Derbyshire / Peak District
Country HouseStretton HouseLarge Group Accommodation in Stretton
Stretton House provides an idyllic rural retreat for large gathering of friends and family. The house comfortably accommodates up to 38 guests
- Birthdays
- Family Groups
The house
About Stretton House
What’s nearby
- Rolling countryside
- Excellent pubs & restaurants
- Dog walking routes
- Near train station
- Quiet & secluded
Around the house
Local area guide
Stretton, Derbyshire · For larger groups, always phone ahead — even the most group-friendly places need notice.
Eating & drinking
The White Horse at Woolley Moor — Badger Lane, Woolley Moor, a few minutes from Stretton. Well-regarded country dining pub with rooms and lovely views over Ogston Reservoir; a strong choice for a sit-down group dinner, and worth asking about their rooms if part of the party wants a night away from the main house.
The Six Halts — Clay Cross. Modern country pub serving food 11.30am–9pm every day; roomy, family-friendly and used to big tables, which makes it a low-stress choice for a first-night dinner while everyone's still arriving.
The George — Clay Cross. Gastro-pub with three separate dining areas plus tapas and craft ales, so a large party can take over a whole section without disturbing other diners.
Stretton Hall Farm Shop Café — Stretton itself. Popular farm-shop café known for its Sunday roast; handy for a lazy group brunch, but book early as it fills up — being in the village itself, it's the easiest option for anyone without a car that morning.
Twin Oaks Hotel — Palterton, towards Chesterfield. Hotel restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a Sunday carvery — a practical fallback for very large numbers, and useful if you need somewhere flexible on timing rather than a fixed sitting.
Things to do
Hardwick Hall — National Trust Elizabethan showpiece ("more window than wall") about 15 minutes away, with parkland walks for those who'd rather stay outside than tour the house.
Chatsworth — Around 25 minutes into the Peak District: the house, garden, farmyard and playground cover every age in a multi-generation group, and it's easily a full day out if you make time for the farmyard as well as the house.
Ogston Reservoir — On Stretton's doorstep, with waterside walks, birdwatching and a sailing club. The easy scenic option straight from the house, and a good one for a gentle morning before a bigger day out.
Crich Tramway Village — Ride vintage trams through a recreated period village; hop-on-hop-off all day, with indoor exhibition halls that make it a decent shout in bad weather, and enough space to let a big group split up and reconvene at will.
Matlock Bath & the Heights of Abraham — 20 minutes away: cable car, show caverns, amusements and Gulliver's Kingdom for younger ones — the reliable crowd-pleaser day out.
Walking and dog walking from Stretton House — The rolling countryside around Stretton is good, quiet walking straight from the door, and the area is well set up for dog walking too, so pets don't need a special trip to get exercised.
Good to know
- Tesco Extra on Bridge Street North, Clay Cross (S45 9NG) is under 10 minutes away and covers the full group shop, with a petrol station and café attached.
- Chesterfield (about 6 miles) has the nearest mainline station with fast trains to Sheffield, Derby and London; Alfreton is a similar distance south.
- Taxis are thin on the ground out here — pre-book minibus taxis from Chesterfield or Alfreton firms for nights out.
- Stretton House has 15 parking spaces on site, so even a 38-strong group arriving in separate cars shouldn't run out of room.
- With 15 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, Stretton House is built for big groups specifically — there's rarely a queue for the bathroom even with the house full.
- The dining space seats the full 38 guests, so a big family reunion can have one sit-down meal together rather than splitting across shifts.
- Check-in at Stretton House is from 4pm and check-out 10am, with just a one-night minimum stay, which makes it workable for a shorter weekend gathering as well as a full week.
- The house sits in quiet, secluded grounds with rolling countryside on the doorstep — a genuinely peaceful base to come back to after a day out in the busier parts of the Peak District.
- Pubs, restaurants and attractions change hands and change hours — the details above were correct when researched, so it's worth double-checking anything time-critical directly with the venue before you go.
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About the house
About This Large Group Property in Stretton
Stretton House is a large holiday home in Stretton sleeping groups of 19–38 guests across 15 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. Among its standout facilities: a cinema room, dining space for up to 38 guests, 15 parking spaces, private outdoor space and gardens. Whether you're planning a special occasion or simply want a standout base for your group, this house delivers everything you need under one roof.
Perfectly suited for birthdays, family groups, Stretton House offers a level of privacy and space that hotels and serviced apartments simply cannot match. Your booking is for your group only — check the listing for exactly what is included, and confirm the setup with the owner when you enquire.
The property has dining space for up to 38 people, so the whole group can eat together without splitting between different rooms. That is useful whether you self-cater, bring in a private chef, or plan a more formal celebration meal.
Outside, there is private outdoor space for meals, drinks, or time outside. All outdoor areas are for your group only during the stay.
Nearby highlights include Rolling countryside, Excellent pubs & restaurants, Dog walking routes. You can plan days out locally while still having a private house to return to for meals, downtime, and group time together.
Enquiries go straight to the owner through Group Escape Houses, so you can ask about dates, layout, facilities, and booking details directly before making plans.
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Ideal For
- Birthdays
- Family Groups
- Corporate retreats & offsites
Property Highlights
- High-speed WiFi
- Private parking
- Large dining area
- Private gardens
- BBQ area
- Pool table
- Cinema room
- Large kitchen
- Dines up to 38 guests
What's included
Facilities
General
WiFi
Parking
Large dining area
Garden / outdoor space
BBQ
Outdoor seating
Entertainment
Pool table
Table tennis
Cinema room
Kitchen
Large kitchen
Catering friendly
Dishwasher
Accessibility
Ground floor bedroom
Step free access
Wheelchair accessible
Pets
Pets on request
Guide prices
Pricing Guide
All prices shown are “from” guide prices only. Enquire to confirm exact rates.
from
£3,900
2-night weekend
Budget
Group Cost Estimate
All values below are estimates based on guest count and guide pricing.
Maximum guest capacity: 38
Estimated using a guide per-night rate of £1,950, calculated from this property's own pricing.
Estimated total price
£1,950
Estimated total price based on guide nightly pricing and 1 night.
Estimated price per person
£51
Estimated price per person based on guest count.
These figures are estimates only. Enquire to confirm exact rates for your dates.
Dates
Availability
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Where you'll stay
Location
Stretton, Derbyshire
DE55 6FD postcode area
Derbyshire / Peak District
Approximate area shown — the pin marks the local area, and the exact address is provided after booking. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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