[BB]

Myself and the girlfriend are heading to the peak in November (by car) for a long weekend and I was after some beta on village pub type b&bs. We don't have an exact location in mind as It's very dependant on what accomadation is available. I'm really after personal recommendation from you guys that know the area well.

Requirements include:

Log fire
Good Ale
Good Food
Friendly atmosphere
Good access to (quality) bouldering

Any help would be most welcome. Payment in ale can be arranged.

[lagerstarfish]

Some friends stayed at River Cottage in Ashford in the Water earlier this year.
They said it was excellent, one of the best ever. Don't know if they have a log fire, but it is walking distance to the Bull's Head and the Ashford Arms (which might be worth a look at too).
Not cheap though at £100 per night.

Heard strange things about the Rutland Arms in Bakewell (not really a little pub anyway) - apparently the guy who runs it is a Basil Fawlty type of chap. Some people love it though 

[Somebody's Fool]

Although I've never stayed in a Peak pub, I've been to some which have excellent fires. So you don't have to compromise on that.

[Falling Down]

The Old Hall in Whitehough, Chinley. 
Do a google search.

A fine selection of real ales, Budvar on tap, extensive wine list, fab food. 

Good room rates & 20 mins to Staffs, 30 mins to Hathersage, 20 mins to the Lime.

If you do end up there let me know as its my local and I'll join you for a pint.

[BB]

Cheers for the quality beta Lagers and FD. Waddage all round.

Missus is very excited by some of the options, which as we all know, is half the battle!

[Sloper]

I'd add to the options ye olde mustard pots a bit west of Wharncliff, not as well located for the crags but I can say a top place for a dirty weekend away.

[Duncan Disorderly]

My Folks have stayed in the Yorkshire Bridge Inn just outside Bamford when they've been up to see us in Shef and rated it http://www.yorkshire-bridge.co.uk... Good food, fire (I think), good ale (black sheep and easy rider on me last visit), staff seemed nice enough, loads of folk in, 5ish minutes to Stanage plantation..

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