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VARIOUS MID WEEK BREAKS AVAILABLE

- Not tied to school holidays or working week?

- Retired and like to go away midweek when 'not so busy'?

- Checkout our EXCELLENT MIDWEEK BREAK RATES (with 4 nights for the price of 3)

OFFER - late availability -

Old Shire Stables Cottage:-

** Mon 23rd July for 7 nights(was £1080 now £950)

** or 4 night break (was £770 now £590)

** or Frid 27th July for 2 or 3 nights (was £920 now £850) and

- will include:-

delicious cream tea on arrival - homemade fresh scones, local or homemade jam, british butter and fresh cream - just simply request when booking please..

AND ... FREE family Ticket to Chatsworth Farm and Playground during your stay (subject to them being available during your stay)

THE GREAT WAR CENTENARY

Events, exhibitions and talks to mark the Great War Centenary

From 2014 to 2018, across the Peak District and Staffordshire, communities and attractions are staging events, exhibitions and talks to commemorate and remember the lives of those who lived, fought and died in the First World War and the Second World War.

Visit the Peak District area and join in this global commemoration.

See here .... and here....

The local historic market town of Leek has one of the largest war memorials in the country, Staffordshire is also the home of the National Memorial Arboretum

NEW YEAR AVAILABILITY

Decorated for Christmas and New Year including:

our own homegrown decorated Christmas Tree

mincepies on arrival

a basket of logs for a roaring cosy log fire!

Doorstep footpaths ideal for a New Years Day walk, or nearby Tittesworth Water Nature Trail, fabulous Roaches, Rudyard Lake, Manifold Valley, Dovedale and Ilam!

In our lovely property Old Shire Stables (sleeps 6 + cot)

Or our lovely larger property The Old Cartshed (sleeps 10 + cot)

Or book both cottages together for your family

Check Availability.....

MOTHERS DAY SPECIALS WEEKENDS 2018

Treat Mum in March - she is worth it!

For any remaining March breaks we will include cream tea on arrival - so you can just arrive and treat mum - you'll just need to put the kettle on for her! (Please request when booking).

The family can book the cottage, includes all beds made up for arrival, 2 towels each, basics like tea, coffee sugar, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, bin liners, etc etc - all the things that mums 'have to think about' when going away!!.......... so the family can just book the cottage for a treat and mum just has to pack a few clothes!!

We have got lovely panoramic views over Peak District countryside, doorstep walks, some great local pubs to take her out for a bit of lunch, cosy log fire to return to (with basket of logs included), a local pub will even delivery takeaway off the 'specials board', and we also have a private chef that will come in and cook as well. Oh.... and major supermarkets will do a food delivery also .... so she does not even have to think of that!!

Just trying to make it easier for a family treat mum getaway!!

FEBRUARY HALF TERM OFFER:-

A FREE Family Ticket to Chatsworth Farm & Adventure Playground for remaining dates (please request when booking).

Old Shire Stables sleeps 2, 4, 6 (or 8 with sofa bed) + cot.

The Old Cartshed - sleeps up to 10 + cot.

ALSO - 10% DISCOUNT on selected February dates (incl half term)

BOOK YOUR COTTAGE NOW

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

We are already booked for this year - but we do have a few weekend dates left in December if you would like to get together with family for a turkey dinner but you cannot just do it on the big day!

Old Shire Stables Cottage Special Rates - SAVE 10% on selected remaining March 2018 dates ..... or save 20% for just 2 people sharing 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom

* Go underground with a cavern walk *Cycle along the traffic free Manifold Track *Take a walk in the glorious Peak District *Enjoy 'lambing live' with us on the farm! * Eat out at good local pubs * Enjoy the nearby Spa *Get cosy with our real log fire .... *Spend time with family and friends ...

Enjoy the SNOWDROP SEASON DURING FEBRUARY into MARCH -

3 SPECTACULAR SNOWDROP WALKS nearby

In the month of February the first signs of spring can be enjoyed with the lengthening days and spectacular walks in the area.

We are fortunate to be centrally located between 3 nationally renowned areas in this country for magnificent snowdrops displays that are within easy reach and offer some of the most lovely walks that you can do in this area.

For Weekend, Midweek or week breaks

Late availability JUNE Bookings Offer:-

A FREE Family Ticket to Chatsworth Farm & Adventure Playground for remaining dates (please request when booking).

Old Shire Stables:- From Friday 10th June 2016 2 or 3 nights - Cosy enough for 2 or 4 but will sleep 6/8 with en-suite -WAS £620 Now £590

BOOK YOUR COTTAGE NOW

FEBRUARY HALF TERM OFFER- 10% OFF REMAINING DATES ....

Book Now

SUMMER BREAKS - Get together with family and friends in this lovely part of the Peak District ..... and explore....

check our live availability calendar

- We can accommodate week breaks, weekend breaks and midweek breaks.

- There really is so much to see and do in this lovely area to keep all the family entertained - see our 'out and about' page

Late availability FEBRUARY HALF TERM OFFER:-

A FREE Family Ticket to Chatsworth Farm & Adventure Playground for remaining dates (please request when booking).

Old Shire Stables from 19 Feb 2016 for 3 night weekend – sleeps 2, 4, 6 (or 8 with sofa bed) + cot. £450.00

The Old Cartshed from Mon 15th Feb 2016 for 4 night midweek break – sleeps up to 10 + cot. £560.00

BOOK YOUR COTTAGE NOW

OFFER - l4 AUGUST 2017 for 3 nights - late availability

- will include delicious cream tea on arrival - homemade fresh scones, local or homemade jam, british butter and fresh cream - just simply request when booking please..

AUTUMN BREAK OFFER

- Get together with family and friends in this lovely part of the Peak District ..... and explore....

Check our live availability calendar

SPECIAL OFFER:

MIDWEEK SAVE 20%:

Mon 23 Oct 2017:

SAVE £190!

NOW £760

WAS £950

- We can accommodate week breaks, weekend breaks and midweek breaks.

- There really is so much to see and do in this lovely area to keep all the family entertained - see our 'out and about' page

AUTUMN BREAKS - Last Weekend dates in November.

Get together with family and friends in this lovely part of the Peak District ..... and explore....

Check our live availability calendar

OLD SHIRE STABLES:

3 November 2017 weekend

£550

THE OLD CARTSHED:

17 November 2017 weekend

£750

- We can accommodate week breaks, weekend breaks and midweek breaks.

- There really is so much to see and do in this lovely area to keep all the family entertained - see our 'out and about' page

AUTUMN BREAKS - Get together with family and friends in this lovely part of the Peak District ..... and explore....

Check our live availability calendar

- We can accommodate week breaks, weekend breaks and midweek breaks.

- There really is so much to see and do in this lovely area to keep all the family entertained - see our 'out and about' page

Summer Holidays at Troutsdale Farm! Family BBQ's, glorious Peak District views ... AND an area with so much to do - keep everyone entertained! Weekend, midweek and week breaks available ... Check availability here

SUMMER BREAKS - Get together with family and friends in this lovely part of the Peak District ..... and explore....

check our live availability calendar

- We can accommodate week breaks, weekend breaks and midweek breaks.

- There really is so much to see and do in this lovely area to keep all the family entertained - see our 'out and about' page

AUTUMN BREAK OFFERS - Get together with family and friends in this lovely part of the Peak District ..... and explore....

Check our live availability calendar

WEEK VERY SPECIAL OFFER:

Frid 20th Oct 2017

WAS £1230 NOW £900

WEEKEND SAVE 20%:

Frid 20th Oct 2017:

WAS £1020 NOW £816

MIDWEEK SAVE 20%:

Mon 23 Oct 2017:

WAS £950 NOW £760

- We can accommodate week breaks, weekend breaks and midweek breaks.

- There really is so much to see and do in this lovely area to keep all the family entertained - see our 'out and about' page

PRE CHRISTMAS BREAKS

Both Cottages available - for Frid 11th & Friday 18th Dec Weekends - sleeps 6/8 and 10 (total of 18).

Special Breaks throughout December .... ideal for family or friends get-together ... if you can't just manage it over the Christmas period - with our lovely large tables to all sit around.

Include a little bit Christmas Shopping in the Peak District! Buxton Spa Town, Leek's historic market town, Pottery bargins at Emma Bridgewater Factory,Chatsworth House Nativity, or medieval festivities at Haddon Hall, see Santa on a steam train ...... independent local shopping, farmers markets, festive events and fun ...... in the build up to Christmas in search of those special pressies..... combined with Peak District Walks, good local pubs and a cosy log fire to return to and wrap everything up! Make Shopping a pleasure in the Peaks this year .... make a weekend of it!

SPRING BREAKS - Get together with family and friends in this lovely part of the Peak District ..... and explore....

check our live availability calendar

- We can accommodate week breaks, weekend breaks and midweek breaks.

- There really is so much to see and do in this lovely area to keep all the family entertained - see our 'out and about' page

MARCH OFFER! MOTHERS DAY SPECIALS 2017

Treat Mum in March - she is worth it!

For any remaining March breaks we will include cream tea on arrival - so you can just arrive and treat mum - you'll just need to put the kettle on for her! (Please request when booking).

PEAK DISTRICT WALKING & OUTDOOR FESTIVAL: 25th April - 10th May 2015

Over 100 events and walks on a wide range of themes - great chance to see some fantastic Peak District Countryside! Such a wide range of walks as well for all abilities

For a complete list of walks please go to www.visitpeakdistrict.com/events/PDWalkingFestival.aspx

Peak District Artisans at Chatsworth

January 10 - 29 February 2019

Visit Peak District Artisans this winter and discover works by over 30 local artists in The Stables at Chatsworth

Their 25th anniversary programme next year with a Spring Showcase at The Stables, Chatsworth House , the region’s home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.

Members will exhibit their works in a display featuring artists, designer-makers and contemporary craftspeople from across the Peak District.

LAMBING LIVE:

Our own flocks are due to start lambing April time!!

Hopefully lots of lovely lambs skipping round for our guests to enjoy too - come and meet the flocks and the new arrivals - very welcome to try your hand at bottle feeding!!

Many of you have already met 'Evie & her flock' - dont forget if you cant make it this year you can keep upto date with what's happening on her Facebook page 'Evie's flock at Troutsdale Farm'

SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2015 - LATE AVAILABILITY AND OFFERS:-

DELICIOUS CREAM TEA on arrival - for any remaining dates booked for AUGUST 2015 (including remaining school holiday availability) we will include:

- homemade fresh scones, local or homemade jam, british butter and fresh cream

- just simply request when booking please... (booked from 21.8.2015)

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY & OFFERS:

The Old Cartshed (sleeps 10 + cot):

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND - Friday 28th - 3 night break - NOW £910 WAS £990, - SAVE £80!

EXTRA LONG BANK HOL WEEKEND - Thursday 27th - 4 nights - £1050

INCLUDES BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND - Wednesday 26th - 5 night break - £1120

WEEK Break from Wed 26th, Thur 27th or Fri 28th Aug - 7 nights - NOW £1120, WAS £1250 -SAVE £130!

Monday 31st Bank Holiday Monday - midweek break 4 nights - £900

Old Shire Stables (sleeps 6/8 + cot):

August:

Monday 31st (Bank Holiday Monday) - Midweek 4 night break - NOW £600 Was £750 - SAVE £150!

Monday 31st (Bank Holiday Monday) - WEEK break NOW £690, Was £890 - SAVE £200!

BOTH COTTAGES (sleep 16/18 +cots)

August:

Monday 31st Bank Holiday Monday Midweek 4 night break- see prices for each cottage above

BOOK HERE....

Late availability FEBRUARY HALF TERM OFFER:-

A FREE Family Ticket to Chatsworth Farm & Adventure Playground for remaining dates (please request when booking).

Old Shire Stables from 19 Feb 2016 for 3 night weekend – sleeps 2, 4, 6 (or 8 with sofa bed) + cot. £450.00

The Old Cartshed from Mon 15th Feb 2016 for 4 night midweek break – sleeps up to 10 + cot. £560.00

BOOK YOUR COTTAGE NOW

Something lovely to look forward to in the NEW YEAR!....

PEAK DISTRICT ARTISANS -'The CHATSWORTH EXHIBITION' -

This winter discover a range of local artisan ware. Browse and buy from a huge range of art and design from jewels to jugs and photography to fine art.

6th Jan - 14 March 2016

February 14th Weekend - Old Shire Stables Cottage - ideal for cosy weekend getaway - romantic walk in Peak District countryside, return to roaring log fire and a meal at one of the great local pubs!

Book Here Now...

NEW YEAR AVAILABILITY 2015/16 - We are are now already booked

Decorated for Christmas and New Year including:

our own homegrown decorated Christmas Tree

mincepies on arrival

a basket of logs for a roaring cosy log fire!

Doorstep footpaths ideal for a New Years Day walk, or nearby Tittesworth Water Nature Trail, fabulous Roaches, Rudyard Lake, Manifold Valley, Dovedale and Ilam!

In our lovely property Old Shire Stables (sleeps 6 + cot)

Choose from a 7 night break at £950.00 - less than £23 pppn! (for 6 people) - or a 5 night break for the same price

Or our lovely larger property The Old Cartshed (sleeps 10 + cot)

Choose from a 7 night break at £1450.00 - less than £21 pppn! (for 10 people) - or a 5 night break for the same price

NEW YEAR AVAILABILITY 2015/16

Decorated for Christmas and New Year including:

our own homegrown decorated Christmas Tree

mincepies on arrival

a basket of logs for a roaring cosy log fire!

Doorstep footpaths ideal for a New Years Day walk, or nearby Tittesworth Water Nature Trail, fabulous Roaches, Rudyard Lake, Manifold Valley, Dovedale and Ilam!

NEW YEAR AVAILABILITY 2015/16

Decorated for Christmas and New Year including:

our own homegrown decorated Christmas Tree

mincepies on arrival

a basket of logs for a roaring cosy log fire!

Doorstep footpaths ideal for a New Years Day walk, or nearby Tittesworth Water Nature Trail, fabulous Roaches, Rudyard Lake, Manifold Valley, Dovedale and Ilam!

See more ....XX

Xmas Shopping in the Peak District!

Buxton Spa Town, Leek's historic market town, Pottery bargins at Emma Bridgewater factory shop, Chatsworth House Nativity, see Santa on a steam train - independent shopping, festive events and fun - in the build up to Christmas in search of those special pressies, combined with Peak District Walks, good local pubs and a cosy log fire to return to and wrap everything up - Make Shopping a pleasure in the Peaks this year .... make a weekend of it! See more ...

EASTER AVAILABILITY:

Stables (sleeps 6/8):-

April 13th - 4 nights

Cartshed (sleeps 10):-

April 13th - 3 nights

For Family or friends get-together over the Easter Holiday period, with panoramic Peak District views, doorstep walks and cycle/walking trails, Alton Towers and many good attractions nearby, good local pubs .... and a roaring log fire to return to at night! .... oh .... and we are lambing so lots of lovely things to see!

EASTER LATE AVAILABILITY

OLD SHIRE STABLES:

Mon 21 April - 3 nights:

WAS £450 NOW £360.00 (SAVE £90.00) - (just £20 p/p/p/n for 6 people)

THE OLD CARTSHED:

Mon 14 March - 4 nights:

WAS £700 NOW £600 (SAVE £100) - (just £15 p/p/p/n for 10 people)

check in AFTER 4pm only

JULY 25% DISCOUNT - for remaining breaks for July 2013 - phone or email us now to book the last few remaining dates in 2013

JUNE onwards - hopefully the wonderful wildflower meadow will start to bloom just outside both properties for you to enjoy with fantastic Peak District National Park scenery backdrop whilst you have your summer BBQ

(pic of BBQ in Old Shire Stables garden with mick and val)

OCTOBER HALF TERM

EAT FREE At our local family run pub The Three Horseshoes Inn

Stuck for ideas this half term?

Treat the family to a meal at the Shoes between Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November and the kids will eat for free!!

Just follow the instructions to get your voucher from them on our Facebook page link

(Pic of 3 horseshoes inn)

The National Trust GREAT BRITISH WALKING FESTIVAL runs until early November. Check out the list for events in the Peak District

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SUPPORTING the CAMPAIGN FOR WOOL IN OCTOBER!!

25% DISCOUNT on any Midweek 3 or 4 night stay for remaining dates available in October - PLUS £10.00 VOUCHER to spend and discover wool locally at the THRESHING BARN CRAFT CENTRE in support of the CAMPAIGN FOR WOOL happening throughout October. Sheep are such an important part of 'mowing' the peak district countryside - dont forget to 'pop over' and meet our own 'Evies Flock at Troutsdale Farm' on Facebook of Shropshire Sheep (the breed featured on BBC Countryfile 29 Sep 2013) - and check out all the sheepswool products we have used in the holiday cottages - including Sheepswool Insulation, British Wool Carpets, Bedrugs, mattresses, mattress protecters, our own sheepskins and we are about to send off our first batch of wool for knitting/corchet wool - PLEASE JUST REQUEST YOUR VOUCHER WHEN BOOKING.

Xmas Shopping in the Peak District! .... November 2014 onwards ....

Buxton Spa Town

Leek's historic market town

Pottery bargins at Emma Bridgewater factory shop

Chatsworth House Christmas Markets & Farmyard Nativity

See Santa on a steam train

Independent shopping, festive events and fun

In the build up to Christmas and in search of those special pressies, combined with Peak District Walks, good local pubs and a cosy log fire to return to and wrap everything up by.

Make Shopping a pleasure in the Peaks this year .... make a weekend of it! See more ...

LEEK EMBROIDERY SOCIETY EXHIBITION - TEXTILES, PEOPLE, PLACES - on until 14 September 2013

Thousands of visitors from across the globe have flocked to Leek this summer to visit a unique embroidery exhibition which celebrates the town's rich textile heritage.

'The Extraordinary Leek Embroidery Society: Textiles, People, Places' exhibition is part of the Leek Textile Festival funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Researched and organised by textile historian Brenda King and local historian Cathryn Walton, the exhibition features fascinating domestic and ecclesiastical pieces together with original designs, many of which have never been seen in public before.

Groups from the National Trust, the Embroidery Guild, Victorian and Textile Societies have joined visiting individuals from as far afield as Australia, Canada, the UISA, France, Italy and the Netherlands to view these special exhibits and learn more about the needle-women who stitched them and the famous designers who created them.

So far, over 3,000 people have visited the exhibition and loved it with typical visitor comments including: "Marvellous stuff, Leek should be proud" and "A truly excellent display. You must shout it from the rooftops."

The exhibition is on at the Nicholson Museum and Art Gallery until Saturday 14 September between 10am and 4pm Mondays to Saturdays so there's still plenty of time to visit.

iIt is taking place in this Arts and Crafts building in the centre of Leek – a town with an illustrious textile heritage.

Alongside the exhibition there are also opportunities to discover hidden embroideries, and stunning stained glass, at churches across the Moorlands. Pick up the church trail leaflet from Leek Tourist Information Centre (TIC) for details of the special opening hours when churches will be displaying their Leek embroideries.

Alternatively, you can join Cathryn Walton on a guided walk starting from the TIC at 2pm on Saturdays 24 August and 14 September.

Funded by the HLF, the exhibition, church exhibitions and the walks are all free.

UK Corporate Games - 25-28 June 2015 - Comes to Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire!

The World's largest multi-sport festival for businesses and organisations

Where business mixes with pleasure and sport blends with tourism.

With close to 20 official events taking place worldwide, the Corporate Games is the world leader in organised corporate sport.

Our accommodation can sleep upto a total of 16 people with fantastic Peak District Views.

For more information on the Games, or details of how to enter visit the Corporate Games website.

LEEK EMBROIDERY SOCIETY EXHIBITION - TEXTILES, PEOPLE, PLACES - on until 14 September 2013

Thousands of visitors from across the globe have flocked to Leek this summer to visit a unique embroidery exhibition which celebrates the town's rich textile heritage.

The exhibition is on at the Nicholson Museum and Art Gallery until Saturday 14 September between 10am and 4pm Mondays to Saturdays so there's still plenty of time to visit.

iIt is taking place in this Arts and Crafts building in the centre of Leek – a town with an illustrious textile heritage.

Alternatively, you can join Cathryn Walton on a guided walk starting from the TIC at 2pm on Saturdays 24 August and 14 September.

Funded by the HLF, the exhibition, church exhibitions and the walks are all free.

WOW - LEEK is FRONT RUNNER in DAILY TELEGRAPHS AWARDS for FAVOURITE HIGH STREET!!

We have a great Peak District Market Town and ....errm, well, ahem - it seems that Leek is in the front running for the Telegraph's awards for favourite high street which is a BIT BRILL really. But not to rest on our laurels - if you can please vote Leek - email highstreet@telegraph.co.uk and tell 'em how fab Leek is, really this could be something so amazing for us all!

IRONMAN 70.3 STAFFORDSHIRE - 14 JUNE 2015

The inaugural Ironman Triathlon comes to the Staffordshire in the Heart of England. A new IRONMAN 70.3 in the UK with a fast, flat course open to novice athletes as well as experienced athletes looking for a PB time.

IRONMAN® 70.3 Staffordshire will consist of :-

a 1.2-mile swim in Chasewater reservoir

a 56-mile bike course through the stunning countryside outside Lichfield, Burton-upon-Trent and across Cannock Chase area of outstanding natural beauty.

The concluding 13.1 mile run will start and finish at the historic Shugborough country estate, the former ancestral home of Lord Lichfield, a renowned royal photographer and cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.

Our accommodation can sleep upto 6 in Old Shire Stables Cottage, and up to 10 in The Old Cartshed Cottage with some ensuites and panormic views of the Peak District Countryside.

There will be 50 qualifying slots available for the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.

For further details see their website here ....