Maywalk House - Historic Plague Village of Eyam

Full first-floor apartment with separate entrance door and key. Own private kitchen with a fridge, cooker, microwave, toaster and kettle. Double en-suite bedroom, WiFi, SMART flat-screen TV, DAB clock radio, hairdryer, iron/board, clothes rack & wardrobe. Secure storage available for cycles & rucksacks. breakfast can be served in the privacy of your own kitchen, or you may also wish to make use of the patio in our idyllic South-facing garden. Ideal base for exploring the Peak District. We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors in our home-based one-bedroomed bed and breakfast apartment. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have specific questions or concerns please contact us and we will endeavour to help. Pre-Arrival Local transport is very limited but there is a bus service 7 days per week. The nearest bus stop is a 5 min walk away. Timetables can be provided in advance if required. The nearest railway stations are in the neighbouring villages of Grindleford and Hathersage, these are only a 10-15 min drive away by car. Taxis are readily available and contact details can be obtained if required. We strongly recommend having your own transport to get the best from your stay with us and visit the Peak District. On arrival to the property, there is an entrance with double gates, sometimes these gates are closed to keep Skye, our cocker spaniel in. If the gates are closed when you arrive please do feel free to open them and drive-in. There is ample room in our drive and a marked parking bay is provided for guests – please leave enough space so we can get our cars in and out and close the gates. The surface is level, relatively flat and gravelled to the front entrance step. We can assist guests with luggage. Main Entrance Guests are always escorted to the rooms inside the apartment and facilities explained. The area leading to the entrance is well lit with sensor lighting. There is a step up to the entrance door. The door is locked but a key is given to all guests once they have checked in. The first-floor apartment is accessed via a stairway. Regretfully, for this reason, the apartment is not suitable for wheelchair access. The stairway is fitted with a handrail on one side, the entrance hall, stairs and all other rooms in the apartment are well lit. The floor covering on the stairs is short pile carpet. The first floor rooms inside the apartment are all on one level, and there are no steps. Kitchen Breakfast is served in the guest’s private kitchen. There is some flexibility in moving tables and chairs, the floor covering in the kitchen is vinyl. The sink has a lever-operated mixer tap. Menus and other information can be provided in large print by prior arrangement. En-suite Bedroom There is one en-suite bedroom in the apartment. The double bed is of normal size. A two-seater settee and Smart television with remote control and subtitle facilities are provided in the room. There is fitted short pile carpet on the bedroom floor and adjoining lobby areas, mats are provided in some of the carpeted areas, however, these can be removed if required. The bathroom has a vinyl floor covering. The shower is over the bath, there are no grab rails to the facility, but a non-slip mat is available in the bathroom. The washbasin and shower bath has twist-and-turn taps. The WC is a new style with push button flush. Outdoor Facilities We have an external patio area which is available in our beautiful, well-maintained garden for guests to use (complete with outdoor furniture), this area is accessed via three stone steps and is separately illuminated. Additional Information Pets are not allowed in the apartment, except assistance dogs by prior arrangement. Mobile phone and WiFi reception are generally good. There are audible mains operated and interconnected smoke alarm systems throughout the house; we ask that guests who are hard of hearing notify us upon arrival so that alternative arrangements can be made. We are a no smoking and no vaping premises. We are happy to cater for special diets or any particular dietary requirement you may have with advance notice. Medication/food can be stored in your own personal fridge in the apartment (available 24hours). There is guest information in the apartment, which contains details of the residence and emergency contact numbers including doctors and hospitals in the area. Village pub 5/10 minutes walk. Off road parking Self contained apartment for the private use of guests and patio area with table and chairs for sitting/dining and off road parking area. Guests are always escorted to the rooms inside the apartment and facilities explained on arrival. The apartment has a separate entrance and guests have their own key so you can come and go as you please. Maywalk House B&B is in Eyam which lies at the heart of the Peak District; the moment you enter you’ll realise you’ve come to a very special place. It may be a small village, but it is full of history and well worth exploring. The Eyam Museum, which is only a few minutes walk down the hill from us, tells the story of how the village was affected by the Bubonic Plague in 1665 after the village tailor received some cloth from the plague-stricken London, which contained plague-carrying fleas. The story tells how villagers suddenly became ill with the plague, which claimed 260 lives (a third of the population) over a 14-month period and describes how the villagers quarantined themselves to stop the disease spreading throughout the county. Many of the cottages where the plague struck still stand today and a number carry commemorative plaques providing information on the victims and their families. An authentic history of those fearful months is vividly told in an exhibition in Eyam Church where a video presentation and talks are also available. There are many good walks directly from the property with fantastic views. Local transport is very limited but there is a bus service 7 days per week. The nearest bus stop is a 5 min walk away. Timetables can be provided in advance if required. The nearest railway stations are in the neighbouring villages of Grindleford and Hathersage, these are only a 10-15 min drive away by car. Taxis are readily available and contact details can be obtained if required. We strongly recommend having your own transport to get the best from your stay with us and visit the Peak District. Breakfast is available to be served in your dining area/kitchen (price included in nightly rate). Between 7:30 and 9:30 am, please contact me at the time of booking with any specific dietry requirements (including any food allergies). Breakfast menu: *A full traditional Derbyshire breakfast of locally made sausages, oatcake, black pudding and cured bacon, also grilled tomato, mushrooms, baked beans and local free range eggs (fried, scrambled, boiled or poached). *We also offer a vegetarian breakfast – Derbyshire oatcake, vegetarian sausages, grilled tomato, mushrooms, baked beans, hash browns and local free range eggs (fried, scrambled, boiled or poached).