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Hotels in Derbyshire
Derbyshire is perfect for active family holidays and romantic country house hotels. Its varied landscapes make for a captivating backdrop to holidays, while towns and cities have a vibrant buzz to them.
The Roseleigh, Buxton
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Biggin Hall
Buxton, Derbyshire
Readers are unanimous in their praise for James Moffett's Peak District Hotel, a 17th-centiry gem, a paradise for walkers, where the welcome is friendly, the hospitality generous and the cooking hearty.
Fischer's at Baslow Hall
Baslow, Derbyshire
An Edwardian homage to 17th-century style, this beautiful manor house with rich Jacobean-inspired interiors is run as a luxury hotel with fine-dining restaurant where you can enjoy a 'truly memorable meal'.
Underleigh House
Hope, Derbyshire
With walks from the doorstep, views of Peak District hills, a peaceful garden, breakfast feasts and restful bedrooms, it's no surprise that Underleigh wins so much praise.
Wildhive Callow Hall
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
This Victorian gothic mansion might appear a little forbidding, but step inside and you are overwhelmed by a warm ambience and beautiful interiors, while some guests choose to sleep out in the woods in a timber-lined 'hive' or tree house.
The Roseleigh
Buxton, Derbyshire
Both culture and nature are on your doorstep at Maggi and Gerard Heelan's 'excellent B&B guesthouse' just five minutes' walk from the Opera House in this splendid Peak District spa town.
The Beeley Inn
Matlock, Derbyshire
An olde-worlde pub in a Chatsworth estate village combines here with a modern brasserie, while individually styled bedrooms are spread between the inn and three cottages.
The Blind Bull
Buxton, Derbyshire
This old pub in a tiny rural village had stood empty and rotting for years when it was rescued and revived, with smart bedrooms in a converted piggery, and cooking of a very high order.
The Pilsley Inn
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
A rustic aspect belies the rather smart interiors at this pub on the Chatsworth estate serving pub classics and more imaginative fare.
Hodgkinson's Hotel
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
The Peacock at Barlow
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
With onsite brewery, boutique-style bedrooms in the main building and a converted barn, and a menu of popular classics and more exotic dishes, this modernised 300-year-old village pub retains plenty of character.
Rafters at Riverside House Hotel
Bakewell, Derbyshire
A Peak District former shooting lodge 'in a pretty walled garden' on the Derbyshire Wye, this hotel has been completely refurbished by new owners, restaurateurs Alistair Myers and Tom Lawson.
Buxton Crescent Hotel
Buxton, Derbyshire
In a Grade I listed Georgian crescent to rival Bath's, this spa hotel was launched in 2020 after a 17-year transformation.
Derbyshire is perfect for active family holidays and romantic country house hotels. Its varied landscapes make for a captivating backdrop to holidays, while towns and cities have a vibrant buzz to them. The area has a character stemming from a diverse background that includes the Industrial Revolution and the Golden Age of Steam. In the East Midlands and substantially dominated by the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire encompasses the southern part of the Pennines and the River Trent as well as history dating back to the Bronze Age. Visit Chatsworth House while you're in the area - owned by the Duke of Devonshire and the famed setting for Pride and Prejudice - before staying the the very same grounds at The Cavendish at Baslow, or stop off at Derby cathedral and visit the surrounding museums. In the market towns of Bakewell and Buxton sample their famous tarts and drink the mineral water, or hike on adventures through the craggy hills and sweeping dales. Go horse riding, fishing, or simply settle in at one of the area's cosy pubs as you explore the area, or for those looking for somewhere really special to get married, explore the options in this warm, welcoming and unpretentious part of the the UK. Hospitality is an intrinsic part of visiting this area, and the likes of The Peacock at Rowsley, a 17th century manor house where wild trout dart through the water and the gardens are perfectly kept, exemplifies the best of the location. Bed and breakfasts like Underleigh House are a charming resting stop for walkers and hikers, and for those looking for complete relaxation.
