South facing and high on a plateau between Dovedale and the Manifold valley, Stanshope Hall is in the heart of the Peak District National Park in central England, on a small road between the villages of Ilam and Alstonefield. It is seven miles to the nearest town, Ashbourne.
The Hall is a listed building dating back to the 1600s, and is most unusually decorated.
For those staying with us, we are happy to offer remote working in the peace and quiet of our drawing room between the hours of 10am – 3pm ( let us know in advance so that you don’t get disturbed) We have very high wifi speeds due to having fibre to the premises.
Please note that we do not accept pets.
The History of Stanshope Hall
The Hall is a listed building dating back to the 1600s, when it was evidently a modest two roomed house, originally lived in by the Stanshope family. A subsequent owner, Philip Jackson, a leading Parliamentarian during the English Civil War, who became Oliver Cromwell’s quartermaster, added a central and an east wing during the 17th century.
The property was subsequently bought by Willam Manley who further extended the property in the Georgian style in the 18th century, before overreaching himself, and sadly was declared bankrupt, dying in the workhouse in Chesterfield.
A farming family, the Smiths. bought the Hall in the 1920s from the Beardmores who owned the property in the 19th century. The network of service bells still in place in many of rooms provide evidence of a substantial Victorian retinue of servants. A descendant of the Smith family still farms at Stanshope, whilst the building itself was sold in the 1950s.
We have been here running it as a Bed and Breakfast as well as being our family home since 1986.
South facing and high on a plateau between Dovedale and the Manifold valley, Stanshope Hall is in the heart of the Peak District National Park in central England, on a small road between the villages of Ilam and Alstonefield. It is seven miles to the nearest town, Ashbourne.
The Hall is a listed building dating back to the 1600s, and is most unusually decorated.
For those staying with us, we are happy to offer remote working in the peace and quiet of our drawing room between the hours of 10am – 3pm ( let us know in advance so that you don’t get disturbed) We have very high wifi speeds due to having fibre to the premises.
Please note that we do not accept pets.
The History of Stanshope Hall
The Hall is a listed building dating back to the 1600s, when it was evidently a modest two roomed house, originally lived in by the Stanshope family. A subsequent owner, Philip Jackson, a leading Parliamentarian during the English Civil War, who became Oliver Cromwell’s quartermaster, added a central and an east wing during the 17th century.
The property was subsequently bought by Willam Manley who further extended the property in the Georgian style in the 18th century, before overreaching himself, and sadly was declared bankrupt, dying in the workhouse in Chesterfield.
A farming family, the Smiths. bought the Hall in the 1920s from the Beardmores who owned the property in the 19th century. The network of service bells still in place in many of rooms provide evidence of a substantial Victorian retinue of servants. A descendant of the Smith family still farms at Stanshope, whilst the building itself was sold in the 1950s.
We have been here running it as a Bed and Breakfast as well as being our family home since 1986.
Access Statement
This Access Statement is intended to provide additional information for all guests who come to stay. Recognition is given to guests with an impairment. Stanshope Hall aims to ensure that, as far as possible, all guests are treated equally and according to their wishes. Car parking is available right outside our front door.
Bedrooms are on the first floor up a flight of stone stairs (18th century staircase). The twin room is accessed down a further flight of four steps. Help is always available to carry luggage. All bedrooms have baths and showers. The twin and the king room have walk-in showers.
Emergency lighting comes on in the public areas and staircase in the event of power failure and torches are also available. We can cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets and can provide decaffeinated tea and coffee if preferred.
Stanshope Hall is situated in a peaceful remote rural location, reached via narrow and windy roads. It is 7 miles from the nearest supermarket and doctor’s surgery and is not accessible by public transport. June 2017/NC
Please note that Stanshope Hall is an 18th century listed property, guest bedrooms are on the first floor, and we apologise that it may not be suitable for people with some physical disabilities.
Stanshope Hall is also four star accredited by VisitEngland the official tourist board for England. The tourist board star system has a maximum of five stars. They relate to the general standard of the accommodation, and the quality of service.
Access Statement
This Access Statement is intended to provide additional information for all guests who come to stay. Recognition is given to guests with an impairment. Stanshope Hall aims to ensure that, as far as possible, all guests are treated equally and according to their wishes. Car parking is available right outside our front door.
Bedrooms are on the first floor up a flight of stone stairs (18th century staircase). The twin room is accessed down a further flight of four steps. Help is always available to carry luggage. All bedrooms have baths and showers. The twin and the king room have walk-in showers.
Emergency lighting comes on in the public areas and staircase in the event of power failure and torches are also available. We can cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets and can provide decaffeinated tea and coffee if preferred.
Stanshope Hall is situated in a peaceful remote rural location, reached via narrow and windy roads. It is 7 miles from the nearest supermarket and doctor’s surgery and is not accessible by public transport. June 2017/NC
Please note that Stanshope Hall is an 18th century listed property, guest bedrooms are on the first floor, and we apologise that it may not be suitable for people with some physical disabilities.
Stanshope Hall is also four star accredited by VisitEngland the official tourist board for England. The tourist board star system has a maximum of five stars. They relate to the general standard of the accommodation, and the quality of service.