Country Pubs

• Foresters Bar and Restaurant - Darwin Forest -  wide selection of food and drink, serving from 12 noon, pets are welcome in the bar area- advisable to pre book.
• The Plough Inn, Two Dales - family friendly pub, offering cosy seating inside and a great outdoor space.
• The Devonshire Arms, Beeley - Award winning gastro pub on the Chatsworth Estate. Well known for using the finest local produce.
• Red Lion Bar and Bistro, (Peak Edge Hotel) - Stonedge - Awarding winning gastro pub, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• The Royal Oak, Hurdlow - Our award winning pub has both won several times and been consistent finalists in The Derbyshire Food Pub of the Year Award for the last 5 years. It offers open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great home-made pub food’ as it should be. Booking advised.

​Restaurants

• The Shalimar, Darley Dale - Great Indian restaurant at the bottom of the hill, they also offer a take-away service with free delivery within a 5 mile radius.
• Stones Restaurant,  - Matlock - Fine dining restaurant in the centre of Matlock, ideal for a special occasion.
• Maazi Indian Restaurant, Matlock - Indian restaurant serving authentic dishes in a relaxing atmosphere with excellent service. They also offer a take-away service and can provide outside catering.
• Viva Italian, Matlock - Italian restaurant in the centre of Matlock
• The Peacock, Rowsley - Fine dining in the heart of the Peak District, they offer an indulgent fine dining menu and also a more relaxed bar menu.
• East Lodge Hotel and Restaurant, Rowsley - Open to non- residents the restaurant serves food 7 days a week, well known for its Sunday lunches and afternoon tea.
• The Woodyard, Bakewell - Great location by the river in Bakewell for a family friendly Restaurant – Serves both lunch and dinner.

​Cafes

• Caudwell’s Crafts and Café, Rowsley - Located in the mill yard at Caudwell’s Mill, this cafe is well known for its delicious homemade cakes! Also serves light lunches.
• The Old Smithy, Beeley - Gallery café and bistro located on the Chatsworth estate.
• The Green Way Café, Matlock - Café serving just vegetarian dishes, also had a good selection of vegan dishes.
• Darley Deli, Matlock - Nice Deli and cafe, take-away or sit in.
  
• When the Clock Strikes 3, Matlock Bath - Traditional English tea shop, a lovely place to have afternoon tea and they can cater for large groups.
• Mad Hatter, Matlock - A great tea room and cocktail bar, with scrumptious cakes! Look out for the ‘cake and cocktail’ offer!
• F’ coffee, Matlock Bath - Lovely place to have breakfast and coffee, the cakes are also amazing!
• Hassop Station Café & Bookshop - A family friendly cafe with outdoor covered seating and play area. Enjoy brunch, lunch or afternoon tea on the terrace next to the Monsal Trail or in the newly refurbished station building.
• Parky's Eatery,  Cromford - Serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Also open as a bistro on certain evenings. 

• Tiroler Stubert - Bakewell, Austrian Coffee Shop, if you are looking for something a little different, this Authentic coffee shop offers sandwiches, toasties, cakes and various scones - all alongside their vast choice of Austrian Sausages, cooked to order. A firm favourite in town.

​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
• 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.
• The Shalimar, Darley Dale - Great Indian restaurant they offer free delivery within a 5 mile radius.
• Darley Dale Fish Bar, Darley Dale - Nice fish and chip shop also serves burgers and kebabs.
• Canton Chinese, Darley Dale

1. Gulliver's Kingdom.

10 minutes away from Sydnope Hill Farm is the popular attraction of Gulliver's Kingdom, great for children aged between 2 - 13 years, you can easily spend a full day exploring the site and enjoying the numerous rides available. Set on the hillside of Matlock Bath the location itself boasts great views.  You have various themed areas within the park, from Western World, Pirates Play Area, Lost World of Dinosaurs and a log flume. Why not bring your own picnic or eat at the various eating spots throughout.  

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​2. The Heights of Abraham

A couple of minutes away from Gulliver's Kingdom are The Heights or Abraham, a cable car ride taking you high above the valley letting you enjoy the stunning views.  At the summit you can enter the 2 caves, Masson and Rutland Cavern, experience the day in the life of a 17th century miner from the guided tours available. There are also two play areas with slides, climbing walls, rope walks and a range of activities to keep you active all day.

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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 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.

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4. Matlock Farm Park

Open all year round this is a great day out for all the family.  There are lots of animals to see and the children can enjoy feeding and petting the smaller animals. There is a Trekking Centre and Riding School for all abilities, with short pony rides on most days too.  Why not take a well earned break in the cafe and sit and have a catch up with what you've done so far over a cup of tea, cake and snacks.  There is a great indoor play area and also an adventure playground outdoors.  You can easily spend a day here.

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​5. Little Monkeys Play Centre at Darwin Forest

Offering a great space for the children to let of steam if the weather is not so great outdoors.  Little Monkeys offers an area for toddlers and a larger play area for the older children in your group.  Climbing / hiding / sliding is all readily available - so come with plenty of energy!  There is a  great little cafe for the adults to sit and chat, whilst enjoying a selection of hot and cold snacks and cups of tea.

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Places of Interest:

​Masson Mills

Masson Mills at Matlock Bath are the best preserved example of an Arkwright Cotton Mill, built by Sir Richard Arkwright in 1783, this working textile museum takes you right back to the genuine atmosphere of how life was working in the mill.  Visitors can experience the sights and smells of the mill in all its glory whilst viewing the various rooms such as the bobbin room, the weaving shed and watch some of the oldest working looms still in operation.

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Peak Rail

Peak Rail is a preserved railway line which operates a steam and heritage diesel service for visitors. It is a lovely way to see the Derbyshire countryside and you get a real feeling of travelling back in time. This preserved railway line is 4 miles in length and trains run from Rowsley South to Matlock station with the option of stopping at Darley Dale station. The railway operates special events as well as the normal timetabled services. These include ‘Santa Specials’ for children and families, and the ‘Warring Forties’ event, with battle re-enactments of World War Two skirmishes involving military vehicles and re-enactors on the site; Diesel Galas; and local music festivals. A restaurant service called "The Palatine" operates on given days throughout the season, whilst at Darley Dale there is a museum of the line's local history.

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Crich Tramway Village

An award-winning tramway museum, buy a ticket and take unlimited trams rides all day long a mile long track with various stops including the period village scene, where you can step back in time and along the recreated street. Enjoy a drink in the recreated 'Red Lion Pub' or explore one of the exhibitions in the recreated 'Derby Assembly Rooms'.  The woodland walk and sculpture trail is great for stretching the legs and to take in some amazing views over the Amber Valley.  Children will also enjoy the indoor and outdoor play areas

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Cauldwell's Mill

A Grade II listed Historic Flour Mill in Rowsley.  Offering a great insight into how the flour was originally milled, with hands on models for the children to have a go with to experience life in the mill.  You are able to purchase flour, for those keen bakers among us from the shop on site along with other specialist foods, biscuits and ice cream. There is also a craft centre for you to take home a few bits and bobs from your time in the Peaks.

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Rapid Horizons

Located in Matlock, only a 5 minute drive away this is a great day out for all the family, a corporate stay or if you are celebrating a hen or stag do.  Offering Climbing / Rafting / Mountain Biking/ Tubing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding it's a great way to fill one of your days stay.  Get to know the stunning surrounding area by floating down the River Derwent or climbing the many crags that The Peak District has to offer. Advisable to book the activities you may be interested in.

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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)
• Washing up liquid
• Kitchen roll, cling film, kitchen foil
• Dishwasher tablets
• 5 x tea towels
• 1 x dish cloth and pan scrubber
• Basic cleaning materials
• Utilities - Electric, gas, heating and hot water
• Wi-fi - free ultrafast full fibre broadband is available throughout all properties

Useful Information

• 2 x high chairs (if requested)
• 2 x Travel Cots (Red Kite Sleep tight Make 72cm x 102cm x 71cm) 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.
• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival
• Fresh towels - Bath towel & hand towel for each guest in bedroom
• 1 x log burner –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). 
• Hair Dryers are available in all bedrooms in the main house (in the drawers) and also in the storage cupboard outside bedroom 6 in the annexe.
• Naim Mu-So Bluetooth Speaker under the TV in the lounge adjacent to the dining table
• Christmas - throughout December there will be a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights

​Cooking & 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 and glassware 
• 24 white dinner plates, bowls and side plates
• 24 x Steak Knives alongside a full set of everyday cutlery
• Champagne Flutes, Pint Glasses, Highball, Wine and Tumblers
• Large Floor To Ceiling Fridge 
• Large Floor To Ceiling Freezer
• Range
• Separate Bosch Oven
• 2 x Dishwashers
• Central Island with Bar Stools
• Toaster
• Microwave
• 2 x Kettles
• Teapot
• Cafetiere
• Dining table dimensions are 100cm x 420cm. Seats 18.  The table is in two halves so can be split if needed 100cm x 210cm
• Place Mats and Coasters, plus napkin holder

• Should there be a particular cooking  item that you need for your stay we do suggest to bring it along with you - for peace of mind.
  

Annexe

• ​Kitchenette with Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
• Under Counter Fridge
• 2 x Washing Machines
• 2 x Tumble Dryers
• Toaster
• Access to the garden
• Outdoors patio area with a bistro table set

Games Room

• ​Kitchen Area with Dishwasher, under counter fridge, microwave and sink area
• Soft Seating area and additional luxurious bean bags
• W/C
• Pool Table
• Wide Screen Smart TV with Free Sat
• Pinball Machine
• Table Football
• Sony PS4
• Yamaha Clavinova Digital Piano
  
• Wooden Floor Throughout

Parking

• ​There is space for 10 cars
• Please do not drive over the metal edging of the bordering rockery
• There is a Sync EV unit wired into a 30Amp supply giving ‘dynamic charging up to 7.4kW.’ It has a ‘Type 2 socket with auto-lock.’ Just plug your lead in & it will start charging. It’s a complimentary service at our property. Located outside the garage.
• 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.

Outdoor Space

• ​You are welcome to use the field north of the garden behind the stone store adjacent to the drive as this is part of the property- there is gated access
• A large fence & hedge separates the 1.5 acres of garden from the neighbours and also dry stone walls please do not climb on any of them
• Patio area to the front of the house with fantastic views across The Derwent Valley
• 3 picnic benches that seat 6 people per bench
• Smaller patio to the West of the Annexe where there is a 8 seater round picnic table
• Small enclosed courtyard outside the Annexe back door with Bistro Table and chair set
• The hayfield over the dry stone wall does not belong to the property so please do not enter
• There is outside power supply located on the patio
• BBQ - charcoal -  large half oil drum style, available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment
• There is an outside tap and hosepipe - located on the driveway side of the annex property

Property Quirks

• There are 2 robotic lawnmowers which are programmed to operate between the hours of 10pm & 8am please let them work in peace as they are alarmed
• Various stone steps throughout the garden
• Due to the age of the property some bedrooms do have sloping ceilings so does reduce​ the head height in places
• There is bike storage for 20 bikes to be used at your 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
• CCTV is installed at the property to contribute to the security when unoccupied and for the guests vehicles when on site. The camera is fixed and focused on the main drive and parking area

Dogs

• ​Unfortunately the property has a strict no dogs allowed policy

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is provided free of charge, however as the Peak District is in a beautiful rural location sometimes there may be intermittent signal which is beyond out control.  We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi if there are technical issues in the area. There is ultrafast full fibre broadband available throughout all properties