The Chapel

‘‘...imbued with noble history...set in a dramatic and varied landscape...’’

Take a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, just 3½ miles from Bakewell, add a historic hall (first recorded in the Domesday Book), and an ancient cluster of listed buildings converted to form superb holiday cottage accommodation....and the result is the captivating blend that is Harthill Hall. Nestling in 14 acres of grounds on an upland called Priest’s Hill with excellent walking available from the doorstep, the properties have the use of an extensive range of leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming-pool, sauna, solarium and treatment rooms. Noble names have woven the threads of the hall’s long history including Henry de Ferrers, the Cokaynes and the Harthills. Henry VIII is also believed to have stayed at the hall.
It was here in 1259 that Sir Richard de Hartle was issued a Papal Bull by Pope Alexander II, allowing him to appoint his own chaplain. The chapel ceased its functions as a place of worship in 1546 and now takes the form of The Chapel and Hartle Cottage. The eight cottages are furnished with antiques and surround a medieval cobbled courtyard. They all retain a wealth of original features including thick stone walls, large oak beams, mullion windows and flagstone floors. Derbyshire’s bustling market towns, villages, hills, dales and rivers offer majestic scenery, and a rich variety of customs. Boasting a varied and beautiful landscape, they offer a blend of heritage, history and family attractions. The beautiful market town of Bakewell (3½ miles) is situated on the River Wye, crossed by a 13th-century five-arched bridge which has coffee shops and restaurants. Within easy reach are Matlock, Hall Leys Park, Chesterfield, Alfreton and Buxton. National Trust properties and gardens nearby include Riley Graves, Longshaw, Mam Tor, South Peak, Dovedale, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall. Close by are both Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Games room with free wireless internet connection. Pub 3½ miles.

• Elec incl
• Ample parking
• Shop 3½ miles
• M/wave (combi m/wave oven/grill in RXX8)
• D/washer
• Fridge/freezer
• 14 acres of grounds with small pond (toddlers beware!), furniture and barbecue
• Children’s play area
• Private use of shared indoor heated swimming-pool with shower and changing facilities (23ft 6in x 11ft 6in, depth 4ft 6in) open 7.30am-8.30pm
• 24-hour laundry service avail at cost
• Shared games room with small snooker table, air hockey, billiards and wi-fi
• Conference facilities by arr
• Duvets with linen and towels, incl pool towels and bathrobes
• Friday to Friday

Four night breaks include tickets to Chatsworth House. In some Winter months when Chatsworth House is closed, champagne and chocolates are included.

SUPERB ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
Each property at Harthill Hall has one hour of private use of the facilities per day

• Indoor heated swimming-pool with showers and changing facilities
  
• Sauna (adults only) and solarium (coin-op, adults only)
• Treatment rooms
• 14 acres of landscaped grounds with children’s play area
• Private dining-room and conference facilities available by arrangement
• Arrival on site from 1pm for communal use of facilities, key collection 4pm
• Shared games room with small snooker table, air hockey, billiards and wi-fi

A 13th-century building dating from 1296 with magnificant displays of medieval stonework. Step to flagstoned entrance. Living room with mullion windows. Dining-room with exposed stonework and flagstone floor. Kitchen with medieval stonework, mullion windows, flagstone floor and door with steps leading to south-facing terrace. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with Victorian brass bed and TV, one with antique oak four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom/W.C. Twin-bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower.

• Full gas CH incl
• Two TVs
• DVD
• CD
• Cot and h/chair on request
• South-facing terrace with hot tub, furniture and steps
• Barbecue