Redhurst BarnSleeps 16

​Country Pubs

• ​The Royal Oak, Wetton  –Traditional village pub serving food just a 2-minute stroll from the property.
• Royal Oak , Hurdlow – Our award-winning pub offers open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great homemade pub food’ as it should be. Please call to make a reservation or just pop in.
• The George, Alstonfield - The George is an unspoilt, historic, family run pub in the Peak District village of Alstonefield.
• The Jervis Arms, Onecote – Cosy country pub with log burner serving nice pub food.
• Devonshire Arms, Hartington - Located in the heart of the village – good stop for lunch.
• The Old Dog, Thorpe - A dog friendly pub with roaring fires and real cask ales that serves American style food.
  
• Sycamore Inn, Parwich - Quaint Robinsons village pub serving food. 
• The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone - A country pub restaurant that prides itself on using local and seasonal produce.

Restaurants

• ​Carriages, Newhaven - A Quirky restaurant serving great food

• ​The Izzak Walton Hotel, Ilam - Open to non residents you can choose to eat in the Dovedale Bar area or the Haddon Restaurant, the later offers a fine dining experience with amazing views across the Dovedale valley.

​Cafes

• ​The Old School Tea Room, Wetton – Located in the village hall this quaint tearoom serves light meals and wonderful cakes.
• Wetton Mill Tea Room, Wetton Mill – Located in the Manifold valley along the Manifold trial and next to the river, this is a picturesque spot to stop for lunch and enjoy a price of homemade cake. 
• The Cottage Kitchen Country Cafe, Winkhill - This country cafe and farm shop has a large and varied menu.
• Herbert's English Tearooms, Tissington  - Located in the centre of the village of Tissington near to the Hall this vintage inspired tearoom serves an array of cakes and light meals.
  

• Hartington Farm Shop and Café, Hartington –Lovely café that serves a variety of light meals and cakes also sells local produce in the shop area. 

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.
• ​Carriages, Newhaven - This restaurant also offers a take-away service.
  
• There is a variety of take-aways in the nearby towns of Ashbourne and Leek.
  
  

1. The Manifold Trail and Thor’s Cave 

​The Manifold Trail is a short but very attractive walking/cycle route along the route of the former Leek & Manifold Light Railway. The trail runs from Hulme End all the way down to Waterhouses (home to the Manifold Cycle centre where you can hire bikes) through some spectacular Peak District scenery. The route passes Beeston Tor, Wetton Mill (with its quaint tearooms) and the wonderful Thor's Cave which is well worth exploring. Inside you will find fascinating rock formations and mineral colours with wonderful views over the Manifold Valley.

Click here for information on the Manifold Valley and Manifold Trail and cycle hire.

2. Carsington Water 

Carsington Water is a 2 mile long reservoir managed by Severn Trent Water which is only a 25 minute drive from the property. There is plenty to see and do including cycling/walking around the reservoir there are two routes, a 3 mile route perfect for little legs (and big ones too) and an 8 mile cycling route for those who want a bit more of a challenge. There is also the opportunity for bird watching, fishing and water sports, including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and paddle boarding. A large modern visitor centre at the reservoir includes a restaurant, shops and water sports centre. There is also large outdoor area suitable for picnics and BBQ facilities for those warm summer days and a fantastic children’s outdoor play area for the little ones to enjoy. 

Click here for information on Carsington reservoir and Carsington sports and leisure centre. 

3. Alton Towers 

Arguably one of Britain’s best theme parks, Alton Towers is only 12 miles away from the proerty. The infamous Alton Towers resort offers a great family day out, as well as the renown rides which provide enough excitement even for the most ardent fun seeker, the Cbeebies land is a great addition to cater for the youngest family members. The waterpark is also not to be missed, with rides for the adrenaline junkies as well as relaxing areas for those who just want to chill out in the Lagoona Bay. And for those looking for a more relaxing day, the Spa is a great place to unwind and chill. The Spa also offers a great selection of treatments if you are feeling indulgent. For more information on the resort and to check open times please have a look at their website.

Click here for further information on Alton Towers resort.

​4.  Peak Wildlife Park

Only 7 miles from the property is Peak Wildlife Park, a great destination for families, with walkthroughs which allow you to come face to face with exotic and endangered animals such as lemurs, penguins and wallabies. There are opportunities to feed the animals by hand as well as be a zoo keeper for the day with their special animal experiences. The Park also has a large outdoor play area with sandpit and bouncy castle as well as an indoor soft play area to keep the little ones occupied. 

Click here for more information on Peak Wildlife Park 

5. Chatsworth House and Park

No visit to the Peak District would be complete without visiting the fabulous Chatsworth House. At Chatsworth there is something to do for every member of the family. The Farmyard and Adventure playground is a brilliant day out for children of all ages - with animal handling, milking demonstrations and daily activities, plus a woodland adventure playground with slides, trampolines and more! Then there is obviously the House itself, steeped with history it’s one of Britain’s greatest stately homes and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. The Gardens are equally as impressive as the house, over 100 acres and as well and the beautiful flowers and plants, there are giant water features and sculptures dotted around. Again, suitable for all the family, with the maze, the garden trails, and the famous water cascade to keep the little ones occupied. 

Click here for a link to Chatsworth House and Park

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
• Shower Gel
• Loo rolls (1 x on the holder and 1 spare per bathroom)
• Bin bags
• Washing up liquid
• Cling film & kitchen foil
• 5 x dishwasher tablets
• 2 x tea towels
• 1 x dish cloth
• Basic cleaning materials
• Store cupboard essentials – a basic supply of tea, coffee, sugar and salt and pepper.
• Utilities - Electric, gas, heating and hot water
• Wifi

Useful Information

• 2 x travel cot (if requested)
• 2 x high chairs (if requested)
• Hair dryer (if requested)
• 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 airer
• Hoover and mop.
• Washing machine and separate tumble dryer
• 2 x Log Burners (located in the lounge and dining room) - 1 x complimentary basket of logs supplied upon arrival (due to health and safety we cannot supply fire lighters or matches so please bring your own).
• Blue tooth speaker compatible with any phone or device with blue tooth. 
• There are 3 TV’s located in the lounge, kitchen and bedroom 5, they have built in free view channels.  There are also 2 DVD players. 
• All TV’S have HDMI facility, but guests do need to bring their own HDMI

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).

• Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, glassware including champagne flutes and cutlery
• 1 x microwave
• Kitchen scales
• Double electric oven and further single electric oven
• 5 ring electric hob
• 1 x Large tall fridge and 1 x fridge/freezer 
• 2 x Double toaster
• 2 x Cafetieres
• 2 x Kettles
• Food processor
• 2 x Dishwashers
• Large dining table with 16 chairs 

Outside

• Large oil drum BBQ – please bring your own charcoal
• Outdoor furniture - 3 x 6 man picnic tables

You Should Know

• Please note that we are dog friendly at this property however there are livestock in the surrounding fields so dogs must be kept under control at all times. For you information, a maximum of two dogs are allowed on site if pre-arranged - you will be expected to keep them out of the bedrooms and off the soft furnishings.  We do charge £20 per dog for the duration of your stay. Please see our dog policy for further details. 
• No fireworks due to nearby live stock.
• Noise Policy - due to the quiet rural location, late night noise must be confined to inside the building by 9.00pm. Neighbours are in close proximity.
• Wifi – we provide free wifi however as the Peak District is in a beautiful rural location sometimes there can be intermittent wifi signal that is beyond our control, we also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee wifi if there are technical issues out of our control.

Location

• The postcode is DE6 2AF. Please check our directions page for more detailed information
  
• Located in the village of Wetton which has a tearoom and pub. 
• The nearest town is Ashbourne (9 miles away) or Leek (12 miles away). 
  
• Parking for up to 10 cars (parking for 6 cars at the front of the property and additional parking at the rear of the property for up to 4 cars.)
  

Booking and Payment Process

• ​We ask for a 25% deposit to confirm a booking
• The balance is due 12 weeks prior to arrival
•  Full payment is due upon booking if it is booked with 12 weeks prior to arrival
•  A cautionary damage deposit of £400 is held and returned after your stay
• Click here for a full description of how to make a booking

Arrival and Departure

• Check in 3pm or after
• Check out is by 10am prompt

Shopping Delivery Information

For ease, lots of our guests pre-ordered a shopping delivery. You are very welcome to organise this however, please do make sure you have arrange the delivery time slot to arrive after you have checked in, as we are unable to accept it on your behalf (as the property is let as exclusive use there are no Peak Venus staff on site).

Local Shopping Delivery From Local Producers - Sauced Here

Keep it local! Our guests often ask for recommendations for local farm shopsand butchers for the all-important celebration meals and this is a brilliant and very easy service.  Sauced here has similar functionality to an on line supermarket but is only stocked by local suppliers in the Peak District - order your wine, meat, vegetables, dairy and so much more with a choice of over a thousand products and at reasonable prices. It's a great service which delivers straight to your holiday cottage or you can click and collect at a local pick up point. 

Click here to book a delivery slot.