One thing we do exceptionally well in the UK is big old houses. Castles, palaces, manors; we’ve got them all, and in the year 2025 very few of them are home to dukes or ladies anymore.
Even for stately homes, Chatsworth is on the ‘wow’ side. The Derbyshire estate consists of hundreds of acres of pruned gardens, farmland and Derbyshire countryside right next to the Peak District National Park, with a huge (and we mean huge) limestone house right in the middle. It’s also a movie star, playing Mr Darcy’s home in the 2005 Pride and Prejudice adaptation – a bust of Matthew Macfadyen as Darcy remains on display to this day.
Have we sold it to you yet? If so, you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank to visit, because the estate has opened up a brand new low-cost hotel just down the road.
The Hide hotel is a much more modest affair than some of Chatsworth’s other overnight stays which range from fancy hotels to a historic hunting-tower, but that’s why a double room starts at £90 per night instead of £400.
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Once a Premier Inn, this roadside property has been given a makeover since it was acquired by Chatsworth. Some new decor, refurbished rooms, and a brand new restaurant are just some of the upgrades made by the team, and everything has been planned with families in mind, from the bunk beds built into family rooms to the small play area in the breakfast lounge.
Right on your doorstep is miles of gorgeous Derbyshire moorland, and every room comes with a handy guide to the best walks in the area. A local bus service will take you into the national park, or up to Chatsworth, meaning you’ll be able to explore even if you don’t have a car (or if you want to end your walk at a pub). Of course, dogs are welcome, and there’s even a little bath outside the hotel to rinse off any dirt before yer mutt comes inside. The only heads up: access to Chatsworth House and its grounds aren’t included in your stay.
You can book your stay at the Hide, whether you’re a solo wanderer or a family of five plus a spaniel, here.
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