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4- and 5-star hotels in Belper
This shortlist gathers the 10 four- and five-star places to stay in Belper, in the Derbyshire countryside, from town-centre inns to cottages and barns in the surrounding hamlets. It is for couples, families and groups who want a rated, vetted base for exploring the area.
Staying in Belper
Belper is a small Derbyshire town, and this shortlist covers both the town itself and the villages around it. Addresses name Lodge Drive and Long Row in Belper, Derby Road on the edge of town, Makeney Rd, and the surrounding hamlets of Alderwasley, Milford, Nether Heage, Holbrook and Middleton. Couples are well served by the compact 5-star houses, while cottages and barns with kitchens, gardens and parking suit families and groups, and the larger 4-star inns with restaurants and meeting rooms work for business travellers and short breaks. Because the places are spread across the town and its villages, the choice comes down to whether you want to be in Belper itself or in quieter countryside a short drive away.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Bridge Hill House
34A Lodge Drive, Belper, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 5-star house on Lodge Drive in Belper, Bridge Hill House suits guests who want quiet and space around them: there is a garden, a terrace and a picnic area, and parking is free. Breakfast is served, the lounge has free internet access, and a meeting room makes it workable for small groups. It is a non-smoking hotel and pets are not allowed. Couples and business travellers who prefer a hosted house to a large hotel are the natural fit.
See Bridge Hill HousePeak Manor
Makeney Rd, Belper, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePeak Manor is a 5-star address on Makeny Rd, Belper, with free wifi and free car parking for guests arriving by car. Outdoors there is a garden, a terrace and a picnic area, and express check out keeps departure quick. A laundry service is available for a surcharge, and each room has a TV. It suits travellers on a longer stay in Belper who want a garden setting and the convenience of parking on site, whether visiting for work or for a few days in the area.
See Peak ManorJuglans Barn
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Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereJuglans Barn is a 5-star self-contained stay on Spanker Lane in Nether Heage, near Belper, with a kitchen and a jacuzzi. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and there is a garden and a garage. Pets are allowed, cots are available, and the cottage has a bathroom and shower. It suits families and pet-owning groups who want to cook for themselves and have space of their own rather than a hotel room, with parking right there.
See Juglans BarnThe Hurt Arms
Derby Road, Belper, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereThe Hurt Arms is a 4-star pub-style stay on Derby Road in Belper, rated 4.4 out of 5 across 289 reviews. There is a restaurant and a bar, breakfast is served, and a fireplace gives the place its character. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and there is a garden, a terrace, a picnic area and a playground, with wheelchair access and luggage storage. It suits families and couples who want to eat, drink and stay in one place.
See The Hurt ArmsBear Lake Lodge
Alderwasley, Belper, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereBear Lake Lodge is a 4-star property in Alderwasley, near Belper, with a garden and parking, and pets are allowed. Rooms are non-smoking throughout. It suits travellers who want a simple, quiet base outside the town, particularly those bringing a dog and arriving by car.
See Bear Lake LodgeMilford Cottage
11 Chevin Road Milford, Belper, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereMilford Cottage is a 4-star cottage on Chevin Road in Milford, near Belper, with a kitchen including an oven, microwave, refrigerator and toaster, plus a washing machine, bathroom and shower. There is a fireplace, free car parking, and a golf course for guests. Pets are allowed and high chairs are provided. It suits families and small groups who want to self-cater and settle in for several nights rather than book a room.
See Milford CottageCoupling Cottage
25 Long Row, Belper, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCoupling Cottage is a 4-star cottage on Long Row in Belper with a kitchen, a fireplace and a jacuzzi, plus a garden. Free car parking is provided, and the cottage has a washing machine, bathroom and shower, and a TV. Pets are allowed. It is aimed at couples or small groups who want their own space with cooking facilities and a jacuzzi, and who plan to explore the area by car.
See Coupling CottagePackhorse Shepherds Hut
Packhorse Bungalow Belper Road Alderwasley, Belper, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay herePackhorse Shepherds Hut is a 4-star hut on Belper Road in Alderwasley, near Belper, with a kitchen including a microwave, refrigerator and shower, plus a bathroom and WC. There is a garden, free car parking, and a golf course nearby for guests. Pets are allowed and rooms are non-smoking. It suits couples or solo travellers who want a compact, rural base with their own cooking facilities and space outdoors, arriving by car.
See Packhorse Shepherds HutChestnuts Barn
2 Church Street Holbrook, Belper, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereChestnuts Barn is a 4-star barn on Church Street in Holbrook, near Belper, with a kitchen including oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster and dishwasher, plus a washing machine, bathroom and shower. There is a garden, free car parking, and a golf course for guests, and cots are provided. Pets are allowed. It suits families and groups who want self-catering space with room to spread out, and who will have a car for getting around.
See Chestnuts BarnThe Briar
Middleton De56 2Ss United Kingdom Belper, Belper, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Internet access
Why stay hereThe Briar is a 4-star property in Middleton, near Belper, with a garden area, wifi and parking, and pets are allowed. Rooms are non-smoking and there is a garage. It suits travellers who want a plain, quiet base with internet access and somewhere to park, including those travelling with a dog.
See The Briar
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Hill House | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Peak Manor | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Juglans Barn | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| The Hurt Arms | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Bear Lake Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Milford Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Coupling Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Packhorse Shepherds Hut | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Chestnuts Barn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| The Briar | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
The Hurt Arms has a playground, restaurant and wheelchair access, and is the only property here with a guest rating, 4.4 out of 5 from 289 reviews. Juglans Barn, Milford Cottage and Chestnuts Barn add kitchens, cots and washing machines, so families can self-cater instead of eating out every night.
The Hurt Arms · Juglans Barn · Milford Cottage · Chestnuts Barn
For pet owners
Most pair that with a garden, free car parking and non-smoking rooms, which makes them practical for guests arriving by car with a dog.
Juglans Barn · Bear Lake Lodge · Milford Cottage · Coupling Cottage · Packhorse Shepherds Hut · Chestnuts Barn
For couples
Bridge Hill House and Peak Manor are both 5-star, with gardens, terraces, free car parking and free internet access. Coupling Cottage is a 4-star option with a fireplace and a jacuzzi, and its address on Long Row puts it in Belper itself rather than out in a village.
For business and meetings
Bridge Hill House offers a meeting room and a shuttle service alongside free parking and a garden. The Hurt Arms, a 4-star inn on Derby Road, has a meeting room, restaurant, bar and luggage storage, with express check out available at Peak Manor for guests who need to leave early.
Where to stay in Belper
Alderwasley
Two places are addressed in Alderwasley: Bear Lake Lodge and Packhorse Shepherds Hut on Belper Road. Both are 4-star, both allow pets, both have parking, and the Shepherds Hut adds a garden, kitchen and fishing. This is the choice for guests who want a quieter, countryside setting rather than the town.
Our picks here: Bear Lake Lodge · Packhorse Shepherds Hut
Milford
Milford Cottage sits on Chevin Road in Milford, one of the villages named in the addresses on this shortlist. The 4-star cottage has a kitchen, fireplace, washing machine and free parking, allows pets, and lists fishing and a golf course among its facilities, so it suits a self-catering stay just outside Belper.
Our picks here: Milford Cottage
Holbrook
Chestnuts Barn is the only property addressed in Holbrook, at 2 Church Street. The 4-star barn has a kitchen, dishwasher, cot, garden, washing machine and free parking, along with fishing and golf course facilities, and pets are allowed. It is a good fit for families or small groups wanting space and self-catering.
Our picks here: Chestnuts Barn
Questions, answered
Which hotels in Belper allow pets?
Pets are allowed at Juglans Barn, Bear Lake Lodge, Milford Cottage, Coupling Cottage, Packhorse Shepherds Hut, Chestnuts Barn and The Briar.
Do the Belper hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Bridge Hill House, Peak Manor, Juglans Barn, The Hurt Arms, Milford Cottage, Coupling Cottage, Packhorse Shepherds Hut and Chestnuts Barn. Bear Lake Lodge, The Briar and Chestnuts Barn also list parking, and The Briar adds a garage.
Which Belper hotel is best for families?
The Hurt Arms has a playground and a restaurant and bar, which suits families with children. For self-catering, Chestnuts Barn and Milford Cottage provide kitchens, cots and washing machines, and Juglans Barn also lists a cot alongside its kitchen and jacuzzi.
Which hotels have a restaurant or bar?
The Hurt Arms lists restaurant, bars, a bar or snack cafe and a fireplace. The other properties do not list a restaurant, though most cottages and barns have kitchens, so you can prepare your own meals.
Is there a hotel with a pool or spa in Belper?
None of the places on this shortlist lists a pool or spa. For in-room relaxation, Coupling Cottage and Juglans Barn both have a jacuzzi, and Peak Manor offers express check out and a garden.
Which is the best-rated hotel in Belper?
The Hurt Arms is the only property here with a guest rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 289 reviews. It is a 4-star inn on Derby Road with a restaurant, bar, garden and free car parking.
Which Belper hotels have meeting rooms?
Bridge Hill House and The Hurt Arms both list a meeting room. Bridge Hill House, a 5-star property on Lodge Drive, also offers a shuttle service, while The Hurt Arms adds a restaurant, bar and luggage storage.
Are there hotels near the centre of Belper?
Bridge Hill House on Lodge Drive, Peak Manor on Makeney Rd, The Hurt Arms on Derby Road and Coupling Cottage on Long Row all carry a Belper address. The other properties are in Alderwasley, Milford, Nether Heage, Holbrook and Middleton, so they are better for guests travelling by car.