Roslyn House

Pubs

• ​Thornbridge Tap Room - 5 minute walk - located on the Riverside Business Park this very popular Tap Room serves freshly made pizzas everyday and serves the latest freshly brewed beers plus a selection of wines and gins. Holding events throughout the year this is a firm favourite for locals and visitors - with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. You are also able to buy the Thornbridge beers to take back home with you. Dog friendly too.

• 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. Within walking distance of Roslyn House. Lovely cosy fire in the winter months.
• The Ashford Arms, Ashford in the water  - based in the centre of the village. This pub was always a popular place to visit and has now been completely renovated to offer a welcoming place to dine inside or out. An extensive menu, including Sunday Roasts, breakfasts and Children menus. Open from 8am every day. Dog friendly
• 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 at 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.
  
• The Bull’s Head, Monyash - A traditional pub located in the heart of the village, serving good pub food. Popular with families and walkers.
• The Barrel Inn, Bretton - Charming traditional pub with amazing views across the Peak District.
• The Royal Oak , Hurdlow - 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 groups. Please call to make a reservation or just pop in.

Restaurants

• ​Rafters at Riverside, Ashford in the water, nestled in the heart of the village this highly awarded restaurant offers stunning food in a relaxed and comfy venue. Locally sourced ingredients and seasonal specials with an afternoon tea menu, lunch and dinner menus too.

• 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, Bakewell - A great Indian restaurant located in the Bridge House just on the edge of the famous Bakewell Bridge. They also do take-aways.
• Lovage - owned and run by Great British Menu regional finalist Lee Smith this restaurant offers modern dining in a casual and comfy location. 

Cafes

• Aisseford Tea Room, Ashford in the Water - Pretty village tea room with lots of outdoor seating.
• 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.
• Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop Cafe - Located around the back of the award-winning farm shop is this great cafe serving local produce with amazing views over the estate.
  
• 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.
• 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

• 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
• 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 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. 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  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 also worth leaving the trail and dropping down in to Monsal Dale itself to enjoy walking along down by the river.

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

3. Explore the pretty village of Ashford in the Water

From the property you there is a lovely short walk through fields by the meandering River Wye to the picture postcard village of Ashford in the Water. Ashford in the Water is probably one of the most beautiful villages in the Peak District and is famous for its beautiful low arched medieval Sheepwash Bridge. You can easily spend an hour or so exploring the pretty village, it is particularly worth visiting when the well dressing festival is on as the village has 6 wells to dress, making it one of the largest well dressings in the area. The village hosts a fabulous cafe, restaurant and 2 great pubs.

Click here for a link to further information on Ashford in the Water.

4. 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 starting/finishing points. A nice circular route which also includes walking along the river Derwent can be viewed by clicking here.

5. 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, climbing nets 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 which are beautifully landscaped as well and the abundance of seasonal 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

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
• Cling film &, kitchen foil
• Bin bags
• 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

• 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.
• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival
• Fresh towels - Bath towel for each guest and hand towels in the bathroom
• Open fire in the main lounge – 1 x complimentary basket of logs supplied upon arrival (due to health and safety we cannot supply fire lighters or matches so please bring your own).
• 1 x TV with Free View in the 2nd lounge
• LCD TV and sound system in the main lounge. The TV's do have HDMI facilities but we do ask you to bring your own HDMI cable
• Ipod docking station - sandstorm (1 in the lounge and 1 in the kitchen)
• Hair Dryer (if requested)
• Underfloor heating
• Washing Machine 
• Clothes Airer (under the stairs)
• Iron & ironing board
• Sofa bed available – made up upon request
• 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 guest to bring one with them, along with any relevant cable
• Please note that some rooms may have been updated with new furnishings & 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
• Kitchen Scales
• Double oven with 5 gas hobs and warming zone
• American style fridge/freezer
• Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, glassware and cutlery
• Double toaster
• Cafetieres
• Kettle
• Electric whisk
• Dishwasher
• Kitchen table seats 4

• Large Dining table seating 12

Parking

• There is space for 4 cars on the drive
• We do ask for you not to park at the junction near Vernon Green as this causes issues with local residents access
• Please do not park on the grass verge outside the property out of consideration of the neighbouring properties
• There is further parking if you drive into Vernon Green and park there
• 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 local nearby charging stations.

Outdoor Space

• Glass fronted balcony terrace with seating area accessed from the kitchen
• Lawn area with small decked area with further seating-however not suitable for ball games
• Bike storage under the balcony terrace to be used at your own risk, as it is not lockable. We do advise to make sure your bikes are covered under your own house insurance for personal belongings, personal effects and household contents
• Mature garden with flowering borders and low fencing and hedges - it is not fully secure so please do not leave dogs unattended
• BBQ- charcoal, medium drum sized - available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment

Property Quirks

• ​The balcony terrace is surrounded by toughened glass partitions so we do ask that children do not climb on here
• The driveway opens onto the main road so please do keep dogs in close contact when leaving the property and please be careful if reversing out of the driveway
• The garden is not suitable for ball games due to its borders and we do ask not to climb on the neighbouring garden walls
• There are stone steps from the balcony to the lawn and bike storage

Dogs

• ​We allow 2 dogs at the property and charge £30 per dog for the duration of their stay
• We do ask that dogs are kept off all furniture and out of bedrooms
• Please do not leave your dog unattended in the property or garden at any time as it is not fully secure in the garden
• Please clear any dog litter from the garden

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 hope you also appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi if there are technical issues in the area.