Eating out when staying at dove farm

Here are a few ideas for eating out in Staffordshire and Derbyshire, within easy travel of Dove Farm and dove farm holiday cottages. (internal link)

When you are away for a few days, whether it’s a family holiday on a farm, or a get-together with friends , a little ‘eating out’ treat can often help with the self-catering option!

We have gone for a selection of pubs, cafes, and restaurants to suit most tastes and preferences. There is something here for families, larger groups, and for simply enjoying a meal with friends. We couldn’t resist including a couple of ‘fine dining’ choices, for those extra special occasions.

Larger groups especially, are advised to phone ahead and book

Local choices for eating out, close to dove farm

• The Rose and Crown, Mayfield DE6 2JT *top choice*
  01335 342498
  www.pickledginger.co.uk
  quality cuisine from a top chef, in a country pub. Fair prices, space to accommodate groups. Very convenient for Dove Farm, ample parking – approx 3 miles from dove farm
• Stepping Stones, part of the Marstons group of pubs, DE6 1AY
  01335 300800
  www.steppingstonespub.co.uk
  practically all-day opening hours, lots of offers and specials, Family meals, kids choices, small play area, good place to meet up prior to arriving at dove farm – approx 5 miles from dove farm
• The Tavern, Denstone ST14 5HR
  01889 590847 closed Mon
  www.thetaverndenstone.co.uk
  can be variable – popular for Sunday lunch – gets busy, which means waiting. located near to walk along disused railway line to Alton/Oakamoor – approx 3 miles from dove farm.
• The Cock Inn, Clifton, Ashbourne DE6 26J
  01335 342654
  Unpretentious, sound pub food– play area on site and another just across the road. A good summer choice when accompanied by younger children – approx 4 miles from dove farm

More Eating out choices, around Ashbourne and Uttoxeter

• The Saracen’s Head, Church Lane, Shirley, Ashbourne DE6 3AS
  01335 360330
  www.saracens-head-shirley.co.uk
  Country gastro pub, serving beautifully honest food, cooked well, with attention to detail.
• The Shoulder of Mutton, Osmaston, Ashbourne DE6 2GJ
  01335 334371
  Traditional pub in picturesque village location. Quality, home prepared food – groups catered for.
• The Bentley Brook, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne DE6 1LF
  01335 350278
  www.bentleybrookinn.co.uk
  award winning brewery and restaurant. Busy.
• The Coach House, Sandybrook Country Park, Ashbourne DE6 2AQ
  01335 343435
  Attractive conversion of old building. Generally good. Good disabled facilities.
• The Coach and Horses, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne DE6 1LB
  01335 350 246
  Hearty food, cooked well. Local sourcing. Friendly, caters well for groups
• The Dapple Grey, part of the Martsons group of pubs, Dovefields retail park, Uttoxeter ST14 8AZ
  01889 562117
  www.dapplegreypub.co.uk
  town pub, modern, plenty of parking. Specials, value meals – handy for shopping trip, bowling, or movie at cinebowl
• Frankie and Bennys, Dovefields retail park, Uttoxeter ST14 8ER
  01889 598690
  www.frankieandbennys.com
  Needs no explanation! All day opening, handy for shopping trip, bowling or movie at cinebowl
• The Old Swan, Market Place, Uttoxeter (Wetherspoons) ST14 8HN
  01889 598650
  www.Jdwetherspoon.co.uk
  All usual features and services, you’d expect from a Wetherspoons. Decor a bit dark

Cantonese restaurants

• The Dragon’s Nest, 41 Market place, Ashbourne DE6 1EU
  01335 300546
  http://dragonsnestashbourne.co.uk
  Voted best Cantonese restaurant in the Midlands. Sunday lunch buffet menu
  Excellent take-aways.

Italian restaurants

• Da Carlo, 14 Church St, Ashbourne DE6 1AE
  01335 345000
  www.dacarlo.co.uk
  interesting menu – they don’t like serving pizza, private dining room for groups

Indian restaurants

• Rocester Tandoori restaurant, 36 High St, Rocester ST14 5JU
  01889 590169
  Acceptably good,
  extremely convenient for take-aways when staying at Dove Farm
• Divine, 25 Market Place, Uttoxeter ST14 8HL
  01889 568020
  www.divineindianrestaurant.co.uk
  Good reputation, quality food, pleasant ambience in restaurant.
  Efficient take-away service

if its fine dining you’re after, why not try:

• The Lamplight restaurant, 4 Victoria Square, Ashbourne DE6 1GG
  01335 342279
  www.the-lamplight.co.uk
  Varied menus, to suit months and seasons. Lovely, intimate atmosphere.
  Consistently good reviews
• Callow Hall, Mappleton, Ashbourne, DE6 2AA
  01335 300900
  www.callowhall.co.uk
  Unique country hotel in beautiful setting. Renowned restaurant. This is the ultimate ‘posh eating out’ experience in our area.

Light bites and lunches, tea rooms and cafes

• St John’s Street Gallery, St John’s st, Ashbourne DE6 1GH
  01335 347425
  www.sjsg.co.uk
  wonderful, contemporary ambience. Award winning, home prepared food.
  Cakes, teas and refined lunches. Just lovely.
• Denstone hall farm shop and cafe, Denstone ST14 5HF
  01889 580050 (closed Mon)
  www.denstonehall.co.uk
  lots of local produce, award winning cafe, friendly staff, freshly cooked, tasty food
• Doveleys café and restaurant, Doveleys garden centre, Denstone ST14 5BZ
  01889 591999
  Popular lunchtime stop for visitors, on day trips. Good disabled access
• Bennetts tea rooms, St John’s St, Ashbourne DE6 1GH
  01335 300394
  www.bennettsirongate.co.uk
  stylish, retro feel to this small tea room on the top floor, of Bennett’s.
  Can be busy – with slow service.
• (Bird’s) Gingerbread shop, 26 St John’s St, Ashbourne
  01335 346753
  Tasty cakes and pastries and light bites, cosy atmosphere
• Bramhalls, deli and cafe , 22 Market place, Ashbourne DE6 1ES
  01335 342631
  www.bramhallsdeli.co.uk
  Pleasant surroundings to sit and watch the world go by
• The Horns Inn, Victoria Square, Ashbourne DE6 1GG
  01335 347387
  Friendly, good pub food, extremely generous portions
• The Old Coach House tea rooms, Tissington DE6 1RA
  01335 350501
  www.tissington-hall.com
  Award-winning tea rooms in a converted barn. Popular, busy, situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Tissington.
• The Ramblers Retreat, Dimmingsdale, Alton ST10 4BX
  01538 702730
  www.ramblersretreat.co.uk
  Something for the walkers! Light bites and Sunday roasts too (booking essential) – Dimmingsdale is a hidden jewel of Staffordshire woodland pathways – far from the madding crowd of dovedale.
• Garden room café, Fairways garden centre, Clifton DE6 2GN
  01335 347900
  www.fairwaysgardencentre.co.uk
  lunches, afternoon teas. Sunday roast. Light, airy and spacious surroundings. Good disabled access.
• Indulgence Coffee House, 8 Market Place, Uttoxeter ST14 8HP
  01889 568064
  www.hunter01.plus.com
  tucked away in a secluded courtyard – comfortable and attractive, great coffees, lunch options better than the cakes.

Chip shops and fast food in Ashbourne and Uttoxeter

Sometimes, after a long day out – you just want to call in for fish and chips, or grab a takeaway.

Here are our suggestions: See restaurant listings for those providing a take-away service

• Ashbourne Fish Bar & Restaurant,
  9 Compton St, Ashbourne, Derbyshre DE6 1BX
  01335 345700
  just along the paved area by Sainsbury’s, and left. Can also eat in
• Market Place Fish and chip restaurant *top choice*
  7 market place, Ashbourne Derbys DE6 1EU
  01335 344780
  tucked away in the corner – very good chips, busy shop, parking sometimes tricky
• Fishy Business 47, High St, Uttoxeter, ST14 7JQ
  01889 568071
  on the corner, opposite Smithfield pub.
• Uttoxeter Fish Bar, 3 Trinity Square, Uttoxeter ST14 8TH *top choice*
  01889 567005
  www.uttoxeterfishbar.co.uk
  plenty of parking, efficient service, good chips. can eat in if you prefer
• Sergeant Pepper’s 7, Smithfield Road, Uttoxeter ST14 7LG
  01889 566776
  Pizza take-away, across the road from Fishy Business chip shop. Popular.
• Macdonalds – on the roundabout of A50, Uttoxeter ST14 5AA
• KFC – Dovefields retail Park, Uttoxeter ST14 8ER

This is not an exhaustive list by any means. Its purpose is to save time and effort for guests staying at dove farm, by doing some of the searching and sorting. Best choices will always vary, according to personal preference.