Historic Houses

Renishaw Hall & Gardens

6 minute drive

The current owner of Renishaw is Alexandra Sitwell, daughter of the late Sir Reresby and Lady Sitwell. Her extraordinary family have lived at Renishaw for nearly 400 years. The stunning Italianate gardens were laid out in the late 19th Century by Sir George Sitwell 4th Baronet. Take a stroll down the lime avenue to see “The Angel of Fame”.

Renishaw Hall can be viewed by guided tour only,
as it is still very much a lived in family home.

Privately Owned House

Bolsover Castle

16 minute drive

With spectacular views over Derbyshire, the fairy-tale Stuart mansion, Bolsover Castle, was designed to entertain and impress. Its reputation for revelry lives on as we now entertain you and your family. Wander the lavish rooms of the Little Castle, explore the romantic ruined terrace range, and delight in the views from the wall walk. Start your visit in the exhibition in the Riding House then run wild in extensive grounds (and fun play area).

An English Heritage Property

Accommodation offer including tickets available

Hardwick Hall

22 minute drive

Hardwick, has a collection of stunning houses and beautiful landscape. It was the formidable 'Bess of Hardwick' who first created Hardwick in the 1500's. In the centuries since then her descendants, farmers, gardeners, builders, decorators, embroiderers and craftsmen of all kinds have contributed and made Hardwick their creation. We'd like you to explore and enjoy Hardwick and in the process discover the lives, loves and adventures of the creators of Hardwick.

A National Trust Property

Chatsworth House

30 minute drive

Chatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire, on the banks of the river Derwent. The Estate has been handed down 16 generations of the Cavendish family. It is a family home, a working farm and a living landscape. Explore the historic house for fascinating stories and one of Europe's most significant art collections. In the garden, discover water features, giant sculptures and beautiful flowers set in Britain's most stunning and surprising country estate. 

Privately Owned House

Accommodation offer including tickets available

Haddon Hall

38 minute drive

Haddon is 900 years old, has been owned by one family for the duration of its existence and is belived to be one of the most important historic houses in the Western World. Haddon is held in such esteem, as it was left under lock and key by its owners for more than 200 years from the reign of Queen Anne to the late 19th Century, resulting in its interiors, from the 14th Century to early Elizabethan period, being left untouched and for you to see. It is the great survivor and there is nowhere else like it. When you visit you will step back in time 

Privately Owned House

Tissington Hall

60 minute drive

Tissington Hall was built in 1609 by Francis FitzHerbert to replace the moated fortification that guarded the Norman Church of St Mary’s in the centre of the village. For over 400 years the Hall has presided over this picturesque Estate Village which is five miles north of the delightful market town of Ashbourne at the southern tip of the Peak District. Sir Richard inherited the estate and hall in 1989. He lives there with his wife Fiona and it is a home to the four children. Tissington, with its rich history dating back to the eleventh century, is unique in that it is one of only 300 homes in the country that can boast that fact that the descendants of the original builder still live there, 400 years later.

Privately Owned House