Whitelee Farm guidebook

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Whitelee Farm guidebook

Local eateries

A list of local places to eat either within a walk or short drive
Public House: Within a 15 minute walk of the Shepherd Hut's serving good food. You can sit inside or outside and admire the local landscape. Mostly serving food til 9pm but service is more restricted on a Sunday evening. Please note that the pub is closed on Tuesday
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The Ship Inn
Barlow Hill
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Public House: Within a 15 minute walk of the Shepherd Hut's serving good food. You can sit inside or outside and admire the local landscape. Mostly serving food til 9pm but service is more restricted on a Sunday evening. Please note that the pub is closed on Tuesday
Public House: Consistently popular privately owned, with stunning views over the Roaches. Serving food everyday and has the local Wincle Beer on tap It is approximately 15 minute drive from the farm. It is also next to Tittesworth reservoir which offers a 10 mile hike around its circumference and various watersports; such as boarding and canoeing. Also great as a midway point on a circular walk from the farm taking in the Roaches - approximately taking around 6 hours in total. Ask us for directions! Contact number: 01538 300385
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The Lazy Trout
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Public House: Consistently popular privately owned, with stunning views over the Roaches. Serving food everyday and has the local Wincle Beer on tap It is approximately 15 minute drive from the farm. It is also next to Tittesworth reservoir which offers a 10 mile hike around its circumference and various watersports; such as boarding and canoeing. Also great as a midway point on a circular walk from the farm taking in the Roaches - approximately taking around 6 hours in total. Ask us for directions! Contact number: 01538 300385
Public House: Very popular and independently owned, serving food all day - please check with them for the latest timings. Most of the seating is inside - but there is some outside space where you can admire the surrounding fields from. Approximately a 10 minute drive from the farm. You can also walk here on one of the local footpaths - this would be a circular walk of around 5 hours. Contact number:01260 252244
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The Ryles Arms
Hollin Lane
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Public House: Very popular and independently owned, serving food all day - please check with them for the latest timings. Most of the seating is inside - but there is some outside space where you can admire the surrounding fields from. Approximately a 10 minute drive from the farm. You can also walk here on one of the local footpaths - this would be a circular walk of around 5 hours. Contact number:01260 252244
Restaurant: Located across the Goyt Valley in Bollington - circa 25 minute drive. Consistently popular with a good atmosphere, championing local produce - some of which comes from their own farm.
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The Lime Tree Restaurant and Wine Bar
18-20 High St
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Restaurant: Located across the Goyt Valley in Bollington - circa 25 minute drive. Consistently popular with a good atmosphere, championing local produce - some of which comes from their own farm.
Popular local pub owned by the small premium chain Brunning and Price. Seasonal menus, local beers and lots of tables inside and out. Phone in advance for availability
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Sutton Hall
Bullocks Lane
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Popular local pub owned by the small premium chain Brunning and Price. Seasonal menus, local beers and lots of tables inside and out. Phone in advance for availability
An eclectic establishment featuring 7 or 8 local artisan producers under one roof in the old cinema building in Macclesfield. You cannot book so grab a seat at the refectory tables, download the app, order your food to be delivered to your table.
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An eclectic establishment featuring 7 or 8 local artisan producers under one roof in the old cinema building in Macclesfield. You cannot book so grab a seat at the refectory tables, download the app, order your food to be delivered to your table.
Choose between eat in with bring your own drink or takeaway - this restaurant is sublime. Always popular, the menu is truly tempting and delicious
Elaf Lebanese restaurant
Choose between eat in with bring your own drink or takeaway - this restaurant is sublime. Always popular, the menu is truly tempting and delicious
Offering fabulous views over the Cheshire Hills and onto the Cheshire Plain and to the Welsh mountains, this ancient pub offers a friendly service for drinks and snacks. They now offer a pop up eaterie (see Gritstone for food and timings)
The Hanging Gate
Meg Lane
Offering fabulous views over the Cheshire Hills and onto the Cheshire Plain and to the Welsh mountains, this ancient pub offers a friendly service for drinks and snacks. They now offer a pop up eaterie (see Gritstone for food and timings)

Local things to do and see

A not exhaustive list of things to see and do in the local area - circa within 20 miles
Artisan producer: Open 7 days a week and a short stroll along the river from the farm, this local Brewery has been brewing fantastic ales for over 10 years. With a small shop and tap on site you can have a beer inside or at one of the picnic tables. The brewery also offers a number of courses showcasing what they do - a short brewery tour on a saturday at 2pm, or a full days brewing experience where you get fully immersed in making the beer.
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Wincle Beer Company Ltd
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Artisan producer: Open 7 days a week and a short stroll along the river from the farm, this local Brewery has been brewing fantastic ales for over 10 years. With a small shop and tap on site you can have a beer inside or at one of the picnic tables. The brewery also offers a number of courses showcasing what they do - a short brewery tour on a saturday at 2pm, or a full days brewing experience where you get fully immersed in making the beer.
Artisan producer: Making fabulous ice creams constantly adding new seasonal specials to the range. Plus, there is a cafe on site, a local nature walk and an opportunity to get up close with the animals. There is also a pottery workshop on site which is a fantastic space to get creative in and take home a great keepsake from your stay!
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Blaze Farm
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Artisan producer: Making fabulous ice creams constantly adding new seasonal specials to the range. Plus, there is a cafe on site, a local nature walk and an opportunity to get up close with the animals. There is also a pottery workshop on site which is a fantastic space to get creative in and take home a great keepsake from your stay!
20 minutes from the farm - this space has a huge amount of parking. Onsite cafe and walking route. There is also an extensive amount of water sports available
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Tittesworth Reservoir
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20 minutes from the farm - this space has a huge amount of parking. Onsite cafe and walking route. There is also an extensive amount of water sports available
Inspiration for Rudyard Kipling this great space has lots to offer - from walking to sailing to riding on a miniature steam train (please see website for precise times)
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Rudyard Lake
Lake Road
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Inspiration for Rudyard Kipling this great space has lots to offer - from walking to sailing to riding on a miniature steam train (please see website for precise times)
Take the day to do this place justice - from the gardens to the house to the farm to the garden centre to the farm shop there is so much to see and do at Chatsworth. The latest host for the RHS gardens, this family owned stately home is a revelation managing to seamlessly blend history with a contemporary approach. See their latest art installations for proof!
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Chatsworth House
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Take the day to do this place justice - from the gardens to the house to the farm to the garden centre to the farm shop there is so much to see and do at Chatsworth. The latest host for the RHS gardens, this family owned stately home is a revelation managing to seamlessly blend history with a contemporary approach. See their latest art installations for proof!
Fabulous walking in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Well known landmark for walkers and climbers alike.
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The Roaches
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Fabulous walking in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Well known landmark for walkers and climbers alike.
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Peak Wildlife Park
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Stunning small opera with a big program of activity!
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Buxton Opera House
Water Street
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Stunning small opera with a big program of activity!

Hut manuals

As we can no longer personally meet people we have created a number of online manuals and videos - please review ahead of your stay; and let me know if you have any queries. Many thanks
A mile off the beaten track, our 2 huts offer luxurious stays in rural surroundings. Go to sleep to the sound of nature - owls hooting, staggs roaring (Autumn), livestock in the fields and the distant sound of the river.
Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts
A mile off the beaten track, our 2 huts offer luxurious stays in rural surroundings. Go to sleep to the sound of nature - owls hooting, staggs roaring (Autumn), livestock in the fields and the distant sound of the river.

Local walking routes

Approximately a 30 minute walk going against the river from the shepherd huts is this hugely atmospheric landmark created by a huge landslip centuries ago. 18 metres deep and 100 meters long it is covered in vivid damp green moss; and in the fifteenth century was used as a secret place for worship. To create a circular walk back to the huts you can loop from here up to hanging stone and down to the brewery and back along the river (or drive)
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Lud's Church
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Approximately a 30 minute walk going against the river from the shepherd huts is this hugely atmospheric landmark created by a huge landslip centuries ago. 18 metres deep and 100 meters long it is covered in vivid damp green moss; and in the fifteenth century was used as a secret place for worship. To create a circular walk back to the huts you can loop from here up to hanging stone and down to the brewery and back along the river (or drive)
A notable landmark, ascend to the edge of this rock and take in the magnificent views of the 3 counties around - on a good day you can almost make out the Welsh hills across the Cheshire Plain (catching the famous Jodrell Bank telescope along the way). Walk further along the path to take in the Roaches. If you are interested in a long walk then you can loop from the huts to hanging stone - Roaches -Meerbrook reservoir and back
Hanging Stone
A notable landmark, ascend to the edge of this rock and take in the magnificent views of the 3 counties around - on a good day you can almost make out the Welsh hills across the Cheshire Plain (catching the famous Jodrell Bank telescope along the way). Walk further along the path to take in the Roaches. If you are interested in a long walk then you can loop from the huts to hanging stone - Roaches -Meerbrook reservoir and back
Walk to or drive (parking available on site) this reservoir offers plenty of opportunity for spending time in the fresh air - from walking around the reservoir or participating in many of the water sports on offer
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Tittesworth Reservoir
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Walk to or drive (parking available on site) this reservoir offers plenty of opportunity for spending time in the fresh air - from walking around the reservoir or participating in many of the water sports on offer
A trail starting at the southern edge of Manchester (Disley trainstation) running across Cheshire through the Peak District and on to Stoke on Trent. With stunning views from the Gritstone edges along the Cheshire Plain; part of the trail runs along the edge of the farm boundary and you can create a loop around the village (or further afield by using it). A number of previous guests have used this route to walk from Macclesfield train station for example.
Gritstone Trail
Gritstone Trail
A trail starting at the southern edge of Manchester (Disley trainstation) running across Cheshire through the Peak District and on to Stoke on Trent. With stunning views from the Gritstone edges along the Cheshire Plain; part of the trail runs along the edge of the farm boundary and you can create a loop around the village (or further afield by using it). A number of previous guests have used this route to walk from Macclesfield train station for example.

Local artisan food producers

Superb artisan breads and pastries freshly made each day. Advisable to order ahead, please contact us if you would like help with collection
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Flour Water Salt
9 Market Pl
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Superb artisan breads and pastries freshly made each day. Advisable to order ahead, please contact us if you would like help with collection
Our local independent small store that offers an amazing array of seasonal fruit and veg, locally sourced meat and other small producer goods. Pre ordering of goods can be available - please contact in advance of stay for details. Cafe and lifestyle store now open
Tunnicliffe Tea House & Lifestyle Store
1 Tunnicliffe Rd
Our local independent small store that offers an amazing array of seasonal fruit and veg, locally sourced meat and other small producer goods. Pre ordering of goods can be available - please contact in advance of stay for details. Cafe and lifestyle store now open
Our local independent small store that offers an amazing array of seasonal fruit and veg, locally sourced meat and other small producer goods. Pre ordering of goods can be available - please contact in advance of stay for details. Soon to open a cafe
Sutton General Store & Post Office
1 Tunnicliffe Rd
Our local independent small store that offers an amazing array of seasonal fruit and veg, locally sourced meat and other small producer goods. Pre ordering of goods can be available - please contact in advance of stay for details. Soon to open a cafe

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Ideally you need a car

We have a taxi service in the local town of Macclesfield, but ideally arrive by car or bike as you will be able to access a wider level of amenity if desired. Please contact if you would like any numbers for taxi firms. The direct train from London Euston is generally 1hour and 40 minutes to Macclesfield train station.