THE IDEAL VENUE FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION

The Holmes Barn and Hulmes Vale House each accommodate up to 16/17 guests and if rented together give accommodation for over thirty!

So whether your having a large or small hen/stag party Hulmes Vale Farm Cottages is the place to be with excellent accommodation - providing all the facilities you will need. The Peak District offers many attractions near by that can make your stay one to remember! 

Please find below some ideas for things to do on your stay at Hulmes Vale Farm Cottages:

To get your stay off to the right start why not treat the bride or groom and yourselves to some great party gear with matching t-shirts or clothing.  Contact Karen on 01433 621371 or 07813 358227 to discuss your ideas further. 

A great local company are Peak Party Design on 01298 70779 they are balloon specialists and party planners, details of the company can be found at www.peakpartydesign.co.uk

For that memorable night why not have your drinks served in style with your very own butler - try the following website www.butlersinthebuff.co.uk 

 If you fancy a day or night out we have contact details for all the local taxi, minibus companies - these must be booked in advance of your stay. 

Nick Cook 01433 623804 based in Bradwell / Andrews of Tideswell www.andrews-of-tideswell.co.uk 01298 871222.   Or try a local website for travel with a difference www.drsluxurycars.co.uk.

Things to do

Wild Park Brailsford is a family run Paintball and Quad Trekking Centre which has been established for over 20 years.  For the ultimate adrenalin experience and only 10 minutes from Derby, Ashbourne and the Peak District call 01335 360485 or book online at www.wildparkleisure.com.  Multi Activities are available.

Check out Demonwheelers for all your entertainment needs from offroading to themed nights - they even have a Crystal Maze!  They are based close by but also will come to our holiday accommodation for many activities.  Please contact Paul on 0114 2700330 - e-mail info@demonwheelers.co.uk - www.demonwheelers.co.uk

My Personal Sanctuary are a company of beauty therapists who will visit you at our cottages to give a full range of beauty treatments providing all you will need for a wonderful pampering day.  You can find their full range of products and details of prices at www.mypersonalsanctuary.co.uk.

Ladies how about trying your hand at home made chocolates!  Visit www.cocoadance.com they are a local company based in Castleton.  They offer tours around their factory which includes the hands on experience of making your own chocolates to take home.

If you want a fun day out why not try Alton Towers (www.altontowers.com) only a short journey away (approx 45 mins), or we can send you details of many of the outdoor pursuit companies in the area who offer a full range of experiences for you to try eg. caving, climbing, motor racing, gliding, golf to name just a few. 

Nearby in Buxton there is a "Go-Ape" course which is highly recommended please visit http://www.goape.co.uk for more details

Buxton & High Peak Golf Club is only approx half an hour away it is an excellent course for a round of golf there is also a driving range nearby.  Contact no. 01298 26263 or www.bhpgc.co.uk

Peak District National Park Authority run guided walks and events - you will need to book beforehand as these are very popular.  Please visit their website www.visitpeakdistrict.com for dates/details.

For the stags (and of course the hens) we have listed below a small selection of sites offering a wide choice of things to do:

http://www.d-f-c.co.uk/     Derbyshire Flying Centre

www.swains-centre.co.uk    Motor racing

www.paintballing-sheffield.co.uk    A great way to spend a day out

www.aspireadventureactivities.co.uk  A local company sponsored by the Peak District National Park.

www.iain.co.uk  Official website for Peak Activities based at Hathersage, see if you can find an outdoor pursuit they don't offer - something for everyone here.

Fox House Clay Sports - Open shoots, Sporting, Skeet, Tuition, please call 0114 2663822 or 07976 521369

Or why not try a shopping trip to pick up that outfit bargain, we are situated near many large outlet villages below is a small selection:

www.westfieldderby.co.uk    Derby

www.lakeside-village.co.uk   Doncaster

www.eastmidlandsdesigneroutlet.com   Mansfield

www.peakvillage.co.uk   Rowsley

Also within easy reach are The Trafford Centre, Great Northern, Middleton Centre, Salford Shopping Centre and Arndale Centre at Manchester.  In Sheffield we have Meadow Hall, The Forum and The Moor.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE HAVING ANY GOODS OR SERVICES DELIVERED DURING YOUR STAY.  ANY ITEMS REQUIRING EXTRA ELECTRICITY EG. BOUNCY CASTLES ETC. WILL INCURE A £20.00 EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE WEEKEND.

Catering

Please see our Catering page for ideas and information for all budgets from home cooked food to gourmet meals.

Take advantage of supermarkets homme delivery service and have all you will need delivered to your cottage before you arrive - you can then chill out and relax for the whole of your stay.

Comments from previous customers:

"13 Ladies we had a fantastic time.  Journey to the pub was an adventure.  Great place to hang out and be girls - loved every minute.  Thank you"  PENNYS HEN DO 

"The perfect setting for a brilliant weekend away.  Buxton is highly recommended for a crazy night out - check out 'Mood' and 'Level Two'.  This place has everything you could ever wish for - Thanks for helping us to have a very memorable weekend." LAURA'S HENS     

"Thank you so much for letting us girls invade your beautiful cottage, we have had the most fun, the hot tubs were well worth it.  We're all very sad to leave and wish we could stay the week, but we will be back.  Just what 2 hens needed before saying I Do......"  EM & SOPH'S DO 

"What a fantastic weekend to celebrate an early Christmas with Outdoor Girls - Thank you to Perfectly pampered for visiting to pamper all us girls!!  The manicures and massages were superb!  We will definately be back in the summer" - OUTDOOR GIRLS

"Quality accommodation - really deep snow and the best views over the countryside.  Thank you!" - FRAN & SEZ'2 HAG WEEKEND

"Awesome time, great house, filled with booze amazing.  Butlers in the buff is the future, everyone should get them!!.  Will definately come back! Maybe in the sun instead of the snow!!" - HARRIETS HEN DO

"Fantastic cottage, brilliant weather and a fabulous weekend.  Painted plate was very funny, caving and abseiling were great.  San Moritz restaurant in Buxton was lovely.  Have had the most perfect hen weekend" - LAUREN'S HEN DO

"Thanks for a fantastic weekend.  Full of fun and frolics.  Alton Towers, Rollerblading, Go-Karting and BBQ.  Amazing weekend to be remembered forever" - THE STIG'S STAG DO

"Great place for a mountain biking, eating, drinking, relaxing weekend!" - HAMLIN STAG WEEKEND

"What a lovely weekend - the views make you feel better with a terrible hangover, but the best thing was a special weekend with a group of very special friends - a fab way to help Sarah celebrate the start of her lovely new life!!" - SARAH'S HEN WEEKEND

"We had an absolutely brilliant time.  We were amazed when we arrived at how gorgeous the barn and the views were.  The balloons were perfect, Peak Party design were really friendly and helpful and their decorations had a real impact when we walked through the door.  Andrews minibus company of Tideswell were very reasonably priced and always at the right venue at the right time for picking up.  We had a weekend to remember and one that the Hen is still laughing about!!" - LEDGER PARTY HEN WEEKEND.

   CALL US TODAY AND SEE IF WE CAN HELP YOU ORGANISE A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER