Country Pubs

• Royal Oak, Hurdlow – Our very own award winning pub offer open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great homemade pub food’.  Booking advised. 
• 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 Manners,  Bakewell - Great local Chef has returned to his roots to provide excellent food in the heart of Bakewell. Family friendly Beer Garden. BBQ in the summer months.
• The Bull, Ashford in the Water - Traditional Robinson's small character pub serving great food in a lovely Derbyshire village with the River Wye flowing through the heart of it.
• The Packhorse, Little Longstone - Lovely historic character features in this compact pub – promotes itself with ‘Walkers and Muddy boots welcome.’
• The White Lion, Great Longstone - Recently refurbished gastro pub situated in the pretty village of Great Longstone.
• Devonshire Arms, Hartington - Located in the heart of the village – good stop for lunch.
• The George at Alstonfield - The George is an unspoilt, historic, family run pub in the Peak District village of Alstonefield, above Dovedale.
  
• Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Longnor - offering a good selection of locally produced food and drink this is a great country pub.

Restaurants

• Simply Thai,  Buxton - Great local Thai restaurants 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.
• Indian Palace, Buxton - Great Indian restaurant in the centre of Buxton
• 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 for opening times.
  
• Longnor Craft Centre and Coffee Shop - Longnor Craft Centre occupies the old Market Hall sitting proudly at
  the top of the cobbled square in the heart of the village. Food served all day with huge slices of home-made cake on the menu!
  
• 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.

Freshly 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
• 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
  
• Khomkhai Thai Cuisine
• Indian Palace
• 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.

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):

• Anti Bacterial 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
• Wifi

Useful Information

• 2 x high chairs (if requested)
• 2 x Travel Cots
• 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 added with pool table SMART TV and bar area.
• For music, there is surround sound in the main lounge underneath the TV with an auxiliary cable that goes into your phone that can be connected to the speakers (please note this may not fit all phones especially new iPhone models so please do check and bring along your own if not). Additional blue tooth speaker in the kitchen.
  
• 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

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
• Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, glassware and cutlery
• Traditional electric Aga which is permanently on
• 2 x electric ovens
• 2 ring electric hob on the kitchen island
• 4 ring electric hob next to the Aga
• American style fridge/freezer
• Extra fridge in utility area
• Double toaster
• Kitchen Scales
• 2/3 cafetieres
• Kettle
• Electric whisk
• Dishwasher
• 5 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

• 2 Cocktail Shakers
• 30 Shot Glasses
• 25 Cocktail Glasses
• Measures for spirits

House Rules

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

Parking

• There is space for 20 cars
• Please use the gravelled and grassed areas on your approach to the property

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
• Hot tub- 2 mtr wide circular wood fired hot tub positioned to enjoy the views
• 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 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.