Dating from the 1600’s this small gentleman’s country residence is situated in the heart of a farming hamlet with converted barns nearby. Owned by Lord Humphreys, it is a fine example of a Grade-II-listed stone manor house. This magnificent house is full of historical character, and retains a wealth of interesting features with stone mullioned windows, fine old oak beams, heavy oak crux beams, particularly visible in the upper floor, and decorative fireplaces in many rooms. It offers a substantial venue for large families or groups wishing to holiday together. The house is on several levels with interesting staircases leading off in various directions. Due to these interesting features the house is not suitable for disabled persons. All of the rooms are of a generous size, but the house has an air of homeliness and comfort. There is a wealth of antique furniture and a number of very grand four poster beds.
The house is between Tupton and Grassmoor. Close by are two post offices, butchers, greengrocers and two mini marts. Also there is a golf driving range, a gym within 2 miles and a snooker and shooting club within 1 mile. There is a golf driving range and golf course within 2 miles and a carp and trout fishing lake 3 miles away. A delivery service for pizza, Chinese and Indian take away is readily available. There are two pubs The New Inn and The Boot and Shoe which serve food and are a short walk away. The Corner Store which is a very nice cafe serving more snacky meals is close by. A caterer can deliver hot meals to Hagg Hill Hall with 24 hours notice. Local attractions are numerous as the Peak District National Park is 3 miles away with its pleasant stone villages, dales, and historic houses and parks at Haddon and Chatsworth. Chesterfield is 3 miles away, Hardwick Hall 4 miles and Matlock 12 miles.
Layout of rooms at Hagg Hill Hall
The house is approached by a long lane through paddocks with grazing horses. Upon reaching the house you are greeted with a lovely entrance, with its stone steps and statues leading to the entrance hall, sets the scene of what delights are to come, upon entering, the cloak room and galleried landing above adds further interest.
On the ground floor there is a magnificent dining room with a working feature fire place where all the guests can sit together and eat. Dine in real style and enjoy the 'Downton Abbey' experience with silver cutlery, wine goblets, elegant serving dishes and candelabras.
Off the dining room there is a large garden room with furniture to seat 20 people to enjoy the Summer evenings. The delightful garden has a hot tub which is a 6 seater with lighting and there is also a 6 seater hot tub which is inside near the swimming pool. Fresh water and filters are installed before every new booking. In addition there is garden furniture, patio heaters and a bar be que for outside dining. There is a heated indoor swimming pool at Hagg Hill Hall, which is for all year round use exclusively for Hagg Hill Hall guests, and a cloakroom off from the pool with a toilet, shower and basin. The pool is 40 x 20 foot and has a 10 foot circular paddling pool. There is 24 hour access to the swimming pool and an extra towel per person will be provided for pool use. A bath robe and slippers are provided.
There are two sitting rooms the one off the swimming pool has a blue tooth music system so the occupants can play there own choice of music. The main lounge has a vast fire place and dog-grate for a roaring log fire, (unlimited logs provided) with a 50 inch flat screen TV, which has a Sky package and DVD built in. In the main sitting room and dining room there is a CD, radio and Ipod dock music system. All of the bedrooms have a flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD built in. The well appointed large farmhouse style kitchen with its built in pantry has all the appliances of a modern home. There is an electric range cooker with 3 ovens and a hob and another electric cooker with 1 oven and a hob. In the separate utility room there is the laundry equipment.
Exterior of Hagg Hill Hall
Outside there is a patio with garden furniture, patio heaters and an expanse of lawned gardens to the rear of the house. In addition there is a large children’s play field and secure parking for 8 cars with a private drive. In the children's play field there is a children's play boat. It is a 1928 gentleman's river cruiser, which has been totally refurbished for children to enjoy. Bring your sleeping bag for an adventurous week end. New services offered at Hagg Hill Hall are a timber sauna which is outside and can seat 15 persons and a timber artic cabin, which has a bar be que in the centre, seats 22 persons and allows guests to bar be que all year round in comfort. There is also a small fishing lake available free for guests use 400 yards from the house.
Services at Hagg Hill Hall
Gas central heating, log fires in the main sitting room and dining room, and an electric range cooker with 3 ovens/ hob and an additional cooker with 1 oven/ hob in the kitchen. A complimentary bottle of Buxton spa water will be supplied in each bedroom. There are several hair dryers. Fuel and power included in rent, logs supplied, all bed-linen (duvets) and towels included in rent, 2 cots and 2 high chairs, Sky TV with Sky Sports and Formula 1 racing package, DVD, stereo music centre with CD in both lounges, TV’s in all bedrooms, washing machine, tumble dryer, American style fridge and freezer plus extra freezer with a beer fridge in the pantry, dishwasher, and microwave oven. Hot tubs. For customers peace of mind a hard wired smoke alarm system has been installed throughout the building plus fire fighting appliances at all levels.
Two dogs only are allowed by arrangement. Fireworks are only allowed on New Year Eve and on Bonfire night. There will be a total of three decorated Christmas Trees one in each lounge and one in the dining room at Hagg Hill Hall from the beginning of December through to the New Year. Wi Fi available. Guests who wish to view the property prior to booking are most welcome.
Friday to Friday bookings are taken at Hagg Hill Hall.
A £250 Good Housekeeping Deposit is payable and is returned 1 week after departure if all booking conditions are met.
Winter Breaks from November to Easter.