In 11 acres of manicured gardens and grounds, Peveril dates back to the 1830?s and offers homely rooms, some with four-poster beds. The Garden Restaurant serves award-winning food.
The spacious en suite bedrooms at Peveril Of The Peak have TVs and tea/coffee facilities. Many rooms have fine views across the Peak District, and patios with wooden tables and chairs.
The Dove Bar serves drinks and a snack menu. There is free Wi-Fi in the public areas.
In the Peak District village of Thorpe, Peveril Of The Peak Hotel is ideal for exploring the surrounding area. Chatsworth House and Alton Towers are also within easy reach.
Hotel Information
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.
Surrounding Area
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.
Transport
TO FIND US
From Alton Towers
Follow signs Alton, Uttoxeter to leave by unclassified road. Go past Alton Post Office (s/posted Uttoxeter, M1, M6) and at T-junction turn left onto the B5032. After 7m (Mayfield) turn right onto the A52 (The Queens Arms) towards Ashbourne. As you pass through Ashbourne pick up the A515 (s/posted Buxton)?follow route as above. (13 miles)
From the South
M6 J13 Exit (Stafford) Take the A518 (via Uttoxeter) for 17m and then the A50 (s/posted M1). Turn off onto the A515 (s/posted Ashbourne). As you pass through Ashbourne pick up the A515 (s/posted Buxton). Turn left 1m out of Ashbourne (s/posted Thorpe/Dovedale/Ilam) and continue for 2m. The roads bends sharply left immediately after The Dog & Partridge and the hotel lies ahead at the bottom of the descent. (33 miles)
M1 J24 Exit Take the A50 for 20m and then turn off onto the A515 (s/posted Ashbourne)... Follow route as above. (34 miles)
M5 Join the M6 (London) and pick up the A34 at J7 exit. Head towards Lichfield via A4041/A452/A461 and then A51 and A515 (Ashbourne)? Follow route as above.
M40/M42 Pick up the A446 at M42 J9 exit and then A38 to Lichfield followed by A51 and A515 (Ashbourne).
Gatwick/Heathrow Airports We are approximately 3 hours drive away from these London airports. There are also regular trains from St Pancras railway station in London to Derby, and from Derby we are a 30 minute taxi ride away.
From the North
M6 J16 Exit Take the A500 (s/posted Stoke) for 7m and then the A53 (s/posted Leek), A5010 & A50 (s/posted Uttoxeter) (appx 0.75m on ea of these) before picking up the A52 (s/posted Ashbourne). As you pass through Ashbourne pick up the A515 (s/posted Buxton)?follow route as above. (34 miles)
M1 J28 Exit Take the A38 (s/posted Derby) and then A610 (s/posted Matlock). After 3m take the A6 (s/posted Matlock). Continue for appx 8m and take the A5012 at Cromford. After 8m turn left onto the A515 (Ashbourne) and continue for 6m until you come to a RH turning (brown sign for Thorpe/Dovedale/Ilam). At the T-junction (The Dog & Partridge) turn right and follow the road as it bends sharply left. The hotel lies ahead at the bottom of the descent. (30 miles)
M6O Exit J1 (Stockport) and pick up the A6 which takes you to Buxton. At Buxton take the A515 to Ashbourne. After appx 15m (2m after the Alstonefield/Millers Dale turn off) take the RH turning (brown sign for Thorpe/Dovedale/Ilam)?follow route as above. (40 miles)
Birmingham/Manchester/Nottingham(East Midlands) Airports We are approximately a 1 hour drive away all of these Midland airports.
Restaurants
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.
Important
Due to the hotels location (on hillside) We do not have any rooms available on the ground floor. Access to the bedrooms from reception is down a small set of stair (5 steps). We currently do not have any rooms suitable for disabled access/use.
