Description
The wild beauty of this area was an inspiration to authors and artists alike and should be experienced to be fully appreciated. There’s such contrast to the scenery from the lowlands and dales to the peaks.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hotel for 4 nights with welcome drink, breakfast and dinner and Tea/coffee served after dinner
• £1 a pint or glass of wine 6pm-9pm each evening* terms apply
• Fun quiz on one evening and two nights of evening entertainment
• Talk on the area from a Blue Badge guide
• Included visit to the Bakewell pudding experience
• Included excursion to Chatsworth House
• Included High Peaks excursion to Bakewell and Buxton
• Included excursion to Matlock Bath & Hartington
• Included visit to Rufford Abbey
Itinerary
DAY 1 Departure: A morning departure stopping for lunch and sightseeing in the delightful Lincolnshire town of Stamford, en route to our resort hotel. This town was used in the film 'Pride and Prejudice' as Meryton, the home of the Bennet family. During your stay enjoy a presentation by a local guide providing details on the area.
DAYS 2-4 At leisure with three included excursions. Chatsworth House: Today we visit the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth House (admission included). Set on the banks of The River Derwent, Chatsworth was originally built in 1555 and set in 100 acres of magnificent gardens.
High Peaks: This “High Peaks” excursion takes us via the pretty town of Bakewell.We continue to the spa town of Buxton, the highest town in England, renowned for its mineral waters that first attracted the Romans to this area.We continue via Glossop, over the Snake Pass (weather permitting) dropping down to the tranquil Ladybower Reservoir, before returning by way of Hathersage.
The “Dales” Matlock Bath & Hartington: Journey to the “Dales”. Our first stop is Matlock Bath, set in the Derwent Gorge, before continuing through Dovedale to Hartington.We return by way of the visitors’ centre at Carsington Reservoir.
LAST DAY Travel home via Rufford Abbey: We depart for home, stopping at Rufford Abbey to view its gardens and craft centre, arriving home during the evening.
Venue Information
Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield
This hotel features a restaurant, bar and leisure club with heated swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, and spa. The spacious en suite bedrooms are non-smoking and offer hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors and porterage is included.