Stainsborough Hall, Wirksworth, Derbyshire

Stainsborough Hall is a truly remarkable holiday home near the Peak District which provides everything you need for a fantastic stay in the country with friends.

The house itself boasts 10 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 2 living rooms both with with log burners, a games room with a pool table, and a dining room that comfortably seats 20 people at a time. There's plenty of space throughout for you to spend time with your friends and family or simply to find a quiet corner to read a book. It never feels overcrowded.

Kitchens are often the place where people gather and this kitchen is designed with exactly that in mind - truly the heart of the house. The windows all round give you spectacular views over the gardens, and the huge kitchen island is the perfect space to lay out buffets or simply to gather around to chat. Both the kitchen and the utility room are fitted out with everything you'll need to cook for large groups (ovens, microwave, dishwasher, 2 fridges, a freezer, ice-making machine, wine fridge, coffee machine, Miele washing machine, and separate dryer). And there's a wide range of glasses, plates and serving dishes.

Stainsborough Hall is set in beautiful gardens, with ponds and streams meandering across the property, and a short walk across the field puts you directly onto the car-free trail around Carsington Water. Outside, in a discreet corner, we have a log-fired hot tub with a seating area where you can look out over the sunset while sitting in the bubbles!

There is an outside dining table for 20 people, along with a charcoal BBQ and a fire pit, an outside games room with table tennis and a tennis court (the tennis court is the only shared amenity, and guests from the cottages on site can use this too).

The village pub is a one-mile walk across the fields - an easy walk. And there are literally hundreds of things to do in the surrounding area - walking, cycling, country houses and gardens to visit, many family friendly attractions - we'll provide a comprehensive guide when you book.