch. All the rooms are very clean and the kitchen is fully kitted out with everything you could need. Local scenary is stunning and offers a fabulous staycation option for large parties.”
Witts stayed in March '20
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all of your help and communication throughout the process. The weekend was a huge success and that was largely down to how ideal the location was for our combined stag/hen do.
anonymous stayed in February '20
We had an excellent time in a fantastic property. Thank you
anonymous stayed in February '20
Amazing house and fantastic service from Peak venues
anonymous stayed in January '20
Everyone said how much they enjoyed the venue and facilities, we were really pleased with everything. Brilliant!
Holgate stayed in October '19
We had an amazing time, such a good venue
anonymous stayed in October '19
We had such an amazing weekend in a great venue, cannot fault it at all
Robinson stayed in October '19
Thankyou. The venue was perfect and the feedback back from all our guests was fantastic.
Hardman stayed in September '19
Thankyou, everyone loved the place and would recommend to anyone
anonymous stayed in August '19
Everything was perfect. all my guests were impressed with the venue.
anonymous stayed in July '19
We really loved staying at the Crewe and Harpur, it suited kids and adults alike. Really well equipped.
Holloway stayed in June '19
Fabulous venue for a large group getaway or celebration. Nice rooms, good main bar space, large lounge and kitchen, outdoor space and situated in a lovely area with plenty of walks and activities. Just came back from a 40th Birthday with 34 guests. Amazing!
Clarke stayed in June '19
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the service you provide us in the build up to last weekend. We had a fabulous time staying at the Crewe & Harpur for my wife's surprise 40th, it literally couldn't have been better. So many fun memories and new friendships were made.
Bartlett stayed in February '19
Thank you for providing the excellent accommodation for our stay this last weekend. All my guests commented on what ideal accommodation it was. It was a very successful weekend.
Collins stayed in June '18
We really enjoyed our stag weekend at the Crewe and Harpur and would happily recommend it as a venue
Alexander stayed in March '18
We had a lovely time at the Crewe and Harpur once we got there!! Had fun in the snow.
Curran stayed in February '18
Thanks so much for the use of the Crewe and Harpur, it was amazing and suited our hen party really well - we had a fab time!!
Owen stayed in December '17
I would like to say a massive thank you to all involved for making our stay so fantastic. We only booked last week after being let down by another company, But from the very first phone call to yourselves, to the end of our stay, we couldn't have asked for better service, Facility's or property. The deal you did us was out of this world and you managed to save my mother in laws 60th birthday from being a total wash out. The property was lovely, and more than we could have ever hoped for, all staff were above and beyond helpful and friendly. We will be booking more breaks with yourself again, and would have no hesitation in recommending to you others. Once Again Thank you so much
Chinery stayed in November '17
We had a great time staying at the Crewe & Harpur!
Griffiths stayed in November '17
We had another fantastic four days at the crew and sure you will be seeing us again next year hope
Jacobs stayed in November '17
Thank you to all for another fantastic weekend. 2 years in a row and we’ve had a fabulous time in an ideal setting.
Mills stayed in October '17
We all had the most amazing time! A perfect venue for a celebration. I am sure you will see others making bookings following their experience. From start to finish, including the help from Peak Venues, has been just wonderful.
Shepherd stayed in September '17
The weekend was very enjoyable and the venue was very well equipped
Kearns stayed in September '17
We all had the most fantastic time , the venue is superb and thanks for all your assistance.
Greenfield stayed in September '17
Thanks so much, we had a brilliant time. The pub was absolutely perfect!
Nisbet stayed in August '17
We all had a great time. Good location for walks etc
Eagling stayed in August '17
We had a great time thank you
Parkes stayed in July '17
Thank you for the amazing weekend, it was a wonderful venue!
Jones stayed in July '17
We had an absolutely fabulous stay at The Crewe, thank you. After all the changes along the way, we ended up with 29 adults, 4 children, a baby and a dog. I can’t think of a venue which could have accommodated and been better suited for the range of ages and interests (and animals) than the pub. It was easy catering for a large number and the facilities are excellent. The bedrooms were beautifully prepared to our requirements and the pub and all the cottages looked lovely. The table football was a real hit, I’m surprised we didn’t wear it out! We had a bbq on Sunday, and the sitting area outside was perfect (and the sun was shining) and the flowers in the baskets and pots were lovely. The arrangement you have with Sauced Here worked excellently. The quality of their food was brilliant and we were so pleased to be able to use local produce rather than supermarkets. The logistics of having to bring all the food we ordered from Sauced Here from home would have been very difficult so ordering it online made the whole weekend more straightforward for us. Having the beer laid on in the pub was also a great idea and the arrangement you have with Whim Brewery worked without any hitches. Thank you for your part in making our weekend celebrations run so smoothly and enjoyably. We would be happy to recommend the venue to others.
Gill stayed in July '17
We had a fantastic stay at the Crewe and Harpur, really couldn’t have asked for a better venue!
Richmond stayed in June '17
Many thanks, this is the second time we have used the Crewe and Harpur for a family gathering, and everyone had a great time as before.
Ball stayed in June '17
Firstly let me just thank you for an excellent weekend at the Crewe and Harpur, The location and Accommodation was absolutely spot on. The whole group who attended have all said the same, we was all really impressed. I have already been called by a friend who wanted all the details after just seeing a few posts on Facebook for an event next year so I have passed all your details over. Again, many thanks it was brilliant
Kirk stayed in June '17
Thank you soooo much for an excellent weekend. We all had an amazing time and what a great venue! The best big house we've stayed in to date, so if we can we'll no doubt be back!
Brew stayed in May '17
Thank you for providing the venue for our get-together. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Saunders stayed in May '17
Thank you! We all had a wonderful weekend and I will happily leave some feedback on the various forums, which I'll do later in the week. Thanks again for all your help and great venue
DiGioia stayed in May '17
Thank you very much. I absolutely loved my stay and would definitely recommend you or even come again myself! Thanks for the customer service I've received along way, you've all been really helpful!
Patterson stayed in May '17
We had a fabulous weekend at the Crewe & Harpur, perfect venue for 30 ladies to celebrate my 40th Birthday!
Moran stayed in April '17
Excellent venue / weekend, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.
Knighton stayed in April '17
I just wanted to email to say how much we enjoyed our weekend at the Crewe & Harpur. Everything was professional and friendly from the minute we booked. The regular emails prior to our arrival made us feel confident and well informed. We started our weekend with a lovely lunch at the Royal Oak and from then on it got better and better. The property itself is lovely and the attention to detail is really noticeable. All of the bedrooms have been nicely decorated and kept in good condition. The photos of the bar area really don't do it justice, it's a brilliant space and was the main hub. The property was so well equipment and we didn't want for anything. We had an Asda delivery on the Friday afternoon which was easy and no problem. On Saturday we booked clay pigeon shooting at Yeaverley Estate which we would highly recommend and Luke at the Executive Chef which was exceptional. All our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we are looking for an excuse to book again.
Perrott stayed in March '17
We very much enjoyed our stay. It was a very comfortable, spacious, venue.
Fagan stayed in March '17
Can we extend a HUGE thank you to you and all your staff! We had an amazing celebration at the Crewe & Harpur last weekend for my mum and dad’s 60th wedding anniversary! The age range went from 2 year old to 81 years of age! The venue is lovely and homely and as the majority of the party were in their late twenties, early thirties, they loved the bar area and dart board and football area were a huge hit! We dressed the tables for the celebration night, and I attach some photos for you to see. We were extremely lucky with the weather, and even encouraged most of the young ones to venture on a walk on the Sunday! We had a meal on the Sunday at the Packhorse and were looked after well by Mick and Sharon.
Godlee stayed in March '17
We had a great stay at the Crewe and Harpur and thank you for everything.
Webber stayed in February '17
Just to add we had a fantastic stay, superb venue
Birkinshaw stayed in February '17
We all had a great time. The Crewe and Harpur is a fab place to stay and we will definitely recommend it to other people
Greenslade stayed in February '17
We all had an amazing time at the Crewe and Harpur Arms
Hill stayed in January '17
We had an absolutely brilliant time at the Crewe & Harpur. The venue was perfect, everyone loved it from children-adults. Many memories were made! Hopefully everything should be in A big thank you to you all for your emails/help throughout the booking process. I will write a review asap. I'm sure we will be using Peak Venues again at some point for more family celebrations
Caddy stayed in December '16
The Crewe & Harpur was fantastic and everyone loved it as a venue.
Richardson stayed in October '16
What a fantastic holiday:) Thank you so much, it just didn’t last long enough!
Perrens stayed in October '16
Please pass on thanks to all the team we had a brilliant time and my Father was over the moon with it all.
Jenkins stayed in September '16
We had a great stay at the Crewe & Harpur and will hopefully be back at some point.
Slevin stayed in August '16
Well, what can I say! From the moment we arrived at The Royal Oak to pick up our keys for The Crewe and Harpur we were delighted. We received a lovely warm welcome, and the friends that met us there for lunch were really impressed with the lovely food there. We followed Josh to the Crewe and Harpur - and got a chance to drink in the fabulous scenery - the location is absolutely beautiful. The pub was just perfect - I booked it to celebrate my 50th birthday, and invited 28 of my friends - everyone's room was fantastic - and really lived up to the photos on the website. The bar and lounge areas and outside area were ideal for our group - we loved using all the bar accessories! The kitchen was perfectly equipped for a large group - we had all we could ever need, and more. And then there are the wonderful walks and the pretty village to enjoy - it really couldn't have been better, and I would highly recommend it.
Broadbere stayed in August '16
I would like to thank you for making my friend's stag do the most memorable few days of his life. Everything was perfect and we could not have asked for more.
Cobb stayed in August '16
Thanks for your email. We had an amazing time at The Crewe and Harpur. Everyone loved the venue and we had mostly good weather to explore the Peak District. The facilities at the venue were excellent and we made full use of the bar, the wonderful kitchen and even the BBQ
Hitchcox stayed in July '16
We had an amazing weekend, thank you!! Such a fantastic venue.
Smith stayed in July '16
We had a fantastic weekend last week in spite of the weather ! and everyone in our family all commented what a great venue the Crewe and Harper was.
Simon stayed in July '16
We had the most wonderful time, everything about our weekend was perfect from the food we had delivered to the activities we organised on your recommendations. I will definitely tell all of my friends and family to leave reviews! We are already planning our next visit with you in one of your beautiful properties.
Simon stayed in June '16
I came here for my hen weekend in July with 30 of my closest friends and family! The hotel is amazing! The whole pub and cottages were beautifully decorated and the idea of having your own bar for the weekend was fab! The events and caterers the Crewe and Harpur recommended were fab too! Will definitely be back at this wonderful accommodation & will 100% recommend Peak Venues to everyone I know. Thanks again.
Howeson stayed in June '16
We all had a great time, the venue was perfect for the weekend, thanks!
Sharp stayed in June '16
We had a fabulous time and the venue was excellent. I have already passed the details on to many - who seem especially excited by being able to pull their own beer.
Walker stayed in May '16
We had the most amazing weekend, enjoyed by all. It really exceeded our expectations.
Holloway stayed in April '16
We had a fabulous weekend, thank you, and yes we will be hopefully returning next year
Pope stayed in April '16
We had an amazing time at the Crewe and Harpur and will be returning
Sheratt stayed in April '16
We had a fantastic weekend at the Crewe & Harpur. What a fantastic venue! Thank you for making my sister's hen weekend so special.
Davis stayed in March '16
I would just like to say that the accommodation was exceptional!the facilities and rooms were to the highest standard and perfect for our weekend away.
Groves stayed in March '16
Thank you. We had a brilliant weekend and thought the Crewe and Harpur was fantastic
Charlson stayed in February '16
Thanks for an amazing weekend at The Crewe and Harpur - what a fantastic venue! We will be sure to return at some point in the future, and will definitely be recommending you to family and friends :-) The accommodation suited our needs perfectly, and the Indian banquet I had organised from Maazi on Peak Venues’ recommendation was second to none, and went down well on the Saturday night!!
McElroy stayed in February '16
We had a fabulous time at Crewe and Harpur- great for a family of all ages and enough space to hide from the weather!
Ketland stayed in February '16
We had a fantastic weekend at the Crewe and Harpur and it very much exceeded our expectations.
Hebert stayed in December '15
We had a fabulous time at the Crewe and Harpur. So much so, that we are now considering booking it for Christmas 2017.
Yates stayed in December '15
Many thanks. We had a wonderful stay and all the guests enjoyed it too. The Crewe and Harpur really is a wonderful place to stay.
Rickett stayed in December '15
Thank you, we all had a great weekend, fantastic venue
Cope stayed in November '15
Me and my extended family had an amazing stay
Sutton stayed in October '15
We had a really good weekend to celebrate our Ruby anniversary with family and friends
Wood stayed in September '15
We had a wonderful weekend and the place is truly fantastic! I will definitely be recommending it to friends and family!
Halstead stayed in August '15
Many thanks for a fantastic weekend, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their stay in the Crewe and Harpur pub it was an excellent venue for a party and the facilities were perfect. The guests thoroughly enjoyed taking it in turns to pull a pint at the bar and the look on their faces said it all! A truly memorable weekend, thank you.
Paulucy stayed in August '15
Hi, we all had a fabulous time and the accommodation was excellent
Lynch stayed in June '15
Thanks so much for your email. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - its such a great concept that l'm happy to recommend and we're already thinking about what we can do in 2016!!
Jennings stayed in June '15
We have just returned back home after a fantastic weekend. Everyone really enjoyed it and couldn't believe I had managed to find such a unique location. It far exceeded my expectations. My wife was absolutely thrilled with her 40th. The Crewe and Harpur is beautiful and so well equipped that it made the entertaining really easy.
Smith stayed in May '15
We have had an amazing time at the Crewe and Harpur, the venue was superb, the support we have had from the whole team was first class.
Riley stayed in May '15
We all had the best weekend ever at the Crewe & Harpur this weekend, I had the best birthday. All my friends are now just trying to think of a reason for us all to return in the future!! It was perfect venue – thank you!
Killeen stayed in April '15
we had a fantastic weekend at the crewe and harpur it was exactly what we expected and more
Tindall stayed in March '15
We had a great time and the venue is amazing. We will definitely be recommending it to other people.
Cranson stayed in March '15
We had a fantastic stay in the Crewe and Harpur and adjoining cottages. The place was amazing with very high standards of equipment and furniture and new bathrooms and bedrooms. Perfect for a get together with friends and family. The bar area was a hit with everybody as was the pub games available to use. The lounge gave people the space if they needed to escape for a moment. In a great area for walks and Bakewell and Buxton nearby too . The staff at Peak venues were very helpful and professional nothing was too much trouble !!! Would highly recommend.
Cranson stayed in March '15
We had a fantastic stay in the Crewe and Harpur and adjoining cottages. The place was amazing with very high standards of equipment and furniture and new bathrooms and bedrooms. Perfect for a get together with friends and family. The bar area was a hit with everybody as was the pub games available to use. The lounge gave people the space if they needed to escape for a moment. In a great area for walks and Bakewell and Buxton nearby too . The staff at Peak venues were very helpful and professional nothing was too much trouble !!! Would highly recommend.
Maplethorpe stayed in December '14
We booked the venue for my 60th birthday. Our group was a mix of ages including 23 small children. The venue was superb. The bedrooms were all of a high quality especially those in the main house. The bar provided a fun element and my sons and nephews all loved pulling their own pints Everything was of the very highest quality including the wonderful kitchen, just right for cooking for a large number of guests. Having the stone floor in the main room was great particularly as we had our 2 Labradors with us. Overall, there is no area that could be improved as we had the best weekend we could possibly have had.
Fensom stayed in November '14
Hi Paul, I can’t begin to describe what a fantastic time we all had at the Crewe and Harpur. The weekend was absolutely brilliant and all the guests commented on what an amazing place it is - the photo’s and comments on Facebook are still flying about, and a few of us are still recovering after a pretty heavy party weekend! Many, many thanks to you and all who look after the Crewe and Harpur - we will be back soon!!
Sweeney stayed in April '14
We had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Crewe and Harpur. I’m sure that we will be back to hold another celebration at this or one of your other properties
Cull stayed in March '14
Thanks for having us and it certainly did meet our expectations and more. The venue was excellent and both of the pubs in the village made us all very welcome. Once again a big thank you from myself and everyone else who was there.
Anonymous Corporate Review stayed in March '14
The stay at The Crewe & Harper was fantastic!! Can’t fault the accommodation, we had everything we needed. The service we received from you all was excellent, and made the whole booking experience very smooth from start to finish along with your flexibility throughout. Look forward to booking with you again!
Last stayed in March '14
The weekend was a great success everyone was very impressed with the venue. The Crewe and cottage’s brilliant and so much room everywhere it was a weekend to remember I am sure we will be back, I have passed your details onto my friend she is looking at New Year I took a video of the Crewe to show her and she was very impressed so hope you get more bookings from this weekend.
Brookes stayed in February '14
Thank you for your email. We had a fantastic time at The Crewe and Harpur and will most definitely be leaving positive feedback and recommending this to other people. We will also be looking at returning ourselves in the near future.
Foreman stayed in December '13
The Crewe and Harpur was a brilliant venue for our family Christmas with everyone comfortably accommodated. We were more than well equipped with everything we needed for feasting and drinking. One suggestion for improvement would be a large flat screen wall mounted tv in the lounge. It is very likely that we would return to this or one of your other venues in the future. Many thanks Helen. P.S. Christmas decorations were lovely.
Gallagher stayed in December '13
Hi, we had such a fantastic weekend. This was the third time we have stayed at the Crewe and Harper and it was just as good (if not better) as the first time. Thanks once again and we will be definitely rebooking for the future Becky
Marinovic stayed in October '13
Hi to all at Peak Venues, My party of guests have suggested it should be an annual pilgrimage and I know that a family of one of my guests will be organising his own family event at the Crewe and Harpur for his fathers birthday celebrations. Everyone had an excellent time and I will be posting some very positive feedback.
Mason stayed in August '13
I would like to thank you for the wonderful time we had at the Crew & Harpur last weekend. It was a wonderful experience and your venue is one we will definitely be returning to one day with partners (thus enabling us to rent out all four buildings). Once again thank you for everything, you certainly have a wonderful accommodation.
Howard stayed in August '13
We had a wonderful few days. Altogether there were 23 of us with ages ranging from almost 1 - 86 and the venue was perfect for everyone. We have all said that we have had the best family gathering ever, made possible by the Crewe & Harpur, so thank you. I will certainly write a review on Trip Advisor in the coming days with pleasure and we will recommend the Crewe to all our friends as it is the perfect location and setting. Incidentally we did have to contact the Royal Oak as the shower in the Calke cottage wasn't draining, but it was swiftly dealt with by your maintenance people which was much appreciated. Once again many thanks from us all and we hope to re-visit in the future
Davis-Jackson stayed in July '13
I was part of the mothers & daughters hen weekend, just past, at Longnor. I would just like to say, we all had the most fantastic time, at such a wonderful venue!! The place was clinically clean, very well equipped, had fantastic accommodation, and all in all I can honestly say, I had one of the best girls ' weekends ever!! And believe me - there have been many!! :). Thank you so much, I would, without doubt, recommend your establishment to everyone I know!! Thanks again,and congratulations for getting it SO right!! We'll be back!!
Nuttall stayed in April '13
We were all very happy with the accommodation and its location. Plenty of different things to keep us entertained. And we could seat us all around one table to enjoy good evening meals!
Rees stayed in April '13
Thank you so much for the best family getaway we've ever had!
Wood stayed in April '13
Hi Paul We had the most fantastic time. Thank you and you very helpful and organised staff. We had a wedding that we will never forget. You even managed to sort out the good weather (thanks Janet!).
Seguin stayed in March '13
Dear Paul, Rachel, Janet and all of the people that helped us through the organisation process. First, a HUGE thanks. We are still under the magic of our stay at the Crewe and Harpur and will never be thankful enough for your precious help and patience.Thanks also to the cleaner that helped us to sort out our car problem whilst trying to head back to reality ;-). Second, we will definitely leave a feedback on trip advisor, hugely recommending your wonderful venue / accommodation but not too much otherwise it won't be possible to book it any more. "Everything was beyond my expectations. My other half was ecstatic (surprise birthday party) and everybody else had an amazing time. Unfortunately the weather didn't allow us to escape as much as we wanted to but the venue is so great that it didn't matter. We had to organise shifts for people to be behind the bar. I'm not an ale drinker but Hartington Bitter had a huge success. We will definitely come back as the location is wonderful and the setting very exciting and playful. Adults and kids will remember this weekend for a long time and a lot of us are still living the dream even a week later thanks to a very special place and team. MERCI!!!"
Cundall stayed in December '12
Dear Rachel, Janet & Team, I would like to thank the whole team from the Peak Hotel for a fantastic Christmas experience. A year of planning and organising a family of 27 to have a holiday is never a easy, but thanks to people and venues like yourselves these great holidays can happen. Many thanks Best wishes too all the team and families for the rest of the Christmas Holiday and Happy New Year
MacFadzen stayed in December '12
I just wanted to thank you for providing me with a 40th birthday weekend to remember, the Crewe really is a special venue which I was worried beforehand wouldn't live up to my expectations as I was so excited about coming, but from the moment I arrived it EXCEEDED every expectation. We have had the most fun ever and my friends are now wondering how we are ever going to top that, pretty hard I have got to say. Your welcome was warm and the food in The Royal Oak was perfect and everyone complimented you on it. Thanks for your fantastic communication throughout and I hope you continue to enjoy the success you have built there, very special.
Boyd Terry stayed in November '12
Thank you for a really lovely weekend at the Crewe and Harpur, everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and thought the pub was a quirky but fantastic idea! We also really enjoyed our lunch at The Royal Oak, and thankfully the weather stayed nice for a walk afterwards.
Ackworth Road Runners & AC stayed in October '12
Not one complaint. This was the 5th year we’ve had a club weekend and the accommodation was rated the best. The run was excellent, especially with the weather and we may want to repeat next year! The service we received at the Royal Oak was also top class.
Osbourne stayed in September '12
Wow! What can I say. The best weekend ever. We all had such a ball. All of my friends commented on how beautiful the accommodation was and how novel it was to have the bar to ourselves.
Goodwin stayed in June '12
I can't begin to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay at the Crewe and Harpur, we had the most fabulous weekend, all my guests were very impressed with the accommodation and facilities. One couple are planning to contact you regarding a 60th birthday in 2014! The bar area in particular was a great place for such a large group to socialise, I can't imagine ever finding anywhere that will beat this. The whole experience is one that we will all remember for a very long time.
Mclintock stayed in May '12
I just wanted to let you know what a fantastic weekend we all had. Everyone loved the pub and the accommodation was of a very high standard. You have all been very helpful from start to finish and I have recommended your venue to a number of people.
Beevor stayed in April '12
An absolutely fantastic venue for a 30th birthday party which could easily accommodate 32+ people. The whole place is pretty much set up from the days it was a working pub and hotel and as such is a very surreal environment. We just couldn't wait to settle in and for me to become a landlord for the weekend. The owners very helpfully suggested a number of caterers and we had a great dinner on Saturday night which didn't require any of us to lift a finger. This was followed by dancing and drinking in the bar area - the large space easily accommodated everyone. We hardly used the adjacent living room - it was just much more enjoyable in the pub! As for the accommodation, it's absolutely superb. The cottages are much larger than I thought they would be and were all made up to a very high standard. All in all a fantastic venue and I couldn't recommend it highly enough.
White stayed in February '12
We had a great time at your amazing venue. Thanks to your team for making everything go so smoothly. I will definitely be recommending the Crewe and Harpur to everybody I know.
Astrop stayed in January '12
Thanks very much for a great weekend for my husband's 50th birthday at the Crewe last weekend. All our guests really enjoyed it. All of the rooms were of a very high standard and everything surpassed our expectations. The bar area was fantastic and we spent most of our time in there. The location was great and although the weather wasn't great there was plenty of places to go. We also had a fantastic Sunday lunch at the Royal Oak which everyone was really impressed with.
Maplethorpe stayed in December '11
We booked the venue for my 60th birthday. Our group was a mix of ages including 23 small children. The venue was superb. The bedrooms were all of a high quality especially those in the main house. The bar provided a fun element and my sons and nephews all loved pulling their own pints Everything was of the very highest quality including the wonderful kitchen, just right for cooking for a large number of guests. Having the stone floor in the main room was great particularly as we had our 2 Labradors with us. Overall, there is no area that could be improved as we had the best weekend we could possibly have had.
Wratten stayed in November '11
Hi Thank you for providing such a great location and venue for my recent weekend house party. All my guests loved the venue and found it interesting and most of all, very comfortable. I had some friends and family in the cottages which suited very well and were well appointed. The Crewe and Harpur itself - all rooms really great and the en suites were fantastic. So we really really loved the place and the village location is stunning with a number of valleys converging to provide great scenery too. I know that at least one of my guests will be recommending you to her family members - she took the details!! Many thanks. A fantastic venue we were lucky to find!
Pallant stayed in November '11
Thank you all for a wonderful weekend everybody is raving about it and we will cetainly be spreading the word. Thanks again for a very memorable weekend.
Ainsley stayed in October '11
Just wanted to say The Crewe + Harper and all the cottages were amazing. My friends, family and I had a fantastic long weekend celebrating my birthday.
Hind stayed in August '11
I had my hen weekend at the Crewe and Harpur and it was immense! The venue is gorgeous and a brilliant idea for a big group - the run of your own pub for the weekend! We had the pub and one of the cottages - we loved every minute. We took on the theme of being in the pub with a pub quiz on the Friday, and took in some fab views on the Saturday with a walk to the Pack Horse Inn. It was great to be able to have a party back at the C&H on saturday night too. My friend who had planned the weekend had done a big Asda shop to see us through which I'd also recommend doing. It was an amazing weekend and I'd recommend it to anybody. We had a fab weekend thank you - it's such a great idea. Everybody I've told can't get over what a brilliant set up it is! Many thanks.
Barker stayed in August '11
We had a fabulous time everyone really enjoyed the weekend and the Crewe and Harpur proved to be a perfect venue. Thank you again for all your help.
Wood stayed in August '11
I would like to say that we had an absolutely fantastic time and it definitely exceeded our expectations. All our friends who joined us couldn't believe I had found such a great place and I am betting that some of them will book in the future. I know we definitely will. Thanks so much for helping to make my husband's 40th birthday a weekend to remember
Faiers stayed in June '11
On behalf of our whole party, I would like to say a very big "thank you" for the loan of the Crewe & Harpur. We had a ball! In hindsight, I don't think we would have changed anything and I only wish someday we will be able to do it again. We hope to be able to return to your part of the country again one day and you will be our first port of call for accommodation.
Symonds stayed in June '11
Our entire group had a sensational time at the Crewe and Harpur; I've been to a number of similar events (40th birthdays mainly..) but nothing has got the kind of feedback I've been receiving this week. Everybody absolutely loved it and we are definitely going to book it again for next year. Thanks once again for a great venue - it was truly memorable.
Morgan stayed in March '11
I've just arrived home after spending the weekend in The Crewe and Harpur and wanted to write to let you know what a great time we have had there. The pub / main bar room was everything we expected and hoped it would be and everybody enjoyed themselves immensely. What really took us all by surprise was the quality of the accommodation in the various properties and I heard a couple of guys talking about coming back to you in the future for various impending family get togethers. It's not often that I go on a stag-do and people are keen to return to the venue with their family in tow.
Gorman stayed in February '11
Our weekend was a tremendous success.... lots of budding barmen and women!! (which probably accounts for more than a little wastage!), the Hartington Gold was also a great hit with men and women – yep real women drink beer!!!! The rooms, both in C&H and cottages were very comfortable and spotlessly clean (we had some very picky guests believe me!!) and lovely and warm. We wish to recommend Bob Findlow of Grough-Stuff Walks – he was very helpful in organising a suitable walk and made it interesting too. He has left some business cards in the C&H. The meal that Peak District Foods supplied on Saturday evening was out of this world...how they attained such a high standard of food after travelling was just impressive. Again not one complaint!! On Sunday evening the remaining six of us visited The Royal Oak for a meal, the staff there were lovely and friendly.... the food was fantastic! Thanks again for helping us celebrate Judith’s 50th birthday.... there were lots of people talking about returning again!
Darley stayed in February '11
Thank you Paul,we had a fantastic time last weekend and I will without doubt be in touch later in the year to try to book again for a weekend between December and February. Kind Regards
Harrison stayed in January '11
Just wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic weekend at The Crewe and Harpur. The venue was great and all of my guests really enjoyed themselves. I am sure that we will be in touch again as several of my friends have important birthdays early next year and the pub is a brilliant venue in fantastic countryside.
Gaunt stayed in January '11
just got back from the best weekend ever. stayed at crewe harpur celebrating a 40th birthday. what a fab place to go and what a brilliant idea converting a pub in this way!!!!!!
Timpson stayed in December '10
We all had a wonderful, relaxing Christmas and the Crewe and Harpur was the perfect venue for this. I would like to thank you for all your help whilst we were there.
Annable stayed in November '10
We had a lovely stay at the Crewe and Helen had a fabulous hen weekend in the Peaks. We also enjoyed two lovely lunches at the Royal Oak!
Lees stayed in November '10
Dear All involved with the Crewe and Harpur, What can I say? I had the most amazing hen do this weekend and just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to all involved. Having my own pub was simply awesome. the wedding is going to have to go some to live up to the hen do! Huge thanks again and check out trip advisor for my review! Jo xxx
O'Brien stayed in November '10
Please can you pass on the message to your staff that everyone had a fantastic time and thought that the venue was amazing. We will certainly be recommending it to friends/relatives
Walker stayed in November '10
We had a great time and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.We will definitely be returning to the Crewe & Harpur next year and I will be in touch soon to organise dates.
Cochrane stayed in September '10
I would strongly recommend the Crewe and Harpur. I booked the Crew and Harpur and Etwell Cottage for my 30th birthday weekend and it was an amazing weekend. Everyone was really impressed that I managed to find such a great place and I have no doubt that we will be returning.
Umbro stayed in September '10
Everything at The Crewe and Harpur worked out really well, except the weather, although they did not let that ruin things. The accommodation was great and just suited what they were trying to do. They did "come dine with me" and went for a 80's theme on Tuesday night which was great fun and even had the music playing and some old adverts too. I think they struggled to get up on Wednesday for the paintballing but the fresh air did them good and a leisurely walk after that was just what they needed. Thank you for all your help. If we ever need anything similar again we will know where to come.
Basilea Pharmaceuticals Ltd stayed in September '10
Just a short note to thank you for the use of the Crewe & Harpur, the meeting was very successful and all delegates enjoyed themselves. If you could extend our thanks to your staff who were very accommodating and helpful.
Howletts stayed in April '09
Perfect for what we needed. Would definitely recommend you to our friends!
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Your Stay At Crewe & Harpur
Our Favourite Places to Eat Nearby
Country Pub
- Royal Oak, Hurdlow – Our very own award winning pub offer open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great homemade pub food’. Booking advised.
- Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Longnor - lovely village pub, in the heart of the wonderful Peak District, with beer garden, free parking, dogs being welcome and wheelchair accessibility. Great hearty menu choices and a separate Sunday menu. Just a short stroll through the village and the venue.
- 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 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.
- The Bull’s Head, Monyash - A traditional pub located in the heart of Monyash, serving good pub food. Popular with families and walkers.
- 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 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.
Restaurant
- 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
- Manifold Fish and Chips Café, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hartington Farm Shop and Cafe, Hartington - A great place to refuel after along walk ! They serve breakfast, light bites, main meals, hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes.
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
- Manifold Fish and Chips Café, 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
- Taj Mahal
- Khomkhai Thai Cuisine
- The Great Panda Restaurant (Chinese)
- 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.
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.
Our Top 5 Places to Visit Nearby
1. 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
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 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
4. 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 chose to go for a swim at the recent refurbished 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
5. 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, the garden trails, and the famous water cascade to keep the little ones occupied.
Click here for a link to Chatsworth House and Park
Key Facts
What to Expect at The Crewe & Harpur
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 & foil
- Bin liners
- 5 x dishwasher tablets
- 4 x tea towels
- 1 x dish cloth and pan scrubber
- Basic cleaning materials
- Iron and ironing board.
- Utilities - Electric, gas, heating and hot water
- Free Wi-fi
Useful Information
- 3 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.
- Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival
- Fresh towels - 1 x bath towel per guest and hand towels in the bathrooms
- Washing machine and tumble dryer
- 52 inch Smart TV with free view in the main lounge – HDMI compatible (please bring your own cable)
- Wall mounted TV located near to the bar- HDMI compatible (own cable will be needed)
- Only Abbey Cottage has a Freeview TV in the lounge
- Each bedroom in the main building has a free view TV (not smart tv's)
- Bluetooth Soundbar
- Hair Dryer (if requested)
- Christmas- throughout December the property does have Christmas Tree decorated with lights
- Should you need a DVD player for your stay we do ask you to please bring your own along with any cable needed
- There is now no washing machine in Abbey Cottage (as featured on one photo) there are 2 fridges instead
- Please note that some rooms may have been updated with new furnishings and 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).
- 2 x Microwaves
- Kitchen Scales
- American style fridge/freezer in the main kitchen
- Extra tall fridge in the back area of the kitchen
- One standard filter coffee machine with 1 x jug and several cafetieres
- 2 Kettles
- 2 toasters
- Electric whisk
- Food processor
- Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, glassware and cutlery
- 2 x electric Belling Ranges each with a fan oven and regular oven
- Ample large baking trays
- 2 x dishwashers
- Dining area in the bar has 4 x tables measuring 122cm x 183cm and 2 x oblong tables measuring 91cm x 152cm
- There are 15 chairs and 4 benches (which can easily seat 3 people per bench) there are also 10 bar stools. There are extra chairs throughout the venue which can be moved and used if required.
- In Abbey and Calke cottages there is dining for 4
- In Abbey & Calke cottages there are under counter fridges
Bar Area
Please note the darts board featured on the gallery picture in the games room is now not there, there is one just in the bar area
- Commercial wine / drinks fridge behind the bar
- Ice machine, connected to the water supply and produces ice automatically
- No Cocktail Shakers
- Dart Board
- Wine and Beer Glasses plenty for the maximum amount of guests that can stay
- High Ball straight glasses - ideal for gin - no goblet style gin glasses
- Additional under counter fridge
- Champagne Flutes for the maximum amount of guests that can stay
- 3 x Large Water Jugs - ideal for Pimms!
- 25ml and 250ml spirit and wine measurers
- Note that there are only two working beer pumps, the others shown on the photos are for decoration only. You can order a max of 2 kegs from our local established company Whim Ales who will receive delivery and install in time for your arrival. (Please note you cannot install your own kegs)
- Table Football and junior table tennis are located in a separate games room
Parking
- There is parking for 20 cars to the rear of the property
- Please do not block the access to the gate opposite and also the parking space next to Mosley Cottage
- Please do not park in the village carpark (opposite the pub)
- There are 2 x 7kw Electric Vehicle chargers situated behind Etwell Cottage in the main car park (minimal charges apply). Download the Charge Assist App (Greenflux Smart Charging). 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 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 other nearby charging stations.
Outdoor Space
- Large Car Park
- Outdoor garden furniture
- Courtyard nestled between the main building and cottages, with seating
- Paved patio area to the rear of the property
- Small lawn area located off the car park
- BBQ- charcoal - 2 x half oil drum styles, available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment
- It is not fence secure to the road so please do not leave pets and children unattended
- 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
- Some of the bedrooms in the cottages do have sloping ceilings so may reduce head height for some guests
- There are steps to access the main back door
- There are steps down to the kitchen area in Calke Cottage
- The open fire in the main building is purely decorative, the lights are located in the cupboard behind the bar
- Please be aware that in the cottages there is a Saniflo system which means nothing other than toilet paper is to go into the toilet
- There is no lounge area in Calke Cottage only a kitchen diner
- In Etwell Cottage there are just bedrooms and no dining / kitchen or lounge area but there are tea making facilities with trays of tea/ coffee and sugar in each of the bedrooms
Dogs
- We allow 4 dogs in the property and charge £30 per dog for the duration of their stay
- We ask that dogs are kept off all furniture and out of the bedrooms
- Please do clear any dog litter from the grounds and garden
- Please do not leave dogs unattended in the property or outdoors 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. There is good coverage in the main communal areas and also in the cottages. Fibre connection
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