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 Manners, Bakewell - Gastro pub with great food and a family friendly beer garden in the heart of Bakewell.
• 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 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 - A pub which serves great Spanish tapas.

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 all served until 3.00pm.
• H & D’s Exotic Teas tearoom, Tideswell - A cafe, tea shop and restaurant all in one
• 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.
• 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
• Corner Chippy, Tideswell - Fish & Chips
• 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):

• Anti Bacterial 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
• 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 soundbar
• Alexa in the Living Room
• DAB Radio with Bluetooth
• WIFI 
• 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, pots, pans
• 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.

House Rules

• Standard check in time is 4pm and check out is 10am
• Please remove any dirty or high heeled shoes on entry
• Please do not bring any candles or tea lights as they are not allowed at the property
• Please no fireworks or Chinese lanterns
• No smoking or vaping inside the property.  Vaping can trigger the fire alarms
• We ask that any outside socialising be brought inside by 10pm. We kindly ask that neighbours and local residents are not disturbed after this time.

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 village parking on the main road or across from the cottage there is further parking there

Outdoor Space

• Patio table that seats 4 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

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.