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
- Please no fireworks or Chinese lanterns
- 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
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 walk in shower and the other with shower over the bath
- 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
- 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
Peak Venues have a dedicated Accessibility Champion who will be able to assist you with specific property information, please contact them by email for any further help at hello@peakvenues.co.uk
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 reowned 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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