The best hotels in the Peak District, from creative hotels to centuries-old country houses and pubs with rooms

"Checking into one of the best hotels in the Peak District feels as satisfying as a deep sigh. And frankly, conflict is the last thing that springs to mind when soaking up the majestic landscapes of the Peak District National Park. But it's thanks to a mighty ruckus that broke out in April 1932, when 400 ramblers, mainly industrial workers from Manchester and Sheffield, defied the law to hike up Kinder Scout, the area's highest peak (636 metres), that the park exists."

"One of the UK's most popular national parks, second only to the Lake District in visitor numbers, it's celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2026. Sprawling across Derbyshire and four other counties (Cheshire, Staffordshire, Greater Manchester, and Yorkshire) in the heart of England, it's 555 square miles (1440km2) are packed with diverse, dramatic scenery, from the crumbly limestone hills, valleys and gorges of the White Peak areas to the bleak, blustery moorland and imposing gritstone ridges of the Dark Peak, all of it shifting beautifully with the changing seasons."

"The park's a great place to get your boots dirty, with everything from gentle riverside walks to challenging ascents, as well as testing cycling routes and exceptional rock climbing. But today it's also a destination for in-the-know foodies, rural escapes and romantic breaks, with an impressive selection of places to stay, from creatively "deconstructed" hotels to centuries-old country houses and tantalising gastronomic pubs with rooms. This is our pick of the 9 best hotels in and around the Peak District."

The Peak District National Park spans 555 square miles across Derbyshire and four neighboring counties, featuring White Peak limestone hills and valleys and the bleak, windswept moorlands of the Dark Peak. The park originated after the 1932 mass trespass on Kinder Scout, which helped secure public access. Visitors encounter rock formations, forests, rivers, lakes, traditional villages, working farmland, and grand country houses. The area provides walking, cycling, and rock-climbing opportunities for varying abilities. The region also supports food-focused stays, romantic rural breaks, and a range of accommodations from innovative boutique hotels to historic country houses and gastronomic pubs.

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