Rowdale Barns

​Pubs

• The Bull, Ashford in the Water - Traditional Robinson small character pub serving great food. Lovely cosy fire in the winter months.

• The Ashford Arms, Ashford in the water - in the centre of the village. This pub was always a popular place to visit and has now been completely renovated to offer a welcoming place to dine inside or out. An extensive menu, including Sunday Roasts, breakfasts and Children menus. Open from 8am every day. Dog friendly

• The Crispin Inn, Great Longstone - A 2 mile / approximately 20 minute walk away into this popular local village you have this Traditional Pub serving all the pub favourites, home made pies, and also enjoy the lighter snacks at lunch time. it also has a great beer garden to relax in on those warmer days.

• The White Lion, Great Longstone - Gastro pub situated in the pretty village of Great Longstone. Pub classics and seasonal specials. Dog friendly.
  

• The Royal Oak, Hurdlow - Our award winning pub offers open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great home-made pub food’ as it should be. Groups welcome - booking advised.

• The Packhorse, Little Longstone - Lovely historic character features in this compact pub – promotes itself with ‘Walkers and Muddy boots welcome.’ It is highly recommended to book a table for a large group as it is a very popular dining pub.

• The Monsal & Stables Bar, Monsal Head - This place has a great viewing area and is a fabulous place to rest and enjoy a pint in the old Stable Barn when walking along the Monsal Trail.

• The Red Lion at Litton - Nestled on the green in the picturesque village of Litton, The Red Lion is one of a very few unspoilt traditional Peak District pubs. This historic inn combines character & quality in a way that is rare in modern pubs.

• The Beeley Inn, Beeley - Set on the Chatsworth Estate, The Beeley Inn is one of those picturesque country inns at the heart of village life. It offers the charm and character of an historic inn with a contemporary twist! The Brasserie is modern, bright and relaxing while the Inn is cosy and inviting.

• The Bull’s Head, Monyash - A traditional pub located in the heart of Monyash, serving good pub food. Popular with families and walkers.

• The Bridge Inn, Calver - set overlooking the river this is an idyllic spot to unwind after a day exploring with a local ale or glass of wine in their beer garden. Serving great traditional pub food.

Restaurants

• ​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.

• Rajas Indian Restaurant, Bakewell - A great Indian restaurant located in the Bridge House just on the edge of the famous Bakewell Bridge. They also do take-aways.

• The Charleston, Bakewell - Step into a world where 1920s glamour meets modern sophistication. Located right in the centre of the vibrant town of Bakewell, this stunning property is a bustling hub for morning coffees, brunches, and casual lunches, by day. By night, it transforms into an ultra-stylish destination for fine dining, expert mixology, and world-class live jazz. Opens daily from 9am

• Riverside House Hotel, Ashford in the Water - A luxury Hotel with a fine dining restaurant, they also offer afternoon tea.

• The Merchants Yard, Tideswell- a stylish restaurant with a private dining area for large groups.  A great place to enjoy lunch or an evening meal with family or friends. Or just go to unwind and enjoy the selection of cocktails on offer.

​Cafes

• 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.

• ​Aisseford Tea Room, Ashford in the Water - Pretty village tea room with lots of outdoor seating.
• 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.
• Hobbs Café, Monsal Head Hotel, Monsal Head - Situated at Monsal Head this cosy café offers great views and serves locally made ice cream.
• 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. 

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.
• Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop
• Rajas Indian Restaurant
• Hope Valley Pizza Co - Take away pizza with free delivery
• 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.
• Curry Cottage at Lovers Leap, Stoney Middleton - all the authentic Indian Dishes that you should wish to choose from, will deliver to the local area.

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.

1. Cycle or Walk the Monsal Trail

With the Monsal Trail being so close by, just over the stile from where you park and then a very short walk away -  it would be rude not to take the opportunity to cycle/walk along this old Midland Railway line which runs from Bakewell right up to Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale. The trail offers 8.5 miles of traffic free and mud free cycling/walking and with the recently reopened tunnels offers one of the most spectacular leisure routes in Britain for cycling, walking and horse riding. The nearest cycle hire is at Hassop station which is a great place to stop for refreshments and a well earned nice piece of homemade cake! There is also a lovely little gift shop and book shop and a children’s play area. In the Summer Months it is open into the evening to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the world go by! If walking it is also worth leaving the trail and dropping down in to Monsal Dale itself to enjoy walking along down by the river.

Click here for a link to cycle hire at Hassop Station or here for more information on the Monsal Trail.

 2. Thornbridge Brewery and Tap Room

This award winning brewery is an ideal place for any real ale lover.  The Tap Room lets you enjoy social get togethers, sampling the local ales and pizzas that are made fresh to order. With various events happening through out the year like open mic nights and quizzes it's a great place to check out. 

Click here for a link to Thornbridge Brewery.

3. 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 of beautiful landscaped garden sitting alongside the seasonal flowers and planting, 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.

4. 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 to this day from the secret recipe. 

Click here for a link to further information on Bakewell.

5.Walk along the Edges

Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt Edges are only a short drive away and offer a spectacular walking route where you can view both the Dark and White Peaks. These three gritstone edges are part an almost continuous line of cliffs running from Stanage Edge down to Birchen Edge at the southern end. These Edges once famous for millstones, are now known as great places to rock climb. There over 200 rock-climbing routes on Curbar Edge alone, making the edges a mecca for walkers and climbers alike. For walkers Baslow Edge also offers interesting features including a memorial to the Duke of Wellington, a giant rock called the Eagle Stone which in years gone by the young men of Baslow used it to show off their prowess and fitness for marriage by climbing to the top and even some resident Highland cows.There are many different routes, some circular, some linear around the edges and also different staring/finishing points. A nice circular route which also includes walking along the river Derwent can be viewed by clicking here.

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, we do not supply a mattress.

• 1 x blue tooth speaker

• Vacuum cleaner and mop located in store room

• Washing machine and indoor clothes airer located in outhouse opposite the barns

• Christmas - throughout December the property will have a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights

• 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
  

• Please note that some rooms may have been updated with new furnishings or decor since the photos or virtual tour were taken

​The Old Dairy

• 1 x Hair dryer (if requested) but is in the kitchen cupboards

• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival

• Fresh towels - Bath towel for each guest & hand towels in the bathrooms

• Iron & ironing board

• Smart TV and HDMI facility, please bring your own cable

• DVD player available upon request

• Log burner in lounge- 1 x complimentary basket of logs supplied upon arrival to get you started (due to health and safety we cannot supply fire lighters or matches so please bring your own) further logs for your stay can be bought locally

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, cutlery

• 1 x Double electric oven with grill

• 1 x 5 ring electric hob

• 1 x Microwave

• 1 x Tall full height fridge

• 1 x Tall fridge/freezer

• Kitchen scales

• 1 x Double toaster

• 1 x Cafetiere

• 1 x Kettle

• 2 x Dishwashers

• Dining table and chairs for up to 16 guests

• Champagne flutes, wine glasses, half pint glasses

• Glass water jugs

The Coach House

• 1 x Hair dryer (if requested) but is in the kitchen cupboards

• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival

• Fresh towels - Bath towel for each guest & hand towels in the bathrooms

• Iron & ironing board

• Smart TV and HDMI facility, please bring your own cable

• Electric stove heater located in lounge

Cooking and Dining

• Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, glassware including champagne flutes 

• 1 x Electric Double Oven

• 1 x 4 ring electric hob

• 1 x Microwave

• 1 x Tall fridge/freezer

• 1 x Double toaster

• 1 x Cafetiere

• 1 x Kettle

• 1 x Dishwasher

• Dining table and chairs for 4 guests

The Byre

• 1 x Hair dryer (if requested) but is in the kitchen cupboards

• Fresh linen with bed made up upon arrival

• Fresh towels - Bath towel for each guest & hand towels in the bathroom

• Iron & ironing board

• Smart TV and HDMI facility, please bring your own cable

• Log burner in lounge- 1 x complimentary basket of logs supplied upon arrival to get you started (due to health and safety we cannot supply fire lighters or matches so please bring your own) further logs for your stay can be bought locally

Cooking and Dining

• Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, glassware including champagne flutes 

• 1 x Electric oven

• 1 x 4 ring electric hob

• 1 x Microwave

• 1 x Undercounter fridge

• 1 x Double toaster

• 1 x Cafetiere

• 1 x Kettle

• 1 x Dishwasher

• Dining table and chairs for 2 guests

The Milking Shed

• 1 x Hair dryer (if requested) but is in the kitchen cupboards

• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival

• Fresh towels - Bath towel for each guest & hand towels in the bathrooms

• Iron & ironing board

• Kettle and tea/coffee making facilities.

Games Store

• Table Football

• Folding Table Tennis table ( for inside or outside use)

• Cabinet with board games, Jenga and books

• Wall mounted Hoopla game

• Small sofa

• Washing Machine

• Stainless steel portable folding BBQ's- use charcoal

Parking

• ​There is space for 8 cars

• 5 bays are marked out and you are able to fit a further 3 if you block each other in

• Parking is on the left hand side just before the property

• Do not park in front of the fields gates as the farmer needs access at all times

• 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 the local nearby charging stations. 
  
  

Outdoor Space

• Level lawn area in front of the cottages

• 3 picnic benches seating 4 - 6 guests

• BBQ's- charcoal -stainless steel tray with foldable legs for easy storage, lined with foil- available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment.  These will be stored in the Games Room and not left out.

Property Quirks

• Situated just off the A6020 which is a main road

• Easy access to the Monsal Trail on the opposite side of the driveway from the recycling are. The route is padlocked at both ends and the access number is the same as the cottage - do not climb over the gate and please make sure they are secured and not left open once you have passed through- if on bikes you will need to go to Hassop Station to access the trail

• Large pond as you approach the property, do not leave dogs or small children unattended as it is not fenced off

• Some bedrooms and bathrooms have low doorways and sloping ceilings so reduces the head height

• The postcode takes you to a neighbouring property please use our directions page for exact details

• The drains flow into a septic tank so only flush toilet roll away- all other products to be wrapped hygienically and placed in the bins in the bathrooms

• There is a gritstone trough in the garden containing water please watch young children around this

• The front of the cottages are gravelled or paved so on different levels 

• Byre Cottage is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility

Dogs

• ​We allow 3 dogs at the property and charge £30 per dog for the duration of their stay

• Dogs are not allowed in The Coach House or Milking Shed cottages

• Please keep dogs off all furniture and out of bedrooms

• Please clear any litter from the garden and grounds

• Please do not leave dogs unattended in the property or garden at any time

• Please can all dogs be kept on leads at all times when outdoors

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi is provided free of charge, however, because we are in a beautiful rural location service can be intermittent which is beyond our control. We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi if there are technical issues in the area.

Cancellation Policy