check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a garden pavilion, and meeting and event space. this traditional country inn is a mile from penistone rail station, 13 miles from yorkshire sculpture park, and 5 miles from the 18th-century cannon hall mansion and museum. all rooms have free wifi, cable tv, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. there's a brick-lined pub serving light fare, a conservatory bar and a barn offering a weekly carvery. full yorkshire breakfast is included. the 12 simple rooms have en suite bathrooms and period accents Manchester Airport 57 min
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (22 min) This rural park contains sculptures by the likes of Henry Moore and hosts regular exhibitions. Bleaklow (38 min) Peat-covered moorland in High Peak Estate, with wreckage of a historic military aircraft & memorial. Kirklees Light Railway (20 min) Scenic spot in the Pennine foothills with steam-train rides plus a play area, shop, cafe & tea room. Weston Park Museum (31 min) Victorian museum with archaeology and natural and social history exhibits, plus temporary displays. Ladybower Reservoir (27 min) Reservoir bordered by scenic countryside & trails for easy to challenging nature walks & hikes. Langsett Reservoir (7 min) Mellow, leafy trails hem this expansive reservoir, with its picnic spots & nearby pubs & cafes. Derwent Edge (42 min) Elevated area with scenic hiking among stone outcrops with unusual shapes made by geological forces. Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens (13 min) 18th-century mansion housing artworks, furniture, and the regimental museum of the Royal Hussars. Sheffield Botanical Gardens (33 min) Plants and flowers from around the world in themed areas, formal gardens and large glasshouses. Wentworth Woodhouse (25 min) Europe's largest privately owned house, combining baroque and Palladian architecture, with tours. Cannon Hall Farm (13 min) Farm shop selling meat from traditional small producers, plus fresh fruit, vegetables and cakes. Derwent Reservoir (36 min) Manmade lake featuring walking & cycling paths with dam views & a visitor center with a cafe. Wentworth Castle (14 min) Grand country estate housing a college, set in public grounds with woodland, lawns & flower beds. National Coal Mining Museum for England (28 min) Coal mining museum with a restored colliery, underground tours, pit ponies, a cafe and gift shop. Stanage Edge (41 min) Escarpment within Peak District National Park attracting rock climbers for its multiple routes. |