Spring House Farm and Cottages Guidebook
Sightseeing
A 'must see' while in Derbyshire. It is a stunningly palatial country house set in beautiful Capability Brown parkland. Allow for a full day out to cover the house, gardens, parkland, farm shop and fabulous adventure playground and farm yard for little ones.
It holds numerous events through the year including the Chatsworth International Horse Trials on 13th-15th May 2022; The RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 9th-12th June 2022; The Chatsworth Country Fair 2th-4th September.
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Chatsworth House
A 'must see' while in Derbyshire. It is a stunningly palatial country house set in beautiful Capability Brown parkland. Allow for a full day out to cover the house, gardens, parkland, farm shop and fabulous adventure playground and farm yard for little ones.
It holds numerous events through the year including the Chatsworth International Horse Trials on 13th-15th May 2022; The RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 9th-12th June 2022; The Chatsworth Country Fair 2th-4th September.
A stunning medieval grand house with beautiful gardens (esp. lovely in late May through June). Open April to October with numerous events throughout the season. The house is frequently used as a location for period dramas.
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Haddon Hall
A stunning medieval grand house with beautiful gardens (esp. lovely in late May through June). Open April to October with numerous events throughout the season. The house is frequently used as a location for period dramas.
Our neighbouring village, a 15 minute walk away, with its Norman keep, Peveril Castle. There are lots of things to do and see including Peak Cavern (an enormous natural limestone cave) as well as Speedwell Cavern ( a lead mine which you visit by boat) and the mines of Treak Cavern and Blue John, where the semi precious stone is extracted. When you are exhausted there are lots of cafes and pubs in which to get refreshed plus oodles of gift shops.
May 29th, each year, is Garland Day, when a garlanded king rides a horse at the front of a procession. The date is Oak Apple Day commemorating the restoration of the monarchy of Charles II. All a tiny bit 'Wickaman" but no one gets hurt!
Castleton is noteworthy too for its Christmas Lights to be switched on Sat 17th December 2022 and on show until early January.
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Castleton
Our neighbouring village, a 15 minute walk away, with its Norman keep, Peveril Castle. There are lots of things to do and see including Peak Cavern (an enormous natural limestone cave) as well as Speedwell Cavern ( a lead mine which you visit by boat) and the mines of Treak Cavern and Blue John, where the semi precious stone is extracted. When you are exhausted there are lots of cafes and pubs in which to get refreshed plus oodles of gift shops.
May 29th, each year, is Garland Day, when a garlanded king rides a horse at the front of a procession. The date is Oak Apple Day commemorating the restoration of the monarchy of Charles II. All a tiny bit 'Wickaman" but no one gets hurt!
Castleton is noteworthy too for its Christmas Lights to be switched on Sat 17th December 2022 and on show until early January.
Eyam, a pretty village of re-newed recent historic interest as it was the original 1665 'plague village', so named because it's vicar at the time, William Mompesson, encouraged the villagers to quarantine when evidence of disease occurred amongst the locals. Various sites of interest in and around he village.
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Eyam
Eyam, a pretty village of re-newed recent historic interest as it was the original 1665 'plague village', so named because it's vicar at the time, William Mompesson, encouraged the villagers to quarantine when evidence of disease occurred amongst the locals. Various sites of interest in and around he village.
Walking
The Mam Tor/ Lose Hill walk (aka The Great Ridge) is on our door step, quite literally. One of the UK's top 10 walks, it is fabulous. I try to do it at least twice a year...so easy to forget to do these things when you live here.
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Mam Tor
The Mam Tor/ Lose Hill walk (aka The Great Ridge) is on our door step, quite literally. One of the UK's top 10 walks, it is fabulous. I try to do it at least twice a year...so easy to forget to do these things when you live here.
Used by the RAF's Dambuster 617 Squadron of bouncing bomb fame to practice low level flying, this is a stunningly beautiful place to walk, cycle, fish or ride. The Fairholmes Visitor Centre offers cycle hire, a smart little gift shop and a cafe (only closed on Christmas Day). There is a wild swimming 'hole' at the the north end of the Howden reservoir. Personally, one of my favourite places.
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Derwent Reservoir
Used by the RAF's Dambuster 617 Squadron of bouncing bomb fame to practice low level flying, this is a stunningly beautiful place to walk, cycle, fish or ride. The Fairholmes Visitor Centre offers cycle hire, a smart little gift shop and a cafe (only closed on Christmas Day). There is a wild swimming 'hole' at the the north end of the Howden reservoir. Personally, one of my favourite places.
A beautiful walk up Win Hill will take you to Hope Cross which marks the lands once owned by Uhtred (of The Last Kingdom) who was a real 11th century historical figure called Uhtred the Bold.
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Win Hill
A beautiful walk up Win Hill will take you to Hope Cross which marks the lands once owned by Uhtred (of The Last Kingdom) who was a real 11th century historical figure called Uhtred the Bold.
Swimming
A fantastic 1920s lido which was threatened with closure but has benefitted from growing interest in outdoor swimming. Book online to use.
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Piscina di Hathersage
Oddfellows RoadA fantastic 1920s lido which was threatened with closure but has benefitted from growing interest in outdoor swimming. Book online to use.
There is a wild swimming 'hole' or pool at the top of the reservoir...for the intrepid!
Howden Reservoir
There is a wild swimming 'hole' or pool at the top of the reservoir...for the intrepid!
Shopping
The late David Mellor was a huge influence on British design, not just silverware and cutlery, but much of our street furniture such as traffic lights. The kitchen and factory shop is stylish and worth a visit. The factory itself can be visited by appointment.
David Mellor Design Ltd
The late David Mellor was a huge influence on British design, not just silverware and cutlery, but much of our street furniture such as traffic lights. The kitchen and factory shop is stylish and worth a visit. The factory itself can be visited by appointment.
City/town information
A lovely market town, busy and bustling famous for both tarts and puddings. Monday is market day (including an agricultural market).
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Bakewell
A lovely market town, busy and bustling famous for both tarts and puddings. Monday is market day (including an agricultural market).
A gritty Derbyshire Market town but with pockets of regency elegance with its Cresent (recently refurbished and now open as a hotel), its Dome and its Opera House, home to the July Opera and Literary Festival, this year running between 7th- 24th July.
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Buxton
A gritty Derbyshire Market town but with pockets of regency elegance with its Cresent (recently refurbished and now open as a hotel), its Dome and its Opera House, home to the July Opera and Literary Festival, this year running between 7th- 24th July.
Eating Out
(Tel 01433 620578) Part of the Vintage Inn chain, friendly and efficient with good food. Dogs welcome.
The Castle
Castle Street(Tel 01433 620578) Part of the Vintage Inn chain, friendly and efficient with good food. Dogs welcome.
(Tel 01433 620256) A very nice interior, again friendly and efficient with a good menu range. Good place on the nation’s big sporting occasions. NO DOGS
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Bulls Head Hotel
Cross Street(Tel 01433 620256) A very nice interior, again friendly and efficient with a good menu range. Good place on the nation’s big sporting occasions. NO DOGS
(Tel 01433 620238) Quite traditional. The locals’ pub. Welcomes dogs
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The George Pub
Castle Street(Tel 01433 620238) Quite traditional. The locals’ pub. Welcomes dogs
(Tel 01433 620381) One of our favourites. Cosy on a winter’s night. Traditional pub. Good pub food and a friendly atmosphere. Welcomes dogs. Quiz night Wednesday. Welcomes dogs.
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The Cheshire Cheese Inn
Edale Road(Tel 01433 620381) One of our favourites. Cosy on a winter’s night. Traditional pub. Good pub food and a friendly atmosphere. Welcomes dogs. Quiz night Wednesday. Welcomes dogs.
(Tel 01298 211949) Newly refurbished pub/restaurant with good decor, a good menu, and good food especially for vegetarian options.
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The Blind Bull
(Tel 01298 211949) Newly refurbished pub/restaurant with good decor, a good menu, and good food especially for vegetarian options.
(Tel 01433 621219) A favourite for us. A nice walk over the shoulder of Lose Hill to this lovely little hotel. Food and service very good. Lovely decor. Beautiful views from the dining room/bar. A favourite venue for weddings, so, often busy at weekends.
Losehill House Hotel & Spa
Edale Road(Tel 01433 621219) A favourite for us. A nice walk over the shoulder of Lose Hill to this lovely little hotel. Food and service very good. Lovely decor. Beautiful views from the dining room/bar. A favourite venue for weddings, so, often busy at weekends.
(Tel 01433 623203) Indian (Kashmiri) restaurant and take away which delivers. Food and prices are good. No alcohol served but you are welcome to bring a bottle.
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Curry Cabin
10 Castleton Rd(Tel 01433 623203) Indian (Kashmiri) restaurant and take away which delivers. Food and prices are good. No alcohol served but you are welcome to bring a bottle.
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Taxi
Pennys Cars 07725 711057