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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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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'.
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.
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.
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.
The Ashford Arms
Bakewell, Derbyshire
Reopened in 2024 after a £1.6 million refurbishment, this former coaching inn in a picture-perfect village is a pleasing mix of original beams, exposed stone and smart decor, with well-appointed rooms, a friendly atmosphere, and a restaurant serving pub classics alongside more inventive dishes.
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 in the woods in a timber-lined 'hive' or treehouse.
The George Hotel
Hathersage, Derbyshire
An ideal base for exploring the Peak District, this sympathetically updated 16th-century coaching inn offers a wide choice of rooms at very reasonable price, and a menu of locally sourced dishes to please all tastes.
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.
The Maynard
Derbyshire
With views over the Hope Valley and Peak District walks from the door, this hotel and wedding venue offers a wide choice of smart bedrooms named after the Australian cricket team who stayed here in 1937.
Hodgkinson's Hotel
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
The Beeley Inn
Matlock, Derbyshire
An olde-worlde pub in a Chatsworth estate village combines with a modern brasserie, while individually styled bedrooms are spread between the inn and three cottages.
The Peacock at Barlow
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
With onsite brewery, boutique-style bedrooms in the main building and a converted barn, and a menu of superior pub grub, this 300-year-old village inn amid rolling Derbyshire countryside has been sensitively updated for the 21st century.
Rafters at Riverside House Hotel
Bakewell, Derbyshire
This former shooting lodge, in a lovely Peak District setting beside the Derbyshire Wye, offers appealing accommodation, with some rooms opening onto a patio, and food of a high order in the restaurant.
Buxton Crescent Hotel
Buxton, Derbyshire
In a splendid, Grade I listed crescent, this spa hotel blends Georgian elegance and contemporary comforts, with a restaurant serving modern British cooking, and drinks and light bites dispensed in the bar.
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. It now has smart bedrooms in a converted piggery, and exceptionally good food.
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.
