All About Church Farm

Church Farm nestles alongside the historic Norman church in the tiny village of Alsop en le Dale, at the head of one of the most beautiful but undiscovered dales in the Peak National Park.

On our farm we rear Gloucester Cattle, an ancient breed which were numerous in the Severn Vale from the 13th century, and whose milk was used to make the original Double Gloucester cheese.

There are only about 700 Gloucester cows in existence, and a number of these are on our farm. Gloucester cattle are a dual purpose breed - they are good milk producers, provide fine lean beef and were also used as draught oxen.

One of the farm hands is our Australian Kelpie dog called Chatsworth Mollie. She helps round up cattle and she's as soft as a brush!

We also have two cats called Mango (ginger) and Chutney (black / white), pictured as kittens.

Our rare breed Gloucester cattle are out and about from April to late October. This is Alsop Frideswide.

Our Wellsummers and Light Sussex poultry are free range. Between February and November they lay eggs that are for sale on the farm.

The farm is located next to an eleventh century village Church.

To celebrate the millennium Henry Haig designed a new window as pictured right.

Our free range Cockeral and Hens can often be seen in the Church grounds!

Relax and unwind with a glass of wine and enjoy your Peak District holiday. Church Farm Holiday Cottages are an excellent retreat or the perfect base to explore Derbyshire and the Peak District.