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4-star hotels in High Peak
A shortlist of 4-star stays in High Peak, from inns with restaurants and bars to self-catering cottages with kitchens. It suits couples, families and walkers who want space, parking and easy access to the Peak District.
Staying in High Peak
High Peak is the northern, hillier part of the Peak District, a landscape of gritstone edges, reservoirs, wooded cloughs and stone-built villages. Visitors come to walk, cycle and ride the old railway trails, and to move between small towns such as Glossop, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Whaley Bridge, New Mills, Hayfield and Buxton without long drives.
The 4-star stays on this shortlist sit in and around those villages rather than in one central district: Mellor Road, Spinnerbottom, Castle Street, Ladygate Farm, Chinley, Whaley Bridge, Hayfield and New Mills all appear in the addresses, so most are village or countryside addresses with parking. That makes them good for couples wanting a quiet base, families who need family rooms or a whole cottage, and short-break visitors who plan to spend the day outdoors and eat or relax on site in the evening.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Pack Horse Inn
Mellor Road, High Peak, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWith 1128 reviews and a 4.7 guest rating, the Pack Horse Inn is the best-reviewed option for a classic High Peak stay. The 4-star inn pairs a restaurant and bar with free car parking and free wifi, so you can eat and unwind without leaving Mellor Road. Bathrobes, slippers and toiletries in the bathrooms add comfort, while squash and a TV cover quieter hours. It suits travellers who want a sociable base with reliable ratings behind it.
See Pack Horse InnThe Old Post Office
7 Spinnerbottom, High Peak, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThe Old Post Office is a 4-star guest house on Spinnerbottom with breakfast served on site, free car parking and free internet access in the lounge. A garden, a fridge and a safe are among its practical touches, and multilingual staff help guests arriving from abroad. Its 4.8 guest rating comes from 32 reviews, making it a small, well-regarded choice for visitors who prefer a quieter address in High Peak. Note that pets are not allowed.
See The Old Post OfficeThe Castle by Innkeeper's Collection
The Castle Vintage Inn, Castle Street, High Peak, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Castle by Innkeeper's Collection occupies a Vintage Inn on Castle Street and is the family-friendly pick of this High Peak shortlist. Family rooms, a cot and a sofa bed cater to groups with children, while the restaurant, bar and garden give everyone somewhere to gather. Free car parking and free wifi cover the essentials, and iron and board, housekeeping and a smoking area add further convenience. It suits families or groups wanting a 4-star base with dining built in.
See The Castle by Innkeeper's CollectionLadygate Farm Bed And Breakfast
Ladygate Farm, High Peak, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereLadygate Farm Bed And Breakfast is a 4-star farm stay where breakfast comes with the room and a terrace and garden open up the outdoors. Bathrobes, hairdryer and toiletries are provided, free car parking and free internet access in the lounge keep the practical side covered, and luggage storage helps if you arrive early. Pets are not allowed. It best suits guests who want a rural bed and breakfast with a terrace rather than an inn or cottage.
See Ladygate Farm Bed And BreakfastHunters Cottage
9 Hunters Green Close Chinley, High Peak, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHunters Cottage on Hunters Green Close in Chinley is a 4-star self-catering option built around a full kitchen with oven, microwave, refrigerator and toaster. A washing machine, garden and free car parking make longer stays easier, and the golf course nearby suits guests who travel with clubs. All rooms are non smoking, and a smoke detector is fitted. It is the right fit for families or small groups who want to cook and settle in rather than eat out.
See Hunters CottageHockerley Cottage
Hockerley Cottage Hockerley Lane Whaley Bridge, High Peak, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHockerley Cottage on Hockerley Lane in Whaley Bridge offers 4-star self-catering with a kitchen, oven, microwave, refrigerator and toaster, plus a washing machine and garden. Free car parking is available, a hairdryer and toiletries are supplied in the bathroom, and the non smoking rooms include a smoke detector. It suits guests who want a quiet village base near Whaley Bridge and the freedom to prepare their own meals during a longer High Peak stay.
See Hockerley CottageSpring Bank Cottage
24 Kinder Road Hayfield, High Peak, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSpring Bank Cottage on Kinder Road in Hayfield stands out for allowing pets and for its fireplace, which anchors the living space in the evening. The 4-star cottage has a full kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave, refrigerator and toaster, plus a washing machine, garden and high chairs for younger guests. Parking is free and a golf course is nearby. It fits families or walkers with a dog who want Hayfield as their base.
See Spring Bank CottageOverlea Cottage
Over Lea Farm New Mills, High Peak, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOverlea Cottage on Over Lea Farm in New Mills is the only 4-star option here with a jacuzzi, and it also has a fireplace and garden. The kitchen covers the essentials with dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, and a bathroom and TV round out the interior. Parking is free and a golf course is within reach. It suits couples or small groups who want a self-catering cottage with a little extra comfort after a day out.
See Overlea CottageCountry Retreat
2 Whitehall Terrace Chinley, High Peak, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereCountry Retreat on Whitehall Terrace in Chinley is a 4-star cottage that welcomes pets and adds a fireplace and patio to its garden. The kitchen has an oven, microwave, refrigerator and toaster, a washing machine and laundry service help on longer trips, and family rooms are available. Free wifi and free car parking are included, with iron and board on hand. It suits families or pet owners wanting space and self-catering in Chinley.
See Country Retreat
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pack Horse Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| The Old Post Office | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Ladygate Farm Bed And Breakfast | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Hunters Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Hockerley Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Spring Bank Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Overlea Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Country Retreat | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection has family rooms, a cot and a sofa bed, plus a restaurant, garden and free parking. Country Retreat adds family rooms, a kitchen, a patio and a fireplace, and Spring Bank Cottage offers a full kitchen, a fireplace, high chairs and a garden for children to run in.
The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection · Country Retreat · Spring Bank Cottage
For dining on site
Pack Horse Inn has both a restaurant and a bar, with baths, bathrobes and slippers in the rooms, and the highest review count here at 1128. The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection also has a restaurant and bar, a garden and a banquet room, so dinner does not mean driving.
For self-catering
Hunters Cottage, Hockerley Cottage, Overlea Cottage and Country Retreat all come with a kitchen, oven, refrigerator, microwave and washing machine. Overlea Cottage adds a jacuzzi, and Country Retreat and Overlea Cottage each have a fireplace for cooler evenings.
Hunters Cottage · Hockerley Cottage · Overlea Cottage · Country Retreat
For the top guest rating
The Old Post Office scores 4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews, with breakfast, a garden and free parking. Pack Horse Inn follows at 4.7 from 1128 reviews, and The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection is the pick for anyone wanting restaurant, bar and family rooms in one place.
The Old Post Office · Pack Horse Inn · The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection
Where to stay in High Peak
Chinley
Two of the cottages sit in Chinley: Hunters Cottage on Hunters Green Close and Country Retreat on Whitehall Terrace. Both have kitchens, gardens and free parking, and Country Retreat also allows pets. It is a quiet village base for walking and for reaching the surrounding hills by car or on foot.
Our picks here: Hunters Cottage · Country Retreat
Whaley Bridge
Hockerley Cottage stands on Hockerley Lane in Whaley Bridge, a self-catering option with a kitchen, oven, microwave, washing machine and garden, plus free parking. Good for guests who want a village address and their own cooking and laundry facilities.
Our picks here: Hockerley Cottage
Hayfield
Spring Bank Cottage is on Kinder Road in Hayfield, an address that suits walkers heading for the surrounding hills. The cottage has a kitchen, dishwasher, fireplace, garden, high chairs and allows pets, with parking on site.
Our picks here: Spring Bank Cottage
New Mills
Overlea Cottage sits at Over Lea Farm in New Mills, with a kitchen, dishwasher, fireplace, garden and a jacuzzi, plus parking. A self-catering choice for guests who want a countryside setting within a town address.
Our picks here: Overlea Cottage
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels allows pets?
Spring Bank Cottage and Country Retreat both allow pets. The Old Post Office and Ladygate Farm Bed And Breakfast state that pets are not allowed, so check the individual property before booking if you are travelling with a dog.
Do these hotels have free parking?
Yes. Pack Horse Inn, The Old Post Office, The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection, Ladygate Farm Bed And Breakfast, Hunters Cottage, Hockerley Cottage and Country Retreat all list free car parking. Spring Bank Cottage and Overlea Cottage list parking without specifying a charge.
Which hotel is best for families?
The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection lists family rooms, a cot and a sofa bed, plus a restaurant and garden. Country Retreat also has family rooms and a kitchen, and Spring Bank Cottage provides high chairs and a garden.
Do any of these hotels have a restaurant or bar?
Two do: Pack Horse Inn has a restaurant and a bar, and The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection has a restaurant, a bar and a banquet room. The cottages and the two bed and breakfasts do not list restaurant or bar facilities.
Which stay has the best guest rating?
The Old Post Office has the highest rating at 4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews. Pack Horse Inn is next at 4.7 out of 5 from 1128 reviews, the largest number of reviews on this shortlist.
Do any of these places have a jacuzzi or spa bath?
Overlea Cottage in New Mills is the only property here that lists a jacuzzi. No other hotel on this shortlist lists a jacuzzi, spa or pool among its facilities.
Can I cook for myself at these stays?
Yes, at Hunters Cottage, Hockerley Cottage, Spring Bank Cottage, Overlea Cottage and Country Retreat. Each lists a kitchen with an oven, refrigerator, microwave and washing machine, so self-catering is straightforward.
Is breakfast included at these hotels?
The Old Post Office and Ladygate Farm Bed And Breakfast both list breakfast among their facilities. The cottages rely on their own kitchens, and Pack Horse Inn and The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection list restaurants rather than breakfast.