The George - Hathersage

Overview of The George - Hathersage

The George - Hathersage is a 4-star hotel on Main Road in Hathersage, a village in the Hope Valley that sits inside the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. Its setting is the thing most guests come for: the listing places the hotel within a national park, with Stanage Edge, Ladybower Reservoir and the Castleton caverns all within a short drive, yet the hotel itself is a compact, 24-room property rather than a large resort. The full address is Main Rd, Hathersage, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, S32 1BB.

The scale shapes the experience. With 24 air-conditioned rooms, one bar/lounge, a restaurant and a small conference space, The George - Hathersage works as a village base for walkers, climbers, families visiting Chatsworth and couples on a countryside weekend. Breakfast, free WiFi and free self parking are all listed by the property, which suits travellers who plan to explore the Peak District by car. The building has no elevators, a detail worth noting if anyone in your party needs step-free access to upper floors.

For Singapore travellers combining a city stay in Manchester or Sheffield with a few nights in the English countryside, The George - Hathersage offers a quieter rhythm: a village main road, a swimming pool 0.4 km away and walking routes that begin within a few minutes of the front door.

Rooms at The George - Hathersage

The George - Hathersage has 24 rooms in total. The Traveloka listing describes the in-room features shared across the property but does not publish a fixed ladder of named room categories in its structured data, so the room types, bed configurations and occupancy offered for your dates are best checked in the room selector on this page before you book.

What the rooms include

According to the listing, rooms are air-conditioned and feature espresso makers as well as coffee/tea makers, so you can make a proper cup before heading out to the hills. Each room has a desk, and digital programming is available for entertainment in the evening. Complimentary wireless internet access is provided, which is handy for checking weather forecasts and trail conditions before a day on the moors.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms feature either bathtubs or showers, together with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. The listing does not state which rooms have a bath and which have a shower, so if a bathtub matters after a long walk, check the individual room description when you select your room, or contact the property ahead of arrival.

Housekeeping and occupancy

Housekeeping is provided daily. Extra-person charges may apply depending on the property's policy, so families or groups adding a third guest should confirm the room's capacity and any extra-person terms on the booking page. Special requests, such as a particular room location, are subject to availability at check-in and cannot be guaranteed.

Accessibility note

The property states that it has no elevators. Guests with limited mobility, or those travelling with heavy luggage, may wish to request a ground-floor room at the time of booking; such requests depend on availability.

Facilities and Amenities

The facility list at The George - Hathersage is focused rather than extensive, matching its size as a village hotel. Everything below comes from the property's Traveloka listing:

• Restaurant and bar: an on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge for evening drinks.
• Breakfast: a daily English breakfast service.
• Connectivity: free WiFi.
• Parking: free self parking on site.
• Events: a banquet hall and conference space, with event facilities measuring 75 square feet (7 square metres).
• Smoke-free area: the property lists a smoke-free area.
• Safety: safety features include a fire extinguisher.

The conference space is small, so it suits a board-style meeting or a private planning session rather than a large function; the banquet hall is listed separately for gatherings. If you are planning an event, contact the property directly to confirm layouts and availability.

Pets are not allowed at The George - Hathersage, according to the property policy. Payment is by credit card, debit card or mobile payment, including Google Pay and Apple Pay; the property notes that cash is not accepted, and it may pre-authorise the guest's credit card before arrival. A credit card, debit card or cash deposit may also be requested at check-in for incidental charges, alongside government-issued photo identification.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. The listing gives front-desk hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM daily and states that after-hours check-in is not offered, while standard check-in runs from 3:00 PM. Because these details can change, it is sensible to tell the property your expected arrival time in advance and confirm how check-in works on your day.

Location and Getting There

The George - Hathersage sits in Hathersage in the Hope Valley, inside the Peak District National Park. The listing places it within a 15-minute drive of the wider national park and of Hathersage Swimming Pool, and gives the following distances to nearby points of interest:

• Hathersage Swimming Pool: 0.4 km (0.2 mi)
• Little John's Grave: 0.7 km (0.4 mi)
• Longshaw Country Park: 1.2 km (0.7 mi)
• Stanage Edge: 3.5 km (2.2 mi)
• Ladybower Reservoir: 5.9 km (3.7 mi)
• Hope Golf Club: 8.1 km (5 mi)
• Castleton Museum: 8.9 km (5.5 mi)
• Peveril Castle and Peak Cavern: 9.4 km (5.9 mi)
• Derwent Dam Museum: 9.7 km (6 mi)
• Treak Cliff Cavern and Speedwell Cavern: about 10.5 km (6.5 mi)
• Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill: 10.8 km (6.7 mi)
• Eyam Hall: 10.9 km (6.8 mi) and Eyam Museum: 11.2 km (6.9 mi)
• Chatsworth House: 14.6 km (9.1 mi)
• Utilita Arena Sheffield: 23.1 km (14.3 mi)

The nearest major airport listed for the property is Manchester Airport (MAN), around 47.8 km (29.7 mi) away. Travellers coming from Singapore can search for flights to Manchester on Traveloka and then continue to the Hope Valley by road. Free self parking at the hotel makes a hire car a practical choice, particularly if you want to reach Chatsworth, Castleton and the Derwent valley in the same trip.

The cluster of attractions around Castleton, including Peveril Castle and the show caves at Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff and Speedwell, is roughly 9-11 km to the west, which makes a half-day cave and castle outing an easy plan from The George - Hathersage.

Dining at The George - Hathersage

The hotel's restaurant is the main place to eat on site, and the bar/lounge is the natural end to a day outdoors. The listing describes a complimentary English breakfast served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM; whether breakfast is included can depend on the rate you choose, so check the room offer for the breakfast inclusion before you confirm.

The late-running breakfast window suits a relaxed start, while walkers aiming for an early ascent of Stanage Edge may prefer to set off first and return for a later breakfast, or plan a packed lunch from the village. Restaurant opening times for lunch and dinner are not detailed in the structured listing, so ask the hotel about evening service when you arrive.

• Breakfast: English breakfast, listed daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
• Restaurant: on-site restaurant for meals.
• Bar/lounge: for drinks in the evening.
• In-room: espresso makers and coffee/tea makers for hot drinks at any hour.

Beyond the hotel, a day trip to Eyam, Castleton or Chatsworth adds plenty of options for a lunch stop. If you want to plan the day around a guided experience, browse things to do and attractions on Traveloka before you travel.

Why Stay at The George - Hathersage

The strongest reason to choose The George - Hathersage is its position for exploring the Hope Valley without driving back to a city each evening. Stanage Edge is about 3.5 km away, Longshaw Country Park is just over a kilometre from the hotel and Ladybower Reservoir is under 6 km away. That puts a wide range of walking country close at hand, with a restaurant, a bar and free parking waiting back at the hotel.

• A 4-star stay in a national park village, with 24 rooms rather than hundreds.
• Practical in-room comforts such as air conditioning, espresso makers, desks and digital programming.
• Free WiFi and free self parking, both listed by the property.
• A daily English breakfast with a generous morning window.
• Day-trip reach to Chatsworth House, Castleton's caverns, Eyam and Sheffield.

The trade-offs are worth knowing too: there is no lift, the front desk keeps limited hours, pets are not permitted and payments are card or mobile only. For most walkers, couples and families who arrive by car during the afternoon, none of these is a barrier, but they are worth planning around. If you would like to weigh up other places to stay in the Peak District, compare hotels on Traveloka by area and facilities.

Tips for Booking The George - Hathersage on Traveloka

1. Check the room selector carefully. The George - Hathersage has 24 rooms, and the room types and bed set-ups available vary by date, so read each room's details, including whether it has a bath or a shower.
2. Confirm breakfast inclusion. The listing describes an English breakfast from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM; choose a rate that shows breakfast if you want it included.
3. Plan your arrival time. Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. The front desk keeps limited hours and after-hours check-in is not offered, so let the hotel know when you expect to arrive.
4. Bring a card or mobile wallet. Cash is not accepted; credit cards, debit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay are, and a deposit for incidentals may be requested.
5. Travelling with a pet? Pets are not allowed, so arrange alternatives before you go.
6. Need step-free access? There are no elevators; request a ground-floor room when booking, subject to availability.
7. Book weekends early. As a small hotel in a popular walking area, The George - Hathersage has limited inventory, so reserving ahead gives you more choice of rooms.

When your stay is confirmed, you can plan the rest of your UK trip, from flights to day tours, on the Traveloka homepage.

Other Popular Hotels in Derbyshire

If The George - Hathersage is fully booked for your dates, or you want to split your stay across different parts of the Peak District, these Derbyshire properties on Traveloka are worth a look.

Bike & Boot Peak District

• About the hotel: a 3-star hotel on Hope Road in the Hope Valley, inside the national park, offering bicycles to rent for exploring the area.
• Rooms: guestrooms with daily housekeeping; see the listing for room configurations.
• Facilities: free WiFi, terrace, elevator, free self parking, coffee/tea in the lobby and smoke-free areas.
• Services: 24-hour front desk and express check-in; breakfast is available for a fee.

Cavendish Hotel

• About the hotel: a 3-star hotel in Baslow, in the Derbyshire Dales part of the Peak District National Park, suited to visitors heading to the Chatsworth side of the park.
• Rooms: 23 rooms, including connecting rooms; see the listing for room types.
• Facilities: restaurant, bar, garden, children's play area, parking, WiFi and wheelchair-accessible features.
• Services: 24-hour front desk, room service and laundry service.

The Merchant's Yard

• About the hotel: a 3-star hotel on St Johns Road in Tideswell, a village in the Derbyshire Dales within the national park.
• Rooms: 8 guestrooms with daily housekeeping.
• Facilities: restaurant, bar/lounge, parking, WiFi, luggage storage and a smoke-free area.
• Services: front desk staffed during set daytime and evening hours; an English breakfast is listed daily.

The Queens Head Hotel

• About the hotel: a 2-star inn on High Street in Buxton, within a short drive of the national park and Pavilion Gardens.
• Rooms: 15 guestrooms; see the listing for room types.
• Facilities: free WiFi, bar/lounge, cafe and a smoke-free area.
• Services: breakfast is available for a fee.

The Royal Hotel

• About the hotel: a 3-star hotel on Market Street in Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, a convenient base for the western side of the Peak District.
• Rooms: 14 guestrooms, with housekeeping on request.
• Facilities: restaurant, coffee shop, garden and parking.
• Services: front desk open during limited afternoon and evening hours; breakfast available.

Alison House Hotel

• About the hotel: a 4-star hotel on Intake Lane in Cromford, in the Derbyshire Dales, with 14 rooms across two floors.
• Rooms: 14 rooms, including non-smoking rooms; some rates include breakfast.
• Facilities: restaurant, bar, garden, terrace, TV lounge, elevator, parking, WiFi and meeting facilities.
• Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, room service and laundry service.

Duke of Wellington

• About the hotel: a 3-star guesthouse on Wellington Street in Matlock, close to the Peak District National Park and suited to walkers and cyclists.
• Rooms: 9 guestrooms; see the listing for room types.
• Facilities: free WiFi, free self parking, bar/lounge, playground and a smoke-free area.
• Services: breakfast is available for a fee; hiking and mountain-biking trails are nearby.