The Swan Peak District

INTRO

The Peak District is always a popular choice for a stag or hen do, not only is it one of the most scenic places in the country, but it’s the perfect destination in which to get away from it all and enjoy some country style living with your best friends. The Peak District has several towns built into the landscape and there, you will find some fantastic bars, pubs and eateries along with picturesque walks and outdoor activities to entertain and enjoy on your stag or hen do. Visitors will also find village life around the Peak District is very social and, in the summer, you’ll find events like a beer festivals, fetes or carnivals, which are always popular with the locals and tourists alike and make a great day out for a hen do. So, if you’re exploring your options for a Peak District Hen Do, then look no further as The Swan Peak District Hen Do House would be a great place in which to make your home for the weekend.

The Swan is a spacious townhouse located deep in the Derbyshire Dales. On the outskirts of The Peak District and it is a property steeped in history; being originally built in the thirteenth century though todays Swan Party house incorporates later buildings dating from the Georgian period from the eighteenth century. This gives the Swan Peak District hen do party house a charismatic and traditional vibe and combined the mix of olden architecture and modern creature comforts will give you both a homely and luxurious base for your hen do.

Interestingly, the parkland opposite the property was originally created for the original owners in the early Tudor period for hunting.

LOCATION

This lovely Peak District Hen Do Party House is located just five minutes out from an old market town lined with cobblestone streets and cultured Georgian townhouses. The Swan is just a mile shy of the south boundary of the Peak District National Park. You couldn’t be in a better position to see the best of the southern White Peak, a green landscape with imposing limestone formations. A National Trust area to visit, of which there are many in the local countryside; is the idyllic Dovedale and its grass-topped ravine. The far-reaching grassland is used by sheep and cattle for grazing, so don’t be surprised if you have some guests walking with you for part of your way a great way to make friends on your Peak District Hen Do. Plot boundaries are marked by a rustic dry-stone wall. The valley has ancient ash woodland, grassland carpeted with wildflowers in summer and lots of intriguing limestone formations. Cyclists can link into specific routes into the national park via the Tissington Trail, which has bike hire centres at both trailheads. The village, itself has over 200 of listed buildings going back to Tudor times, from old coaching inns to elegant townhouses and converted alms-houses. It has also kept some of its eccentric traditions and two outdoor markets which trade each week. You will be able to explore the local villages, bike paths, hiking routes or use the car to go further afield to places such as Alton Towers and the rest of the Peak District.

INSIDE

The inside has a very modest décor given the history linked to this area, and on the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen and an impressively large lounge with big sofas lining the inside of the room with a wall mounted TV for entertainment. There is a large dining hall conservatory fitted out with tables and chairs. Leading out from this room to the outside is an enclosed courtyard garden. On the ground floor there is also a bedroom with wheelchair access, and a games room complete with air hockey table. The rest of the bedrooms and restrooms are upstairs and feel just as spacious and grand as the downstairs areas. There is free wifi throughout the property.

The Kitchen

The modern kitchen has everything you need for the Gordon Ramsey of your crew to cook you up a fabulous breakfast! It is beautifully designed with everything you will need for your stay. Shiny black countertops and lots of space which is great for gathering in (as we all know the kitchen is the most popular room in the house) There is an island in the middle for extra chopping space, and a bar is propped up in the corner for pouring out the bubbles and mixing up the cocktails for your party. Bar stools also accompany the bar. There are plenty of utensils and lots of gorgeous crockery to ensure you need for nothing if you cook up meals yourselves – don’t forget there is always an option of hiring a chef to cook for you. The dining conservatory is done out in neutral colours of beige and brown with grey rattan lounging chairs, and the room is effortlessly complimented by a gorgeous forest print on the wall.

Bedrooms

There are ten bedrooms in total in this lodging; all modestly decorated with their own style and with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Crisp clean bed linen is provided for each of the bedrooms, and you will find the rooms are in the following configuration:

1 x double + ensuite

1 x Superking OR 2 x singles + ensuite

1 x Superking OR 2 x singles + ensuite

1 x Superking OR 2 x singles + ensuite

1 x Superking OR 2 x singles

1 x Superking OR 2 x singles

1 x Superking OR 2 x singles

1 x Superking OR 2 x singles plus 1 x single bed + ensuite

1 x Superking OR 2 x singles plus 1 x single bed

1 x bunk beds

Outside & The Hot tub

Take a step out of this beautiful property and you will be greeted by the charming, enclosed courtyard area; Garden furniture surrounds this space with sun shade from an umbrella, and a bbq is also available for your use. There is a firepit for when the air gets chilly, or just because its always nice to have a fire pit going when the bubbles and the chat is flowing with a large party. Lastly, and certainly not least – there is the luxurious hot tub. With all these fantastic facilities at your fingertips, who would blame you if you stayed to enjoy the accommodation for the duration of your stay!

If you would like to keep exploring and look at other options, Please check out our Derby Hen Do page for more accommodation and activity ideas. Alternatively, you can explore our extensive range of Hen Do Destinations or Hen Do Accommodation.

Alternatively you may wish to explore Nottingham Hen Do options, as it's only a short drive away.

For the lads looking for ideas and options, fear not! This house will accept stag dos so if you would like to see what else you can do in this fantastic city, follow this link for more Derby Stag Do ideas and these links to explore any of our other amazing stag do destinations or stag do accommodation. As the City of Nottingham is only a hours drive away your can explore more Nottingham Stag Do options.