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BeeleyBeeley in the Peak District is one of those villages that you want to tell everybody about so that they can appreciate its beauty. On the other hand, you don’t want everyone to know about it, or the very things that make the place so delightful will be taken away from it. It is with some trepidation, then, that I start to write about this simply captivating little village, with a population of under 500 people, situated almost within the shadow of the glorious Chatsworth House, just about a mile along the B6012 after its junction with the A& at Rowsley. Beeley, old enough to have been in the Doomsday Book, was notorious about thirty years ago for the Beeley Moor Murders but, thankfully, there are more pleasant aspects to savour in the village now. The Beeley Brook, tumbling over various small waterfalls on its progress down the hillside, creates a bubbling background as it passes through the village on its journey to the River Derwent. And the river slides by some memorable houses. Beeley Old Hall, Norman House and Duke’s Barn are all notable and impressive buildings, dating back hundreds of years between them, but many of the smaller, more ‘humble’ dwellings have that chocolate box appeal loved by photographers and postcard manufacturers. As you wander through this idyllic part of England, admiring the honey-coloured sandstone houses, you can quietly give thanks to the people who decided, more than a hundred years ago, to build a bypass around Beeley for the travellers to Chatsworth. Many of the people visiting the stately home nowadays are barely aware of Beeley’s existence. Although a small village, Beeley now has some peaceful self catering holiday accommodation for discerning holidaymakers looking to spend some of their quality leisure time in this Peak District paradise. Whilst you’re here, it’s worth meandering down to the Devonshire Arms, a recently fully refurbished seventeenth century coaching inn. Charles Dickens and Edward VII both stayed here and its magnificent restaurant will provide you with one of the highlights of your time here. And its restaurant is open seven days a week. In addition, there is The Old Smithy, selling delicious homemade bread and cakes – and tea from china cups - and other tasty treats in the licensed café everyday. If the weather is pleasant, there is an outside eating area in the garden offering some tranquil views of the Derwent valley. Beeley has much to offer the Peak District traveller – as a base for exploring the area and in its own right as well. From the impressively twisted and gnarled centuries old yew trees in the village churchyard to the scenic walk that takes you high into the hills above Chatsworth House. This Beeley Walk really is memorable – providing outstanding views of Chatsworth House itself and culminating in a peaceful walk along the banks of the Derwent through the park as you amble back to the village. Beeley in the Peak District is the quintessentially enchanting English village and represents a chance to visit a veritable little jewel of a place. |
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