Why visit The Peak District?
Crisscrossed by railway lines and dotted with historic millstones, the rugged hills and wild moors of the Peak District are a photographer’s dream. The entire National Park is a beauty spot but Monsal Head has particularly spectacular views of steep-side dales, a grand viaduct bridge and the river winding through the gorge below. Cycle or stroll along The Monsal Trail, the converted railway line that crosses the bridge and stretches all the way to Bakewell. During your stay, keep an eye out for some of the area’s more eccentric traditions like ‘Well Dressings’, the Derbyshire custom of decorating wells using flowers and natural materials over the summer months.
About our special places to stay in the Peak District
Why should you book with Sawday’s?
At Sawday’s, we find places that break the mould. You won’t find standardised, bland accommodation in our collection, instead we look for places with authenticity and soul, run by owners who pour love into every nook and cranny. We personally inspect every B&B, inn, cottage and apartment in our collection to make sure they meet our discerning standards.
Where is the nearest train to Bakewell?
Matlock is the closest station to Bakewell, just over 8 miles away, while Buxton station is 12 miles away. Bakewell does actually have a Grade II listed station but no train has stopped there since the 1960s and it now forms part of the glorious Monsal Trail.
Is Bakewell worth a visit?
It wouldn’t be a trip to Bakewell without sampling a slice of the famous almond pudding in a tea room, and the food scene doesn’t end there. You’ll find artisan cheesemakers, bakers and brewers, with mouthwatering local specialties to try. The town is rich in heritage with a medieval stone bridge, historic almshouses and hidden courtyards packed with independent shops.
What day is market day in Bakewell?
Keep Mondays free to visit the largest market in the Derbyshire Dales, held in Bakewell. The town has hundreds of years of market tradition and today’s incarnation doesn’t disappoint, with over 100 stallholders selling food, jewellery, clothes, freshly baked bread and more. On the last Saturday of the month, one of the UK’s largest farmers’ markets takes place at Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre.