Enjoying life in a parallel universe...

Posted 3rd May 2012.
Nottingham Post, (Lynette Pinchess).

A COUPLE had been in the outdoor hot tub for a considerable time.

As I swam another length of the hotel pool, I said to my husband impatiently: “Come on, let’s go out there and they might take the hint.”

Good job he persuaded me to hold fire or I could have ended up spoiling a wonderful romantic moment. A few minutes later the beaming woman wafted her hand at us to show off her sparkler. “I’ve got engaged – just!” she trilled.

Full marks to her chap for picking such a picturesque spot to pop the question: drinking champagne, in the swirling hot waters, overlooking the snow clad hills in the heart of Derbyshire’s Peak District. Sometimes it’s easy to overlook what’s on our doorstep. Yet just a few miles from the heaving M1, spectacular countryside, charming villages and inviting rural pubs await...

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We welcomed the oldest surviving member of the Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout on the
80th Anniversary back to the building where the Trespass was planned!

Posted May 2012
 

We have just been rated 3rd highest Hotel in the UK for Relaxation & Spa by Tripadvisor.
Travellers' Choice® 2012 Winner.

Posted January 2012

Visitpeakdistrict the official tourist board have today launched a fabulous video to celebrate the National park and its attractions - click here to enjoy the view...

 Posted December 2011

     Click here to see the movie
 

We are very proud to announce that we have been awarded the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark - created by the National Park and the first visitengland accredited location based scheme.

Posted November 2011

We were delighted to be listed for the first time in the Michelin Guide earlier this year and very pleased to be listed in the 2012 Michelin Guide.

Posted October 2011