Pear Tree Farm Barn is situated in the North
East of Derbyshire just a 5 minute drive from
junction 29 of the M1 motorway (but far enough
away for it not to be heard or seen!) We are 6
miles away from the historic market town of
Chesterfield with its unique twisted spire and
only 8 miles from the Peak District National
Park. Chatsworth, Bakewell, Buxton and many
other towns are within easy reach.
Nearest Railway stations are Mansfield and
Chesterfield and airports are East Midlands and
Robin Hood - Doncaster.
Above: Rowthorne Trail
Above: There are many beautiful places to walk
and take in the breath-taking scenery all around.
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Above:
Rags, Riches and Renaissance Halls. For more
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Out and about - Walking Distance
You could easily spend a week in Rowthorne Village
without ever using your car. The barn is only fifteen
minutes gentle walk from the 500 acres of the historic
Hardwick Estate (The
Estate grounds are open all year - The Hall is open at
selected times) with its ancient woodland, wildlife,
rich fishing lakes and miles of wonderful walks.
Visitors can also enjoy the walled courtyards that
enclose the herbaceous borders, the orchard and the herb
garden.
The magnificent Hall, which is a National Trust
property, is open at selected times throughout the year.
Please check the web site for full details.
The
Hardwick Estate is home
to Stainsby Mill, a fully functioning water powered mill
with a 17 foot waterwheel. The mill has many working
days when you can see the mill in action and even buy
some of the freshly milled flour to make your own bread.
Also within the Estate you will find Great Pond &
Miller’s Pond where day tickets are available for
fishing (Day ticket £4 per rod, tickets can be purchased
on the bank side or from the Park Centre. Both Lakes are
for coarse fishing only and species contained are, Tench,
Bream, Carp, Roach and Perch. Fishing season: June 16th
to February 28th) and Hardwick Stone Centre, a new
exhibition centre that gives an insight into the work of
the masons who built Hardwick New Hall.
The hall was the last and greatest building project of
Bess, Countess of Shrewsbury almost 400 years ago.
Throughout the year many events and activities are
organised by The National Trust at Hardwick Hall,
starting in early March and running right up to
Christmas. (Further details from the N. T. on 01246
850430). The new hall sits to the side of
Hardwick Old Hall which is managed
by English Heritage.– now a magnificent shell
of a building towering over the local landscape.
If you enjoy walking, or cycling the miles of trails and
paths around the Estate are a delight at any time of the
year. If you have a cycle bring it with you – or you can
hire one (advance booking required) from the barn’s
owner who lives next door.
In addition to the walks and trails within the Estate
there are the Rowthorne and Pleasley trails. In turn
these link into other routes providing miles and miles
of idyllic walking and cycling. (Click the image for a
pdf file)
When you are feeling hungry there is plenty of choice -
and all within walking distance. There are many more
places to eat nearby - and in the barn we have a list
with selected menus.
Hardwick Inn (Tel:
01246 850245)- Just down the hill from Hardwick Hall,
about 45 minutes 'good but quite strenuous' walk from
Pear Tree Farm Barn. The Inn offers an extensive range
of meals, from light bites to full meals. There is an
excellent range of beers and other refreshments to suit
all tastes. Highly Recommended. (You will find a menu in
the barn) Huge garden where you can eat out on summer
evenings.
Our Local Pub - 'The Young Vanish' is named after a race
horse
The Young Vanish - A leisurely 15 minutes walk from the
barn towards Glapwell. This pub has recently been
converted into a carvery. Choice is quite limited but
the food is good, hot and plentiful and the value is
excellent. It is the ideal last minute choice if you are
feeling a bit lazy and don't want to cook!
Ma Hubbards
Its quite a walk across the fields to Doe Lea (and a bit
of a pull back up the hill!) but Ma Hubbards provides
'value food' for that quick snack or for something
different.
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