Curated luxury hotels in National Forest

When you stay at Hilton East Midlands Airport in Derby, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Loughborough University and Donington Park Racing Circuit. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from University of Nottingham and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Theatre Royal.

Only 15 minutes from Derby and the M1 motorway, the Morley Hayes Hotel offers luxurious rooms, many with balconies. It has 2 golf courses, 2 restaurants and a helipad. A free shuttle service is available from Derby Railway Station or East Midlands Airport to the hotel.

Rooms at the Morley have elegant furnishings and stylish bathrooms. Most have a seating area and views of the golf course or countryside. Many have balconies, deep baths and powerful showers.

The Dovecote Restaurant serves gourmet dishes including a Sunday luncheon. Roosters Bar and Restaurant serves real ales, light meals and snacks while the Spike Bar shows sporting events on a big-screen TV. The restaurant has won Derbyshire Restaurant of the Year and been awarded 2 Rosettes for its fine food.

A full 18-hole Championship-length golf course, a 9-hole course and a driving range are available. Tuition and equipment are available at the golf shop.

Set in 270 acres of Derbyshire countryside, Morley Hayes is 6 miles from Derby Cathedral and city centre. Alton Towers, Chatsworth House and Nottingham city centre are all within 30 miles.

With a stay at Derby Midland Hotel, BW Signature Collection, you'll be centrally located in Derby, just a 4-minute walk from The Roundhouse and 9 minutes by foot from Derbion. This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.6 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 13 mi (20.9 km) from University of 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, Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns is within a 15-minute drive of University of Nottingham and Donington Park Racing Circuit. This inn is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Theatre Royal and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Loughborough University.

When you stay at OYO Tamworth Arms Boutique Pub & Hotel in Tamworth, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Tamworth Castle and Namco Funscape. This golf guest house is 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from National Exhibition Centre and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Villa Park.

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.

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.

With a leafy terrace and cosy restaurant, Crown Inn offers cooked breakfasts and free WiFi. The hotel is situated in the quiet hamlet of Marston Montgomery, on the southern edge of the Peak District National Park with easy access from the M6, M1, and A50.

The elegant bedrooms are traditionally decorated, and some have original features or a seating area. All rooms have a private modern bathroom, work desk and tea/coffee facilities.

Guests can enjoy fresh, seasonal cuisine and full English breakfasts in the restaurant, as well as evening meals. The bar features open fires and comfortable seating, and offers a range of real ales and world wines.

Just 5 miles from Alton Towers theme park, The Crown Inn is a 10-minute drive from Ashbourne. The inn has free on-site parking, and Uttoxeter Racecourse is a 15-minute drive away.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Derby, within a 10-minute walk of Derbion and Derby Cathedral. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Derbyshire County Cricket Club and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Pride Park Stadium.

With a stay at The Royal Oak - Inn in Loughborough, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Loughborough University. This inn is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from University of Nottingham and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Theatre Royal.

Set in Belton, 8.1 km from Donington Park, The Queens Head offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from Trent Bridge Cricket Ground.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Queens Head also have free WiFi. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

You can play darts at the accommodation.

Nottingham Castle is 28 km from The Queens Head, while National Ice Centre is 28 km from the property. East Midlands Airport is 6 km away.

Set in its own grounds, this beautifully restored 18th-century lodge offers a rustic pub with seasonally inspired food and cask ales. Convenient for the M6 Toll and M42 motorways, it is half an hour’s drive from Birmingham.

All rooms at The Hedgehog by Innkeeper's Collection are fitted with a work desk and an en suite bathroom including free toiletries. Some boast original features and four-poster beds. Tea and coffee making facilities are also included.

Lichfield’s famous medieval cathedral can be found 6 minutes’ drive from the lodge. Guests can also enjoy a walk in the Darwin Park (0.8 miles) or visit Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum (1.6 miles).

The Hedgehog by Innkeeper's Collection is 1.5 miles from Lichfield City Train Station and 25 miles from Birmingham International Airport. Free private parking is possible on site.

Located in Derby, Kings Highway, Derby by Marston's Inns is within a 5-minute drive of Royal Derby Hospital and Kedleston Hall. This inn is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Peak District National Park.

With a stay at Crewe & Harpur, Derby by Marston's Inns in Derby, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Elvaston Castle Country Park. This inn is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Loughborough University and 16 mi (25.7 km) from University of Nottingham.

Located in Derby, The Kedleston Country House is a 3-minute drive from University of Derby and 5 minutes from Kedleston Hall. This bed & breakfast is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Peak District National Park and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit.

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 14.8 mi (23.7 km) from Theatre Royal.