Brocco on the Park

This Edwardian suburban villa, on the Peak District side of the city, surprises with Scandi-chic rooms, a buzzing restaurant and relaxed vibe. ‘Everything about this smart, cosmopolitan, sophisticated establishment impressed,’ reports a reader. An uncluttered style in the restaurant with its white walls and open kitchen, goes through to the light-filled bedrooms. Furnished with ‘an air of flair’, rooms make the most of their space with wooden floors, open wardrobes and white-shuttered windows. Bathrooms are sharply modern, some with roll-top baths, all with posh products. The ‘attention to detail’ includes home-made brownies and fresh milk. Food is small-plates style, bringing seasonal twists to classic ingredients. An excellent vegetarian choice, too. Breakfast draws universal praise, ‘one of the best I’ve ever had’, with a spoiling menu from smoothies and home-made granola to smashed avocado, hash browns and eggs Benedict. With ‘most welcoming’ staff this is ‘an excellent little hotel’. Reports, please. (D and JB)