Wildhive Callow Hall Hotel Review | Hotels Above Par

"A bucolic, blissfully isolated five-star country-house retreat on the southern edge of the Peak District near Ashbourne, this reinvented 19th-century estate (originally built by H. J. Stevens for John Goodwin Johnson) pairs a back-to-nature philosophy with bold, kaleidoscopic interiors by Isabella Worsley. Think London maximalism meets the shires: vivid patterns, layered colours and whimsical touches animate roomy main-house suites with generous tubs, statement pillows and cosy fireside beds. For a more immersive stay, beehive-shaped Scandi-style cabins and treehouses sit in the woods as self-contained boltholes—complete with kitchenettes, chic living areas, outdoor tubs (and indoor showers for the modest)—perfect for recluses or romantic weekenders. Dining is seasonal, elevated British pub fare with a European tilt (local steaks, gourmet burgers, chicken and famously indulgent triple-cooked chips) served beneath a glass terrace dotted with plants and candles. The estate leans into outdoor life: bikes to tackle the 13-mile Tissington Trail, rolling hills and grazing livestock on the doorstep, vintage-shopping and tea in nearby Ashbourne, a small spa and cosy communal touches like a drawing room with a massive jigsaw and the simple pleasure of tea and a book. With about 15 rooms, it’s an ideal spot to switch off—solo or as a couple—rates from roughly $379 per night."