Speedwell House Stable & Barn

Situated in the pretty Derbyshire village of Castleton, deep in the heart of the Peak District, Speedwell House offers a variety of accommodation. It’s a beautiful, award-winning 2-room boutique B&B but it's also home to a converted Barn and Stable each of which provides rather romantic self-catering accommodation for up to four people – and is dog-friendly too!

These two stone-floored, sympathetically restored properties are wonderfully cosy, kitted out with a mix of antique furniture, bespoke wooden beds and contemporary bathrooms that blends beautifully with the rustic stone walls and funky mirrors and fabrics –  and with large flatscreen Smart TVs, fast wifi, well-equipped kitchens (with dishwashers), they’re right up-to-date too. The barn's mezzanine bedroom, accessed via a spiral staircase, has two roof windows that make it a great place for guests to stargaze at night while the bedroom in the stable features an amazing handmade wooden four-poster and opens out onto a sunny patio. Both properties also have a sofa bed so are perfect for a family with young children as well as a couple.

Owners Mark and Hilary are on hand to help you make the most of your stay, with lots of tips on the best walks and pubs.  They have a large garden-cum-field that's perfect for impromptu walks, with newly planted trees and a small orchard. Your dog will also thank you for choosing to come here, with beautiful views and invigorating walks in all directions: everything from a circular walks around the village taking in the ruins of Peveril Castle to trips further afield to Mam Tor, Edale and the Hope Valley. It's a terrific base for exploring the Peak District National Park.