Country Pubs​

• ​The Queens Arms - Taddington, classic country pub, offering honest traditional pub food and a great wine and ale list, beer garden to enjoy in the warmer months, a good but manageable walk from the cottage 

• The Anglers Rest, Miller's Dale - Within walking distance of the property, a traditional pub on the situated on the riverside in Miller's Dale.
  
• Royal Oak, Hurdlow –Award winning pub offers open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great home-made pub food’. Booking advised.
• 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 Church Inn, Chelmorton - Traditional village pub serving hearty meals.
• The Red Lion, Litton - Small traditional village pub serving great food. Please note that they do not allow children under the age of 6 in the pub.
  
• The Bull’s Head, Monyash - A traditional pub located in the heart of Monyash, serving good pub food. Popular with families and walkers.
• The Bull, Ashford in the Water - Traditional Robinson's small character pub serving great food in a lovely Derbyshire village with the River Wye flowing through the heart of it.
• The Packhorse, Little Longstone - Lovely historic character features in this compact pub – promotes itself with ‘Walkers and Muddy boots welcome.’
• The White Lion, Great Longstone - Traditional Sunday Roasts, hearty locally sourced pub food, local real ales and great wine selection all set in the pretty village of Great Longstone.

Restaurants

• Simply Thai, Buxton - Great local Thai restaurant 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.
• Indian Palace, Buxton - Great Indian restaurant in the centre of Buxton
• Lone Star, Buxton - Mexican/American cuisine, known for their large portions.
• Columbine, Buxton - Small privately run restaurant, perfect for a special occasion.
  
• The Woodyard, Bakewell - Great location by the river in Bakewell for a family friendly Restaurant –  Serves both lunch and dinner.
• PieDaniels, Bakewell- A fine French restaurant and cafe bar in the heart of Bakewell offering a selection of fine French & English cuisine
• The Merchant’s Yard, Tideswell - A stylish restaurant with a private dining area for large groups. Also a lovely setting for afternoon tea and the cocktails are a must!

Cafes

• No 6 The Square, Buxton - Relax and enjoy morning coffee, light meals or a traditional English afternoon tea in the elegant surroundings of No. 6 The Square.
• 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 old station building.
• 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.
• Lavender Tea Rooms, Bakewell - A lovely quaint tea room, hidden in the corner of Hebden court, the charming décor includes vintage memorabilia and there’s outside seating in the sheltered courtyard. A great place for afternoon tea.
• The Upstairs Café, Bakewell - A nice child –friendly café located in the centre of Bakewell.

Fresh Delivered Meals and Take-Aways

• Sauced Here - fantastic selection of home made prepared meals from local chef/cooks -great for large groups. They also provide a full basket of groceries from local producers that can replace a supermarket delivery.
• Scoff - Delicious, home-cooked food, delivered to you in the Peak District
• Simply Thai
• Pizza Express
• Taj Mahal
• Khomkhai Thai Cuisine
• Indian Palace
  
• 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.

1. Explore Miller's Dale and the Monsal Trail

From the property you can walk down to the spectacular Miller's Dale, a popular beauty spot with the River Wye running through the Dale and plenty of examples of classic limestone flora and fauna of the area. From Miller's Dale you can join the well known Monsal Trail, this 8.5 mile former old Midland Railway line, which runs from Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale down to Bakewell, is great to explore on bike or by foot as it is traffic free and relatively mud free! The recently reopened tunnels makes the trail one of the most spectacular leisure routes in Britain for cycling, walking and horse riding. The nearest cycle hire to the property is at Blackwell Mill and if you are feeling more adventurous you can even abseil from the impressive viaduct at Miller's Dale.

Click here for more information regarding cycle hire at Blackwell Mill, here for more information on the Monsal Trail and Miller's Dale and abseiling at Miller's Dale.

2. Spend a day exploring the historic market town of Bakewell

Bakewell is the largest town within the Peak District National Park  and is a hub of activity. Market day is on a Monday and as well as a large range of stalls there is also an agricultural market which is definitely worth a look around as it offers a great insight into today's farming community. The town also hosts a craft and gift fair every weekend in the Brigade town hall. The Bakewell Old House Museum occupies one of the oldest buildings in Bakewell and dates back to 1543, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the towns past and is very interesting and informative with lots to appeal to all ages.Obviously no trip to Bakewell would be complete without sampling an original Bakewell pudding. The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop claims to have the old original recipe and still makes the puddings by hand from the secret recipe.

Click here for a link to further information on Bakewell.

3. Take a tour around the Thornbridge Brewery​

This award winning brewery is not far from the property and for any real ale lover taking a tour of this state-of-the art brewery is not to be missed. Enjoy a local beer a glass of wine or a gin in the Tap Room which is open daily and also serves freshly made pizzas to order. Furnished with comfy sofas and rustic tables it's a great venue to unwind after exploring The Peak District. Plus dog friendly too. A must visit

Click here for further information on Thornbridge Brewery

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 choose to go for a swim at the 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 (as there are no staff on site if you run out you will have to replace):

• Hand soap
• Loo rolls 1 on the holder and 1 spare in each en suite or bathroom
• Bin bags
• Washing up liquid
• Cling film & kitchen foil
• Dishwasher tablets
• 4 x tea towels
• 1 x dish cloth
• Basic cleaning materials
• Utilities - electric, gas, heating and hot water

Useful Information

• ​Please note that the Air Hockey table that appears on the virtual tour page is no longer available there is a games table featuring a pool table and table tennis only in the Games Room. The darts board has been removed too so does not feature.
• 2 x high chairs (if requested)
• 2 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.
• 5 x hair dryers
• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival
• Fresh towels - Bath towel for each guest & hand towels in the bathrooms
• Iron & ironing board and indoor clothes drying rack.
• Hoover and mop
• Washing machine and separate tumble dryer
• 2 x Ipod docking stations
• A total of 5 x smart TV’s with free view are located throughout the property. Both the games room and sitting room have 42 inch TV's. All TV's have HDMI ports.
• Books and board games
• The top floor is perfect for families, there is a kids lounging area outside bedroom 7 (which has 2 kids beds under the eaves along with a 5ft bed) this play space has a 42 inch smart  TV. This area is great for den making and can also sleep 2 extra kids if required.
  
• Ground floor bedroom 1 has a 5ft bed
• Ground floor WC, there is a step up into this area
• Log burning stove in the sitting room (1 x complimentary basket of logs supplied - after this please provide your own). Due to health and safety we cannot supply fire lighters or matches, so please bring your own.
  
• Christmas - throughout December the property will have a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights

Cooking and Dining

For any kitchen items that are absolutely vital for your stay, please check with us before your visit to ensure that they are at the property (as things do sometimes get broken).

• ​Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, glassware and cutlery
• Double oven with grill, 6 gas electric hobs. Also a further smaller oven.
• 1 x microwave
• Full size fridge and a 70/30 fridge/ freezer
• 2 x double toasters
• 3 x cafetieres
• 2 x kettles
• 2 x dishwashers
• Kitchen scales
• Kitchen island seating for 4 guests
• 1 large dining table with benches, perfect for 20 guests

Parking

• ​There is space for 10 cars in total
• 4 cars can park in the top car park facing the hedge and best suited for rear wheel drive cars
• Down the ramp is the 2nd car park, fitting 6 cars
• Please always leave the driveway access clear at all times
• For reasons of both safety and property insurance, under no circumstances should you use the domestic plug sockets 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 the local nearby charging stations.

Outdoor Space

• South facing garden
• Mature borders and seasonal flowers
• Patio area with garden furniture at the front of the house that seats 12 
• Good sized lawn area which is on a gentle slope- please refer to the photos
• Sunken small terrace area- leading from the Games Room
• Further garden seating in the sunken terrace area seating 8
• Stunning Views
• BBQ- charcoal - available from the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment
• Please note that the virtual tour shows the gardens and Petanque court before it had been finished so please refer to the photos for clearer pictures

Property Quirks

• ​Situated in a quiet, rural location, unfortunately just normal outdoors chatter carries easily around the neighbourhood
• Drones - to avoid unsettling local farm stock, please do not use any drones when on site
• There are 2 separate set of stone steps in the sunken terrace area we do advise that small children are not left in this area unoccupied
• Steep stone steps down to the games room in the cellar
• On the top floor of the house there is a great children's playroom / tv room which can also be used for additional sleeping options for children only.  You do have  to walk through this room to access bedroom 7.
• Bedroom 7 has 2 built in single beds in the eaves so suitable for children only, as there is reduced head height.
• The lane to the property is narrow and single track

Dogs

• ​We allow 3 dogs at the property and do charge £30 per dog for the duration of their stay
• We do ask that dogs are kept off the furniture and out of all bedrooms
• Please do not leave dogs unattended in the property or garden at any time - especially if there is livestock in the surrounding area
• Please clear any dog litter from the garden areas

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is provided free of charge, however, as the Peak District is in a beautiful rural location sometimes there can be intermittent Wi-Fi signal that is beyond our control. We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi if there are technical issues out of our control