Country Pubs

• 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 Packhorse, Little Longstone - Lovely historic character features in this compact pub. It is worth booking a table for a group as it is popular with the locals.
• The Bull, Ashford in the Water - Traditional Robinsons small character pub serving great food in a lovely Derbyshire village with the River Wye flowing through the heart of it.
• Royal Oak, Hurdlow – Our very own award winning pub offer open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great homemade pub food’. Groups welcome - 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 Bulls Head Inn, Foolow - Family run pub serving hearty traditional pub food.
• The Barrel Inn, Bretton- Quaint 16th century inn with the most amazing views - on a clear day it is possible to see five counties.
• The Moon Inn, Stoney Middleton - A lovely traditional pub with a great beer garden.
• The Bridge Inn, Calver - An idyllic setting near the river which serves great traditional pub food with large beer garden.

Restaurants

• 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!
• PieDaniels, Bakewell French restaurant and cafe bar in the heart of Bakewell.
• Simply Thai, Buxton, Derbyshire - Great Thai restaurant located in the centre of Buxton – booking is definitely recommended.
• The Prince of Wales , Baslow - great village pub and restaurant serving locally produced food and a friendly welcome.
• The Woodyard - Bakewell, family friendly restaurant - situated in an idyllic location by the river.  Serves both lunch and dinner.

Cafes

• ​The Yondermann Cafe - Wardlow Miers - Hearty Breakfasts available in small, big, bigger and biggest portions -  a must to try! Sandwiches / jackets potatoes and main meals. Now fully licensed.
• The Cherry Tree, Tideswell - Specialising in cakes, sandwiches & home made hot pasties
• Hassop Station Café & Bookshop - A family friendly café right on the Monsal Trail, with gift shop and bike hire.
• Village Green Cafe, Eyam - in the heart of the beautiful famous 'plague' village of Eyam .

Fresh Delivered Meals & 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
• Elliott’s, Tideswell - Fish & Chips
• 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 - Indian take-way in the nearby village of Stoney Middleton

1. Walk along Litton Dale

A great circular 4.5 mile walk starting in Litton and incorporating some of the Peak District’s prettiest dales including Water-cum-Jolly Dale. The walk takes you by the river Wye and passes by Cressbrook and Litton Mills (now residential flats) but in the 19th century these mills were notorious for their cruelty and unsavoury employment practices.

Click here for a link to Litton Dale .

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

Bakewell is a idyllic market town within the Peak District National Park and is a hub of activity. Situated on the River Wye and famous for Bakewell Pudding, you might like to pop into The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop which 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. The Monsal Trail

With the impressive Monsal Trail so close you must take the opportunity to cycle/walk along this former Railway line which runs from Bakewell right up to Blackwell Mill, near Buxton. The trail offers 8.5 miles of traffic free cycling/walking. The nearest access to the trail is at Miller’s Dale and you can hire bikes at Blackwell Mill. For the more adventurous and adrenaline junkies you can even abseil from Millers Dale Bridge, arguably the most spectacular Peak District abseil site!

Click here for a link to cycle hire at Hassop Station or Blackwell Cycle Hire.

4. Visit Castleton and its famous caverns

Castleton is one of the most popular destinations for visitors to the Peak District, it has an array of natural and historical features both above and below ground, and is surrounded by superb walking country. High above the village stand the imposing ruins of Peveril Castle. To the west of Castleton lies Mam Tor offering amazing views and fantastic walking on the ridge. Castleton is most well-known for its four caves, each offering a different experience to the visitor, Peak Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Mine. The caverns are a great activity for kids and when the weather does not cooperate for outdoor activities.

Click here for a link to Castleton and the Caves.

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
• Toilet Rolls (1 on the holder and 1 spare)
• Washing Up Liquid
• Basic Cleaning Products
• 2 x Tea Towels
• 1 x Dish Cloth
• Dustpan & Brush which is under the sink in the top pull out drawer
• Utilities - Electric, Gas, heating and Hot Water
• Hoover - this is in the lower under stairs cupboard

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Useful Information

• 1 x High Chair (if requested) in the under stairs cupboard
• 1 x Travel Cot in the under stairs cupboard- 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.
• Child's Groclock nightlight in the under stairs cupboard
• Fresh Linen with beds made up on arrival
• Fresh Towels - Bath and Hand Towel per guest
• 1 x Log Burner in the lounge - 1 x complimentary basket of logs supplied upon arrival (please supply your own fire lighters or matches)
• 1 x Panasonic Smart TV with DVD player and sound bar
• Alexa in the Living Room
• Free Wi-Fi 
• Hair Dryer
• Washing Machine & Dryer
• Iron, Ironing Board & Airer in the lower under stairs cupboard
• Please note the stairs are steep so may not be ideal for the less agile of us.
• Christmas - throughout December the property will have a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights

​Cooking & Dining

• ​Microwave (situated in a cupboard under the worktop)
• Dishwasher
• Recycling Drawer
• Electric Hand Blender
• Toaster
• Kettle
• Under Counter Fridge with freezer compartment
• Gas Hob and Electric Oven
• Roasting Tins and pots
• Selection of pans in the drawer under the cooker
• Cafetiere
• Grater
• Wine glasses / tumblers and Champagne flutes
• Plates / bowls / mugs
• Plenty of cutlery and kitchen utensils
• Chopping Boards
• Dining for 5

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.

Parking

• There is parking for one car
• Please note that if your car is larger than the standard size please do not use the parking space as it blocks access for the residents living down the lane.
• There is plenty of village parking on the main road or across from the cottage there is further parking in the space before the park, do not park in front of the park gateway
• 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 useful, for local, nearby charging stations.

Outdoor Space

• Patio table that seats 5 with parasol
• Small paved courtyard with mature borders
• BBQ- charcoal - available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment

Property Quirks

• Due to the age and character of the property the stairs are quite steep​, so may not be ideal for the less agile of us
• Some guests may need to duck slightly when using the stairs
• There is no solid stair handrail - there is a rope to use which is attached to the wall
• In bedroom 2 there is a loft bed with access via a ladder - we do ask this is only used by older children or adults- please take care when using the ladder
• In bedroom 2 the bed is up against the wall on either side so does not allow you to walk around the bed on both sides, making it a compact
• The cottage is at the end of the lane to a working farm so you may experience from time to time seasonal sights and smells

Dogs

• We are sorry but this 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 can be intermittent 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.