Chef/patron Sebastian Fisher, runs his restaurant with rooms with Michelle Fisher in a 17th-century building in the town centre. Aperitifs, followed by a five-course monthly changing menu (Wed-Sat) are taken in a welcoming oak-panelled room, warmed by a log fire on cool days; outside on a paved terrace in summer. Characterful bedrooms have beams, brass bedsteads, a coffee machine and fresh fruit.

Hardwick, Hartington, Hassop, Hathersage? Beginning with ‘H’ each of the ten modern bedrooms in this centrally located hotel is named after a Peak District village and tells a story with local artwork and photographs on the walls. Staying guests join locals in the Lounge Bar which is open until 9 pm, for a Continental breakfast (cooked extra), snacks, afternoon tea and bar meals. Or head to the Bakewell Pudding Parlour for the town’s famous tart.