Rachel's Guidebook - things we think you’d like to do, places to see & our favourite food/drink locations
Rachel
Rachel's Guidebook - things we think you’d like to do, places to see & our favourite food/drink locations
Food & Drink
There are so many great places to eat & drink or takeaway on our doorstep - these are just a few of our favourites
Just down the hill from our little green hut - a great place for food, drink & relaxing. Takeaways available.
7 locals recommend
The Coolstone at Eyam Hall - Bar & Bistro
Main RoadJust down the hill from our little green hut - a great place for food, drink & relaxing. Takeaways available.
The perfect place to enjoy really good coffee & cake in the historic village square. Eat in or take out. We recommend the courgette & lime cake. Yummy!
12 locals recommend
Village Green Cafe
The SquareThe perfect place to enjoy really good coffee & cake in the historic village square. Eat in or take out. We recommend the courgette & lime cake. Yummy!
A short walk over the fields to this great local pub in the chocolate box neighbouring village. Local food/beer - a great place to while a way an afternoon.
10 locals recommend
Bulls Head station
A short walk over the fields to this great local pub in the chocolate box neighbouring village. Local food/beer - a great place to while a way an afternoon.
The local village pub just a short walk down the hill & a staffer back! Busy on village event days, beer festivals & carnival.
6 locals recommend
The Miners Arms Eyam
Water LaneThe local village pub just a short walk down the hill & a staffer back! Busy on village event days, beer festivals & carnival.
In our opinion, the best authentic Indian food around. Takeaways available.
21 locals recommend
Maazi Hathersage
6 Main RdIn our opinion, the best authentic Indian food around. Takeaways available.
This pub may be small but it’s big on character. Cosy, always a warm welcome & THE best local, seasonal food & local beers. A short drive but worth it. Our favourite. Booking advised.
46 locals recommend
The Packhorse Inn
Main StreetThis pub may be small but it’s big on character. Cosy, always a warm welcome & THE best local, seasonal food & local beers. A short drive but worth it. Our favourite. Booking advised.
The Blind Bull
Great atmosphere & delicious food. Booking recommended
Grasshopper Cafe
18 Castleton RdDelicious food & summer pizza nights
Beer! Done well!
Relaxed vibe & monthly food events.
Add this to your list of things to do while you stay with us!
45 locals recommend
Thornbridge Brewery
Buxton RoadBeer! Done well!
Relaxed vibe & monthly food events.
Add this to your list of things to do while you stay with us!
Think Caribbean meets country!
Unusual, delicious food made & served by the larger than life character Stella. Bring your own drink & make sure you’re hungry, the portions are mahoosive!
9 locals recommend
Stella’s Kitchen
Think Caribbean meets country!
Unusual, delicious food made & served by the larger than life character Stella. Bring your own drink & make sure you’re hungry, the portions are mahoosive!
Pop in here before or after your visit to Chatsworth House. Coffee, cakes, toasties & more - all homemade & delicious.
Cafe On The Green
Pop in here before or after your visit to Chatsworth House. Coffee, cakes, toasties & more - all homemade & delicious.
Worth searching this hidden gem out for tasty treats to takeaway (located next door to Thornbridge brewery)
Riverside Kitchen
Worth searching this hidden gem out for tasty treats to takeaway (located next door to Thornbridge brewery)
Cutest deli in the area - proper coffee, scrummy croissants made locally & the best cheese counter. We challenge you to leave empty handed!
The Lambton Larder
Buxton RoadCutest deli in the area - proper coffee, scrummy croissants made locally & the best cheese counter. We challenge you to leave empty handed!
The highest pub in Derbyshire. This rural 16th-century pub is a steep hike up the hill from our doorstep. Well worth it for the views, the food & a terrace to enjoy your well earned drink.
Don’t forget your head torch for the walk home.
23 locals recommend
The Barrel Inn
The highest pub in Derbyshire. This rural 16th-century pub is a steep hike up the hill from our doorstep. Well worth it for the views, the food & a terrace to enjoy your well earned drink.
Don’t forget your head torch for the walk home.
Sightseeing
Places of interest on our doorstep
It’s not a trip to the Peak District if you don’t visit this beautiful house. It’s a whole day out with gardens & farm shop too. You really won’t be disappointed.
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
It’s not a trip to the Peak District if you don’t visit this beautiful house. It’s a whole day out with gardens & farm shop too. You really won’t be disappointed.
History lovers heaven!
Famous for the story of the plague, take time to wander around our village & learn about the story of isolation & survival. Visit the museum & church, the Riley graves & Mompesson well.
79 locals recommend
Eyam
History lovers heaven!
Famous for the story of the plague, take time to wander around our village & learn about the story of isolation & survival. Visit the museum & church, the Riley graves & Mompesson well.
Escape & Explore
Where we like to wander & wonder & enjoy the area & it’s beautiful scenery
Froggatt Edge
Pretty Peak District village famous for Blue John stones & visits down the caves.
186 locals recommend
Castleton
Pretty Peak District village famous for Blue John stones & visits down the caves.
The biggest town on our doorstep. Great for a bit of retail therapy & home to the famous Thornbridge beer. don’t forget to pick up a Bakewell pudding while you’re there too.
375 locals recommend
Bakewell
The biggest town on our doorstep. Great for a bit of retail therapy & home to the famous Thornbridge beer. don’t forget to pick up a Bakewell pudding while you’re there too.
Pack your cossy & enjoy a swim outdoors surrounded by the Peak District hills.
74 locals recommend
Hathersage Swimming Pool
Oddfellows RoadPack your cossy & enjoy a swim outdoors surrounded by the Peak District hills.
Mam Tor is a 517 m hill near Castleton. Its name means "mother hill", so called because frequent landslips on its eastern face have resulted in a multitude of "mini-hills" beneath it.
Pack your boots & a butty & enjoy the views.
134 locals recommend
Mam Tor
Mam Tor is a 517 m hill near Castleton. Its name means "mother hill", so called because frequent landslips on its eastern face have resulted in a multitude of "mini-hills" beneath it.
Pack your boots & a butty & enjoy the views.