Pippenwell Cottage

Great cottages for our large group really well equipped, clean & tidy fantastic!!

Although today we see the Peak District as a beautiful and relaxing place to visit, this was not always the case. In fact, throughout history, the area of Derbyshire was known as the ‘Dark Peak’. The people of the time thought it to be too ‘wild and savage’ to venture into. Many were put off by the apparent mystery of the wide, open plains and rugged woodlands. However, this mystery has served the perfect setting for many spooky myths and legends, which we have combined below. Have a read of our top Peak District myths to see if we can convince you to check them out yourself!

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

In Stanton Moor, there lie 10 stones in a circle. The 10^th stone was hidden underground until a series of floods and droughts revealed it in 1977, long after the arrangement was given its name. The circle dates back to the Bronze Age, between 3,000 and 4,000 years ago, and it supposedly symbolises a group of women who were petrified for dancing on the Sabbath day.

There is another stone just outside of the circle which is called the ‘King Stone’ and it symbolises a fiddler. We do not know what this area was for, but many historians suggest that it was either a ritual ground, a burial site, or perhaps simply a landmark for orientation purposes.

Today, the site is a popular for Pagan worship due to its connections to ancient Druid rituals and sacrifices. Pagans often leave sacrifices at the circle and consider it a site of importance. Some even consider the stone women to have been witches and leave offerings to them. Whatever the circle was for, this mysterious landmark is definitely worth checking out.

Eyam Hall

The villagers of Eyam made the town infamous in the plague of 1665, when they chose to quarantine themselves to stop the outbreak from spreading. This dark past has earned the town the title of one of Britain’s most haunted places. One such building, however, is still the site of many ghost sightings – Eyam Hall.

As the legend goes, a servant girl by the name of Sarah Mills drowned in the well near the hall. Apparently her spirit has walked the grounds ever since. There have been so many sightings of her, in fact, that there is actually a book full of witness statements from visitors to the hall. All of them detail a ghostly-looking woman floating around. If you’re the fearless type, then you too can visit the hall until December 31^st 2018.

To see some of these spooky sites, why not book in to stay at one of our luxury holiday cottages? You can explore uncover Peak District myths and legends by day, and experience cosy, comforting accommodation by night. That’s the best of both worlds if you ask us. Or if you’d prefer the traditional experience, we also have a caravan park.

Redhurst Cottage

We had a lovely time in this wonderful accommodation! We can recommend the Five Dole Rounds and enjoy excellent foo at the Church Inn

Derby Cottage

Excellent base for 2 days to explore this part of the Peak District, if you go to the Royal Oak make sure your hungry! Food and service excellent

Moor Cottage

Lovely cottage, nice and clean. Great walks in Dovedale, Carsington, Bakewell beautiful with a great market also Ashbourne, Buxton lovely, Monsal trail and Chatsworth house ids beautiful.

Pippenwell Cottage

Lovely place – lovely welcome – memorable xxx

Rakes Cottage

Third holiday in Derbyshire staying at Endmoor Farm cottage. Home from home. Had a lovely week, see you next year ?

Moor Cottage

Perfect spot for a mini getaway from the city Thank you Sue

Rakes Cottage

Thank you for a lovely break. Fantastic walks, great location and comfortable cottage ?

If you decide to bring your pet to the Peak District, then you might be left wondering where to go for a tasty meal. We’ve got you covered. Here are our top picks for dog friendly restaurants in the Peak District to give you a few options. There are plenty more, but that’s for you to discover!

The Three Horseshoes Country Inn

The Three Horseshoes Country Inn is an award-winning eatery that boasts 2 Rosettes from the AA. Only 5.5% of restaurants in the UK hold 2 or more Rosettes, so you can expect nothing but the highest quality food and drink. The ingredients are always prepared from fresh with most being sourced locally, and as if that wasn’t good enough, they also have their own spa. Although you might have to leave your pup at home for that.

Rowley’s Restaurant & Bar

Rowley’s sits on the edge of Chatsworth Estate, Baslow. It is a relaxed venue where you can enjoy Michelin-star food and drink in a contemporary setting. With daily offers for extra value, it makes the ideal meeting point for friends and family.

The restaurant provides a place to congregate for everything from casual get-togethers to business meetings and the staff are very accommodating for large groups. You can even enjoy live music on the first Friday of every month! It is very rare to find a dog friendly restaurant like this, so this is a real gem.

Fountain Tea Rooms

The Fountain Tea Rooms are a small, quaint venue for ordering hot and cold beverages, soups, sandwiches, meals and snacks. You can also have a freshly cooked breakfast, home baked cakes and afternoon teas… or even some locally-produced ice cream! They host themed evenings on the third Friday of each month, so be on the lookout for the next one. It is located in Bonsall and offers a cosy café vibe that is both people and dog friendly.

The Druid Inn

The Druid Inn is a traditional English pub with an ever-changing menu. Located in Birchover, this modern/classic eatery sources many of its ingredients from the local area. Their chefs then creatively combine the components to make a menu with some truly unique courses. Better yet, the owners are members of CAMRA (The Campaign for Real Ale) so you know that they truly believe in what they do. There’s nothing better than enthusiastic staff.

The Anchor Inn

The Anchor Inn is a cosy, traditional, dog friendly pub in Tideswell. Food is available daily from 12pm until 9pm and they have all your favourite pub classics on the menu. As well as this, the inn serves as a steak house and rum shack. It serves a variety of steaks, steak burgers, and over 30 different rums. Of course, they also have a large selection of beers and real ales.

There is always something going on and you can look forward to events such as musical performances, live comedians, and even the occasional fancy dress party!

Have you tried one of these dog friendly restaurants?

We hope you check out a few of these fabulous dog friendly restaurants. The Peak District has a lot to offer you and your pet, with some great walking routes and amazing views. Come on down for an experience that you will not soon forget, and if you need accommodation, then we have a variety of luxury dog friendly holiday cottages to choose from.