A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated December 2023.
We have created a list with the best central 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!
Creative. Highly elegant. Cosy rooms.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
This is the most creative and elegant central luxury hotel in Derbyshire.
Elegant. Great views. Very clean. 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
Very stylish. Central. 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 with 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
Hip. Nice style. Cosy rooms. 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 would describe this as the coolest central luxury hotel in Derbyshire. It also has very cosy rooms!
Elegant. Popular among business travellers. 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
Only 15 minutes from Derby and the M1 motorway, the Morley Hayes Hotel offers luxurious rooms, many with balconies. It has 2 golf courses, 2 restaurants and a helipad. A free shuttle service is available from Derby Railway Station or East Midlands Airport to the hotel. Rooms at the Morley have elegant furnishings and stylish bathrooms. Most have a seating area and views of the golf course or countryside. Many have balconies, deep baths and powerful showers. The Dovecote Restaurant serves gourmet dishes including a Sunday luncheon. Roosters Bar and Restaurant serves real ales, light meals and snacks while the Spike Bar shows sporting events on a big-screen TV. The restaurant has won Derbyshire Restaurant of the Year and been awarded 2 Rosettes for its fine food. A full 18-hole Championship-length golf course, a 9-hole course and a driving range are available. Tuition and equipment are available at the golf shop. Set in 270 acres of Derbyshire countryside, Morley Hayes is 6 miles from Derby Cathedral and city centre. Alton Towers, Chatsworth House and Nottingham city centre are all within 30 miles.Show full description
Creative. Comfortable beds. Great views. 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
Cool. Stylish. Friendly staff. 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
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
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
Super central. Creative. Good breakfast. 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
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most CENTRAL boutique hotels in Derbyshire. It also has a central location.
Comfortable beds. Great restaurant. 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
Friendly staff. Very clean. 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
Comfortable beds. Friendly staff. 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
Very central. 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.
Dating back to the 18th century, the Grouse and Claret is situated in Rowsley, on the A6 between Matlock and Bakewell. With free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking, the property sits at the gateway to the Peak District National Park. The rooms include a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room benefits from an en-suite bathroom with a hairdryer. With an extensive menu, the Grouse and Claret offers meals daily. Guests can enjoy pub classics, along with seasonal specials. The bar serves cask ales and selected wines. The Grouse and Claret is situated on the A6 road, between Matlock and Bakewell. Chesterfield, Sheffield, Derby, and Manchester are all within easy reach.Show full description
Very clean. Great value. Holiday Inn South Normanton is located a 2-minute drive from junction 28 of the M1. It is within easy reach of Nottingham, Derby and Chesterfield, East Midlands Designer Outlet is opposite the hotel, where there is a wide choice of shops. Free WiFi and parking is provided. After a busy day, Holiday Inn South Normanton offers comfortable beds, and guests can enjoy meals in the Open Lobby Restaurant. The hotel is located just 19 km from the Peak District National Park. Alton Towers is 63 km away while Chatsworth House is 32 km from the hotel. East Midlands Airport is 37 km away.Show full description
In the centre of the trendy Cathedral Quarter, Leonardo Hotel Derby is a short walk from the main city centre attractions. The hotel features a stylish bar, modern restaurant and convenient coffee shop, as well as a mini-gym. Free WiFi is available throughout. The elegant, spacious rooms offer a Dream bed, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. They also have en suite facilities and free refreshments. Fully accessible rooms are also available. The on-site restaurant serves a selection of light and full meals, and is open daily. The bar onsite offers a more relaxed dining area, along with a wide range of alcoholic & soft drinks. Coffee and snacks can also be purchased in the bar throughout the day. Located on King Street, Leonardo Hotel Derby is just a 2-minute walk from Derby Cathedral. St Peter's Quarter, Derby's main shopping area, is a 10-minute walk. Derby Bus Station is 5 minutes’ walk away, and the nearby Peak District and Derbyshire Dales can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Trendy. Creative. Superb breakfast. Located on the High Street in the heart of the historic market town of Dronfield, on the edge of the Peak District, and approximately 7 miles from the vibrant city of Sheffield, this Grade II listed historic hotel has charm and character in abundance. It has a large café-style lounge, and a traditional bar area with original feature stone walls and beams. It offers free Wi-Fi and ample parking. Each of the exquisitely decorated guestrooms features a flat-screen HD TV, an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer plus tea/coffee making and ironing facilities. Breakfast is served in the café lounge from 07:00 (08:00 weekends) until noon, and coffees, teas, cakes, bakes, scones and other treats are also available all day every day. The town centre offers a number of food venues to choose from for evening meals, including a gastro pub located next door and an long established Indian restaurant directly opposite. There are also other local restaurants, take-aways, shops, chemists and sports facilities within a few minutes walk. It is a 10-minute drive to the beautiful countryside of the Peak District and just 15 minutes from the entertainment and leisure facilities in Sheffield and Chesterfield. The world-famous visitor attractions of Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall and the town of Bakewell, are all within a 30-minute drive.Show full description
Cool. 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
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