We stayed at the hotel for one night only but it was not enough... The staff at the reception were very nice and helpful. When i asked about the hotel itself, it's history lady from the reception printed out information about the hotel's history.
The room was gorgeous with a beautiful view over the deer park... As a huge animal lover i was so happy with it so as was my partner.
We had a dinner at the bar, very nicely presented and well done. Also the bar member was kind and when we asked for the table outside ( nobody was eating outside) he said it is not a problem.
The deer park and surroundings of the place are outstanding. We just booked couple more nights in July and we both really looking forward to it :)
Big thank you to everyone who made our stay so nice :)

booked a room through, booking .com
The web site advised only 2 rooms left, so plumped for superior room, recieved e-mail confirmation of booking.
Recieved e-mail following morning, " Sorry we have to cancel your booking ,as this afternoon. all rooms were booked by a wedding party"
Obviously one does not believe this as it must be a very small wedding, I suspect they actually got a booking for more than one night, over the bank holiday weekend.A phone call from the hotel would have been more customer friendly, not a terse worded e-mail.
obviously money is more important than customer service

The hotel has 5 bedrooms and ours was very comfortable and clean (an armchair would have been nice for my hubby). The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was extremely good and the restaurant was always busy, so if you stay book a table in the morning for the evening.
Good location for the Derbyshire Dales Matlock and Bakewell.

having booked online, and in need of a place for some r&r, I arrived at the hotel and thought I'd come to a pub. however this is not actually the case, although locals do use the bar. it isn't a huge place and it is on a main road, so be prepared for some noise, but it worked for me.

The room was well appointed, bathroom was small but ok, and there was ample tea and coffee in the room. And it was comfortable enough to sit in the room and play scrabble on a wet afternoon (three padded chairs (not arm chairs) and a table.

The breakfast was great, plenty to eat, don't understand the comments of other reviewers, the bacon must be local and is delicious, if the big breakfast was ordered, few could finish it. - downside, service was slow and a couple more members of staff are needed.

Dinner - brilliant - ate in 2 out of 3 nights, couldn't fault it, 2nd night the mushrooms were divine, the sauce awesome, the pork, best I've had for ages...and too much to eat dessert. - too good to be true!! Decent wine list as well.