Florence Nightingale Suites at Lea Hurst

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

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9.9

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About this property

Historic Setting: Florence Nightingale Suites at Lea Hurst in Highpeak Junction is housed in a historic building. The property offers a garden and terrace with free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Additional amenities feature tea and coffee makers, garden views, and work desks. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, games room, children's playground, and meeting rooms. Free on-site parking is available. Local Attractions: Chatsworth House is 19 km away, Buxton Opera House 37 km, and Alton Towers 39 km from the property. East Midlands Airport is 46 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Free parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zarina
    Australia Australia
    “An absolutely beautiful property. Well maintained and stunning views”
  • Nicky
    Belgium Belgium
    “Such a beautiful location.. I booked the suite with balcony with views over the valley... big bedroom with big comfortable bed. Bathroom with big walk in shower. A cosy sitting room and then that balcony.. wonderful house with history and...”
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Peter is a brilliant host, felt more like staying with family than a hotel. The house is beautiful and full of history. Plenty to see and do around the house with a few recommended pubs and walks a short drive away.”
  • Sharpyman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We were treated so well by the host Jenny, in this historic family manor house. Lovely window alcove seats overlooking garden with beautiful breakfast. Room was large and cosy with lovely views of the large ornate gardens.”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very relaxed atmosphere, friendly welcome. The location was amazing, and the views were stunning.”
  • Andrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I stayed at the Florence Nightingale Suites at Lea Hurst and it was a truly special experience. The house has been beautifully restored by the current owner, staying true to its original character. The suite itself was spacious, comfortable, and...”
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The owners were very kind and friendly and made you feel very welcome. They were extremely knowledgeable about Florence Nightingale, and the house and grounds were beautiful.”
  • Eves
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything! The house is very comfortable, and Jen was a great host. Breakfast was delicious. We learned a lot about Florence and were thrilled to be staying in her home.”
  • Silviu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The restoration of the house was made with a tremendous passion for history and respect for Florence Nightingale and Elizabeth Gaskell. Whilst the surroundings seemed like a piece of Heaven, the house itself is a part of history. The hosts,...”
  • Siobhan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very homely and historic. A beautiful location, stunning house and incredible hosts that made you feel like you were home from home.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Peter Kay

9.9
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Peter Kay
Florence Nightingale was deeply attached to Lea Hurst, the family's summer home, writing that "it breaks my heart to leave Lea Hurst". It is easy to see why. The house sits in a magnificent position, on the edge of the village of Holloway, overlooking the Derwent Valley, a World Heritage Site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The house has been lovingly furnished with many elegant period pieces and Nightingale artefacts, whilst also retaining the genuine warmth and comfort of a family home. Each of our 4 historic Suites enjoys beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. READY TO WELCOME GUESTS FOR POST-LOCKDOWN BREAKS! We are looking forward to opening the doors of Lea Hurst to guests from July 4. Mirroring Florence Nightingale's unrelenting focus on cleanliness and hygiene, we have striven to ensure that Lea Hurst provides a totally safe environment for our guests. Each bedroom and all public spaces are meticulously cleaned before, during and after guest visits, so that all guests can stay with complete confidence in the safety of their environment. The layout of our spacious and airy home facilitates social distancing, with multiple reception rooms and separate areas for dining by request. Guests can also take advantage of Lea Hurst's spectacular gardens and various outdoor seating areas during their stay
Lea Hurst is an attractive Derbyshire manor house, once described by its previous occupant, Florence Nightingale, as 'a small, 15 bedroom country house'! Our family has spent the last 5 years restoring this lovely historic home, with an eye both on revealing its history as the favourite home of Florence Nightingale, and on recreating a warm and comfortable family home. This is reflected in our collection of elegant period furnishings and interesting historical artefacts related to Nightingale, with comfortable reception rooms warmed by log fires, and tastefully furnished bedroom suites that guarantee a comfortable night's sleep. We also pride ourselves on offering a delicious cooked breakfast with locally sourced ingredients to start your day!
Lea Hurst is located on the edge of the village of Holloway, and enjoys stunning views over the Derwent Valley, a World Heritage Site. We are next to the Peak District National Park with its pretty stone villages, fabulous hiking and biking trails, beautiful Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and heritage buildings. We are surrounded by glorious scenery, traditional country pubs and cafes, and vibrant market towns. Children will enjoy Gulliver's Kingdom and the Heights of Abraham in nearby Matlock
Language spoken: English

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From 14:00
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Until 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Florence Nightingale Suites at Lea Hurst in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.