About
Sprinks Farm and the surrounding areas have been connected with deer and hunting for centuries.
Local areas such as Damsgate (first mentioned in 1445) and Buckstall (1476), hint at deer keeping. By 1665, the tenant of the farm was required to keep a hound, greyhound or spaniel for the owner (Francis Biddulph), to use in hunting.
In 2017, we took over the farm and immediately began a programme of investment and renovation. The farm buildings are in the process of being modernised, while using local materials and traditional methods – for example, recycling materials from our derelict pig styes into new buildings.
Today we aim to maintain a link with local history, while building a sustainable and diverse ecology within our farm. Of the 88 acres – that’s over 1,400 tennis courts – the pasture and woodlands are largely dedicated to deer, with the deer able to roam free within the park. We have two herds of deer, red and fallow, which produce venison for sale.
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Accommodation
Sprinks Farm is a great place to pass some time on a relaxing staycation.
Our top-quality accommodation provides the best on offer for families and friends. With activities and experiences on site and the Peak District and its attractions on the doorstep, what better way to get away?
The Farmhouse
Sprinks Farmhouse has four large bedrooms and accommodates up to eight people comfortably.
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Pet-friendly
Accommodation
Sprinks Farm is a great place to pass some time on a relaxing staycation.
Our top-quality accommodation provides the best on offer for families and friends. With activities and experiences on site and the Peak District and its attractions on the doorstep, what better way to get away?
The Farmhouse
Sprinks Farmhouse has four large bedrooms and accommodates up to eight people comfortably.
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Pet-friendly
The Old Hayloft
Sprinks Old Hayloft is a first-floor apartment with fantastic views, that can accommodate up to four people.
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Pet-friendly
Experiences
At Sprinks Farm we are keen that everyone has the chance to enjoy all that the countryside and our farm have to offer. We offer a range of experiences to guests in our accommodation and to anyone who just wants to come along and have a go.
Deer
We are keen for people to learn more about deer and their environment. We offer a number of different experiences to suit different groups/individuals.
- Group deer park tours
- Photo stalking
Country Pursuits
We want everyone to have a chance to try out some of the fun things that the countryside has to offer; here, at Sprinks Farm, we’re offering Clay Pigeon Shooting.
- Clay pigeon shooting
Food Preparation
As a working deer park and butchery, we are uniquely placed to give you a sense of where your food comes from and teach you a little more about its’ preparation.
- Deer Butchery
- Cooking with Venison
- Venison Butchery and Cookery
