The Cow,

Dalbury Lees, Derbyshire

Set in a quiet village that provides a good base for exploring the “prime rambling territory” of the Peak District, this new 12-room “boutique inn” is “well-designed, well-run and fun”, says Tom Chesshyre in The Times. The 19th century building is eclectically and attractively furnished, with lots of wood, zinc and reclaimed items (milk churns have been repurposed as bar stools, while a table is fashioned from an old butcher’s block). The well-equipped rooms have “shiny” bathrooms with walk-in showers and Molton Brown toiletries. The menu mainly comprises small plates for sharing – good, if a little “odd”. Doubles from £120 b&b, 01332-824297, www.cowdalbury.com.