Monyash is a small village situated in the middle of the Peak District and lies in a shallow hollow in the limestone plateau at the head of Lathkill Dale. Its rural situation and proximity to some of the best walking and hiking in the country make Monyash barn accommodation a sought after choice for visitors.  Most of the houses sit along two roads and at the intersection is the village green. The rolling scenery around the village is typical of the White Peak area, with limestone walled fields and small clumps of broad-leaved trees.  Monyash is believed to have developed because of the availability of water. The water from several natural springs was captured in natural hollows, which were lined with boulder clay. These meres, or ponds, are an unusual feature for a limestone area. At one time the village had five meres and at least twenty wells providing a plentiful supply. Only one mere now remains, Fere Mere, situated behind the Primary School.  Despite its size the village has been a centre for the faithful for many centuries; the Anglican church, St Leonard’s, dates from the 13^th century and is unusually large for a village of this size. There is also a Methodist chapel, built in the early 19^th century and a former Quaker Meeting House. John Gratton, the founder of the Quaker movement,   lived in Monyash between 1668 and 1702 and used the village as a base for his missionary tours to many parts of the British Isles.  With a primary school, park, village green, pub and café Monyash has every local amenity you could need and Monyash barn accommodation will be a great way to see all of this and more.