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The Saracens Head, Shirley
A short 5 minute drive from the barns and has a fantastic menu. The restaurant has been recently refurbished and they have a great lunch and evening menu.
The Gate at Brassington
Stone flagged, low beams, roaring fires, great food and real ales, you are truly on holiday here, 15 min drive, call 01629 540448
The Dunscombe Arms, Ellastone
A 20 min drive, fabulous new interior designed authentic gastropub, a new favourite and welcome addition.
The Barley Mow at Kirk Ireton
15 min drive, is an authentic stone flagged pub serving real ales and cider in a picturesque village close to Carsington Water.
The Bridge Wine Bar & Restaurant
Alively venue in the heart of Ashbourne. Basement Thai and Dragon’s Nest for excellent tasty Asian suppers.
The George, Alstonefield
Authentic, everything as it should be, smart but casual, great for Sunday lunch, romantic dinners or just a local beer and sandwich after a walk.
Brammalls Café and Deli
A newly refurbished and has a renowned local chef at the helm serving well priced daily specialities.
Le Mistral at Wirksworth
A French Bistro serving fresh food and a good selection of wines. Good for breakfast on Sundays with the newspapers too!
Croots Café and Farm Shop near Duffield
Serves breakfast through to afternoon tea with fabulous views and an excellent farm shop. Some guests go here daily!
Fish & Chips
Ashbourne Market Place, great fish and chip shop, eat inside and experience the black and white interior – a classic, or try George’s in Belper
Jack Rabbits, Cathedral Quarter, Derby
Can’t cook, won’t cook? Dine in at Brailsford Barns with Aga cooked food supplied by Jack Rabbits. They have just published their very own cookbook, Forty Nine, and have won best food newcomer for 2010. www.jackrabbitskitchen.co.uk
Jack Rabbits now have opened their new Deli Cafe, fabulous food to eat in or take away to heat at home. Delicious.
The Red Olive
For something special, avoid the driving and book a private chef from The Red Olive to prepare and serve the most delicious gourmet dinner to your table as well as clear away all the dishes, or simply order a bespoke picnic to take with you to have by the river at Chatsworth. www.theredolive.co.uk
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