Derbyshire

Beautifully appointed but robust and flexible this family favourite is a great rural retreat with all mod cons. This traditional stone cottage sports rustic beams, a log burning stove and a large private garden.

To holiday in opulent style choose Heron House, a beautifully restored Georgian farmhouse with elegant period features and state-of-the-art conveniences. This grand home features six spacious bedrooms, each with their own unique boutique style and private ensuite, with enough beds for up to sixteen guests. The jewel in the crown of this magnificent property is the vast and sumptuous sunroom, with its striking plush couches and views overlooking the private lake.

Perfect for a romantic retreat or some simple solitude, you can sleep, read and eat under ancient wooden ‘A’ frame beams or just watch the ever changing view through the stone arched windows. There’s a state of the art log burner for cosy nights.

Kedleston Hall has been welcoming visitors for over 250 years. Visitors continue to be inspired by Robert Adam and his vision for this private palace, which is now open to all. From the curiosities of George Nathaniel Curzon's Eastern Museum to the more recently restored State Floor, there is plenty to enjoy both inside the Hall and within the grounds.

Explore the stunning house and grounds of Keddleston Hall Kedleston Hall is a classical Palladian mansion built in the mid-18th century for the Curzon family. The house has the most complete sequence of Robert Adam interiors in England with magnificent state rooms retaining great collections of paintings and original furniture. The Eastern Museum has a collection of Viceroy Curzon´s artefacts from India, including the celebrated `peacock dress´ worn by his wife. The partly restored gar...

Masa boasts one of the most unusual and visually stunning restaurant settings in the country. A grade II listed chapel has been lovingly converted into an elegant and luxurious dining room that makes any meal a special occasion. Enjoy an aperitif in the a lavish lounge before ascending to the stunning dining gallery. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are on the inventively eclectic menu that might include chicken and tarragon boudin with cos leaves, Parmesan amd pancetta; confit duck spring ...

The Award winning Old Lock-Up was built in 1842 and the Chapel in 1812 and is situated on the edge of the Anglo Saxon town of Wirksworth with glorious views to the rear. It offers historically unique luxury accommodation in a Magistrate´s House, Coach House and Gothic Chapel. All are furnished to a very high standard with antique beds and many extras provided. It has excellent cuisine using local produce; homemade bread and guests can relax in the double spa bath and afterwards in the Victori...

Exposed brick, wood beams, wood floor. Sounds like a traditional rural British pub. In fact this is a clean modern space in a new building at the back of the Rose and Crown set in the beautiful countryside of Derbyshire. The contemporary feel is completed by smart cream leather chairs and simply laid stylish bare wood tables. They really know their food trend here too, covering off 'dude food' with the wittily titled KFP (Kentucky Fried Partridge with sweetcorn pureé, honey bacon and charred ...