Description

Peace and tranquillity everywhere, with only the cry of the curlew and the sheep, panoramic views all round, the brilliant purples of the heather on the hillsides in August - all this and yet only 40 minutes or so from Manchester, Stockport, and Manchester Airport.

Solitude in the Hills

Rock Farm started off offering bed and breakfast accommodation in 1993, after realising that not only were we in an ideal position both for tourists and for business people alike, but that the layout of the house was particularly suitable for B&B. We only take one "party" at a time (a party being anything from 1 - 5 people) which means that guests have their own bathroom, dining room and lounge available all day, all quite separate from the family part of the house.

Both bedrooms are south-facing, and look out over views extending over the hills of the High Peak, with Kinder Scout, the highest hill in the Peak District, visible to the left. The bedrooms are reached by means of an open stone carpeted stairway from the dining room, which is  thought at one time to have been a dairy. Both rooms are very well equipped, with clock radios, tea-making facilities, hairdryers, and colour televisions.  Alternatively, we have a good supply of videos that you can watch, and there is a nearby video rental store in Glossop that you could use, as well. 

A beamed landing connects the two bedrooms to the bathroom. Bedrooms and bathroom all have exposed beams  

 A wood burning stove in the dining room provides additional warmth in the winter, as well as adding nicely to the cosy atmosphere of the house, although there is central heating and full carpeting throughout.

The guest lounge is also south-facing, looking out over extensive views, and can be used by guests throughout the day, which can be especially welcome if the weather turns bad. A range of books and maps is available to help plan what to do, and there is also a selection of games to play. There is  a television with teletext and a video.

Children are very welcome and we are able to accommodate horses. See also our Pennine Bridleway Trails web site. Please note that we are a no-smoking establishment.

Hearty farmhouse breakfasts, are provided as a norm, but vegetarian breakfasts, or lighter breakfasts are available if required. We don't normally do evening meals, just because there are many good pubs nearby which do excellent meals at very reasonable prices. Some of these are even within walking distance, if you're relatively energetic. Packed lunches can also be provided if advance notice is given.