We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Derbyshire, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Romantic. Elegant. Popular among couples. Located in Baslow and with Chatsworth House reachable within 5 km, Fischers Baslow Hall - Chatsworth offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. Guests can sample local and British dishes at the in-house restaurant. All units at the hotel come with a seating area. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. The rooms include a desk. Guests at Fischers Baslow Hall can enjoy the hotel's restaurant, which also boasts three AA rosettes and a Michelin plate. Manchester Airport is 60 km from the property.Show full description
Hip. Nice style. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. On the edge of The Peak District, this modern, boutique hotel boasts stylish rooms with LED TVs and countryside views. The 16th-century pub at 4-star Peak Edge Hotel serves local produce amongst open fires. With free WiFi and sleek, modern bathrooms with large rain showers, each room includes king-size beds. Some rooms at Peak Edge Hotel provide beautiful glass Juliet balconies overlooking the lake, or double-ended baths. Awarded 2 AA Rosettes, the hotel's bistro serves full English breakfasts each morning, along with a wide continental selection. Menus change regularly, with daily specials, fresh fish, and home-grown vegetables. The property's bar offers comfy sofas and local ales. The beautiful scenery of The Peak District, with its many walking and cycling trails, is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Chesterfield is just 10 minutes’ drive away, while Sheffield can be reached in 30 minutes by car.Show full description
I rate this as one of the coolest and most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotels in Derbyshire. It also has very cosy rooms.
Very stylish. Lovely property. Rooftop pool.Opened July 2020. Set in Buxton, 300 metres from Buxton Opera House, Ensana Buxton Crescent offers accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The wellness area includes an indoor pool, fitness centre and sauna, while an outdoor swimming pool is also available. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Ensana Buxton Crescent all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath. Guests at Ensana Buxton Crescent will be able to enjoy activities in and around Buxton, like hiking and cycling. Chatsworth House is 26 km from the hotel, while Capesthorne Hall is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Manchester, 33 km from Ensana Buxton Crescent, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. Offering a restaurant and a bar, The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor also boasts free WiFi access and free on-site parking for all guests. Just 7.4 miles from Chesterfield, the family-run hotel is also a 30-minute drive from the Peak District National Park. Chatsworth House is 12 miles away. Each room includes a TV, a balcony and a seating area. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. Extras include a sofa, a desk and a safety deposit box. At The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor there is a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. The hotel is 6.2 miles Crich Tramway Village, home of the National Tramway Museum and a 10-minute walk from Ogston Reservoir.Show full description
This is a popular boutique hotel among couples travelling to Derbyshire.
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Set in fine Peak District countryside ideal for walking and mountain biking, this hotel and spa has an indoor swimming pool with views over Win Hill and the Hope Valley. The Losehill House Hotel & Spa has bedrooms with a TV/DVD and views of the Peak District. Some have free Wi-Fi access. The restaurant offers healthy lunches, and in the evening there are homemade dishes on the menu. The spa at Losehill House has treatment rooms and a sauna. The outdoor hot tub on the terrace has views of Win Hill. The picturesque village of Castleton is about 5 km away and Edale Train Station is 6 km away.Show full description
Trendy. Beautiful. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Where modern heritage meets a warm Derbyshire welcome. Oakhill is a beautiful Grade 2 Listed (Georgian style) house built by the Arkwright family in the mid 19th century, as a private family dwelling. The hotel is located in the stunning Derbyshire countryside, set in extensive landscaped gardens within the historic village of Cromford, in the UNESCO Derwent Valley World Heritage Site. Oakhill has four beautifully furnished suites, all with the most wonderful open views. Each is finished to an impeccable standard with original features and thoughtful heritage touches throughout. There are ten further bedrooms offering comfortable and spacious accommodation, with en-suite facilities. Derbyshire dining at its best! Experience Oakhill’s elevated take on traditional home cooking with a friendly, thoughtful service. We serve breakfast, lunches, dinners and afternoon teas. We pride ourselves on using locally sourced quality ingredients complemented by a reasonably priced comprehensive wine list. Our stylish bar and lounge and elegant dining room overlook our beautiful garden. We can cater for any family celebration including weddings. Please note: Due to us being a Grade II listed building this means that our rooms, and grounds are not suitable for customers with mobility issues. We do advise you to call reception to discuss this further.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and great affordability!
Historic property. Beautiful. Renovated in 2023, this historic hotel lies within 300 acres of private parkland, a 10-minute drive from Derby. It has a spa, 18-hole golf courses, an indoor pool, and a fitness area. Free Wi-Fi is available across the hotel and not just in public areas. Bedrooms are located in the priory or country club building, with some dating back to 1260. Each room features a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. The Cast Iron Bar & Grill features British dishes and fine wines. Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club is just 20 minutes by car from the M1 and within easy reach of Alton Towers, which is a 45-minute drive away.Show full description
This might be one of the most HISTORIC hotels in Derbyshire.
Historic. Good breakfast. Great interior design. This 19th-century coaching inn is situated between Matlock and Buxton in the heart of the Peak District. Located in the centre of Bakewell's historic market town, the property is easily accessible for visiting Haddon Hall, a 5-minute drive away. Located on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate, Chatsworth House can be reached by a short 10-minute drive. Rooms are located either in the beautiful main building or the courtyard. Each room is decorated to a high standard and refurbished in 2020. Our Eatery Restaurant offers exciting menus, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel has its own Coffee House serving a variety of coffees and specialist teas for all tastes. If you would prefer something different then the hotels bar offers a selection of gins, whiskeys, ales and so much more. Depending on the weather there is a small outside terraced area for guests to enjoy the local atmosphere.Show full description
Delightful property. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples.Opened June 2021. Located in Bakewell, 8.9 km from Chatsworth House, Rafters at Riverside House Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is situated 17 km from Buxton Opera House. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms are equipped with a patio and others also offer river views. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. FlyDSA Arena is 33 km from Rafters at Riverside House Hotel, while Alton Towers is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, 47 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most beautiful, charming and elegant boutique hotels in Derbyshire! WOW!
Charming. Elegant. Great views. Located on the Chatsworth Estate, The Cavendish Hotel restaurants has won an AA 2 Rosette Award. The hotel offers locally sourced food and free Wi-Fi. The Cavendish Hotel, originally the famous Peacock, is located in the heart of the Peak District. The hotel is steeped in history, with perfect views and peaceful surroundings. Throughout the hotel you will find open fires, oak beams, antique furnishings, fresh flowers and friendly staff. And yet this oasis is located just 15 minutes from Sheffield and 20 minutes off the M1.Show full description
Good breakfast. Cosy rooms. Located in the heart of Ticknall, The Staff of Life is a welcoming 4-star country inn, housed in a Grade II Listed building, south of Derby. Rooms are stylishly decorated with en suite facilities and many have original features. Some of the rooms have a large plasma-screen TV. Free wireless broadband is available in all of the rooms. Ticknall is a picturesque village situated in Derbyshire. Just 10 minutes walk from The Staff of Life are the historic grounds of Calke Park, often hosting concerts and events. The Staff of Life offers traditional food in a warm pub atmosphere, using locally sourced produce wherever possible.Show full description
Comfortable beds. This fully modernised Georgian property, with its rosette award-winning restaurant, near the centre of Buxton, offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking. Surrounded by its own tranquil private gardens, B/W Plus Buxton Lee Wood Hotel is a peaceful, relaxing base from which to visit the stunning natural beauty of the Peak District. Just off the A5004, B/W Plus Buxton Lee Wood Hotel has great access to the region’s major road network. Buxton’s town centre is just a few moments’ walk away. Please note that there may be functions taking place at the hotel with music until 11.45pm. For more information please call the hotel before arrival to discuss.Show full description
Comfortable beds. A luxurious 4-star hotel just off the M1, Casa offers modern accommodation with a Spanish theme. A 3-minute drive from Chesterfield Town Centre, it has free Wi-Fi and free parking. The extremely spacious rooms are warmly decorated, with super king-size Hypnos beds and large, floor-to-ceiling windows. Each room has an LCD TV with Freeview and Sports channels. Casa Hotel has a contemporary bar area serving a range of beer and wine. There is also a large restaurant, offering seasonal á la carte dishes. With a 24-hour front desk, the Casa Hotel is situated just north of Chesterfield Town Centre. It has easy access to the M1 at junctions 29 and 30, and Chesterfield Rail Station is 2 miles away.Show full description
Situated at the centre of Buxton, The Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa offers a swimming pool and beauty salon. This grand Victorian hotel is about 300 metres from the Buxton Train Station. The Palace Hotel Buxton has modern facilities, comfy rooms, a restaurant and parking (at an additional cost). Cavendish Golf Club is 800 metres away, and the hotel is well-located for exploring all the beauty of The Peak District.Show full description
Cool. Great value. WILDES Derbyshire in Chesterfield provides accommodation with a garden, a bar and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel rooms have a wardrobe and a private bathroom. WILDES Derbyshire offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Nottingham is 48 km from the accommodation, while Sheffield is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Doncaster Sheffield Airport, 42 km from WILDES Derbyshire.Show full description
This historic Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa is set in 29 acres of private grounds with easy access to the M1. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi on request. Ringwood Hall Hotel and Spa is 2.5 miles from Chesterfield town centre and train station. The Peak District is less than 10 miles from the hotel. Ringwood Hall's en suite rooms have a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, as well as a work desk, hairdryer, hospitality tray and toiletries. Garden Wing bedrooms have free Wi-Fi. The rooms are located just a 3-minute walk from the main reception. Located in the grounds of the Ringwood Hall is also the Garden Secret Spa, Derbyshire’s first ever 5 bubble spa. Residents of the hotel can enjoy discounted rates at the spa, pre-booking is essential.Show full description
In 6 acres of landscaped gardens, this Victorian 4-star hotel has striking countryside views and a conservatory restaurant. Makeney Hall Hotel is just 15 minutes' drive from the city of Derby. Makeney Hall Hotel has 46 bedrooms, all elegantly decorated to a high standard. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi access, satellite TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Originally built as a Victorian country mansion, many charming original period features remain intact. The impressive conservatory restaurant is situated in the picturesque rear gardens, and the Lounge and Cocktail Bar also offers light meals. The Peak District can be reached in 30 minutes by car. Nearby attractions include Chatsworth House and Alton Towers, which is just 45 minutes’ drive from Makeney Hall Hotel.Show full description
Opened June 2023. Situated in Great Rowsley, 6.3 km from Chatsworth House, The Peacock at Rowsley features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. At the hotel rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at The Peacock at Rowsley will be able to enjoy activities in and around Great Rowsley, like hiking, golfing and cycling. Buxton Opera House is 24 km from the accommodation, while FlyDSA Arena is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, 55 km from The Peacock at Rowsley.Show full description
Great location. This former coaching inn has a beautiful location less than a minute’s walk from Peveril Castle, which you can climb to enjoy breathtaking views over the Hope Valley. In the heart of the Peak District, it has free limited parking and is a 5-minute drive from Hope Rail Station. Rooms at The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection are traditionally furnished, with some retaining original features. Each also benefits from a TV, desk and tea and coffee making facilities. The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection is close to 4 show caverns, where you can explore vaulted chambers, bottomless pits, gemstone mines and underground canals via boat.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Castleton.
Charming. Great value. Great location. Popular among women. Located within the Peak District National Park, The Fox House by Innkeeper's Collection is an 18th-century country hotel just 20 minutes’ drive from Sheffield city centre. Set in the area of Longshaw which features scenic views, ancient oak woods and archaeological treasures. A wide range of regularly changing cask-ales and seasonal-inspired food is served in the on-site pub and restaurant. A flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in all rooms at The Fox House.Show full description
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