Crewe & Harpur

Country Pub

• The 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’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 Greyhound, Warslow - Nestled in a quiet Staffordshire village, the Greyhound Inn offers lovely food, a cosy pub atmosphere and has a microbrewery on site.

• 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 Lazy Trout, Meerbrook, near Leek - open daily and serving food from 09.30am, with breakfast, mains, children's and Sunday menus. Dog friendly

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
  

• 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. Pizza Express, Buxton -

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

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, we do not supply a mattress.

• 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 in the main house

• 52 inch Smart TV with free view in the main lounge – HDMI compatible (please bring your own cable) 

• Wall mounted 50” TV located near to the bar- with built in Fire TV and Terrestrial

• Only Abbey Cottage has a Freeview TV in the lounge

• Bedrooms 2, 3 4 & 5 have a SMART TV - all other bedrooms do not feature a TV

• 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

• 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

• If making a food shop some supermarket address options may give cottages 1-4 Crewe and Harpur- this is correct for the venue
  

• 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

• 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 5 rectangular tables, 2 tables measure 183cm x 122cm when pushed together, 2 measure 152cm x 91cm when together and 1 is 212cm x 95cm

• 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 and an electric oven with electric hob

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

• Small chest freezer in the games room

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 alongside

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 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 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 - brick built with large cooking surface (950mm x 550mm), 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

Cancellation Policy