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Willersley Castle Hotel
A 200-year old Grade II listed building occupies a magnificent position on the edge of the Peak District National Park overlooking the River Derwent, at the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
This Georgian property stands in 60 acres of grounds on the outskirts of Cromford, just south of the spa town of Matlock Bath.
Bedroom facilities include:
A CD player, a hairdryer and a hospitality tray.
There's a Guests Lounge, a TV Lounge and a lift to most bedrooms.
Other facilities include
Boules, putting, snooker, table tennis and a 15 metres long indoor swimming pool.
Do not seriously consider this hotel if your enjoyment is dependent upon a licensed bar or a bedroom television, as neither are provided.
Availability
| See opposite for pricing |
Your Holiday Itinerary
Our outward journey will include one of our very popular farmhouse breakfast stops in a pretty little Northamptonshire village, but later than usual. We will then make an afternoon visit to Chesterfield before arriving at the hotel with plenty of time to unpack and get ready to enjoy our first dinner together.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday three excursions will be available without extra cost other than reduced price admission charges where applicable. These charges are not included in the tour price because some guests may prefer to do other things instead; after all, this is one of the finest walking areas in the entire country e.g. Black Rocks.
Our return journey will include the use of the refectory at Southwell Minster for coffee, and the glorious riverside town of Stamford in Lincolnshire for lunch. Return home early evening
| Holiday dates | |
|---|---|
| Mon 5 May 2008 | 5 Days |
| Price per guest | |
| Double, Twin, Single rooms | £299 |
| Deposit | £39 |
| Upgrades to rooms overlooking the Derwent Valley have been negotiated with a £40 supplement. | |
| Inclusions | |
- Excursions to Carsington Water & the renowned Tissington Village Well Dressings, Bakewell & Chatsworth House, Derwent Valley tour
- 4 nights ensuite half board accommodation
- executive luxury coach with airconditioning and toilet
- accompanied throughout by one of our own Tour Escorts
Well dressings originate from Pagan times when thanks was given for the purity and plentifulness of the local water.
Nowadays we buy it in bottles, though when we visit Buxton you will be able to fill up your empty bottle from the natural spring near the park.
Well dressings are made by setting natural materials such as petals, leaves, corn and straw, in clay bases set in wooden frames.
Each dressing involves an average of 200 hours extensive experience. Because the materials deteriorate quickly, each well dressing is displayed for one week only. Tissington has up to six of them.
