Derbyshire Dales spa hotel that's Peak of the bunch
Tucked along a leafy lane with standout views of heather covered hillsides, Losehill House Hotel & Spa is not surprisingly billed as one of the best kept secrets in the Peak District.
- Brilliant breakfast views of the Dales.
- Spa pampering.
- An outdoor hot tub looking out towards the scenic Hope Valley.
Hit the spot
Near Castleton, in the scenic heart of the Peak District.
Amenities
There’s a great spa here for some pampering, together with an indoor pool and outdoor hot tub. There's also a sofa-strewn lounge bar for pre- and post-dinner drinks.
Good to know
The house is reached by a long and narrow country lane – breathe in!
Essential info
Check in
15:00Checkout
11:00Minimum Stay
Two nights at weekendsClosed
Open all yearParking
There is free guest parking.Airport
Manchester – 22 miles.Train
Hope station – two miles.Pets
Welcome in some rooms.Children
Welcome.Location
Losehill Lane, Edale Road, Hope, Derbyshire, S33 6AF, United KingdomBedtime
Bedrooms
16 rooms and five suites.
Special features
All rooms have a kingsize bed, flat screen TV and bathrooms stocked with Thalgo spa products, as well as lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
Pillow Talk
The luxurious Edale suite has its own private entrance, a standalone double bath and a wet room shower – perfect for honeymooners. Otherwise opt for a Deluxe King double– we especially loved Room 4 and Room 10. Room 5 (a King double) has wonderful views.
Eat & Drink
Dining in
With meat from Derbyshire Dales farms, eggs from Bamford, veg from Buxton and bread baked in-house, Losehill House majors on sourcing good local food.
Hearty appetites will love the fillet of White Peak beef served with sautéed wild mushrooms or braised shoulder of local lamb. We enjoyed the roast salmon served on a spinach risotto with samphire, followed by melt-in-the-mouth lemon tart and a selection of local cheeses. Afternoon tea in the lounge with toasted teacakes is just the tonic after a day in the fresh air.
Breakfast
Served until 10:00. Tuck into Derbyshire oatcakes, local sausages and lashings of freshly squeezed orange juice.
Room service
Available 24 hours.
Activities
See & Do
Walking hereabouts is a must, and you’ll want to hit one of the hill trails or moorland walks looping through the Peak District – whether it’s an easy ramble or a demanding climb with superlative views.
Nearby pretty villages include Castleton, watched over by the ruins of Peveril Castle, where you can explore the Peak cavern (less poetically known as the Devil’s Arse!) and Speedwell cavern, where a boat takes you along an underground canal. Buy some local blue stone jewellery from the village shops.
Other places within easy reach include the festival town of Buxton and Chatsworth House, seat of the Duke of Devonshire. If you’re into more adventurous stuff, mountain biking and potholing can all be arranged.
Spa
Book a de-stressing or revitalising body treatment in the Losehill House Spa, where therapists use marine-based Thalgo products. Try an invigorating sea salt scrub, a de-tox hot stone massage or a pampering facial. Sweat it out in the sauna, clock up some lengths in the indoor pool or soak in the outdoor hot tub, with its wide-open view of the Dales.