Rowdale Farmhouse

​Pubs

• The Bull, Ashford in the Water - Traditional Robinson small character pub serving great food. 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 Crispin Inn, Great Longstone - A 2 mile / approximately 30 minute walk away into this popular local village you have this Traditional Pub serving all the pub favourites, home made pies, and also enjoy the lighter snacks at lunch time. it also has a great beer garden to relax in on those warmer days.
  
• The White Lion, Great Longstone - Gastro pub situated in the pretty village of Great Longstone, serving pub classics and seasonal specials. 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 highly recommended to book a table for a group as it is a popular dining pub.
• 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 - serving traditional pub classics, sharing platters, sandwiches, kids meals and located in an idyllic spot next to the river.

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.
• The Merchants Yard, Tideswell- a stylish restaurant with a private dining area for large groups.  A great place to enjoy lunch or an evening meal with family or friends. Or just go to unwind and enjoy the selection of cocktails on offer.

​Cafes

• ​The Yondermann Cafe - A great  English Breakfast Diner offering local Peak District Products, enjoy a hearty breakfast or a good choice of lunchtime options, including jacket potatoes and sandwiches this is  a great stop off point to recharge your batteries. Offering plenty of seating inside and out and ample parking on site too.

• Hassop Station Café & Bookshop - A  family friendly cafe with outdoor heated covered seating and also a play area, 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.

• ​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.
• 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.
• Curry Cottage at Lovers Leap, Stoney Middleton - all the authentic Indian Dishes that you should wish to choose from, will deliver to the local area.

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. Cycle or Walk the Monsal Trail

With the Monsal Trail being so close by, just over the stile from the property and then a very short walk away -  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 refreshments and a well earned nice piece of homemade cake! There is also a lovely little gift shop and book shop and a children’s play area. In the Summer Months it is open into the evening to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the world go by! 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.

2. Thornbridge Brewery and Tap Room

This award winning brewery is an ideal place for any real ale lover.  The Tap Room lets you enjoy social get togethers, sampling the local ales and freshly made to order pizzas. With various events happening through out the year like open mic nights and quizzes it's a great place to check out. Very dog friendly too.

Click here for a link to Thornbridge Brewery.

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 of landscaped garden sitting alongside beautiful seasonal flowers and planting, 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.

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 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 original recipe and still makes the puddings by hand to this day from the secret recipe. 

Click here for a link to further information on Bakewell.

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 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)
• Bin bags
• Washing up liquid
• Cling film & kitchen foil
• 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.
• Vacuum cleaner and mop located in store room
• Fresh linen and beds made up on arrival
• 1 bath towel per person and x 1 hand towel and x 1 bath mat in each ensuite/bathroom 
• 1 x log burner with complimentary basket of logs - please bring matches and firelighters are these are not supplied
• Open Plan Living room with TV (this is not a SMART TV)
• Iron and Ironing Board
• 2 of the bedrooms and the private shower room at the top of the stairs have low doorway heights - so please do be careful
• Downstairs cloakroom with washing machine, extra basin and toilet
• Christmas - throughout December the property will have a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights
• The property is on a shared site with access via the side of the house to the house next door
• Please note that some rooms may have been updated with new furnishings & decor since the photos or virtual tour were taken

​Cooking & 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).

• Plenty of different sized cooking pots and pans
• Champagne Flutes
• Tumblers
• Crockery, Cutlery
• Plastic dinnerware for children
• Microwave
• Kettle
• Dishwasher
• For ease the kitchen is well equipped with a separate 4 ring ceramic hob and fan assisted electric oven
• Although the main aesthetic focal point is the large Redfyre Aga, this adds great additional charm to the nature of the kitchen but it is not the main cooking facility due to the complexity of Aga cooking. The Aga is electric only meaning the ovens can be set and maintain a consistent temperature. Please note the hot plates on the Aga are now not able to be used with it being electric - they are display only
• Chopping Boards
• Grater
• Roasting Tins
• 2 x cafetieres
• 2 x under counter fridges
• 1 x 3 drawer freezer
• Belfast Sink

Parking

• ​There is space for 5 cars
• Follow the driveway passed the building on your left and before the wooden gate the property parking is on the right hand side in a bay area with the property in front of you behind the gate.
• Please do not park in front of the field gates (as you turn into Rowdale and on the corner) as the farmer needs access at all times
• 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

• Flagged area with 2 picnic benches each seating 6, in front of the property
• Well established garden with mature trees and hedges as boundaries
• Lawn area ideal for the children to the side of the property
• There is a partially fenced off area to the right of the property as you approach we do ask that children do not climb the fence and enter this area
• Gated area to the property- but does not leave the garden completely secure so do not leave pets or children unattended
• BBQ - charcoal - available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment

Property Quirks

• Situated just off the A6020 which is a main road
• Easy access to the Monsal Trail on the opposite side of the driveway from the recycling are. The route is padlocked at both ends and the access number is the same as the cottage - do not climb over the gate and please make sure they are secured and not left open once you have passed through- if on bikes you will need to go to Hassop Station to access the trail
  
• For the musically talented people there is a piano for the guests to enjoy in the lounge
• There is a large pond as you approach the cottage on your left, we do ask​ that children and dogs are not left unattended as this is not fenced
• Some of the bedrooms and bathrooms have low doorways and sloping ceilings so will reduce the head height
• The full postcode will take you to a neighbouring property so we do ask that you use our directions page for the exact details
• The drains flow into a septic tank so please only flush away toilet paper.  All other items to be disposed off hygienically into the bins provided in the bathrooms

Dogs

• ​We allow 1 dog and charge £30 for the duration of their stay
• We do ask that dogs are kept off all furniture and out of the bedrooms
• Please clear any dog litter from the gardens or grounds
• Do not leave your dog unattended in the property or garden at any time
• Please can all dogs be kept on leads at all times when outdoors

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi is supplied free of charge, however, because we are in a beautiful rural location sometimes there may be intermittent service which is beyond our control.  We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-fi if there are technical issues in the area