At the southern reaches of the Peak District, near the Derbyshire town of Ashbourne, Wildhive Callow Hall is one of the North of England’s most romantic hotels, mostly because of its secluded treehouse suites. The Victorian Gothic manor, made from imposing dark stone and slate, was once the rather grand home of a magistrate, but it has been eased into the 21st century – a glass-walled extension now houses the light-filled restaurant, where you can feast on hyper-local British breakfasts and delicious dinners. There are lots of cosy corners for a cocktail, too.
There are rooms in the main house, but for romance (and novelty) value, it’s hard to beat the treehouses and ‘hives’ set on stilts up a short path in the estate’s woods. These are supremely cosy, with curving wooden walls, kitchens and terraces, so you won’t have to leave if you don’t want to. But on hand for day trips nearby are Chatsworth, Bakewell and, of course, the Peak District national park.
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