Business Details
4 Years
experience
Luxury Woodland Retreats in the Peak District
Wildhive Callow Hall is a Victorian country house hotel nestled in 35 acres of picturesque gardens, wild meadows, and woodlands at the gateway to the Peak District. Established to blend rugged wilderness with homely comfort, the hotel offers uniquely designed bedrooms, woodland Hives, and Treehouses for guests seeking immersive natural experiences. Our Garden Room restaurant showcases seasonal British cuisine sourced from local producers, while the Coach House provides wellness facilities including a gym, sauna, and botanical treatments.Sustainability is central to our operations, with initiatives spanning zero-waste kitchens, biomass heating, and partnerships with local suppliers. Recognised for excellence through industry awards, our team prioritises personalised service, ensuring guests enjoy a relaxed 'home-from-home' atmosphere. We host weddings, private events, and curated outdoor adventures, reflecting our commitment to celebrating nature, community, and responsible tourism in a setting that harmonises heritage architecture with modern eco-conscious design.
Services
Woodland Hives
Treehouse Stays
Seasonal Dining
Wedding Venues
Wellness Treatments
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- Unique woodland accommodations with eco-conscious design
- Award-winning hospitality with personalised guest experiences
- Seasonal menus featuring 90% locally sourced British produce
- Sustainability-certified operations reducing environmental impact
- Comprehensive wellness facilities in a natural setting
What people say
Breathtaking natural setting
Impeccable eco-friendly practices
Exceptional personalised service
Innovative seasonal menus
Unique woodland accommodations
Services
Woodland Hives
Our woodland Hives offer secluded, eco-friendly retreats nestled in ancient trees. Each Hive features sustainable materials, underfloor heating, and private terraces overlooking wild meadows. Designed for couples or solo travellers seeking immersive nature experiences without compromising modern comforts, these accommodations include bespoke furnishings and forest canopy views.
Treehouse Stays
Two-bedroom Treehouses provide elevated living spaces with panoramic woodland vistas. Each features handcrafted interiors, open-plan living areas, and private balconies for stargazing. Ideal for families or groups, these structures use reclaimed materials and integrate seamlessly with surrounding oak trees, offering both adventure and sophisticated comfort.
Seasonal Dining
The Garden Room serves farm-to-table menus highlighting Derbyshire producers and our kitchen garden. Dishes change monthly with ingredient availability, featuring items like line-caught mackerel ceviche and Peak District lamb koftas. The bar offers craft cocktails using home-infused spirits and regional gins, with wine pairings from UK vineyards.
Wellness Treatments
Coach House treatment rooms provide 100 Acres botanical facials and massages using English essential oils. The wellness programme includes daily yoga classes, sound therapy sessions with Tibetan singing bowls, and access to a sauna and Technogym-equipped fitness studio with interactive cycling challenges for groups.
Exclusive Weddings
We host weddings for 2-150 guests across multiple venues including the Garden Room restaurant, woodland clearings, and wild meadows. Packages include accommodation for 60 guests across the main house and woodland units, with custom feasts prepared by our Michelin-trained chefs and coordination by dedicated wedding planners.
People
Jeremy Whitworth
General Manager
With extensive hospitality experience, Jeremy leads our team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while fostering staff development. He champions our sustainability mission and ensures operational excellence across all departments.
David Bukowicki
Executive Chef
Award-winning chef David oversees culinary operations, creating seasonal menus inspired by global travels. He leads kitchen garden development and mentors junior chefs through our sustainability-focused apprenticeship programmes.
Michael
Head Gardener
Michael manages our 35-acre grounds, maintaining wildflower meadows and productive kitchen gardens. He shares expertise through guest gardening workshops and ensures floral displays complement our eco-philosophy.
Munro
Duty Manager
A founding team member, Munro combines front-of-house leadership with mixology expertise. He curates cocktail menus using foraged ingredients and ensures seamless guest experiences across accommodations and events.
Dup
Guest Relations
Dup coordinates arrival experiences and activity bookings, leveraging local knowledge to create personalised itineraries. He manages our wildlife conservation initiatives including beehive maintenance and tree-planting programmes.
Questions
What accommodation options are available at Wildhive Callow Hall?
We offer 15 characterful bedrooms in the main house, 11 woodland Hives, and 2 self-contained Treehouses sleeping up to 4 guests each.
Do you serve non-residents in your restaurant?
Yes, our Garden Room restaurant welcomes non-residents for lunch and dinner, featuring seasonal British cuisine and an extensive drinks menu.
Can I host a wedding or private event?
Yes, we specialise in exclusive-use weddings and events for up to 150 guests, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces across our estate.
What sustainability initiatives do you implement?
We use biomass heating, zero-waste kitchens, 100% electric operations, local sourcing, and have planted over 300 trees to reduce our environmental impact.
Are pets allowed on the premises?
We welcome dogs in designated woodland accommodations with prior arrangement and a supplementary cleaning fee.
Reviews (4)
Corin Burr
Jun 20, 2022
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What a stunning property. Stayed one night in one of the amazing Hives in the woods above the hotel. Hotel has been recently refurbished and remodelled with wonderful modern glass walled restaurant, luxury Hives and Treehouses as well as bedrooms in the main house. Dined in the restaurant in the evening - terrine followed by pork loin - huge portion and beautifully cooked. Breakfast had poached eggs and crushed avocados - with a view. The countryside around the hotel is beautiful and very peaceful - well worth the visit.
Stephen Williams
Jun 05, 2022
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Great upscale hotel in fabulous grounds. Lovely sun terrace with loungers and deck chairs. Flower meadow in front of hotel. Very modern glass sided restaurant with turf roof. Room was small but well equipped 3 lounges to relax in Service in restaurant was poor, young staff were new and needed training. Interesting lodges in grounds like tree houses, must be fun to stay in. Lots of investment here and it shows.
Beverley Cook
May 13, 2022
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Afternoon tea was wonderful and staff were friendly, attentive and funny. Not stuffy as is the case in many high end hotels. Decor was beautiful. Can't wait to go back and hopefully next time stay
Julia Hutchinson
Apr 18, 2022
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This is a gem of a place, five drowned rat walkers and three well behaved dogs were given the warmest of welcomes. Rest bite and lunch turned into a four stay by the cosiest of fires in a stunning drawing room, served by the best staff. Quite simply, nothing was too much trouble and we all left with definite intention to return. Excellent! Thank you
