After the success of the Sheffield Cookbook, we were delighted to be including in the just-released Derbyshire Cookbook.
The book features fantastic venues, restaurants and chefs across Derbyshire such as Chatsworth House, Fischers at Baslow and Thornbridge Brewery. The cookbook was celebrated at a launch party last night, after the cookbook had been delivered last week. Find out more on Twitter here.
It's that time of year again and we've planted out our vegetable beds ready for the season ahead.
This time round, we have many things planted such as carrots, corn, kale, beetroot, sprouting broccoli, spring onions, courgettes, squash, pumpkins, fennel, salad leaves, chard, peas & beans, thyme, rosemary, chives, wild strawberries, rhubarb, mint, sage, chocolate mint, bergamot and oregano!
We are currently running a launch sale on our jewellery range! Received 20% off of all C.W. Sellors jewellery in our display cabinet at Losehill House.
This bank holiday you won't be short of quality events to attend in Derbyshire! We want to draw attention to two fantastic foodie events on over the weekend.
Tideswell's annual food festival is making an appearance this year on Saturday 2nd May from 10am - 4pm. There will be over sixty stall and displays, as well as various talks, entertainment and demonstrations.
Taste Tideswell say, "There will be music from Tideswell Band and Tideswell Singers, dance and spectacle from Ripley Garters Morris Dancers, and something different for the children from Madame Zucchini’s vegetable entertainment. The donkey rides are back, and Flossy Teacake is going to host a craft demonstration."
See here for the day's schedule and for more information.
This year, The Great British Food Festival is back at Hardwick Hall, from Saturday 2nd May until Monday 4th May.
Visit Peak District say, "The recipe for the weekend, well take over 80 top local and artisan producers, a big serving of stunning hot food, add a dash of real ale and wine bars, kids cookery lessons and lots of children’s activities, top chef demos from the likes of Great British Bake Off finalists Howard Middleton, Luis Troyano and Master Chefs Luke Owen, stir in a cake competition and the popular Men V’s Food, with lashings of excellent live music and mix together to make a lovely foodie family day out."
From left to right, top to bottom.
1. Kid Goat Stuffed with Spinach and Mushrooms with Beetroot Terrine and Spring Vegetables.
2. Halibut, Geoduck Clam Chowder, Asparagus Samphire and Parsley Purée
3. Cauliflower ‘Polonaise’
4. Monkfish with Parsley, Samphire, Wild Garlic Chicken Wing Kiev and Wild Garlic Gnocchi
5. Rose Veal Rump Shin with Osso Buco Sauce, Parsley Quinoa, Onion Top Purée, Heritage Carrots & Red Mustard Leaves
6. Halibut with Parsley Sauce, Wild Garlic Gnocchi and Chicken Wing Kiev
7. Turbot with Violet Potatoes, Asparagus and Potted Shrimp
8. Venison, Kale, Watercress, Cocoa Nib, Salsify, Beetroot and Pearled Barley
9. Chicken with Crispy Skin, Wild Garlic, Celeriac and Smoked Wensleydale Gnocchi
The 24th April marks the 50th anniversary of the Pennine Way, the UK's very first National Trail. The trail begins in Edale and stretches all the way to Kirk Yetholm in Northumbria and can take between 16 and 19 days to walk the whole 268 mile length.
There is a lot of activity planned to celebrate the anniversary, details of which can be found on the National Trails website. Losehill House is on Edale's doorstep and a great place to rest up before attempting to walk all or part of the trail - we have rooms available on the 24th April.
A documentary about the Pennine Way has been made and the first episode will be airing tonight on BBC One Yorkshire & Lincolnshire, North East & Cumbria, and the North West. It will also available nationwide on iPlayer for 30 days thereafter.
This month saw the official tourist board Visit Peak District & Derbyshire’s 2015 Tourism Conference & Exhibition at High Peak Borough Council’s Pavilion Gardens in Buxton. This aptly fell during English Tourism Week.
The event was attended by more than 150 delegates and saw speakers including Satyan Joshi, (Senior Travel Industry Manager at Google UK Ltd), Wendy Hain (Director of Membership East Midlands Chamber) and Adrian Farmer (DVMWHS Heritage Coordinator) take to the stage to give presentations.
Paul Roden, Chairman of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, speaking at the conference.
At Losehill House we're proud to be a part of the Peak District and to promote and encourage interest in all the National Park has to offer. We currently hold the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark which is recognition of our efforts to use local produce and services where possible. You can read more about this here.
The vintage bicycle event, L'Eroica Britannia, comes to the Bakewell Showground for the second year running this summer from 19th - 21st June and takes the form of a three day festival and bike ride.
The festival will involve over 200 brilliant brands, including vintage stalls, bicycle brands, street food trucks and great drinking experiences. Activities will include a vintage sports day, 'Best in Show' and plenty of family fun. A 3 day ticket pass for the event costs just £10 for adults with children under 12 free of charge.
To find out more about getting involved in the bike ride, of which there are three different routes, visit their website here. Losehill House makes the perfect base if you'd like to stay for the festival duration in comfort - call us on 01433 621219 for availability.
Today holds two titles - the first day of Spring and also the day of a partial solar eclipse.
The eclipse occurred around 9:30am this morning, but unfortunately it was fairly cloudy. However, we did manage to catch a glimpse at the point of maximum coverage.
The National Trust Peak District Twitter account was able to capture and share this image of the eclipse viewed from Edale, near Losehill House:
The #SolarEclipse in Edale. #KinderEdale #peakdistrict pic.twitter.com/D6elhuJDfR
— Peak District NT (@PeakDistrictNT) March 20, 2015
Let's hope the next solar eclipse visible from the UK in 2026 will be on a clear day!
We offer special discounts for our social media followers. All of our Twitter followers receive both 20% off spa treatments and 20% off a bottle of wine when they visit us. Facebook fans who check-in on Facebook when they arrive at Losehill House will receive 20% off a bottle of wine and a free room upgrade if possible!
Wedding parties have exclusive use of the hotel. We believe everyone is unique and we aim to tailor wedding packages to help to make the wedding days of our couples as special as possible. Our Orangery can seat up to 80 guests, with room for 120 for an evening reception.
We have been awarded the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark. This is awarded to businesses who put pride in the Peak District at the heart of their operations, who actively help safeguard and improve the Peak District environment and heritage and who add to the wellbeing of their communities.
We provide luxury day spa packages. Our full day spa packages usually start from 10am with a welcome drink in the lounge followed by use of the swimming pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub, finished off with a two course lunch in our Orangery Restaurant.
Guests have use of our terrace hot tub. There’s something special about relaxing in an outdoor hot tub, while enjoying the magnificent views over the Hope Valley. A real joy in all seasons; guests have even been known to venture out in the snow.
Our a la carte menu changes daily. Our dinner menu has a selection of six delicious choices for each course, including vegetarian options. Our resident guests enjoy this format and rarely find their selection an easy one with such varied dishes.
Our spa uses luxurious ESPA and Thalgo products. We use Thalgo’s range of expert marine products and ESPA’s luxurious natural skincare products to offer powerful healing, revitalising and relaxing spa treatments. We have also been awarded the Thalgo Platinum Spa Award in 2012 and 2013 for excellence in beauty.
Our Grafene Restaurant has its own vegetable garden. As part of our dedication to using locally-sourced produce, in 2014 we planted the garden at Losehill House. After a successful first season, the venture has proven viable and so our guests will hopefully be enjoying home-grown produce for years to come.
We have been awarded the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark. This is awarded to businesses who put pride in the Peak District at the heart of their operations, who actively help safeguard and improve the Peak District environment and heritage and who add to the wellbeing of their communities.
Each of our bedrooms are unique. Losehill House has 23 beautifully appointed four star en-suite bedrooms and suites - all with flat screen TV and DVD and free Wi-Fi access, plus robes and slippers for the spa. Most of our rooms also offer extensive views over the National Park nestled between Lose Hill and Win Hill.
Are you new to the wonderful outings that the Peak District can offer? Or just looking for something new?
Visit Peak District has put together a number of different itineraries to help you plan a day out in the Peak District. From 'Around Bakewell' to 'On The Trail of Bargains' there's sure to be a day out that peaks your interest.
Take a look at all nine itineraries here.
We love hearing back from guests who have stayed with us; it's great to hear what they enjoyed but also where we can focus our efforts in terms of development.
TripAdvisor is a great platform for this, and we're delighted to have received over 500 'Very Good' and 'Excellent' reviews on our page. If you have recently stayed with us or visited, we'd love to hear your feedback on our TripAdvisor page here.
In case you'd forgotten, it's Valentine's Day tomorrow! What better place to plan a romance-filled day than the heart of the Peak District. There are stunning views and plenty of places to visit with your Valentine. We've put together a few suggestions for those of you still making last-minute plans...
Treat your other half to a peaceful, relaxing day where you can forget about the day-to-day worries and focus on each other. At Losehill House we offer a number of full and half day spa packages to choose from, all include use of our pool, sauna, steam room and terrace hot tub while others include spa treatments and a meal in our award-winning Orangery Restaurant.
One of the easiest and cheapest things that you can do in the Peak District is to put on your walking boots and go for a stroll together. Visit Peak District has some great suggested routes which you can take, depending on where you want to start from. How about the Shivering Mountain walking route, starting from Castleton? Increase the romance by taking along a picnic hamper filled with your partner's favourite foods. Just be sure to wrap up warm!
Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea for two in our Orangery Restaurant, with spectacular panoramic views of the Hope Valley. Ours is a traditional afternoon tea selection of finger sandwiches, served on white and brown bread, to include smoked salmon, Bennets' Hope Valley free range egg with mayonnaise, cucumber and Peak District ham and mustard. The tea also includes warm, freshly baked scones with whipped cream and strawberry jam, and a selection of seasonal home-made cakes. Add Champagne for extra sparkle!
On this list, we couldn't leave out a visit to one of the Peak District's gardens. Perhaps the most spectacular of which belongs to Chatsworth House. However, this experience may be best saved for another day as the gardens and house are closed for the winter and will reopen on 28th March.
Top Left: Halibut with Kale Mussel Broth and Purple Potato Dumplings.
Top Middle: Ribeye and Oxtail with Ox Cheek and Potato Terrine.
Top Right: Goose with Roasted Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts.
Bottom Left: Rose Veal Rump, Osso Buco, Gremolata Wafer, Parsley and Beetroot.
Bottom Middle: Venison with Salsify, Cocoa, Watercress and Celeriac Risotto.
Bottom Right: Oxtail with Horseradish Ice Cream, Watercress Pearls and Oxtail Consommé.
Watch Visit Peak District's short video about the possibilities when taking a short break or holiday in the National Park...
Enter the Peak District World Away Giveaway at http://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/win Discover a world of experiences on a Derbyshire Peak District short break this year. With everything from breath-taking views, quintessential market towns and villages, iconic historic houses, high adrenaline activities for all the family and the UK's number one themepark, it's easy to fall in love with the Peak District and Derbyshire.
Visit Peak District have put together the 2015 Peak District & Derbyshire Visitor's Guide, which can be ordered for free on their website here.
If you're planning a visit to the Peak District, or live close by and want to make the most of what Derbyshire has to offer, do order a copy to find out exactly what there is to enjoy.
“From wild moorlands, through limestone dales, bustling market towns and pretty villages to the city life of Derby, the Peak District and Derbyshire is an area of amazing variety and contrast.
Whether you’re visiting for the day, the weekend or taking a longer break, come and explore the breathtaking scenery, absorb our history and heritage, or simply relax in one of the most beautiful and diverse parts of England.”
Visit Peak District have launched a fantastic competition to help you explore the Peak District.
Prizes include a £250 shopping voucher, a season ticket for the Heights of Abraham and a Twilight Spa for two here at Losehill House!
To enter, just visit their website here and fill in the simple form. Good luck!
Just some of the prizes available to win
We trust everyone had a fantastic festive break and enjoyed plenty of good food, good company and good fun. We had a brilliant Christmas and New Year at the hotel, and would like to say a big thank you to all the guests who made it special.
However, Christmas can sometimes leave us feeling in need of a rest! If you could do with a little treat as we start 2015, take a look at what we have on offer here at Losehill House...
What better way to unwind than with a spa day? We have a number of spa day packages available, or if you'd like something that lasts a bit longer, take a look at our spa breaks. Half day spa packages start from £40pp and include a pot of tea or cafetiere of coffee on arrival; 2.5 hours enjoying our indoor pool, terrace hot tub, sauna and steam room; robes & slippers and a 10% discount off any treatments booked.
Relax with friends or family and enjoy a meal together. Comprising of 7 courses this delightful dining experience costs just £49.50 per person.
We have a number of special offers available for those wishing to book overnight stays in the new year. Take a look at our offers page for more details.
Losehill House Hotel & Spa, Losehill Lane, Edale Road, S33 6AF
