The Derwent

Country Pubs

• The Angler’s Rest, Bamford - Bamford’s community owned pub, post office and café. Regular planned events are held so it's a must to check out what may be on. Seasonal opening times can change so always best to check.
• The Yorkshire Bridge Inn, Bamford - Traditional pub serving food about a 20 minute walk from Bamford.
• The Scotsman’s Pack Inn, Hathersage - Home cooked pub food using locally sourced produce.
• The Chequers Inn, Froggatt Edge - Award winning inn serving fresh locally sourced food.
• The Plough Inn, Hathersage -Traditional pub serving great 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 Bulls Head Inn, Foolow - Family run pub serving hearty traditional pub food. 
• The Moon Inn, Stoney Middleton - A lovely traditional pub with a great beer garden.
• The Bridge Inn, Calver - situated near to the river so an idyllic location to sit in the beer garden and enjoy a local beer or glass of wine. Serving great food and dog friendly.
  

Restaurants

• Maazi Indian Restaurant, Hathersage -Brilliant Indian restaurant located in the centre of Hathersage, they also do take-aways and outside catering.
• 1530, Castleton - Nice Italian restaurant located in the centre of Castleton.
• 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!
• Charlie’s Bistro, Baslow - Lovely little bistro in the centre of Baslow, advisable to book ahead.
• Curry Cottage at Lovers Leap, Stoney Middleton - Restaurant and take-away.

Cafes

• David Mellor Design Café, Hathersage - Incorporated in the David Mellor museum and shop is this wonderfully designed café offering speciality teas and home-made cakes.
  
• Colemans Deli, Hathersage - Great place to grab and sandwich and a coffee.
• Grindleford Station Café, Grindleford - Traditional style café with huge portions, popular with walkers.
  
• Village Green Cafe, Eyam - Lovely little café serving lunch and snacks as well as great homemade cakes.
• Eyam Tea Rooms, Eyam - Quaint tea room and ice cream parlour.

Afternoon Tea

• The Orangery Restaurant, Losehill House Hotel and Spa.
• Cintra’s Tearoom, Hathersage.
• The Cavendish Restaurant, Chatsworth.
  

Fresh 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.
• Bradwell Fisheries, Bradwell - Traditional fish and chip shop take-away in Bradwell.
  
• Hope Valley Pizza Co - A take away pizza company in the nearby Hope Valley.
• The Angler’s Rest, Bamford - Bamford’s community owned pub, post office and café. Friday night is Fish and Chip night - available to eat in or takeaway from 5.30pm - 9.00pm.
• 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

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. Upper Derwent Valley

Whilst staying at The Derwent a visit to the Upper Derwent Valley is a must. There are three reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley. The River Derwent flows first through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir and finally through Ladybower Reservoir. There is a visitor’s centre at Fairholmes with a café and you can also hire bikes and cycle round the reservoirs, the scenery is absolutely stunning. You may have heard about the ‘Dam Busters’ during the Second World War the reservoir was used by pilots of the 617 Squadron for practising the low-level flights needed for Operation Chastise (commonly known as the "Dam Busters" raids), due to its similarity to the German dams. In the West Tower of the Derwent Dam there is a memorial and museum for the Dambusters 617 squadron.

Click here for more information on the Upper Derwent Valley and here for more information on Derwent Cycle Hire.

2. 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 stands 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.

3. Eyam – The Plague Village

Nearby is the village of Eyam, famously known as the plague village. The village was unique in its response to the outbreak of plague in 1665 as the village placed itself in voluntary quarantine. Eyam museum is great to place to find out more about the plague story and the history of village, there is also Eyam Hall, built in 1676 in a Jacobean style. The house is open to visitors (please check the National Trust website for opening hours) and next door there a small craft centre, which is also worth a visit. There are many great walks around the village and it is lovely just to wander around as many of the buildings also have plaques giving details of their history and the part their inhabitants played in the Plague saga, notably the Plague Cottages where the outbreak began.

Click here for a link to Eyam Museum or Eyam Hall.

4. Walk Bamford Edge and Moor

There are so many stunning places to walk in the local area including Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, Edale, Hathersage and Castleton to name but a few! There are also some great walks which are on the doorstep of the Derwent Country House, including a lovely 5 mile  and a 7 mile circular route around Bamford taking in Bamford Edge and Moor. From the elevated position of Bamford Edge there are simply wonderful views over the surrounding area and down to the Ladybower Reservoir.

Click here for further details on a nice 5 mile circular walk or here for a circular 7 mile walk around Bamford.

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)
• Washing up liquid
• 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 travel cots (if requested) - 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.
• 3 x high chairs (if requested)
• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival
• Fresh towels - Bath towel per guest & hand towels in the bathrooms
• 2 x TV with Freeview in the 2 x main lounges (HDMI compatible)
• 2 x TV's in bedrooms 3 and 5
• 1 x DVD player
• Bluetooth portable speaker
• Washing Machine
• Iron & ironing board & indoor clothes airer
• All Bedroom Doors are numbered for your convenience
• Christmas - throughout December there will be a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights
• Please note that some rooms may have been updated with new furnishings and 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).

• The dining table seats up to 30 in a T shape or up to 40 guests on 3 separate tables (1 seating 24, 2 seating 8)
• Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, glassware and cutlery
• Microwave
• Kitchen scales
• 2 x Electric ovens with 4 Induction ring hobs on each
• American style fridge/freezer with ice machine
• 2 x Toasters
• 2 x Kettles
• Cafetieres
• Dolce Gusto pod style coffee machine 
• 3 x Dishwashers
• 2 x 2mtrs tall fridges
• 2 x 2mtrs tall freezers

Games Room and Bar

• Note that the beer pump on the photos is for decoration only and not in use
• No cocktail shakers or ice maker
• Seating for 8 round the bar
• 2 x under counter Wine fridges
• Beer and wine glasses
• Pool table
• Dart board
• Table Football

Parking

• There is private parking for 20 cars ​
• There is gated access 
• For reasons of both safety and property insurance, under no circumstances should you use the domestic plug sockets to charge an electric vehicle.  Our domestic supply on 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 local nearby charging stations.

Outdoor Space

• ​To the rear of the property there is a paved patio area
• 4 x picnic benches seating 6 per bench
• Lawn area
• Children's small play area
• BBQ - charcoal - large half oil drum style, (grill size 350mm x650mm) available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment

Property Quirks

• ​Once  a former pub the bar area is still in situ in the hub of the property
• There is a child's climbing play area and we do ask that small children are not left unsupervised in this area
• There are 4 steps up to the property's main entrance
• CCTV - in order to contribute to the security of the property when unoccupied and for the security of the guest's vehicles there is a fixed camera focused on the carpark and also entrance door
• All bedrooms are numbered for your convenience

Dogs

• Pet Free Property. Strictly no dogs allowed

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