The Gables
Damside Lane , Peak Forest, SK17 8EH, United Kingdom
T: Simon on 07977 274169
Email: info@thegablespeakforest.co.uk
Damside Lane , Peak Forest, SK17 8EH, United Kingdom
T: Simon on 07977 274169
Email: info@thegablespeakforest.co.uk
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Plans to reopen four old railway tunnels on the Monsal Trail became reality on May 25 2011, as the Government’s nationwide initiative to create more cycling opportunities reached the Peak District. Part of the Monsal Trail – from Upperdale to Monsal Head - closed in early February while work on the former Midland Railway line was carried out. The line had been closed since 1968 and formally reopened on May 25th 2011, creating a new linear cycle route from Bakewell to Wye Dale, Buxton. Check out our stunning photographs of Monsal Dale The National Park Authority is developing the trail between Bakewell and Wye Dale by opening sections of the tunnels to be utilised by cyclists, walkers and horse riders – enabling visitors to the Peak District to enjoy a new experience. The quartet of tunnels due to reopen are Headstone Tunnel, Litton Tunnel, Cressbrook Tunnel and one tunnel at Chee Tor, and each of them are around 400m in length. The improvements are part of the £2.25 million Pedal Peak District project – Phase One - which itself is a part of the Government’s wider scheme to encourage people to lead healthier, more active lives, to reduce car use and to create more opportunities for people to cycle. Phase One of the project was concluded when the new route opened this summer, and it is hoped further funding will be made available to create a new a route from Bakewell to Matlock, as well as a circular route linking the High Peak and Tissington Trails. The Peak District National Park, the UK’s first National Park, boasts an extensive network of trails, cycle hire centres and stunning scenery within easy reach of many towns and cities. The Monsal Trail initiative cements the Peak’s status as an ideal destination for family cycling. Whatever your ability, cycling in the Peak District is a great way to explore and discover the area and its beautiful countryside. For more about Monsal Dale please visit the Monsal Dale Video page - almost 3 minutes of HD video showing the very best of this popular Peak District beauty spot. |
Sleeping up to 17, The gables has been finished to an exceptionally high standard whilst maintaining period charm and a real ‘family home feel’.
Situated in the charming village of Peak Forest, just outside the spa town of Buxton and within close proximity to Chatsworth, Castleton, Bakewell & Ladybower, This luxury accommodation is ideally located for visitors to enjoy everything the Peak District has to offer.
With excellent walking and outdoor pursuits close by, including cycling, climbing & the recently re-opened Monsal Trail, The Gables has the rugged Peaks to the north and the gentle rolling hills of the Derbyshire Dales, including Millers Dale, to the south. Mam Tor, Castleton, Chatsworth and the famous Ladybower Reservoirs can be driven to within minutes. Eldon Hole, one of the wonders of the Peaks - is twenty minutes walk from the house which is, itself, located on the Pennine bridleway.
The Gables was built around 1850 and has been extended and renovated to an exceptionally high standard. The house and Peak Forest is steeped in history. In Roman times this area was part of Campagna and remained called this until the Norman Invasion. The Royal Forest of the Peak was used for hunting wolves and deer. Lead was also mined here. This lead was prized because it had relatively little silver in it. It was exported to many parts of the Roman Empire.
The Royal Forest was almost two hundred square miles and was a prized possession of the Anglo-Saxons monarchs until their defeat by the Normans. Although it was set aside as a royal forest, it was not heavily wooded and it comprised of bog, heath, meadow and mountain.
In the early 16th century it became an enclosed park only 4 square miles in area and a house was built there for the Ranger, called "The Chamber of the Forest". This became the centre for a rapid expansion of population and the village was called Peak Forest.
Before that date there were small settlements. The earliest recorded one being called "Old Dam" in 1405. Later "New Dam" and "Dam Dale" arose. By the Elizabethan era, the Eldon Hole was a main tourist attraction.
It is unclear how the Cavendish family (Dukes of Devonshire) acquired the land. They could have bought it by buying land they had previously leased, or by acquiring ex-monastic lands after the 1530 dissolution by Henry VIII. However, local legend has it that they simply appropriated it!
In 1657, 8 years after the death of Charles I, Christina, Countess of Devonshire, built a chapel in the village for the use of foresters and villagers. She was an ardent royalist, and her favourite son, Charles, died in the civil war supporting Charles I's cause in 1643. From this time forward new names began to appear on the electoral rolls of Peak Forest, such as Vernon's, Fletcher's, Clayton's, Hadfield's and Hartles.
Deforestration of the area was complete by the close of the civil war in 1674
The village remains a small hamlet, divided by the A623 that runs from Barmoor Clough, over Tideswell Moor and on to Stoney Middleton and Baslow.
Well Dressings still take place in the first week in July, and the two wells are blessed by local clergy and decorated by villagers and the children from the village school. Some years a flower festival is held in the church or alternatively Art and Craft displays. There are thriving arts and crafts groups meeting weekly in the village Reading Room, as well as 4 times weekly preschool groups. The Hunt meets in the village and various hill walking competitions base their comfort breaks in the village.
The village has a combined food and general store and one pub, called "The Devonshire Arms". The pub is a popular tourist luncheon stop for visitors from local cities and for walkers and visitors of the Peak District. The Pennine Bridle Path crosses the A623 and appropriate height traffic light control buttons have been provided for ease of horse riders. The village school is a church school and has scored excellent in both church and government assessments. The Peak Forest Furniture making craftsmen are based here.
The Gables was built around 1850 and has been extended and renovated to an exceptionally high standard. The house and Peak Forest is steeped in history. In Roman times this area was part of Campagna and remained called this until the Norman Invasion. The Royal Forest of the Peak was used for hunting wolves and deer. Lead was also mined here. This lead was prized because it had relatively little silver in it. It was exported to many parts of the Roman Empire.The Royal Forest was almost two hundred square miles and was a prized possession of the Anglo-Saxons monarchs until their defeat by the Normans. Although it was set aside as a royal forest, it was not heavily wooded and it comprised of bog, heath, meadow and mountain.
In the early 16th century it became an enclosed park only 4 square miles in area and a house was built there for the Ranger, called "The Chamber of the Forest". This became the centre for a rapid expansion of population and the village was called Peak Forest.
Before that date there were small settlements. The earliest recorded one being called "Old Dam" in 1405. Later "New Dam" and "Dam Dale" arose. By the Elizabethan era, the Eldon Hole was a main tourist attraction.
It is unclear how the Cavendish family (Dukes of Devonshire) acquired the land. They could have bought it by buying land they had previously leased, or by acquiring ex-monastic lands after the 1530 dissolution by Henry VIII. However, local legend has it that they simply appropriated it!
In 1657, 8 years after the death of Charles I, Christina, Countess of Devonshire, built a chapel in the village for the use of foresters and villagers. She was an ardent royalist, and her favourite son, Charles, died in the civil war supporting Charles I's cause in 1643. From this time forward new names began to appear on the electoral rolls of Peak Forest, such as Vernon's, Fletcher's, Clayton's, Hadfield's and Hartles.
Deforestration of the area was complete by the close of the civil war in 1674
The village remains a small hamlet, divided by the A623 that runs from Barmoor Clough, over Tideswell Moor and on to Stoney Middleton and Baslow.
Well Dressings still take place in the first week in July, and the two wells are blessed by local clergy and decorated by villagers and the children from the village school. Some years a flower festival is held in the church or alternatively Art and Craft displays. There are thriving arts and crafts groups meeting weekly in the village Reading Room, as well as 4 times weekly preschool groups. The Hunt meets in the village and various hill walking competitions base their comfort breaks in the village.
The village has a combined food and general store and one pub, called "The Devonshire Arms". The pub is a popular tourist luncheon stop for visitors from local cities and for walkers and visitors of the Peak District. The Pennine Bridle Path crosses the A623 and appropriate height traffic light control buttons have been provided for ease of horse riders. The village school is a church school and has scored excellent in both church and government assessments. The Peak Forest Furniture making craftsmen are based here.