Shippon Barn

Pubs

• ​The Crispin - in the village, a few minutes walk from the cottage, family run pub, known for their award winning cellar. Serving traditional pub classics, with a beer garden to enjoy in the warmer months and also 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 - traditional Sunday roasts and homemade pub food, offering local real ales and a great selection of wines all situated in the heart of this pretty village. 
• The Bull, Ashford in the Water - Traditional Robinson small character pub serving great food, just a 5 minute stroll away. Lovely cosy fire in the winter months.
• The Ashford Arms, Ashford in the water - 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 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.
• 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, 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 the village, serving good pub food. Popular with families and walkers.
• The Bridge Inn, Calver - set near to the river offering an idyllic setting in the Summer months to enjoy a local ale or glass of wine. Serving pub classics.
  

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 - A great 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 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 most weekends 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 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 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 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. Take a tour around the Thornbridge Brewery

This award winning brewery is just a short drive from the property and for any real ale lover taking a tour of this state-of-the art brewery is not to be missed. With a large, social Tap Room that now serves fresh pizzas every day it's a great place to unwind after a day exploring the Peak District with comfy sofas and space to allocate larger groups. Dog friendly too.

Click here for a link to Thornbridge Brewery.

4. 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 of landscaped garden sitting beautifully next to the seasonal flowers and plants, there are giant water features and sculptures dotted around. Suitable for all the family, with the maze, garden trails, and the famous water cascade to keep the little ones occupied.

Click here for a link to Chatsworth House and Park.

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

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
• Washing up liquid
• Kitchen roll, cling film, kitchen foil
• Dishwasher tablets
• 5 x tea towels
• 1 x dish cloth and pan scrubber
• Basic cleaning materials
• Utilities - Electric, gas, heating and hot water
• Free Wi-Fi 
• 1 pint of fresh local farm milk

Useful Information

• 1 x high chair (if requested)
• 1 x Travel Cot- (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.
• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival 
• Fresh towels - Bath towel & hand towel for each guest
• 1 x log burner –1 complimentary basket of logs is provided (due to health and safety we cannot supply fire lighters or matches so please bring your own).
• Open plan living area has a 48 inch TV and DVD player with free sat and another wall mounted TV in one of the double bedrooms.
• Blue tooth speaker
• 1 x Hair Dryer
• Iron & ironing board 
• Hoover 
• Washer & Dryer 
• The owners live nearby at Church Lane Farm
• 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 & 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).

• Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, cutlery and glassware (including champagne flutes)
• Microwave 
• Kitchen scales
• Oven & grill plus gas hob with 4 rings
• Full height fridge freezer plus additional fridge
• Double toaster
• 2 x cafetieres
• 1 x Kettle
• Electric hand whisk
• Kenwood mixer
• Dishwasher 
• Kitchen table with seating for up to 4 – 6 guests
• Large oblong dining table has extra leaves and can be extended to seat up to 12

Parking

• ​There is space for 2 cars at the rear of the property
• Please do not obstruct the driveway as this is shared with the other cottage so access needed at all times
• You can park one car on the cobbled area directly in front of the cottage and there is ample village parking should you need more
• 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 for EV charging.  Please use this link, that you may find helpful, for the nearby local charging stations. 

Outdoor Space

• Fully secure walled garden accessed via the side gate that leads to the parking too
• Flag stone patio area with wooden bench and garden furniture that seats 6 comfortably
• Lawn Area
• BBQ- charcoal- available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment

Property Quirks

• Step to access the back door
• There are 3 shallow stone steps that lead from the lounge to the snug area
• 3 stone steps from the dining room to the kitchen
• The property is located in a working farming village so you may experience seasonal sights and smells, plus an odd tractor on the road

Dogs

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

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