The following information may help you in planning your stay - things to do, where to eat and drink, where to shop etc. If you would like any other information, then do not hesitate to call us - we will do our best to help. There is a telephone directory in the laundry to assist you.
Jane & Mike 01335 390 625 or 07866 431602
stay@parwichlees.co.uk
Tourist Information Centres
Ashbourne (01335 343666)
ashbourneinfo@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Bakewell (01629 813227)
bakewell@peakdistrict-npa.gov.uk
Food shopping
Parwich Pub Shop - 01335 390 212
Supermarkets
Ashbourne: Sainsburys; Waitrose, M&S,
Co-Op;
Bakewell: Co-Op
Buxton: Waitrose and M & S food
Specialist food Shops:
Smith's, Compton, Ashbourne (lovely cheeses and wine) (01335 342 150)
Patrick & Brooksbank, The Market Place, Ashbourne (delicatessen and home-cooked freezer meals) (01335 342631)
Peak District Fine Foods - High quality Peak District food delivered and waiting for you upon your arrival 01333 883 616/www.peakdistrictfinefoods.co.uk
Pubs
The Sycamore, (Pub and Shop) Parwich - 1 mile from cottages, opposite the village green - nice for a drink and pub grub (01335 390 212)
The George, Alstonefield - excellent food in the pretty village of Alstonefield
Dogs welcome. (01335 310205).
The Staffordshire Knot, Sheen, Staffordshire - great pub atmosphere, good food
(01298 84329)
The Coach and Horses, Fenny Bentley - Excellent food, just a short drive away.
(01335 350 246)
Restaurants:
Bramhalls, Ashbourne - a pleasant restaurant for lunch or dinner
(01335 346 158)
Carriages, Newhaven - Italian cuisine in a fun environment of an old railway carriage. (01298 845 28)
Dragon's Nest, Market Place, Ashbourne - Chinese Restaurant; good to eat in or take-away. (01335 300546)
Bengal Cottage, Indian Restaurant, Ashbourne (Take your own drink) (01335 348 282)
Ashbourne Fish and Chip Shop, Market Place - a long established classic
Callow Hall, Ashbourne - smart Country House Hotel dining
(01335 300 90)
The Dining Room, Ashbourne - an up-market (expensive!) but special dining experience (01335 300666)
Cycle Hire
Peak Tours can deliver bikes, helmets etc to the cottages www.peak-tours.com (01457 851462)
Carsington Water - reservoir with great visitors centre (01335 343 666)
A useful site is www.cyclehire@peakdistrict.gov. The site details a number of places to hire bicycles including Mappleton Lane, Ashbourne (on Tissington Trail) 01335 343156 and Parsley Hay (on High Peak Trail) 01298 84493
Riding
Our next door neighbours (1 mile down the hill in Parwich) run a small riding school. Call Julie on 01335 390 286 to arrange a lesson.
For a ride through local countryside call Tissington Trekking Centre ( 01335 350 276)
Walking
There are walking books in our laundry room for you to borrow and there are plenty of walks from the door or a short drive away.
We are close to the Tissington Trail, High Peak Trail, Dovedale, Manifold Valley and many more beautiful locations.
Places to Visit
Tissington Hall and Village.
Home of the FitzHerbert Family for over 400 years. Great tea-room in the Old Coach House (a good stopping point on circular walks from the cottages.) There is a good butcher here too!
(01335 352200)
Chatsworth House and Gardens - a wonderful day out. 01246 565 300 www.chatsworth.org
Haddon Hall
A Medieval and Tudor Manor house.
01629812855
Alton Towers
Needs no introduction - about 25 minutes drive from the cottages. The children will love you to take them here. www.altontowers.com (08705 204060)
Buxton Opera House
This lovely theatre has a great variety of shows throughout the year
(01298 813227)
Carsington Water - Reservoir with great Visitor Centre; cycle hire and watersports
(01335 343666)
Useful Information
Doctor: 01335 230 085
NHS Direct: 0845 46 47
Vet: 01335 342111
Taxis: Ashbourne Taxis - 01335 345198
Greenways - 01335 342964
Shentons - 07800 670805
