Pubs

• The Manners, Bakewell - Gastro pub with great food and a family-friendly beer garden in the heart of Bakewell
• The Royal Oak, Hurdlow - Our award-winning pub offers open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course, great homemade pub food. We can happily cater for groups - booking advised.
• 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.’ 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.
• 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 a 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 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.
• Restaurant Lovage fine dining restaurant in the centre of Bakewell from Great British Menu finalist Lee Smith. Offers modern British cuisine and tasting menus. Great for a celebratory meal
• 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.
• Fischer's of Baslow - The ultimate fine dining experience.  Expect a focus on organic, free-range, and sustainably produced ingredients, carefully selected from local producers and foraged from the kitchen gardens and the surrounding countryside. (advanced booking is recommended).
  
  

Cafes

• Chakra Lounge is a short stroll through Bakewell and you will find this fabulous cafe serving Indo-Western Cuisine and a wide vegan and vegetarian menu. Serves all-day breakfast, small and large plates, kids portions, coffee, cakes and pastries. 
• 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 Hebden court, the charming décor includes vintage memorabilia and there’s outside seating in the sheltered courtyard. A great place for afternoon tea.
• Chatsworth Kitchen Located a short drive away in Rowsley is the latest addition to the Chatsworth estate. Chatsworth Kitchens has a great cafe serving their own produce selected daily from their farms and gardens. They also have a wonderful selection of produce, gifts, homeware all made by local artisans
  
• 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.
• Aisseford Tea Room, Ashford in the Water - Pretty village tea room with lots of outdoor seating. 
• 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 homemade prepared meals from local chefs/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
• Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop
• Rajas Indian Restaurant
• Hope Valley Pizza Co Take away pizza with free delivery
• Maazi Sumptuous Indian meal or buffet delivered to your door. Numerous catering options, can also provide waiting on staff and even take away the washing up.

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 todays farming community. The town also hosts a craft and gift fair every weekend in 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 the 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 close by (access to the trail is a short walk across Bakewell from the Barns) 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 home made cake! There is also a lovely little gift shop and book shop and a children’s play area.

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

3. 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. 

Click here for a link to Chatsworth House and Park

4. 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. Why not enjoy a local ale or a glass of wine with a freshly made pizza to order after a day exploring The Peaks in their Tap Room. Unwind in the laid back eclectic furnishings of sofas, chairs, church pews and rustic tables which can cater for large or small groups. Open every day and dog friendly too.

Click here for further information on Thornbridge Brewery

5.Visit Haddon Hall

After Chatsworth, Haddon Hall is the second most popular historic house in the Peak District. Haddon Hall dates back from the 12th century and is a fine example of a fortified medieval manor house, very little has changed over the centuries in fact the most modern room in the house is the Elizabethan long gallery! As Haddon Hall provides a unique view of early English life it makes the property very popular as a film and TV location, various versions of Jane Eyre have been filmed at Hall as well as Pride and Prejudice, The  Other Boleyn Girl and most recently Death come to Pemberley, however these are just a few of the Hall film and TV appearances. The Hall is open to the public, however please note that it does close for periods throughout the winter season, so please check its website for its opening times and special events.

Click here for a link to Haddon Hall.

• Liquid hand soap
• Loo rolls (1 x on the holder and 1 spare per bathroom)
• Washing up liquid
• Cling film, kitchen foil
• Dishwasher tablets
• 2 x tea towels 1 x dish cloth and pan scrubber
• Basic cleaning materials
• Utilities - electric, gas, heating and hot water
• Free Wi-fi

• 1 x high chair (if requested)
• 1 x travel cot (available on request -will only fit in Bedroom 1 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.
• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival
• Fresh towels - bath towel & hand towel for each guest in the bedroom
• Log burner – logs provided
• 2 x TVs with Freeview 
• Bluetooth speaker for playing music
• 3 x Hair dryers
• Underfloor heating in the main living area
• Washing machine and dryer
• Pegs and indoor clothes airer
• Iron & ironing board
• Handheld Dyson vacuum cleaner
• A selection of local walking guides, local information books and White Peak and Dark Peak OS Explorer maps
• Card games
• Selection of board games
• Novels and general interest books
• Christmas - throughout December, the property will have a small Christmas tree and a set of lights

Cooking and Dining

• Gas hob with 4 burners and electric oven
• Microwave
• Double toaster
• Kettle
• Cafetieres
• Dolce Gusto Coffee machine with a few pods to get you started
• Under counter fridge with an additional tall fridge freezer with water dispenser in the utility room
• Dishwasher
• Glassware including champagne flutes, small and tall beakers, wine glasses
• Crockery, plenty of bowls, plates, mugs
• Plastic plates / bowls/ cups and cutlery for children
• Selection of different sized pots, pans and baking trays
• Electric whisk
• Scales
• Trays
• Chopping boards

Parking

• ​Free parking is available on the front driveway which can easily accommodate 4 cars
• Please do not park on the gravelled lane as this needs to be clear for access at all times for the local residents
• 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. Here is a useful site for nearby stations 

Outdoor Space

• To the rear of the property is a fully secure walled/fenced garden with limestone chippings, stones and raised beds.
• Comfortable sofa-style outdoor seating for 6 with low tables and parasol.
• Fire pit on request.
• Washing Line
• The property has level access to the front and back
• Outside taps located at the front and rear of the property
• BBQ- charcoal - available from the 01st April until the 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment
• Lockable shed for up to 4 bikes but please request the use of this so we can arrange for the key to be accessible otherwise it will be locked. To be used at your own risk. We do advise to make sure your bikes are covered by your own house insurance for personal belongings, personal effects and household contents
• Garden furniture cushions storage box
• Log Storage to the side of the property
• Recycling Bins are to the side of the property

Property Quirks

• Please do not use the small garden gate in the rear garden this has access to the neighbours property and should be kept locked, access is from the parking area only.
• There are stone steps from the French doors leading into the garden.
• There is a step down from the kitchen to the shower room and utility area.
• Please mind your step when leaving the outdoor seating area as there are raised edging stones separating the slate chippings and gravel.
• The stairs in the property are fairly steep so might not suit the less agile of us.

Dogs

• We allow 2 dogs at the property and charge an additional £30 for the duration of their stay.
• Please do not allow dogs to go on any furniture or into the bedrooms.
• Please make sure you clean up any mess from the garden.
• Please do not leave dogs unattended in the property or the garden at any time.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is provided free of charge, however, because the property is in a rural setting sometimes there can 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.