they feature en suite bathrooms, tvs, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. the cottage unit adds a lounge area, and a kitchenette with a dining table. the modern rooms are set around a central courtyard, in a barn annex and a converted stone blacksmith's shop. situated by the peak district's manifold river, this 19th-century, stone coaching inn and restaurant is 5. the restaurant serves traditional british pub food, and there's a cosy bar. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary full english breakfast is provided. 3 miles from dovedale national nature reserve and 7 miles from tissington hall Manchester Airport 1 hr 7
Dovedale (17 min) Scenic valley & nature reserve with a wooded ravine, iconic limestone formations & walking paths. The Roaches (16 min) Wind-carved outcrop of gritstone in Peak District National Park, with trails, rock climbing & views. Ilam Park (16 min) Vast area best explored from Ilam Park with its visitor centre, tea-room, shop and caravan site. Heights of Abraham (28 min) Hilltop park reached by cable car, with cavern tours, walking trails, fossil exhibitions and cafe. Gulliver's Kingdom (26 min) Theme park aimed at children aged 2-13, with rides, attractions dinosaur area and family discounts. Peak Wildlife Park (14 min) Zoo specialising in bird collections and with small mammals including rare warty pigs and meerkats. The Pavilion Gardens (23 min) Restored gardens with a botanical conservatory, events and fairs, live bands and an arts centre. Thor's Cave (10 min) Clearly visible in the face of a steep cliff, this cave has a long history of human settlement. Alton Towers (22 min) Adventure park with roller coasters and vertical drops, plus rides and attractions for younger kids. Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park (22 min) Tours of natural underground limestone caves, plus a park with picnic areas & wooded trails. Haddon Hall (32 min) This stately home has a grand Tudor hall and Elizabethan gardens. The Smiler (23 min) The only roller coaster in the world to have 14 loops, this popular steel rides goes up to 85 kph. Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (13 min) Prehistoric monument consisting of a limestone block circle & an ancient nearby burial mound. Carsington Water (31 min) Picturesque reservoir offering a visitor center, restaurant, multi-use trails & water sport rentals. Chatsworth House (32 min) Lavish stately home with noted art collection, plus a playground and farmyard in the lush grounds. |