Accommodation in the Peak

[Fellwalker]

Hi all,

does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere for a group of up to 40 to stay in the Peak District? As well as the YHA's we are intersted in looking at outdoor centres, lodges, converted houses etc and comparing cost vs location vs facilities. We are not too fussed about location but are a mixed bag of runners, walkers, climbers and cyclists so somewhere with a bit of everything would be good (and a nice pub nearby obviously )

Thanks

[cyclops]

Crowden YHA is in a great location...good access to Black Hill, Chew and just a short hop across the road to Bleaklow. plus Longdendale Trail is in the same valley so ideal for walkers/cyclists. No pub nearby but they do have a license.

Thorpe Farm Bunkhouse, nr Hathersage - Hope Valley Icecream is made there.

[barnyc]

there's one on the A5004 Long Hill between Buxton and Whaley Bridge

handy for lots of outdoor stuff and sailing on the Erwood and Fernilee resers

[noel]

Here are two independent hostels that hold a decent number (these are out of a book, so I don't have first-hand experience):

www.barnfarmcamping.com
www.peakpub.co.uk

[IanDarkpeak]

Depends where you want to be. I use Pindale for big groups, Upperbooth has a barn and campsite.
Thornbridge is superb and would fit you in easily, Dark Peak have there family weekend there and there's 80+ go, but you need to book a year in advance.

If you are looking at a weekend in the not too distant future I think you will be very lucky to find that many beds, The rescue team are setting up a campsite for such a rthing but It won't be ready until next year if we get permission.

[Joester]

Here are two independent hostels that hold a decent number (these are out of a book, so I don't have first-hand experience):

www.barnfarmcamping.com
www.peakpub.co.uk

I do.
The Royal Oak (peakpub) bunkhouse is immaculate - more like a hostel, really. The food is excellent, although they restrict large groups to a set menu, which is frustrating. Not a great drinkers pub, either (though there's a good choice of decent ale), it's a gastro-pub, so you'll be put in the cellar room if you want to get bevvied-up. It's probably not that well placed for good fell running, though (although a tour of Chrome and Parkhouse Hills might be interesting).

I've never stayed at Barn Farm, but it is a well-kept site.

[Alan]

My caving club has a hostel in Castleton and can cater for individuals and groups of up to 18 in bunk accommodation with showers, cooking facilities, central heating, drying room etc all at £5 per night. http://www.tsgcaving.co.uk/accommodation

[Fellwalker]

Thanks for all the suggestions. A few of them look ideal.