The three cottages are an ideal place to relax and unwind in the beautiful contryside. They are styled to be traditional, comfortable and cozy. They are ideal for families and friends who wish to socialise together in the larger cottage. They offer the option for guests to retreat into their own space when they wish. All three cottages are self contained with kitchens and dining areas. Please note that guests must use staircases to access all toilets and all bedrooms!!! There are no toilets or bedrooms on the ground floor. The larger Summerhill Cottage has a seperate dining room and a seperate lounge, as well as a larger kitchen with enough crockery etc. for upto 14 guests. Everyone can eat and meet there. Alternatively, there is a patio area with tables and picnic benches to seat 14 and a BBQ with great views over towards Axe edge, a local land mark. I have some great reviews over the years from guests. Comments include how comfy the beds are and the fact that there are beautiful views from every window. There are public paths close by for walking. The nearet pub is the Winking Man, but you will need to walk 1.6 miles to earn your pint! In Springtime we have lambs in the fields surrounding the cottages and usually several horses over the road. The cottages are next to a quiet road that runs out from Longnor Village. There is a fish and chip shop/cafe in Longnor and a village shop and Post Office shop that between them, sell everything you might need. Longnor is 2 miles away from us. If you are looking for a quiet spot to escape the husstle and bussle of city dwelling, you have found it here. I hope to see you soon at Merril Grove Farm Cottages, Linda.

I am an ex- lecturer in Early Years and Education. I am now running a holiday letting business in the Peak District National Park. I enjoy rural life and the wildlife that surounds us here. My family and I enjoy a visit to a local pub in Longnor village or up to The Winking Man pub close by. We shop in Buxton for bread from The Pig and Pepper, meats from the local butcher, fruit and vegetables from the market on Saturdays. We enjoy living here as we are rural but close enough to Buxton for the Opera House, cinema and the many fantastic restaurants and cafe's in the town. We live in the farmhouse which is next to the cottages on the farm. We are here to help you and support you with information and ideas of places to visit, local amenities and things to do. Otherwise we leave you alone to enjoy your time together. I do rent out the cottages individually if they are not booked. Usually mid week stays. Ask for availability if you are a smaller group and wish to come back again.

We are in a rural location but close to many great places to visit. I don't plan to try and list them a here but the favoutite ones tend to be Buxton for shopping and the Pavillion Gardens that have lovey ponds, cafe's, a minuture train and a huge play park for younger and older children. Other popular places include Chatsworth House, a visit to Bakewell, a trip to Alton Towers, a walk or bike ride along the Tissington trail, a trip to Hartington village and a visit to Leek for great shops and markets. If you enjoy the theatre make sure to book your tickets for a show at The Buxton Opera House, during your stay. Buxton hosts many events throughout the year including Christmas markets and the festival and switch on of the Christmas lights in December, fireworks displays in November, and the Fringe Festival over the summer. I suggest you Google what is on in Buxton, to plan your trip around a key event. Places to eat out are again to numerous to list. From the restaurant culture in town to the pubs that feature in almost every town and village around here. I am happy to recommend my favourites. Please ask when I meet you, Linda