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  Luxury self catering holiday cottages in the heart of the Peak District. Ideal for large groups and individual parties alike. Sleeps 4 - 43.

  Visit Hurdlow Grange

  Sleeps 43

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  We've turned The Crewe and Harpur Arms and cottages into an exclusive self catering venue. Perfect for large groups needing lots of space for dining, socialising and partying (or even working) together.

  Visit Crewe & Harpur

  Sleeps 33

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  Large, luxury, boutique style self-catering Victorian Residence, situated at the top of Monsal Head, overlooking the famous Monsal Dale views. Perfect for large groups, sleeping from 20 - 32 people.

  Visit Cliff House

  Sleeps 32

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  Stunning country manor house beautifully presented in a prestigious position beside the popular Monsal Trail. Fabulous lawned gardens with children's play area and tennis court. Flexible luxury accommodation from 14 - 24 people

  Visit Thornbridge Manor

  Sleeps 24

Family Friendly

We want your family holiday to be more than just a change of scene. As parents ourselves, we know that relaxed, happy children are the key to a successful family holiday.

Packing for family holidays can be a nightmare and if you take everything they need there’s barely enough space left for you. To help with this we have a selection of baby and toddler equipment for you to borrow free of charge - just let us know what you need.

Lapwing House is ideal for children and we have highlighted a few reasons to why:

• Loads of space for them to run and play inside and out!
• Age appropriate toys and books ready for your arrival
• Baby bouncing chair
• Baby Gym
• Plastic plates, bowls, cups and cutlery
• Microwave sterilizers available to pre-book 
• Changing mats
• Ergonomic Bath chair and Baby Bath
• Stair gates available to pre book
• Travel Cots available to pre book
• High chairs available to pre book
• Socket covers available to pre book 

We can also arrange baby sitting if pre booked.

Here are just a few of our recommendations of family friendly places in The Peak District:

Great Places to visit with kids!

• Crich Tramway Village
• Gullivers Kingdom
• Matlock Bath Aquarium
• Temple Mine
• The Heights of Abraham
• Matlock Farm Park
• Chatsworth Farmyard & Adventure Playground
• Chatsworth House and Gardens
• Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park
• Poole's Cavern, Buxton
• Peak Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Caver and  Blue John Cavern all in located in Castleton
• Go Ape! Buxton 
• Monkey Forest
• The Pavillion Gardens in Buxton

 

Great things to do with Kids!

Cycling

There are three popular trails perfect for children to cycle, you can hire bikes with child trailers and seats. Both the High Peak and Tissington Trails (10 minutes drive from Lapwing House) are easily accessed and provide over 30 miles of flat, traffic-free cycling and walking.

The Monsal Trail follows the path of the former Midland Railway from Blackwell Mill cottages to Coombs Viaduct, about 1km past the former Bakewell station - a distance of about 20km. For the most part the trail follows the path of the River Wye, which means it offers some spectacular scenery. The Peak District National Park have recently spent £2.5m on re-opening the tunnels so it is possible to walk, cycle or horse-ride right the way along the trail.

Walking

 

There's loads of walking to be enjoyed  but if you have a buggy this website is useful 

Watersports and Leisure park - great place to walk, cycle, hire boats/canoes and large childrens playground  www.carsingtonwater.com

Great places to Eat with Kids

• The Royal Oak at Hudlow - The same group of friends who own Lapwing also own an award-winning family-friendly pub 5 miles down the road right next to the Tissington and High Peak Trail
• Hassop Station - located on the Monsal Trail this is a fanastic child friendly cafe with play area and you can also hire bikes/trailers here too.