Biggin Hall Country House Hotel

This was our first visit. We were very impressed by the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. We were made to feel very welcome. The hotel has a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. The food is excellent both in quality and quantity. A lovely touch is the packed lunch provided each day. We also very much appreciated the fridge in the room containing fresh milk and water each day as well as a beer and little prosecco on arrival. The building is old but the room was comfortable and the bathroom modern. We look forward to staying here again.

The hotel is located at the end of the village of Bigin, north of Asbourne, with the entrance roughly shared with the caravan site next door. A short driveway gets you to the parking lot outside. The whole building is made out of stone, so characteristic of the Peak District with history going back to Norman times. It has tons of character. The entrance to the reception is rather inconspicuous, you need to go down a few steps to enter. It is manned most of the day but you get an entrance code after 11pm. There is a small library and a cosy lounge where you can retire to after dinner with a drink. The front desk staff are very welcoming and friendly with checking-in done swiftly and efficiently and you’re escorted to your room by a helpful receptionist. Our room was in the main house, on the first floor, spacious and fitted in period furniture. Curtains were thick, effectively blocking the light. The sound-proofing was not up to scratch although in the house as old as this, one should probably expect lots of creaks and noises. The bed was large and very comfortable, lighting more than sufficient. Large bathroom had a walk-in shower and a large bath tub. There were tea and coffee-making facilities. WiFi signal was satisfactory. We dined both nights at the restaurant and the food was rather good, with an excellent selection of wines. Breakfast was quite standard. What sets this hotel out from its peers, are the little touches. Everything was done thoughtfully and with appreciation for the guests: from welcoming drinks in the room, packed complimentary lunches and bottles of water to maps and suggestions on visits in the locality. All staff were friendly and happy, a sure sign of good management. We really enjoyed our stay at Biggin Hall.

We spent two nights here during a trip to celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary and it was amazing. We were in room one which is huge with traditional decor. The library and lounge are also traditional and both nice areas to have a drink. The restaurant is more modern but equally as nice. The beef that we had for dinner was the best meal we'd ever eaten in any restaurant. We'd come back just for that alone! All of the staff are professional but very friendly. A special mention to Adam who was particularly helpful. The walks in the area are stunning, especially Wolfscote Dale. We very much hope to return here in the future.

Excellent afternoon tea in the dining room. Our party had a range of mobility and dietary needs and everyone was well catered for. The food was beautifully presented with delicious cakes and scones. The vegan option was very good. The dining room and grounds are very charming.

If your looking for quality look no further, Biggin Hall Hotel. What a lovely time had by all, 3.5 hours of quality time, food excellent, polished service. The staff were very professional and polite. Can't fault the day, would recommend 100%.

We were so lucky to pick this hotel of the many available in Derbyshire. Beautiful old buildings, cosy and comfortable interior, lovely gardens and surroundings. So peaceful surrounded by beautiful trees and birdsong. The reception staff were welcoming and very helpful, the waiting staff friendly and professional and the food excellent without exception. The complimentary packed lunches were a very welcome and generous extra, as were the after dinner hot drinks/chocs served in the comfortable sitting room or library. Our room was spacious with plenty of storage space and the bed very comfortable. Bathroom/shower excellent. Our thanks to the 'chamber maid' never seen but much appreciated. Would strongly recommend and hope to return. Thank you all very much.