Romance, exquisitely comfortable beds, great sightseeing, and a secluded hot tub ...
Welcome to the heart of the Peak District National Park and the lovely market town of Bakewell. Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are perhaps two of the best heritage houses in the UK, and they're only a mile away. Hilltop walks, river valleys, and the great Monsal Trail begin in Bakewell - a perfect place to base your time away.
There's welcoming pubs, cafes and restaurants with delicious menus to tempt. We're Bill & Marilyn Nichols. Our farmhouse is a great place to stay on the ancient Haddon Hall estate. The historic farmhouse of mellow stone was built on the site of the ancient lost manor of Burton. Our beautiful farm nestles in a magical valley where romance and dynasties have made history. The sparkling River Wye meanders through our meadows. You'll probably be familiar with the fabulous Peak District, having seen it used as the backdrop in your favourite films, like "Pride & Prejudice" and "Jane Eyre". Movie makers adore the landscape of the Peak District. It's a great place to enjoy your precious time away.
A Great Place to Stay - Fabulous Scenery - Have you a Special Person to Impress?
We've fabulous individually themed rooms with king size beds, including two romantic 4 posters. Have a look at the next page for pictures of great bedrooms you'll never want to leave - everything you've hoped for when imagining a blissful quiet time away with your favourite person. Sumptuous linen, loads of comfy pillows and bolsters, quality beds that give long uninterrupted and blissful nights of deep sleep, awakening to the treat of a whole day of fun stretching before you. Our home is at the heart of the amazing and surprising Peak District National Park: rolling countryside with views of near and distant hills, stone walls, leafy field margins and mile-high skies. We have maps and guide books for you to borrow, and informed advice where you might like to spend your day. Public footpaths are at our door - either hilltop or riverside walks beckon. Of course, you'll be welcome to wander on our 400 acre farm. The Haddon Hall estate has paths and lanes connecting with the Chatsworth House estate - up and over the hill and down the valley beyond - well away from all traffic - just you and the birds!
Continuing Upgrades
Our guests are our Hotel Inspectors and we aim to impress with our attention to detail. We've got a zest and enthusiasm for what matters to you. Excellent quality beds and linen, thick luscious towels are hugely important. You'll be delighted with the quality you'll find here. The Master Room has a 4 poster super-king size bed - quite possibly the most comfortable night's sleep you'll have. A fabulous 6 person top-of-the-line hot tub nestles in a secluded corner pavilion in the garden - included as part of a two night stay. A canopy of "stars" change hue as energetic jets soothe your aches to leave you with a great feeling of well-being. There's never been a better time to visit the Peak District and to stay at one of the finest B&Bs in the area.
Why This is a Slice of Heaven:
Our award-winning mixed farm is set in an enchanted valley in the heart of the national park. Our animals graze peacefully next to a clear flowing river. We are working with the RSPB, the National Park and DEFRA to encourage birdlife within an environmental scheme. The farm has an important lapwing population; additionally you'll see buzzards, hawks, owls. Swallows return from Africa every April to nest in our farm buildings. The riverside meadow habitat encourages otters and small mammals. You can take a picnic over to the river, find a comfy perch on a tree stump and watch the dance of sunbeams on sparkling water. Even in inclement weather (dressed in appropriate gear and booted suitably), a riverside walk calms and revives.
Why You'll Want to Return to this Boutique B&B:
We hope you'll feel instantly at home, we've designed an exquisitely comfortable B&B - individual and sumptuously designed ... yet personal and intimate and definitely not like the hackneyed image of a b&b. Our bedrooms are designed to be your perfect spot away from a hectic life. Conversation 'round the breakfast-table often stretches into the morning, as carafes of fresh coffee and my famous morning-baked blueberry muffins disappear. It's a great place to linger, look at the view and feel the workaday strains leave you! Give Marilyn a call now on 01629-814024 or e mail marilynnichols1@me.com
We have good availability through the coming months. Pubs beckon, the hilltop walks have a mile high blue crystal ceiling. Breakfasts are to your order, at a time you'd like. The beds are so comfortable you'll never want to leave, give us a call: 01629-814024 We'd be pleased to talk about your plans for your time away this weekend, or later this year. For romantics, we've 4 poster beds and a hot tub - nothing could be better!
