​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.

• 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 George, Alstonfield - The George is an unspoilt, historic, family run pub in the Peak District village of Alstonefield.
• 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 latter 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
• 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
• Utilities - Electric, gas, heating and hot water
• Free Wi-fi

Useful Information

• 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.
• Hair dryers (available on request x 3)
• 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 
• There are 3 TV’s located in the lounge, kitchen and bedroom 5, they have built in free view channels.  
• All TV’S have HDMI facility, but guests do need to bring their own HDMI cable
• Christmas - throughout December the property will have a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights
• Lockable Bike Storage - holding 15 bikes (left at the guests own risk) We do advise to make sure your bikes are covered under your own house insurance for personal belongings, personal effects and household contents
• Should you need a DVD player for your stay we do ask guests to please bring one with them, along with any relevant cable

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 
• 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
• Teapot
• 2 x Kettles
• Food processor
• 2 x Dishwashers
• Large dining table with 16 chairs 
• Children's tableware - Eco friendly Bamboo plates/ bowls / cups and cutlery set

Parking

• There is space for 10 cars in total
• 6 cars can park in front of the property and a further 4 can be parked at the rear
• Access is via a gated entrance onto a gravelled area
• There is a 7kw Smart electric vehicle charger to the rear of the property located on the wall (minimal charges apply)
• 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 local charging stations. 

Outdoor Space

• At the rear of the property there is a sunken patio area offering privacy, ideal for al fresco dining
• There is also a raised lawn area, perfect for children to run around
• Garden Furniture available- we offer 3 x 6 seater picnic benches
• To the front there is a gravelled parking area and well established borders
• Outside tap located to the left hand side of the back door - but no hose
• BBQ- charcoal- half oil drum which is available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment
• 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

• ​There are the original farm building steep stone steps at the front of the property, please do not leave small children unattended in this area
• The garden area is on several levels with stone steps so please do be careful
• Downstairs in the property there are various levels with a few stone steps between the dining room to the lounge and also from the dining room to bedroom 2
• The property is located in a working farming village so you may experience seasonal sights and smells and tractors coming passed 
• The rooms are numbered for your convenience

Dogs

• ​We allow 2 dogs at the property and we do charge £30 per dog for the duration of their stay
• We ask that dogs do not go on any furniture and also to stay out of the bedrooms
• Please do not leave dogs unattended in the property or garden at any time, especially if there is livestock in the surrounding  fields
• 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 is there are technical issues in the area