COUNTRY COTTAGE


Back Lane Farm is situated in the rural countryside, halfway between Leek and Ashbourne, on the southern edge of the Peak Park. It is the home of Menga and Michael Bentley. We offer peaceful surroundings, pleasant rooms and good food. An evening meal is available for those who wish to dine in, while for people who prefer to go out there are a variety of interesting public houses nearby, most of which serve bar food, while some have restaurants attached. English and German is spoken.

There are four bedrooms available, two double rooms, one twin room and one single room. One of the double rooms is in the old cottage itself, while the other rooms are in a remodelled cowshed attached to the house. The single room is on the ground floor and has a 3/4 (Queen) size single bed. This single room would be suitable for a person with disabilities, but is not fully wheelchair accessible, as it has a standard size door, and there is a step both at the outside door and at the entrance to the bedroom. All rooms have private bathroom facilities with shower, except for the single room which has facilities with a full bath. All bedrooms have Television, all have coffee/tea making facilities. Reduced tariffs (see below) are available for guests staying with us for extended periods.

There is a lounge available for guests to watch television or to read in the evenings. Except on hot days, there is usually an open fire burning.

All rooms are fitted with a central smoke alarm system and are closed with fire rated doors. The premises has a certificate of compliance with the fire safety regulations.

For guests not wishing to go out in the evenings, a substantial meal is offered at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring their own wine to this meal if they so wish.

The whole of the Southwest Peak is now an Environmentally Sensitive Area, and we hope that this will encourage people who appreciate the countryside to come and enjoy the pleasures of the Staffordshire Moorlands. The farm is an excellent base for walking and cycling.

Behind the farm runs an old bridle path which has recently been re-opened after many years of being closed to all but the most determined walker. It leads to the river Hamps which in turn joins the river Manifold not far away. In ancient times, iron was mined near the river and this path was used to transport the ore on packhorses and mules. It was also used by the tax collectors of the Earl of Chester who owned most of the land in this district at one time. They were collecting dues from the abbeys in Leek, Rocester and Croxden.

These tariffs are valid through 2000

Accomodation is available for parties of up to seven adults. Early reservations are advised for groups of more than four persons. Please note that we are unable to accept payment by credit card. The rates for accomdation are:

Rooms with single three quarter (queen) size bed. Private facilities en suite, and bath

Rooms with twin beds. Private facilities and shower.

Rooms with double bed. Private facilities en suite and shower.

A supplementary charge of 6.50 Pounds sterling per night will be levied on persons requesting single occupancy of double or twin rooms.

Please enquire with regard to reduced rates for children up to 14 years of age.

Meals. Are served in the dining room, coffee/tea makers are provided in all bedrooms.

Miscellaneous: An ironing board and shoe cleaning equipment are available on request

Unless prior arrangements have been made would guests please vacate their rooms by 10:30 a.m. on the day of departure. For vistors wishing to use the day of departure for local sightseeing, temporary storage of luggage until evening can be arranged, subject to the availablility of space.

To make reservations or for further information please contact

Ms. M. Bentley
Back Lane Farm
Winkhill
Leek
Staffs ST13 7XZ
United Kingdom

Telephone : (1538) 308-273
Fax: (1538) 308-098
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