Pubs

• The Royal Oak, Hurdlow Tel: 01298 83288 - Our award winning pub offers open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great homemade pub food’ as it should be. We can happily cater for larger groups. Please call to make a reservation.
• 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. Just down the road in the next village towards Bakewell. Lovely cosy fire in the winter months.
• The Packhorse, Little Longstone - Lovely historic character features in this compact pub – promotes itself with ‘Walkers and Muddy boots welcome.’ It is worth booking a table for a group as it is popular with the locals.
• The White Lion, Great Longstone - Recently refurbished gastro pub situated in the pretty village of Great Longstone.
• Monsal Head Hotel and Stable 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, 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. It is small so cannot cater for large groups.
• Devonshire Arms, Beeley- Set on the Chatsworth Estate, The Devonshire Arms 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 Barrel Inn, Bretton - Charming traditional pub with amazing views across the Peak District.
  
• 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.

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 - A great Indian restaurant located in the Bridge House just on the edge of the famous Bakewell Bridge. They also do take-aways.
• The Merchants Yard- Tideswell - Great Spacious Restaurant for small or large groups, serving amazing cocktails should you just want to stop and have a drink.  Fabulous choice of daytime menu and Sunday Roasts.

Cafes

• ​The Yondermann Cafe - Wardlow Miers - Hearty Breakfasts available in small, big, bigger and biggest portions - a must to try!  Sandwiches / jacket potatoes and main meals served until 3.00pm and now fully licensed.
• The Upstairs Café, Bakewell - A nice child –friendly café located in the centre of Bakewell.
• 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.
• 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. Now fully licensed.
• 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

• 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
• Rajas Indian Restaurant - Great Indian take-away in the centre of Bakewell
  
• Bakewell Fish and Chip shop
• 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. 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 from the secret recipe. 

Click here for a link to further information on Bakewell.

2.Cycle or Walk the Monsal Trail

With the Monsal Trail literally on your door step 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 great place to stop for a bite to eat or for a coffee and nice piece of homemade cake! There is also a lovely little gift shop and book shop and a children’s play area. If walking it is worth dropping down in to Monsal Dale itself to enjoy walking along down by the river, you can gain access from just across the road from the property.

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

3. Take a tour around the Thornbridge Brewery

This award winning brewery is just down the road from the property and for any real ale lover taking a tour of this state-of-the art brewery is not to be missed. Now offering freshly made pizzas daily in their recently enlarged Tap Room , what better way to unwind after a day exploring the Peak District.  Furnished with a mixture of comfy sofas and large tables it's ideal for small and large groups. Dog friendly too.

Click here for further information on Thornbridge Brewery

4.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

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

• 3 x high chairs (if requested)
• 3 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.
• 5 x Hair dryers available (if requested)
• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival
• Fresh towels - Bath towel for each guest & hand towels in the bathrooms
• Iron & ironing board
• Washing machine and separate tumble dryer located in the cottage
• 1 x Ipod docking station
• 50 inch smart TV in the dining room cupboard and 42 inch smart TV in the lounge. There is also one in the 1st floor sitting room (open plan bedroom 11) All TV’S have HDMI facility, but guests do need to bring their own HDMI cable. 
• Games room is located in the cottage on site a few metres from the main house with Pool table, Table football, Dartboard and sofa area with TV.
• Note that bedroom 7 & 9 are on second floor with use of the first floor shared bathroom alternatively they can share the en suites of room 8 or 10.
• Christmas - throughout December the house will have a Christmas tree decorated with a set of lights
• Should you need a DVD player for your stay we do ask you to bring your own along with the 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 and cutlery
• 2 x microwave, 1 in the main house and 1 in the cottage
• Double oven with 5 hobs, 1 grill and 1  warming zone.
• There is a further residential single oven in the main kitchen
• Single oven in the cottage with electric hob
• Under counter fridge in the cottage
• Large American fridge/freezer (please note this does not dispense water or ice)
• Separate wine fridge
• 2 x Double toaster
• 4 Teapots - 2 in the cottage and 2 in the house
• 4 Cafetieres, 2 in the cottage and 2 in the house
• 2 x Kettles
• Food Processor
• 2 x Dishwashers
• Breakfast bar with stools
• Extra dining table and chairs in the kitchen with 8 chairs
• The standard table set up is laid for 14 guests 
• Main dining room can seat up to 30 but only if pre arranged prior to your arrival  ( 2 trestle tables are provided with extra chairs located around the house) 
• 50 inch smart TV in the dining room cupboard

Parking

• There is parking for 10 cars if you park behind each other on the drive
• More on street parking on the road leading to Little Longstone
• 7kw EV charger located to the R/H side of the main front entrance
• For reasons of both safety and property insurance, under no circumstances should you use the domestic plug sockets in the property to charge any other 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 nearby charging stations.

Outdoor Space

• Steps lead down from the car park to a sunken landscaped garden
• Mature Borders
• Lawn area with patio
• Garden Furniture seating 10
• Lockable Bike Storage for 10 bikes located to the right down in the sunken garden -  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
• Wooden Pergola offers a sheltered alfresco dining area
• Outside Tap
• Stunning views towards Monsal Viaduct and Dale
• BBQ - charcoal - half oil drum style, 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

• Steps down in the garden area - may be slippery when wet
• The log burners in the property are for decoration only
• Some bedrooms do have wooden beams or sloping roofs so may reduce head height for some guests
• The main gate opens onto the main road so we would advise to keep this shut if you have children or dogs within your group
• In the cottage where the Games Room is located there is a comfy seating area plus small kitchenette with washing machine, cooker, hob, toaster, microwave, plus tea and coffee making facilities
• If using the bike storage please be careful going down the steps into the sunken garden area to access the outbuilding

Dogs

• We allow 4 dogs at the property and do charge £30 per dog for the duration of their stay
• We do ask for them to be kept off all furniture and out of all bedrooms
• Please do clear any dog litter from the garden and grounds
• Please kept any dogs under control at all times, especially if there is livestock in the fields nearby
• Please do not leave your dog unattended in the property or garden at any time

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 our control. We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi if there are technical issues in the area. Coverage is very good in all communal areas.