Derbyshire
Coverage of hotel and hospitality developments in Derbyshire, a county known for its mix of rural tourism, historic towns, and proximity to the Peak District. Reporting includes hotel openings, refurbishments, acquisitions, and performance trends across locations such as Derby, Buxton, and Bakewell. Also explores how tourism, local events, and regional investment shape hotel demand and operations.
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchColumns
How Kedleston Country House won hearts and bookings on Four In A Bed
Kedleston Country House is a picturesque family-run Georgian property in the Derbyshire countryside, and a customer of SiteMinder’s all-in-one solution for small accommodation providers, Little Hotelier. The business’ owners, Helen Stephenson and Sally Castle, appeared on the Channel 4 hit show Four in a Bed in April 2022, winning their…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberHotels
The Wildhive Collection acquires Eshott Hall
Boutique hospitality brand The Wildhive Collection has acquired Eshott Hall in Northumberland. The historic 17th Century manor in the village of Eshott will mark the group’s second site, following Wildhive Callow Hall in Derbyshire, which opened in September 2021. Having acquired Eshott Hall from The Robert Parker Collection, the hotel will…
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20 NovemberHotels
Devonshire Group acquires Peak District hotel and restaurant
The Devonshire Group has acquired Premier Inn Chesterfield West hotel and Highwayman Beefeater restaurant situated at the edge of the Peak District National Park. The hotel group has purchased the site for an undisclosed sum and will focus on protecting and growing the impact of the hotel and restaurant within…
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7 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 7/11/24
Accor and The Arora Group have announced plans for a new Sofitel hotel near Dublin Airport, set to open in late 2026. This luxury hotel will feature 412 rooms, a tea salon, an all-day dining restaurant, and an 11th-floor sky bar with airport views. Amenities include a fitness centre, executive…
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7 NovemberHotels
Hollywood House hits the market for £2m
Self-catered holiday let Hollywood House has been brought to market with a guide price of £2m. The property offers 16 bedrooms, each uniquely themed around Hollywood movies and icons including Marilyn Monroe, James Bond and John Wayne. The house also offers two lounges, a dining room conservatory/bar which can seat…
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Jun- 2024 -26 JuneHotels
Charjen Capital buys Horsley Lodge
Charjen Capital has purchased the Horsley Lodge Golf Club in Derbyshire for an undisclosed sum, with plans in place for a multi-million pound transformation. As part of the plans Charjen, led by Derbyshire-based entrepreneur Marc Brough, is set to refurbish 14 hotel rooms and create two new ones. There are…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilHotels
Chatsworth Estate hotel unveils extensive refurb
The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow has undergone a significant refurbishment of all the hotel’s interiors led by renowned interior designer Nicola Harding. With a “desire to reconnect the building with its history and to reignite a sense of place”, the design draws on elements from the surrounding Derbyshire countryside and…
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11 AprilHotels
Izaak Walton Hotel brought to market for £2.35m
The three-star Izaak Walton Hotel in the Dovedale Valley has been brought to market for £2.35m. Originally built in the 17th-Century, the 38-bedroom Peak District hotel has been sympathetically modernised and extended to include five function rooms, a bar, a restaurant and lounge space, the majority of which overlook the…
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Jan- 2024 -15 JanuaryHotels
Deventure Hotels & Resorts acquires first UK property
Indian-based Deventure Hotels and Resorts has acquired its first UK property – the New Bath Hotel near Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. Set within 4.5 acres on the edge of the Peak District National Park and close to the tourist hotspot of Matlock Bath, the hotel is an ideal spot for tourists…
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Jan- 2023 -11 JanuaryProperty
Roseleigh Guest House brought to market for £1.3m
Roseleigh Guest House, which is located in the spa town of Buxton, Derbyshire, has been brought to market for an asking price of £1.3m for the freehold going concern. The property’s owners, Gerard and Maggi Heelan, have managed the business for 25 years and have now decided to sell as…
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