Winnow Cottage is situated in the lovely hamlet of Wardlow, a traditional Derbyshire farming village.  The local farmer still delivers his own milk.  Driving through the village usually involves a meeting with one or more tractors!  The cottage is situated in a lovely courtyard setting offering amazing views over the surrounding countryside and the Peak District beyond.  There is a pub at the bottom of the village and a cafe offering a good breakfast.  The amazing Monsal Dale is literally 2 miles up the road.  You can enjoy a pint and a bite here whilst taking in the breathtaking views.

The view from Monsal Head in spring

Local Services
Provisions are available in Tideswell, which is only 2.5 miles, including a Co-op, a good green-grocery, butcher and Tindalls a great baker-cum-deli. There are two fish and chips shops and three public houses.  The NatWest bank here is open Mon-Fri and has a cash point.  Ashford-in-the-Water is just 3 miles away.  This picturesque village is a must to visit and also has a lovely deli plus more, Ibbotson’s.

The nearest town with supermarket shopping and Farmers market is Bakewell, 5 miles from the cottage through Ashford- in- the- Water.  Monday hosts the excellent and popular outdoor Market.

Don’t forget you can order online at www.tesco.co.uk and have your groceries delivered to the door for your arrival.  (Please make sure you are there to take delivery!)

There are many places of interest well worth a visit.  The historic village of Eyam, famous for isolating itself during the plague, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Castleton (famous for the Blue John Caverns), the spa town of Buxton (with the famous Opera House), and the beautiful Derwent Dams are all just a short distance away.

There are many beautiful walks both from the doorstep and further afield.  A selection of good maps are available in the cottage.  The following sites offer walks in the area.  Some you can print yourself and some are guided tours (please check, you may need to book guided walks prior to your arrival);

www.transpeakwalks.co.uk www.peakwalking.co.uk www.grough-stuff.co.uk Grough-stuff can offer a ranger who will tailor make a walk for you.

Walking on Bamford Edge

Cycles can be hired and delivered to the cottage; visit www.peak-tours.com

If you have an interest in caving visit www.peakdistrictcaving.info

For more information on the area and activities available, please contact the Tourist Information Centres.  You can also book tickets for local events, find out about bus and train services, check availability of facilities and request leaflets from Tourist Information Centres. Peak District National Park visitors enquiries: 01629 816558 or email bakewell@peakdistrict.gov.uk . Also visit www.visitpeakdistrict.com to help plan your visit to the area.

Cressbrook Dale - 10 minutes stroll from Winnow Cottage

The following page has all the dates of the local well dressings (a tradition unique to Derbyshire) details are also given of where you can view the wells being made (this will be the week before they are displayed.)
www.welldressing.com

Other thing to do:-

www.altontowers.com
www.eyammuseum.demon.co.uk
www.haddonhall.co.uk
www.chatsworth.org
www.bakewellshow.org
www.buxtonfestival.co.uk
www.tramway.co.uk
www.bluejohnstone.com
www.gulliversfun.co.uk

This is just a taster!  There really is so much to do.  A more comprehensive list is available in the cottage and we welcome your input too.

We hope you find this information helpful and look forward to seeing you soon at Winnow Cottage.

Parkhouse and Chrome Hills in the upper Dove Valley