Peveril Of The Peak Hotel in Ashbourne 

The Peveril of the Peak Hotel takes its unusual name from a historic novel by Sir Walter Scott.Due to the hotel’s location on the hillside, there are no rooms available on the ground floor. From reception, access to the bedrooms is down a small set of stairs with 5 steps. The hotel does not currently have any rooms suitable for disabled guests or wheelchair users.

Those with special dietary needs can be accommodated by prior request. Please contact the hotel in advance in order to inform them of your requirements, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email.

With the towering limestone hill of Thorpe Cloud as a backdrop and Thorpe pastures on one side, the hotel has numerous footpaths and trails passing through its grounds, along with the famous stepping stones on the River Dove, on the Derbyshire and Staffordshire border. There are plenty of outdoor activities available in the area, including rock climbing, caving, cycling and water sports. Some of the country’s finest and most popular tourist attractions are within easy reach, Alton Towers theme park is only 7 miles away (11.5 km) away. Chatsworth House, the Heights of Abraham and Carsington Water are also all within easy reach.The cities of Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, Lichfield and Birmingham are all just a short drive away, so you can explore Derby Cathedral and some of the city’s many museums or visit historic Nottingham Castle and tour Robin Hood country. Alternatively, both cities offer great shopping for all ages.

In 16 acres of beautiful, peaceful gardens and with spectacular views out over the stunning scenery of the Peak District, this country house hotel dates back to the 1830s.In the charming village of Thorpe, the Peveril of the Peak Hotel is a wonderful relaxing base from which to explore the surrounding countryside and the region’s stunning natural beauty. Tastefully furnished and decorated, all of the comfortable and spacious rooms have sofas, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers and TVs with satellite channels. Each of the en suite rooms has a bath with a shower over it. Some of the rooms are south facing and many have magnificent views of the fields and hills of the Peak DistrictThe award-winning restaurant serves some of the highest quality food in the Peak District, made using only the finest, freshest seasonal ingredients available locally.Family friendly, the hotel prides itself on offering a warm welcome and a relaxing atmosphere.