Oak Tree Farm

Country Pubs

• Royal Oak, Hurdlow – Our very own award winning pub offers open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great homemade pub food’.  Booking advised. Only a short drive away.
• Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Longnor, family friendly local pub, just a short stroll from the venue. Welcoming dogs and having wheelchair access too.  Lovely beer garden where you can sit and enjoy the varied menu choices this delightful pub offers.
• The Packhorse, Crowdecote - Located at the bottom of the bank just outside Longnor. There are well kept ales which change regularly and traditional home-made pub food.
• The Bull’s Head, Monyash - A traditional pub located in the heart of Monyash, serving good pub food. Popular with families and walkers.
• The Packhorse, Little Longstone - Lovely historic character features in this compact pub – promotes itself with ‘Walkers and Muddy boots welcome.’
• Devonshire Arms, Hartington - Located in the heart of the village – good stop for lunch.
• The George at Alstonefield - The George is an unspoilt, historic, family run pub in the Peak District village of Alstonefield, above Dovedale.
• The Lazy Trout, Meersbrook near Leek - open daily and serving food from 09.30am with a breakfast, mains, children's and Sunday menu. Dog friendly

Restaurants

• Simply Thai,  Buxton - Great local Thai restaurant located in the centre of town – booking is definitely recommended.
• Taj Mahal, Buxton - Excellent curry house in Buxton.
• Pizza Express, Buxton  -Well known pizza chain in a great location for town and the Opera House – kid friendly.
• St. Moritz Restaurant, Buxton - Swiss and Italian cuisine, great pasta dishes and also has a excellent pre- theatre menu.
• Lone Star, Buxton - Mexican/American cuisine, known for their large portions.
  
• The Woodyard,  Bakewell - Great location by the river in Bakewell for a family friendly Restaurant –  Serves both lunch and dinner.

Cafes

• No 6 The Square, Buxton - Relax and enjoy morning coffee, light meals or a traditional English afternoon tea in the elegant surroundings of No. 6 The Square.
  

• 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.
  

• Manifold Tea Room and Café, Longnor - Commonly known as the ‘Longnor Chippy’ and is frequented by all the locals. It serves the best fish and chips in the area which you can eat in or takeaway. Well worth a visit. Lunch and dinner served but check the website for their seasonal  opening times.

• 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 old station building.

Freshly 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

• Manifold Tea Room and Café, Longnor - Commonly known as the ‘Longnor Chippy’  it serves the best fish and chips in the area which you can eat in or takeaway. 

• Simply Thai
  

• Pizza Express
  

• Taj Mahal
  

• The Great Panda Restaurant (Chinese)
  

• 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.

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. A visit to the village of Wincle

A great day out for the family with something for everyone to enjoy. Start off with a visit to the famous Danebridge Fisheries, a great place to visit with kids, here you can fish in the well-stocked pool, catch your own supper or feed the trout (food supplied). Then a visit to the Wincle Brewery, where you can even do a one day brewing course! After a trip to the brewery why not call into the Ship Inn, just down the lane where you can sample Wincle’s fine ales in the pretty beer garden. Follow up with finally finishing the day off with a visit to Blaze Farm, a working farm that has become famous for their awarding winning Hilly Billy Ice Cream which is all made on the farm using the milk from their dairy herd. With tea rooms, nature trails and animals to pet there is something for everyone!

2. Tittesworth Reservoir

Located just outside the mill town of Leek on the edge of the Peak District National Park, this Severn Trent reservoir is another great day out for all the family. There are two lovely walks around the reservoir, the shorter trail is only 1.5miles and is ideal for a gentle stroll and suitable for pushchairs. For bird watchers and wildlife lovers, there are two hides available to use. The fantastic large adventure play area is suitable for children between the ages of 2 and 15 years old. The large sand pit is especially popular so don't forget to bring your bucket and spade! You are very welcome to take your own picnic and there are plenty of idyllic spots for this, but you can also enjoy a barbecue in the new designated area.

Please click here for more information on Tittesworth Reservoir

3. The Roaches

The Roaches, with Hen Cloud and Ramshaw Rocks form a gritstone escarpment which marks the south-western edge of the Peak District. A mecca for walkers and climbers with some of the best gritstone climbing in the country. Once you have reached the top of the rocky ridge there are stunning viewing across the Staffordshire moorlands. Obviously no trip would be complete without catching the ‘winking man.’

Click here for more information on the Roaches

4. The Manifold Trail

A short but very attractive walking/cycle route along the route of the former Leek & Manifold Light Railway. Look out for the impressive Thor’s Cave and interesting rock formations along the way and stop for lunch at the lovely National trust tea rooms at Wetton Mill, or take a picnic to have down by the river.

Click here for information on the Manifold Trail

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 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

• A few dishwasher tablets to get you started

• 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.

• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival

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

• Washing Machine and Dryer

• Iron & ironing board, indoor clothes airer

• Hoover & mop

• Open plan living area has a 50 inch SMART TV  with free view

• Games room with pool table, SMART TV and bar area.

• For music, there is a sound bar in the main lounge which you can connect to with Bluetooth and the speakers in the kitchen are built into the ceiling.
  

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

• Should you need a DVD player for your stay we do ask our guests to please bring your own along with any relevant cable

• The shower rooms next to bedrooms 7 and 8 do also feature a toilet and wash basin in each

• 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 of the rooms may have been updated with new  furnishings or decor since the photos or virtual tour were taken

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).

• Microwave in the utility area

• Ample dinner plates, side plates and dessert bowls - at least 30 of each

• 2 large serving dishes and a few metal serving bowls

• 6 x baking trays

• Large assortment of roasting tins

• Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, glassware and cutlery

• Traditional electric Aga which is permanently on

• 2 x electric ovens

• 2 ring induction hob on the kitchen island

• 4 ring electric hob (not induction) next to the Aga

• American style fridge/freezer

• Extra fridge in utility area

• Double toaster

• Kitchen Scales

• 2/3 cafetieres

• Kettle

• Electric whisk

• Dishwasher

• Bar stools at the breakfast bar

• 4 x 6ft x 3ft oblong dining tables seats up to 30 in various combinations. There are a mix of chairs and long benches.

Bar Area

• Cocktail Shaker

• A variety of Shot, cocktail, beer and wine glasses

• Measures for spirits

• Ice making machine

Eco-Friendly Scandinavian Wood Fired Hot Tub

• ​The hot tub is not ready for use on arrival 

• Allow at least 2 hours for the hot tub to heat to the required temperature we would recommend lighting the hot tub on arrival should you wish to use it on your first days stay

• Simply fill the tub and set the timer for 50 minutes for it to get to the correct level - we would advise someone to keep a close check whilst filling

• When full, light some kindling and once fully alight add logs -logs are supplied 

• With the location of the hot tub making the most of the views it is situated approximately 20mtrs from the house in the corner of the garden so outdoor shoes or flip flops would be needed to walk across the grass, especially in inclement weather

• We would advise you to read the instructions in full on how to set up the hot tub prior to using it

Parking

• There is space for 20 cars

• Please use the gravelled and grassed areas on your approach to the property

• 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 nearby local charging stations.

• Please note the postcode is for the area and a local neighbour is experiencing guests entering their property - please follow the directions on the location page for more accurate details.

Outdoor Space

• Huge lawn area with woods to the rear of the property which you are welcome to enjoy

• Please do not use the fields surrounding the property as these can have livestock in them

• Stunning views across the valley

• Terrace area with outdoor seating

• Picnic benches offering ample seating space

• Mature garden

• Eco-friendly Wood Fired Scandinavian Hot tub- 2 mtr wide circular wood fired hot tub 

• The property is not fence secure so please do not leave children or dogs unattended

• BBQ- charcoal - half oil drum style available between 1st April and 31st October please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment

Property Quirks

• Due to the nature of the property there are a number of internal stone steps at varying levels between rooms on the ground floor

• Access to the garden can be via bi-fold doors, they do lock but access cannot be gained from outside when closed

• Some of the bedrooms on the first floor have sloping ceilings

• Hot tub- there is a detailed information sheet on how to use it should you require this

• The property is not on mains drainage so we use a septic tank for waste treatment.  It is environmentally friendly but cannot cope with nappies, baby hygiene products and ladies toiletries. Please dispose of these items in the bins provided in the bathrooms

• The log burners are not working fireplaces they are display only

Dogs

• We allow 4 dogs at the property and charge £30 per dog for the duration of their stay

• We do ask that dogs are kept off furniture and out of the bedrooms

• Please make sure any dog litter is cleared from the gardens and grounds

• Please do not leave dogs unattended in the property or garden at any time especially if there is livestock in the fields nearby

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.

Cancellation Policy