Curated luxury hotels in Darley Abbey

This splendid Georgian house sits in 7 acres of peaceful and picturesque gardens. Dating back to 1790, it offers individually designed rooms and traditional fine dining in its elegant restaurant.

Rooms at Dovecliff Hall Hotel overlook either the gardens or the nearby River Dove. They each feature a flat-screen TV and a hospitality tray for tea and coffee.

Guests can enjoy a mixture of traditional and contemporary facilities, including an open fire in the lounge and free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Free private parking is also possible on site.

Dovecliff is situated just off the A38, 15 minutes’ drive from the centre of Derby. The Craythorne golf course is only a 5-minute drive from the building.

Located in Nottingham, Eastwood Hall is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Felley Priory Gardens and Shipley Country Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from University of Nottingham and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

Located in Derby, The Priest House Hotel is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Loughborough University. This upscale hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Pride Park Stadium and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from intu Derby.

Located in Derby, Best Western Premier Yew Lodge East Midlands Airport is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Loughborough University and University of Nottingham. This hotel is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Nottingham Cathedral.

Located in the heart of Ticknall, The Staff of Life is a welcoming 4-star country inn, housed in a Grade II Listed building, south of Derby.

Rooms are stylishly decorated with en suite facilities and many have original features. Some of the rooms have a large plasma-screen TV. Free wireless broadband is available in all of the rooms.

Ticknall is a picturesque village situated in Derbyshire. Just 10 minutes walk from The Staff of Life are the historic grounds of Calke Park, often hosting concerts and events.

The Staff of Life offers traditional food in a warm pub atmosphere, using locally sourced produce wherever possible.

Located in Nottingham, Holiday Inn Derby Nottingham M1 J25 by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of University of Nottingham and Nottingham Cathedral. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Theatre Royal and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Nottingham Castle.

When you stay at DBS Serviced Apartments - The Delven in Derby, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Loughborough University. This hotel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from University of Nottingham and 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

Located in Alfreton, Alfreton Hall is a 2-minute drive from Alfreton Golf Club and 5 minutes from Midland Railway - Butterley. This hotel is 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Peak District National Park and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from East Midlands Designer Outlet.

With a stay at Stables Ashbourne in Ashbourne, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Saint Oswald's Church. This spa hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Alton Towers and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Pipes in The Peaks.

Located in Matlock, Oakhill is in a rural location, just a 4-minute walk from Cromford Mill and a 1-minute drive from Cromford Canal. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Carsington Water and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Haddon Hall Manor.