Overview: The hotel's history began way back in 1788 as a small pub known as the Red Lion on the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District. The current owner Steve Perez used to live there as a child as his father restored the pub back in 1966. In 2018 Steve bought back the property adding …
Continue reading Peak Edge Hotel, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast at the Peak Edge Hotel we checked out saying goodbye to the friendly staff who had looked after us during our stay. With our luggage packed in the car we left the hotel at 10.30 a.m. and drove the short distance to Matlock Farm Park. This family oriented park is an …
Continue reading Day 3. Matlock Farm Park
After a good night's sleep at the Peak Edge Hotel, we popped down to the restaurant to enjoy a leisurely breakfast. I couldn't resist my favourite of smashed avocado and poached eggs on toast whilst my husband started the day with a Derbyshire which also looked delicious. Two cappuccinos later and we were ready to start …
Continue reading Day 2. Denby Pottery Village and Thornbridge Brewery, Derbyshire
We planned another winter break to the Peak District National Park, this time basing ourselves just outside Chesterfield. The area is located high on the moors and surrounded by dramatic rocky scenery. Although rugged and rural it's easily accessible being just 12 miles from J29 of the M1. Before checking into our accommodation we called …
Continue reading Day 1. A winter break in the Derbyshire Peak District
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