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Church Farm nestles alongside the historic Norman church in the tiny village of Alsop en le Dale, at the head of one of the most beautiful but undiscovered dales in the Peak National Park.
Our topsy-turvy cottages were created from an old barn on the farm. They have
a wealth of character with high ceilings and exposed beams. are aimed at the top
end of the Tourist Board Scheme and inspected annually. They are situated in the
cobbled yard of our Rare Breeds farm and are just the place for your Peak
District and Derbyshire holiday
Our accommodation consists of two self catering holiday cottages, Pinster and
Winnets. They were converted from a barn on the farm and provide a comfortable
and welcoming atmosphere, with quality furnishings and equipment for your stay
in the Peak District National Park.
As you turn in to the Farm courtyard from the country lane, the holiday cottages
are located on the left hand side. They each have a seating area outside
providing the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day.
Pinster Cottage sleeps 3 and Winnets sleeps 4. Prices include heating, linen,
and electricity.
Pinster is the left hand cottage. On entering the cottage there is a hallway.
From that hallway are bedrooms 1 and 2 and the bathroom. The main bedroom faces
out on to the courtyard. Bedroom 1 is a double bedroom and bedroom 2 is a
single.(an additional identical full sized bed is available for this room, if
required to accommodate an extra person 4 max in cottage)
There is a bathroom with shower over the bath.
From the Hallway stairs lead to the kitchen dining area. On arrival sample some
homemade cake courtesy of the Duffell family.
The upstairs benefits from high ceilings and Velux windows giving it a light
airy feel.
The kitchen is well equipped with modern units and has an
oven, fridge and microwave oven.
The adjacent lounge benefits from views over the courtyard. It has a comfortable
sofa, television, CD/radio and lots of interesting reading / guides about the
local area
On entering Winnets cottage a hallway leads to a single bedroom and a
bathroom with bath and shower over, as shown above.
Stairs lead to the first floor where there is a kitchen dining area, lounge and
two further bedrooms. Similar to the first cottage Winnets is equipped with a
fridge, oven and microwave.
The lounge has a television, CD/radio and reading/reference material for the
local area.
Off the lounge there is a single bedroom and a double bedroom that overlooks the
courtyard (an additional identical full sized bed is available for the single
room, if required to accommodate an extra person 5 max in cottage)
Church Farm nestles alongside the historic Norman church in the tiny village
of Alsop en le Dale, at the head of one of the most beautiful but undiscovered
dales in the Peak National Park.
On our farm we rear Gloucester Cattle, an ancient breed which were numerous in
the Severn Vale from the 13th century, and whose milk was used to make the
original Double Gloucester cheese. We occasionally have Gloucester heifers for
sale
There are only about 700 Gloucester cows in existence, and a number of these are on our farm. Gloucester cattle are a dual purpose breed - they are good milk producers, provide fine lean beef and were also used as draught oxen.
One of the farm hands is our Australian Kelpie dog called Chatsworth Mollie.
She helps round up cattle and she's as soft as a brush!
We also have two cats called Mango (ginger) and Chutney (black / white),
pictured as kittens.
Our rare breed Gloucester cattle are out and about from April to late
October. This is Alsop Frideswide.
Our Wellsummers and Light Sussex poultry are free range. Between February and
November they lay eggs that are for sale on the farm.
The farm is located next to an eleventh century village Church.
To celebrate the millennium Henry Haig designed a new window as pictured right.
Our free range Cockeral and Hens can often be seen in the Church grounds!
Relax and unwind with a glass of wine and enjoy your Peak District holiday. Church Farm Holiday Cottages are an excellent retreat or the perfect base to explore Derbyshire and the Peak District.
Alsop en le Dale is in a beautiful country setting just minutes from Dovedale. Its just a few minutes from the A515 Asbourne to Buxton road, which provides the perfect gateway to explore the rest of the Peak District and beyond.
Locally there are many attractions including Tissington Hall, the Tissington Trail, Dovedale, the village of Hartington and the Georgian market town of Ashbourne. Within half an hour of the door you can be at Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Alton Towers, Bakewell or the Buxton Opera House. Or alternatively put on your walking boots and take to the Derbyshire countryside.
The hills and dales of the White Peak are ideal for walkers. The fields are outlined by dry stone walls and criss-crossed with footpaths. The Dovedale and Manifold Valleys close by provide riverside walks at the foot of towering limestone gorges.
In stark contrast Kinder Scout on the Dark Peak, or the rugged Staffordshire Moorlands, offer more adventurous walking both within half an hour's drive. The cottages are stocked with local maps and guide books.
The Tissington Trail passes close by. The trail, which is the old railway
track from Ashbourne to Buxton, makes for easy walking. Or alternatively you can
hire a bike and cover quite a distance through the countryside. The trail also
joins with the High Peak Trail which takes you west towards Wirksworth.
The Halls of Tissington, Kedleston, Haddon and Sudbury are all nearby as well
as Calke Abbey and the spectacular Chatsworth.
Why not visit Tissington, just a few miles down the road. The estate is spread
over some 2400 acres and includes the Hall, guided walks and tea rooms.
Explore the local market towns of Ashbourne, Bakewell, Leek and Matlock. They
all have a wealth of interesting buildings and churches and are perfect to shop
for gifts. There are also a lot of factory shops and village craftsmen.
Visit the Georgian Spa town of Buxton with its Crescent(rival to Bath), Opera
House and Pavilion Gardens is well worth a visit. The surrounding villages of
limestone cottages, pubs and village greens are charming, and keep a look out
for the well dressings.
For adventure descend into a cavern or climb to the heights, sail or surf, ride
a horse or a bike. Visit the American Adventure or Alton Towers for the ultimate
thrill!
Carsington Water is just 5 miles away and a very pleasant venue for many pastimes. You can walk or cycle the 9 miles around the reservoir or sail or wind surf on the water. The centre also has a cafe.
If you drive to the north of the Peak District National Park it will have become the Dark Peak due to the grit stone rock deposits and moor land, here you will find the ‘dams’ namely Ladybower, Derwent and Howden. Two villages, Derwent and Ashopton, were lost when the valley was flooded after the construction of the Dams.
Tel 0)1335 390216
www.churchfarmholidaycottages.co.uk
Derbyshire self catering holiday cottages