Peak District award holders
Congratulations to all the current EQM award holders in the Peak District.
Sladen Lodge
Award date: 21st November 2021
Contemporary Lodge for up to 16 guests, ideal either as well appointed holiday accommodation or a unique corporate retreat. Situated at the edge of the village of Hathersage it is easily accessible by public transport (train or bus) with shops, pubs and restaurants just a short walk away. Homemade locally sourced catering available for corporate guests on request. With both a large sunny south-facing patio commanding panoramic views of the Hope Valley and a range of great walks straight from the door, it is an ideal place to either sit and enjoy, or get out and explore the Peak District!
Address
Castleton Road, Hathersage, S32 1EH
Contact details
Phone
01433 650104
Emails
Discover Buxton Tours
Award date: 21st October 2021
Experience a wonderfully witty and informative tour of Buxton aboard a miniature vintage-style electric tram called Wonder of the Peak, converted by local tradesmen from an old milk float! This green attraction allows less able people to see and experience Buxton, past and present. A local electronics company has undertaken a study of the tram, measuring its energy use and comparing it favourably to a similar diesel vehicle.
Address
170 Green Lane, SK179DG
Contact details
Phone
0129879648
Emails
Beyond the Edge
Award date: 16th August 2021
Beyond the Edge is a Peak District-based specialist mountain training company, offering a range of adventures, training, technical advice and consultancy. Through teaching technical skills, they offer clients inspiring and enriching experiences, sharing insights about the Peak's wildlife and history that their clients are then able to pass on to others.
Address
13 Rossington Road, Hunters Bar, Sheffield, S Yorks, S11 8SA
Contact details
Phone
01142631155
Emails
Clearer Thinking Ltd
Award date: 28th November 2020
Clearer Thinking delivers independent facilitation services, helping organisations successfully plan during periods of change. Based in Buxton, they are passionate about the Peak District and much of their work involves helping clients to operate with greater regard for the environment and to protect and enhance the characteristics which make the Peak District so special.
Address
4 Kinnaird Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9BF
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Wheeldon Trees Farm Holiday Cottages
Award date: 17th July 2020
Nine award-winning family and dog friendly cottages in stunning National Park location, close to Buxton. Sleeps thirty in total with communal games/dining room. Walks from the door, electric bikes, breakfast baskets, local produce and homemade meals available. Help feed the hens, ducks, lambs, rabbits, alpacas and goldfish!
Address
Wheeldon Trees Farm, Earl Sterndale, Buxton, SK17 0AA
Contact details
Phone
01298 83219
Emails
Walls for the Future Ltd
Award date: 27th February 2020
An accredited (DSWA/LANTRA) training provider to teach dry stone walling. The tutors are all wallers in their own right and are passionate about their craft and how it enhances the Peak District. Training is to a high level and aimed at beginners, schools, corporate training and working wallers.
Address
Higher Plainsteads Farm, SK13 6JZ
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Hope Valley Ice Cream
Award date: 21st February 2020
An old established family run dairy farm with a modern approach to low carbon farming. You can meet the cows and watch them being milked, stroll the footpaths, admire the wonderful views and enjoy and ice cream made with fresh milk from the farm.
Address
Thorpe Farm, Hathersage, Hope Valley, S32 1BQ
Contact details
Phone
01433 650659
Emails
Upper Hurst Farm
Award date: 23rd November 2019
Upper Hurst Farm is a caravan and camping site situated near Hartington that offers super-pitches for caravans and motorhomes, an underfloor-heated toilet and shower block, and accessible facilities. There is also a small holiday cottage and a new yurt with a wood fired hot tub. Susan has demonstrated her commitment to the environment with the installation of a biomass boiler for heating and hot water, 100 ground mounted solar panels providing around half of their electricity requirements, a recycling compound, and the introduction of eco cleaning products. She has sought the advice of the National Park Authority for hedgerow management and has screened the campsite and landscape with native hedgerow species.
Address
Upper Hurst Farm Hulme End Buxton, SK17 0HH
Contact details
Phone
01298 687273
Blueberry Cafe (Castleton) Ltd
Award date: 14th November 2019
Address
Buxton Road, Castleton, S33 8WP
Contact details
Phone
01433 620020
Peak ORGANICS
Award date: 10th November 2019
Address
3 Unity Villas, Dale Road North, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2HX
Contact details
Phone
01629 732445
Losehill House Hotel and Spa
Award date: 10th November 2019
Losehill House Hotel & Spa are clearly committed to offering guests a high quality authentic Peak District experience during their stay - from award winning local food to managing the grounds to ensure uninterrupted views of the stunning landscape surrounding the hotel. A welcome letter in each room shares information about the rich heritage of the building, and suggests opportunities to enjoy the landscape, wildlife, dark skies and walking in the National Park.
Address
Lose Hill Lane, Edale Road, Hope, Peak District, S33 6AF
Contact details
Phone
01433 621219
Whitehouse Barn Holiday Cottages
Award date: 10th November 2019
Whitehouse Barn Holiday Cottages are two beautiful cottages located in converted stone barns, looking over open Staffordshire countryside. Beautifully presented, Elen has created homely cottages that are entirely focussed on being environmentally conscious from new efficient stoves to paper bags for sandwiches. Elen is also re launching her guided walk side of the business to support her dream of welcoming guests to this part of the UK in the most environmental way possible to appreciate nature and the natural environment.
Address
Whitehouse Farm, Thorncliffe, Leek, ST13 8UW
Contact details
Phone
01538 300028
Emails
The Nightingale Centre
Award date: 10th November 2019
Address
Great Hucklow, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8RH
Contact details
Phone
01298 871218
Brough Lea Farm Peak Yarns and Fibres
Award date: 10th November 2019
Brough Lea Farm Peak Yarns and Fibres have a holistic approach to their business which brings together sheep farming and traditional rural wool crafts. Their grass-fed hogget and mutton (available from the freezer) and their wool goods add value to their flock, which support a farming model based on good environmental conservation practices.
Address
Brough Lea Farm, Brough, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 9HG
Contact details
Phone
01433 623646
Peak District Holiday Cottage
Award date: 1st November 2019
Address
Rockfield House, Flagg Lane, Flagg, Derbyshire, SK17 9QS
Contact details
Phone
01298 808280
Rainbows End Holiday Cottages
Award date: 1st November 2019
Rainbows End is a charming eco holiday cottage with lovely attention to detail and lots of little extras - from locally made, natural toiletries to cheese from the cows that graze the flower-rich meadow. If you are feeling active you can walk or cycle from the door (secure cycle storage is provided). Or simply watch the wild birds from the window whilst cozying up with a fair trade cuppa.
Address
Rainbows End, Blackwell in the Peak, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9TQ
Contact details
Phone
01298 85597
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Award date: 1st November 2019
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust works to promote and protect wildlife across Derbyshire. They manage 11 nature reserves within the Peak District National Park and manage the land to encourage the plants, fungi, lichens and mosses, insects, birds and wild animals that are special to each site. They work to engage people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy and appreciate nature and have range of activities and projects aims at young people, small children and disadvantaged groups.
Address
Sandy Hill, Main St, Middleton, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4LR
Contact details
Phone
01773 881188
Lockerbrook Farm Outdoor Centre
Award date: 1st November 2019
Address
Lockerbrook Farm, Snake Pass, Bamford, Hope Valley, S33 0BJ
Contact details
Phone
01433651412
Beechenhill Farm
Award date: 24th October 2019
Award winning self catering accommodation and eco wedding venue on an organic dairy farm. Local and organic foods provided to guests at breakfast, including porridge and yoghurt made from their own milk. Locally produced ready meals and puddings also available. Wood-fired hot tub and barrel sauna add extra fun to the stay.
Address
Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2BD
Contact details
Phone
01335
Church Farm Holiday Cottages
Award date: 22nd September 2019
Freshly baked cakes await your arrival at Pinster or Winnets Cottage, converted from a stone barn at the grade II listed Church Farm. The farm specialises in rare breed Gloucester cattle and pigs, and is right in the heart of the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park. Walk straight from your holiday cottage door to explore the hills and the dales (Dovedale 2 miles).
Address
Church Farm, Alsop en le Dale, DE6 1QP
Contact details
Phone
01335390216
Underleigh House
Award date: 1st September 2019
In a stunning location, this Gold award and five star B&B has four en suite bedrooms (three of which have their own private lounges). Breakfasts feature local and homemade specialities and they hold AA and Visit England Breakfast Awards. Reduce your carbon footprint with fabulous walks from the door. Electric car charging point available, powered by the solar panels when the sun is shining!
Address
Lose Hill Lane, Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6AF
Contact details
Phone
01433 621372
Hargate Hall Ltd
Award date: 16th August 2019
Hargate Hall is a 100+ year old "gentleman's residence" in the village of Wormhill, just outside Buxton. Originally build to one family, it now is divided up into 12 self-catering holiday apartments providing accommodation for 2 to 77 people. As well as holidays, they regularly host weddings, parties and other celebrations, where people book the whole place for the weekend. Hargate Hall are committed to supporting local businesses, either by buying from them or recommending them to guests. They also work to reduce their environmental impact by using eco-friendly products and managing the hall and grounds in as sensitive manner. Hot water and much if the heating is provided from a biomass boiler which has eliminated use of oil and significantly reduced electricity consumption.
Address
Hargate Hall, Wormhill, Buxton, SK17 8TA
Contact details
Phone
01298872591
Red Lion Inn
Award date: 16th August 2019
The Red Lion Inn is a traditional Peak District pub serving fresh food cooked to order. As well as old favourites such as the Sunday carvery, they serve dishes with a Sardinian twist and at certain points in the year, host Sardinian banqueting evenings! The proprietor-chef also makes their very own Birchover Blue cheese using local milk and brews a range of four real ales and one Italian style larger on site.
Address
Main Street, Birchover Matlock, DE4 2BN
Contact details
Phone
01629 650363
Blaze Farm Partners
Award date: 17th July 2019
Farm with ice cream parlour and tea-room offering Hilly Billy Ice Cream, made on the farm using milk from a neighbouring dairy herd. Home baked cakes and home-made, local food. Nature trails for all abilities through meadows and woodland. See lambing in Spring and sheep-shearing in Summer. See the baby calves and feed the hens.
Address
Blaze Farm, Wildboarclough, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0BL, SK11 0BL
Contact details
Phone
01260 227266
Dove Valley Centre
Award date: 17th July 2019
Sustainably converted 18th century barn provides stylish, self contained cottages sleeping 5 & 7 or together sleeping 12. A studio and camping is available for larger groups - great for parties and workshops. In a secluded setting on an environmentally managed farm in the beautiful Upper Dove Valley. Family and dog friendly too! Locally sourced and organic food available. Electricity supplied via a green renewable tariff.
Address
Under Whitle, Sheen, Buxton, SK17 0PR
Contact details
Phone
01298 83282
Emails
My Country Houses Ltd
Award date: 3rd July 2019
My Country Houses Ltd offer a beautiful historic holiday home - Portland House c1870, owned and run with great attention to detail by Martin and Juliet Harrop. The property is 5 star rated, sleeping up to 24 guests situated with the "most complete location" on the edge of historic Matlock Bath. Lovingly restored to its former Gentleman's residence grandeur and purposely renovated to be as energy efficient as possible without compromising on quality.
Address
Portland House, New Bath Road, Matlock Bath, DE4 3PX
Contact details
Phone
01629 734414
Secret Cloud House Holidays
Award date: 2nd June 2019
The environmentally responsible luxury yurt accommodation at Secret Cloud and boutique camping at Scaldersitch Farm offer award winning luxury yurts and tipis with private wood fired hot tubs, essential oil sauna and onsite wellness treatments. All stays include a delicious locally sourced breakfast hamper for you to enjoy. Enjoy the great outdoors with luxurious yet eco-conscious attention to detail.
Address
Limestone View Farm, Stoney Lane, Cauldon, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 3EP
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Haddon Hall
Award date: 2nd June 2019
Haddon Hall forms an important part of the heritage of the Peak District and also strives to be sustainable for the future. The grounds and Home Farm are managed organically and with wildlife conservation at heart. The house and gardens are rich with wildflowers and are host to tadpoles, bats, swallows and nesting ducks (look out for the nest-cam!). The rich natural history of Home Farm is shared through guided farm walks in the Summer. Visitors can also enjoy a wide range of locally sourced foods in the restaurant and local handmade crafts in the gift shop.
Address
Estate Office, Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA
Contact details
Phone
01629 810910
Grindleford Community Shop
Award date: 29th April 2019
Grindleford Community Shop is an wonderful example of what happens when passionate local people work together to create something really special for their own community. The shop supports a wealth of local food producers, artisans and projects. The shelves display an eclectic mix of favourite household brands alongside organic, fair trade, eco and wholefood alternatives. The shop's location in the Vestry of Saint Helen's Church makes day to day use of this historic building and reinforces its place as the heart of the village.
Address
The Vestry, Saint Helen's Church, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2JN
Contact details
Phone
01433 631611
The Servants' Quarters, Buxton
Award date: 29th April 2019
Pete and Cath Spriggs have sensitively restored a Buxton town house, considering the environment and supporting local businesses at every step of the way. They have created a charming, welcoming guest environment and pride themselves on excellent customer service. There is a wealth of cultural and historic information provided for the guest as well as maps and walks from the door.
Address
14 St James Terrace, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9BF
Contact details
Phone
07749 821 438
Higher Plainsteads Farm
Award date: 10th March 2019
Small traditional hill farm farm rearing cattle and sheep. We encourage lapwing and curlew and we maintain traditional hay meadows using sustainable farming practices, as well as preserving archaeological site on our land. Half lambs available - ring ahead or e-mail to arrange collection/delivery. Educational visits and farm walks can also be arranged.
Address
Monks Road, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6JZ
Contact details
Phone
07989 242619
April Cottage
Award date: 27th February 2019
April Cottage is a 200 year old self catering cottage in the centre of Youlgrave, with three pubs and two shops on the doorstep offering local produce. Accommodation is provided for three people in twin and single rooms with central heating and an open fire. Walks into Lathkill and Bradford Dale start nearby. Next door, to April Cottage, Woodturning at Christmas Cottage is the ideal place to get gifts and souvenirs with the environment in mind. Matthew uses sustainably sourced, mainly local woods.
Address
Christmas Cottage, Church Street, Youlgrave, DE45 1WL
Contact details
Phone
01629 636151
Woodturning at Christmas Cottage
Award date: 27th February 2019
Woodturning at Christmas Cottage is the ideal place to get gifts and souvenirs with the environment in mind. Matthew uses mainly local woods from sustainable Peak District sources to make bowls, plates, objects d'art, plus other useful smaller items. Commissions undertaken.
Address
Christmas Cottage, Church Street, Youlgrave, DE45 1WL
Contact details
Phone
01629636151
Lower Wigginstall Farm
Award date: 7th February 2019
Alan and Alison try to enhance wildlife at Lower Wigginstall by using farming practices that aren't intensive - allowing sheep and cattle to graze a range of pastures. Building improvements mean that cows are now in loose housing over winder - "exercising all the time, doing as cows should do". Muck is stored under cover in line with best practice, avoiding polluting run-of and allowing it to be spread on fields at the best time of year to improve the grass and avoid the need for nitrogen fertiliser.
Address
Reapsmoor, Longnor, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0LJ
Contact details
Phone
01298 84946
Emails
COCONUT BLUSH
Award date: 6th February 2019
Natural olive oil soaps, handmade using traditional methods and recipes. Sourcing sustainable ingredients is important to Coconut Blush and they particularly avoid using palm oil from felled rainforest. They support other Peak District businesses using Peak District honey, beeswax and cow's milk in their soaps. Available online and at local farmers' markets. Customers are welcome by prior arrangement.
Address
59 MANCHESTER RD. BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6SR
Contact details
Phone
01298 214478
Hoe Grange
Award date: 9th January 2019
Four luxurious self-catering log cabins with stunning views of the beautiful limestone countryside. Hipley, Rainster & Daisybank (sleep 4-6), are NAS rated Mobility Level 2. Pinder cabin (sleeps 6-8) rated Mobility Level 1. Located on the Pennine Bridleway; stabling& grazing available for guests to bring their own horse on holiday. Relax in our log-fired Swedish hot tub and sauna.
Address
Hoe Grange, Brassington, Matlock, Debyshire, DE4 4HP
Contact details
Phone
01629 540262
English Tilly
Award date: 12th December 2018
In the view of the assessor, English Tilly exemplifies the values of the Environmental Quality Mark scheme. Carol makes charming handcrafted felt pieces using rare breed Whitefaced Woodland wool from the Peak District National Park. She is committed to offering the farmer a fair price for the fleece, supporting the farming economy in her small way. She takes great care to minimise even the small impact her business has on the environment. She imagines and delivers wonderful, therapeutic projects and courses which are accessible to harder to reach people and communities. And she uses the Peak District landscape, as well as rare and precious species as the inspiration for her work.
Address
Kenwood, Mytham Bridge, Bamford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 0EA
Contact details
Phone
01433 659922
Sue Prince Artist
Award date: 12th December 2018
Sue Prince Artist uses natural materials to paint Peak District stories using a traditional Swedish Folk Art style. Her work features village and farming life, well dressings, festivals, dark starry skies, flora and fauna as well as documenting key moments of our time such as the current refugee crisis. She explores environmental and social issues such as climate change and the commodification of the food chain. She is passionate about reviving and celebrating the folk art tradition - locally in her village of Ilam through community projects and also nationally and internationally.
Address
Beechenhill Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2BD
Contact details
Phone
44
Caltonberry
Award date: 30th November 2018
Caltonberry "helps you celebrate the little things in life as well as marking the milestones" through their beautifully simple range of porcelain gift tags, adornments and decorations, handmade in their Peak District studio. Their natural cotton and linen ribbons in subtle shades are made locally in Ashbourne and Congleton and can be plain, or printed and personalised. Lyn's products are a charming, contemporary celebration of the rich ceramic and textile heritage of the Staffordshire Peak District!
Address
Club Farm, Back Lane, Calton, Nr Leek, Staffordshire, ST10 3JX
Contact details
Phone
01538 308555
Dewsnaps Farm
Award date: 28th November 2018
Dewsnaps Farm offers two converted barn holiday cottages. Both cottages and the main farm house use solar PV and solar thermal, as well as a wood pellet boiler to heat and light the buildings. The buildings also use LED lighting and has internal insulation to the solid walls. Free electric vehicle charging is provided for guests and cyclists and walkers are welcomed, with luggage ferrying and bicycle storage, cleaning and repair facilities.
Address
Dewsnaps Farm, SK23 6AW
Contact details
Phone
01663 751175
Hector & Cedric Ltd
Award date: 8th August 2018
Hector and Cedric design and build inspiring and unique oak framed buildings, extensions and timber frame structures, using wood from sustainable sources. Their highly skilled design and carpentry team is based at their workshop in Ecclesall Woods, close to the Sheffield boundary of the Peak District National Park. They combine ancient methods and modern eco construction techniques to create structures with low environmental impact and high energy efficiency, using natural and recycled insulation.
Address
Ecclesall Wood Sawmill, Abbey Lane, Sheffield, S7 2QZ
Contact details
Phone
0114 2356436
Chatsworth Estate
Award date: 11th May 2018
The Chatsworth Estate has made clear and significant strides on their journey towards sustainability: the assessor saw strong evidence of leadership from the Duke's son, Lord Burlington, and real passion, enthusiasm and pride among staff interviewed in their environmental, social and economic activities. Renewables projects such as the extensive installation of biomass boilers across the estate, ground-source heating systems, the combined heat and power plant at the house and the new hydroelectric turbine will move the estate closer to energy self-sufficiency. Extensive educational access to the house, garden, woodlands and farmyard is in evidence through the work of the Devonshire Educational Trust. Particular projects targeted towards harder to reach groups are carefully designed to have real social impact. The immense passion among the estate farm shop team for high quality locally sourced food results in a highly significant spend in the local economy. The Triple Bottom Line Assessment undertaken by NEF Consulting in 2013 and the recently developed annual reporting system have given the Devonshire Group the framework to continue their work towards an increasingly sustainable future.
Address
Chatsworth Estate Office, Edensor, Bakewell, DE45 1PJ
Contact details
Phone
01246 565300
Weathericks and Bradstone
Award date: 25th April 2018
Jean Hurdle has beautifully restored her traditional stone barns at Windmill Farm in Wirksworth to create two five-star gold cottages. Architectural features of the old barn have been left in place and add fantastic character, along with antique furnishings, charming farming memorabilia, local art and lovely china from the Staffordshire potteries. The gardens and farmland around the cottages are teaming with birds and wildlife and Jean clearly has a deep knowledge and passion in this area. She works closely with Chris Johnstone of Peak Nature, who has established two wildlife photography hides on the farm. She is also working with Joanna Faulkner, friend and local tourism consultant, to further develop her website and her eco-tourism offer, incorporating wildlife experiences for guests.
Address
Windmill Farm, Hopton Lane, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4DF
Contact details
Phone
01629 822616