Chucky Mama Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I am thinking of having a weekend away with OH walking with the dog. Does anyone have anywhere they can recommend to stay. I was thinking of dog friendly B&Bs maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 There are lots of dog friendly accommodation websites but try this section of a lurcher forum where folk review the ones they've stayed in. Have a lovely time and we'll expect photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Plus 2 dogs.co.uk is a good site to search on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks, any advise on the best area for walking without getting in the car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Some of my lurcher friends live up that way - I'll ask for suggested walks as they always post such lovely photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Bakewell is good for that, nice little town leading out onto some lovely walks. I remember there being a B&B just outside. Our dogs have a mobile kennel but they dog take well behaved dogs by arrangement. Found it! http://www.castle-cliffe.com/Index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Probably not much help as I can't remember where exactly this was, but we took out lurcher to the Peak District several times and found a place known as "the lurcher pub" (for meals/drinks rather than accommodation) - it was not open all the time, but the owners had loads of lurchers. Had a quick google search and think this may be it: Three Stags Heads, Wardlow Mires, Tideswell, Derbyshire SK17 8RW (01298 872268). http://www.harpersbazaar.co.uk/travel/restaurant/england/midlands/three-stags-heads-derbyshire-77037 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Biggin Hall is wonderful, very dog friendly, and there is a lovely walk from the door taking in Wolfscote and Biggin Dale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I went walking with the beagle for the day in the Peak District a fortnight ago - we started our walk at Wardlow Mires. Lovely countryside and he slept for the whole return journey!! I can't help on the dog friendly accommodation, but what a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 A couple of responses from lurcher folk who live in the peaks.... There are plenty of B & B’s and lovely country Inn’s in Hope Valley. In terms of walking, you have Derwent Waters, Ladybower Reservoir, Padley Gorge and breathtaking walks around Stanage Edge.This whole area has stunning scenery everywhere . You are not too far from Chatsworth and Bakewell which is about 20 min drive away. The Peak District is such an amazing place your friends will be spoilt for choice in just one w/e It depends whereabouts they're intending to stay really, but if they haven't booked yet then probably something central like Chatsworth would be their best bet so they have easy access to Bakewell, Ladybower res, Stanage, Hathersage, Eyam, Monsall head etc etc. North is the dark peak area and south is the White peaks for mapping purposes. They'll have a brill time where ever they decide There are a couple of others that I am waiting for.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks everyone, it is a real help as I don't know the area at all but it looks well worth investigating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Biggin Hall is wonderful, very dog friendly, and there is a lovely walk from the door taking in Wolfscote and Biggin Dale. Have you stayed at Biggin Hall Snowy? I sent them an email ages ago and they didn't get back to me. I phoned them this evening and no one could help me until the Receptionist gets back tomorrow. I have the slight tinkling of alarm bells I can picture one of those hotels of the telly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I have stayed there, it is owned and run by a chap who does not appear to be too commercially minded. Having said that, the food is wonderful (it tends to be a set menu and everyone is served at the same time!), the rooms are comfortable, everyone gathers by the huge log fire in the lounge before dinner and an apperitif is served, they do packed lunches. The geese wander about in font of your bedroom window to torment the dogs We were there a year ago in November and it was fine then. The first time we went, we sat and chatted to Keith Chegwin who was in the area for a show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Oh good, thanks Snowy I am now reassured Hopefully they will give me a ring tomorrow so that we can book up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I hope you enjoy it, we love it there. It is our little respite bolt hole away from children! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Bakewell is good for that, nice little town leading out onto some lovely walks. I remember there being a B&B just outside. Our dogs have a mobile kennel but they dog take well behaved dogs by arrangement. Found it! http://www.castle-cliffe.com/Index.html Sadly Biggin Hall was booked up but I have just booked Castle Cliffe which looks lovely and the person I spoke to on the phone was very welcoming and Scally our dog was booked in with no questions asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 That looks good CM, and the breakfast sounds delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Just a little update to say that we had a lovely weekend away in the Peaks. Stayed at Castle Cliffe as recommended and it was perfect for our purposes. We had some lovely walks and meals out very close by. The weekend was so sunny it made everywhere look particularly stunning. Scally had a particularly lovely time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Scally is beautiful what a fabulous dog. Good thing you went when you did the weather was wonderful, you'd not get far at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Glad that you had a good time CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Good thing you went when you did the weather was wonderful, you'd not get far at the moment. I know We drove though Snake Pass is beautiful sunshine, apparently it is now closed due to heavy snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Am glad you had a good time Oop North. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Phew... Pleased you liked it and had a good time. I worry when i recommend somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Glad you had a good time, Castle Cliffe looks a lovely place to stay and your dog is so gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
