River Cottage

Pubs

• The Bull, Ashford in the Water - Traditional Robinson small character pub serving great food, less than a 10 minute walk from the property. Lovely cosy fire in the winter months and great beer garden to enjoy in the warmer 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 venue to dine inside or out. Extensive menus, including Sunday Roasts, breakfasts and Children options. Open from 8am every day. Dog friendly
• The Royal Oak, Hurdlow-  Our award winning pub offers open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great home-made pub food’ as it should be. Groups welcome - booking advised.
• 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 - traditional Sunday roasts, hearty homemade pub food, local real ales and a great selection of wines. 
• The Crispin, Great Longstone - unspoilt, popular village pub, serving light bites, main meals, plus a children's menu. Locally sourced produce and seasonal specials. Beer garden, family friendly and dogs are welcome too.
• 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.
• Devonshire Arms at 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 an 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 located in the heart of Monyash, serving good pub food. Popular with families and walkers.

Restaurants

• 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 -  Indian restaurant located in the Bridge House just on the edge of the famous Bakewell Bridge. They also do take-aways.
• Riverside House Hotel, Ashford in the Water - A luxury Hotel with a fine dining restaurant, they also offer afternoon tea.

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.
• 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 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. Explore the pretty 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.

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

2. Cycle or Walk the Monsal Trail

With the Monsal Trail so 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 a great place to stop for a bite to eat or for a coffee and piece of homemade cake! There is also a lovely little gift shop and book shop and a children’s play area. If walking it is 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. 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. There is a large Tap room to sit and enjoy the local ales or a glass of wine whilst waiting for your freshly made to order pizza which is served daily. Furnished with rustic tables and comfy sofas and chairs this is a great place to unwind after a day exploring the Peaks, plus it's dog friendly too.

Click here for a link to Thornbridge Brewery.

4. 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 into today's farming community. The town also hosts a craft and gift fair every weekend in the 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 original recipe and still makes the puddings by hand from the secret recipe.

Click here for a link to further information on Bakewell.

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, 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. 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 (as there are no staff on site if you run out you will have to replace):

• Hand soap
• Loo rolls 1 on the holder and 1 spare in each bathroom or en suite
• Bin bags
• Washing up liquid
• Cling film & kitchen foil
• Dishwasher tablets
• Tea towels & dish cloth
• Basic cleaning materials
• Utilities - electric, gas, heating and hot water

Useful Information

• 2 x high chairs (if requested)
• 2 x Travel Cots-  if you have forgotten to request a cot these are stored in the cupboard in bedroom 4.  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.
• 5 x hair dryers
• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival
  
• Fresh towels - Bath towel for each guest & hand towels in the bathrooms
• Iron & ironing board and indoor clothes drying rack.
  
• Hoover and mop
• Washing machine and separate tumble dryer
• Sonos 5 smart speaker
• 6 x TV’s located throughout the property. All of the TV’s have Freeview, the largest TV which is a SMART TV is located in the sitting room.
• Books and board games
  
• Free Wi-fi
• Christmas - throughout December the property will have a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights
• Please note that some rooms may have been updated with new furnishings or decor since the photos or virtual tour were taken

Cooking and Dining

For any kitchen items that are absolutely vital for your stay, please check with us before your visit to ensure that they are at the property (as things do sometimes get broken).

• Crockery and cutlery enough for the maximum allowance of guests
• Wine glasses - at least 20
• Pint Pots- plenty
• Water Glasses- plenty
• Prosecco glasses - 20
• Pans consisting of 2 large, 3 medium and 3 small two handled ones. 2 one handled pan, 4 x large frying pans, 1 x medium and 1 x small frying pan
• Colander
• 3 large, 2 medium, 2 small baking trays, Yorkshire Pudding tray x 2
• Ceramic oval serving platter x 2
• Large and Medium Flan Dish
• Medium Cake Tins x 2
• Glass Salad Bowl / 2 large wooden salad bowls
• Large Plastic Pitchers x 2
• Large Glass Lasagne dish
• Pizza trays x 2
• Wooden Chopping Boards x 5, Plastic Chopping Boards x 8
• Double oven with grill, 6 gas hobs. Also a further smaller oven.
  
• 1 x microwave
• Nespresso Pixie coffee machine (guests will need to bring their own pods - takes the original Nespresso capsules).
  
• Large fridge and separate freezer, there is also a drinks fridge located in the dining room.
• 2 x Double toasters
• 3 x Cafetieres
• 2 x Kettles
• 2 x Dishwashers
  
• Kitchen scales
• Kitchen Diner seating for 5/6 guests
• 2 long refectory tables and benches in the dining room, and a further 4 chairs. Dining for up to 20 guests.

Parking

• There is parking for 4 cars on the drive
• A further 4-5 cars can be parked either side of the drive on the road side as there are pull in spaces
• 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. 

Outdoor Space

• ​Manicured gardens with trees and hedges as boundaries
• Enclosed, secure garden
• Flagged patio area with outdoor seating that can comfortably seat 14
• Further small patio area overlooking the river
• Lawn area
• Raised pond - with mesh over for safety
• Fast flowing river located at the bottom of the garden- there is a secure fence separating it from the garden
• Small secluded courtyard to the far side of the garden - ideal for a quiet reading spot
• Outside tap
• BBQ- charcoal - available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment

Property Quirks

• ​There are around 13 stone steps down from the parking area to the garden - so may not be ideal for guests with restricted mobility issues
• Bedroom 2 has a raised platform with double mattress (3ft from the floor accessed via steps with low ceiling height) great for children ideally- the en suite for this room is on the lower level and shown on the virtual tour - The virtual tour shows Bedroom 1 also has access but you cannot now access this en suite from Bedroom 1
• There is a fast flowing river at the bottom of the garden. For those with young children you can rest assured that the garden has been made safe and secure with a 1.1mtr fence but we do advise that you must never leave your young children unsupervised or let them climb the fence
• There is a safety grate above the pond which is not secured but is too heavy for a single person to lift. Guests are encouraged to feed the fish using the fish food left by the pond, but please do not climb or stand on the mesh
• As the range cooker hobs are gas, please be mindful that the cooker handles can be reached by small hands
• The large windows on the first floor hallway are securely locked and cannot be opened
• Several stone steps around the garden so please be careful
• Bedroom 1 does have it's en suite located in a quirky cupboard hideaway
• The stone steps to the lower seating area near the river are narrow so please do not leave your children unsupervised and please watch your step!
• The house is located on the edge of the main A6 road with the stunning gardens positioned between the property and the road but you may experience some traffic noise on busier days

Dogs

• ​We allow 2 dogs at the property and charge £30 per dog for the duration of their stay
• We ask that dogs are kept off the furniture and out of all bedrooms
• Please do not leave dogs unattended in the property or garden at any time
• 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 area sometimes there may be intermittent signal which is beyond our control.  We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi is there are technical issues in the area