Lathkill Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the best stately homes in the country! Visit the House, the Gardens, the Farmyard/Adventure Playground. You can also simply take a look around their lovely shops and have a coffee. A must for anyone visiting Derbyshire!
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
One of the best stately homes in the country! Visit the House, the Gardens, the Farmyard/Adventure Playground. You can also simply take a look around their lovely shops and have a coffee. A must for anyone visiting Derbyshire!
A fascinating medieval home which has been the location for various films including Jane Eyre.
260 locals recommend
Haddon Hall
A fascinating medieval home which has been the location for various films including Jane Eyre.
Another stunning place to visit - this Elizabethan Country House is also part of the National Trust.
15 locals recommend
Hardwick Hall Visitor Centre
Another stunning place to visit - this Elizabethan Country House is also part of the National Trust.
Special historical significance - our own Stonehenge in the north! Great for an extended walk.
30 locals recommend
Nine Ladies Stone Circle
Lees RoadSpecial historical significance - our own Stonehenge in the north! Great for an extended walk.
Blue John Cavern
Cross StreetExplore the caves of Castleton - a great family day out!
Cromford Mill is the world's first water-powered cotton spinning mill, developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771
67 locals recommend
Cromford Mill
Mill RoadCromford Mill is the world's first water-powered cotton spinning mill, developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771
Beautiful place for a walk and a lovely traditional little pub/hotel to grab a bite to eat or a pint en route!
44 locals recommend
Lathkill Dale
Beautiful place for a walk and a lovely traditional little pub/hotel to grab a bite to eat or a pint en route!
Carsington Water has everything you need for a great day out - and best of all most facilities are free
163 locals recommend
Carsington Water
Carsington Water has everything you need for a great day out - and best of all most facilities are free
City/town information
Famous for the Bakewell Pudding (and the Tart!) and a lovely market town to have a wonder round.
375 locals recommend
Bakewell
Famous for the Bakewell Pudding (and the Tart!) and a lovely market town to have a wonder round.
A seaside feel to this little town (there are amusements!) plus there are cable cars (the Heights of Abraham) to take in the stunning vista.
155 locals recommend
Matlock Bath
A seaside feel to this little town (there are amusements!) plus there are cable cars (the Heights of Abraham) to take in the stunning vista.
Lovely little old market town and a beautiful drive through the peaks to get there.
148 locals recommend
Ashbourne
Lovely little old market town and a beautiful drive through the peaks to get there.
The plague story and village history make for a fascinating visit. Eyam. Eyam is the perfect setting for a day out in the Peak District
79 locals recommend
Eyam
The plague story and village history make for a fascinating visit. Eyam. Eyam is the perfect setting for a day out in the Peak District
Place to Eat & Drink
Your lovely local! A stone's throw up the road the Flying Childers is a traditional British Inn that serves light bites (Wed-Sun lunchtime) and local beers, wine and spirits.
7 locals recommend
The Flying Childers Inn
Main RoadYour lovely local! A stone's throw up the road the Flying Childers is a traditional British Inn that serves light bites (Wed-Sun lunchtime) and local beers, wine and spirits.
Another local favourite - a proper old pub with a warm welcome and good food served daytime and evenings.
7 locals recommend
The Druid Inn
Main StreetAnother local favourite - a proper old pub with a warm welcome and good food served daytime and evenings.
Barringtons
Station RoadGood food and drink in a historic location.
A fine French restaurant and cafe bar in the heart of Bakewell offering a selection of fine French & English cuisine.
21 locals recommend
Piedaniel's
Bath StreetA fine French restaurant and cafe bar in the heart of Bakewell offering a selection of fine French & English cuisine.
Fine Dining. Modern British food with a laid-back country feel. Chef Owner Lee Smith was a finalist for his region in the 2019
Great British Menu and has held a Michelin star.
6 locals recommend
Restaurant Lovage by Lee Smith
Bath StreetFine Dining. Modern British food with a laid-back country feel. Chef Owner Lee Smith was a finalist for his region in the 2019
Great British Menu and has held a Michelin star.
Great for lunches, cakes and coffees and near to the park in Matlock for a stroll.
9 locals recommend
Cool River Café & Patisserie
Olde Englishe RoadGreat for lunches, cakes and coffees and near to the park in Matlock for a stroll.
Fischer's Baslow Hall
Calver RoadA meal at Fischer’s is the ultimate fine dining experience.