HOTELS IN DERBYSHIRE

For many people planning a short break, Derbyshire IS the Dales, but that's not doing justice to a historic and wide-ranging county. Much of Derbyshire's top hotels and bed and breakfasts do lie in the Peak District National Park, but the visitor who ignores the city of Derby or the spa town of Buxton is really missing out!

Derby may have only become a city in 1977, but there is plenty to explore from your Derby hotel or guesthouse. From the peregrine falcons nesting on the Cathedral to phantom sightings on the famous Ghost Walks, it pays to keep your eyes open on a visit to Derby!

The Romans enjoyed the spring waters at Buxton, but it was the 5th Duke of Devonshire who turned it into the Bath of the Dales. Today it's a lively town, entertained by shows at its famous Opera House.

The crowning glory of any short break in Derbyshire is the beautiful countryside. From the dramatic Pennine Hill and the National Forest to explore, plus the river valleys, caves and hillsides of the Derbyshire Dales, you can walk, cycle, ramble, climb and just potter to your heart's content. At night, when you collapse in front of an open fire in a Peak District hotel, you can plan tomorrow's activity; perhaps you’ll start the Pennine Way walk, or descend into a pothole, the choice is yours.
For those who prefer culture to caves, a wealth of Derbyshire historic sites beckon, from the Norman stronghold at Peveril Castle to the great Elizabethan Hardwick Hall.