Hugh Cottage

Pubs

• The White Hart Inn - a two minute stroll up the hill and you will find this traditional village pub. Serving real ales and homemade food.
• The Blind Bull, Little Hucklow - a five minute drive away in the tiny hamlet of Little Hucklow is this fabulous pub. Expect a warm welcome, local and guests ales, and a fantastic menu of seasonal and locally sourced food. They also have a large beer garden with great views. Look out for veggie mondays, and definitely book ahead. 
• 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.
• The Yorkshire Bridge Inn, Bamford - Traditional pub serving great food. 1hr 20 minute walk away
• The Scotsman’s Pack Inn, Hathersage - Home cooked pub food using locally sourced produce.
• 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 - set in an idyllic setting by the river, serving traditional pub food and local ales.

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

• The Bakehouse, Bradwell - just around the corner from Hugh Cottage is this fabulous little deli. Whilst you can't eat in, the food and cakes they make are perfect for making your own packed lunches, and they are open for breakfast too. So why not pop along and then head back to the cottage to enjoy some homemade goodies in the comfort of the cottage.
• 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-away 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 

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 stand 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 especially when the weather does not cooperate for any planned 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.  Visit Hathersage and its  Outdoor Lido

Fabulous open air heated pool (one of the last remaining outdoor lidos in the country) in the nearby picturesque village of Hathersage, with a great selection of events throughout the year. The lido is heated to a lovely 28 degrees all year round and has a nice cafe on site, undercover seating area as well as a grassed area  (perfect for sun bathing in the summer months) and a bandstand. Please check out their website for opening times and further details on special events including night time swims and outdoor cinema events.

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​
• Toilet Rolls (1 on the holder and 2 spare)
• Washing Up Liquid
• Basic Cleaning Products
• 2 x Tea Towels
• 1 x Dish Cloth
• Dustpan & Brush
• Utilities (Electric, Gas, Heating, Hot Water)
• Hoover
  

Useful Information

• 1 x High Chair
• 1 x Travel Cot- 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 on arrival
• Fresh Towels - Bath and Hand Towel per guest
• 2 x Smart TV's one in living room and one in the main bedroom 
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hair Dryer- in the drawer next to the mirror
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Clothes Airer
• Log Burner. We provide a basket of logs to get you started. Due to health and safety, we cannot provide firefighters or matches, please bring your own.
• Christmas - throughout December the cottage 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 tours were taken

Cooking & Dining

• ​Microwave 
• Toaster
• Kettle
• Under Counter Fridge with freezer compartment, further fridge freezer in the utility room
• Dishwasher
• Washing machine/Dryer
• Electric Hob & Oven - oven is approx 39cm x 32cm
• Roasting Tins, pots, pans
• Large roasting tin 37cm x 29cm ideal for Christmas stays
• Cafetiere
• Wine glasses / tumblers and Champagne flutes
• Plates / bowls / mugs
• Plenty of cutlery and kitchen utensils
• Chopping Boards
• Dining for 4 - table size is 118cm x 74cm

Should there be a particular cooking item that you need for your stay we do suggest to bring it along with you - for peace of mind.

Parking

• ​There is no designated parking, there is usually space opposite the cottage but cannot always be guaranteed
• There is plenty of parking on Hugh Lane though
• 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 the link, that you may find helpful, to find the local nearby charging stations.

• Good sized lawn to the front of the property
• Patio area with bench to the front of the property
• Secluded further patio with garden furniture seating 4 to the rear of the cottage
• Potting Shed which offers bike storage for up to 4 bikes, we do ask that the shed is kept locked at all times - to be used at your own risk. We do advise to make sure your bikes are covered under your own house insurance for personal belongings, personal effects and household contents
• Far reaching views
• Outside tap
• Parasol and garden furniture cushions are available
• BBQ- charcoal- available between the 1st April to the 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment
• The garden is not fenced or gated so is not dog secure - please do not let them out on their own at any time.

Property Quirks

• Due to the age of the cottage the stairs are steep and may not be suitable for the less agile of us
• 6 steps up to the rear patio area
• There is a low doorway between the kitchen and utility room so please be mindful of this
• Walking and climbing on the walls in the garden is not permitted, some of the walls are drystone construction and may be unstable
• Please take care when it has rained as the outside area may be slippery in places
• There are five steps from the road to the shared path then a further 2 steps to the front patio
• Please be careful when leaving the garden area as the steps do come down directly onto the road

Dogs

• We allow 1 dog to stay, we charge £30 for the duration of their stay
• The garden is not dog secure so please keep dogs under control at all times so they do not enter the neighbouring property
• Please make sure all litter is cleared from the garden areas
• Please keep dogs off all furniture and out of the bedrooms
• Please do not leave dogs 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 which is beyond our control.  We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi if there are technical issues in the area.