A PERFECT BASE TO EXPLORE THE PEAKS
FIND OUT ABOUT THE AREATwo luxury holiday cottages in one of the most picturesque rural settings of the Peak District in the hamlet of Milldale, Alstonefield.
An Assured Warm Welcome
Out & About
Situated in the breath taking White Peak, Milldale, Alstonefield provides a perfect base for exploring the Peak District. Eight miles from the market town of Ashbourne, twelve miles from Bakewell and sixteen miles from Buxton and Matlock.
An assured warm welcome from the village ducks, as well as Polly’s Cottage selling hot and cold drinks and delicious snacks, many walkers come from all over Britain to explore the Dove Valley with its famous stepping stones at Dove dale and fascinating rock formations along the routes.
From the doorstep…
Some of Our Favourite Places
Dining Out
COUNTRY PUBS
Coach & Horses, Fenny Bentley
T 01335 350246
17th Century coaching Inn, traditional free house run by the same family for thirty years. Enjoy home cooked produce, the menu features traditional favourites alongside more continental flavours. Booking is advised.
The Old Dog, Thorpe
T 01334 350990
A lively pub with a roaring fire serving American style food
Staffordshire Knot, Sheen
T 01298 84329
Situated in the Manifold Valley, assured welcome with great food, contemporary and traditional menu, booking advised to be sure you get a table.
The Devonshire Arms, Hartington
T 01298 84232
Located in the centre of the village – good stop for lunch.
The Royal Oak, Hurdlow
T 01298 83288
Award winning traditional country pub, log fires, cask ales. Hearty English pub food, generous portions. Booking is advised.
The Packhorse, Crowdecote
T 01298 83618
Welcoming landlord who is renowned for keeping the ales in fine condition. Home cooked food with a varied menu.
The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone
T 01335 324275
Modern British food of fine dining quality in relaxed surrounding.
TEA ROOMS & BRUNCH
The Old School Tea Room, Wetton
A good stop off while walking. Serving breakfast, light lunches and tasty homemade cakes. Friendly and open from Thurs to Sun from 10am.
Herberts Tea Room, Tissington
Super delicious food serving light lunches and afternoon tea, a must!
Jack Rabbits Ashbourne
Open 7 days a week and serving an all day fresh menu offering delicious breakfasts, tasty lunches and homemade cakes and they welcome Little Bunnies.
Wetton Mill, Manifold Valley
Idyllic location in the heart of the Manifold Valley, wide range of sandwiches and scrummy homemade cakes.
The Cottage Kitchen, Winkhill
Fabulous countryside café and farm shop, good quality ingredients, Nigel the owner ‘loves’ good food.
FINE DINING
Piedaniels Restaurant, Bakewell
T 01629 812687
Fine French and English cuisine, a real treat.
The Lighthouse Restaurant, Boylestone
T 01335 330658
Award winning restaurant with a creative menu, a real dining experience.
The Peacock Hotel, Rowsley
T 01629 733518
Gastronomy. Indulgent and fine dining holding three AA rosettes.
The George, Alstonefield
T 01335 310205
An award winning family run pub within walking distance from Milldale. Always a warm welcome in cosy rooms restored to their original simplicity, serving imaginative food with fresh local ingredients alongside George Classics. Well worth a visit and booking is essential.
DON’T FEEL LIKE GOING OUT
Dining In
FRESH DELIVERED MEALS
Sauced Here
Home made prepared meals and grocery produce form local providers, purchased online and delivered to your holiday cottage.
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Scoff
Delicious range of home cooked food delivered to your door in the Peak District
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Pollys, Milldale
A takeaway coffee shop selling hot and cold drinks, hot pasties, sandwiches and ice cream. Always a warm welcome.
A variety of takeaways are also available in the nearby towns of Ashbourne, Leek and a takeaway Fish and Chip Van is in Hartington on Fridays.
TEMPTED TO VISIT
Availability & Booking
It is easy to select dates and book online. Once the booking is confirmed we will send you helpful email reminders of payment dates and provide you with lots of information to help you enjoy your stay in the Peak District.