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Garden & Things to Do
Our garden is for all our guests to enjoy, with its table tennis, garden chess and draughts, sculptures, Swedish hot tub and cave, swings, ponds and stunning views. Hidden corners abound, where you can sit, listen to the sheep bleat and try to spot the skylark soaring above.
The farm trail is a lovely way to spend an hour or so, just ask for a copy of the leaflet. We have binoculars and wildlife books to borrow. In winter we have sledges to borrow too!
Apart from the garden, walks, both easy and strenuous in every direction from the front door, there are dozens of things to do and see:
An Elemental Experience at Beechenhill Farm
Nowadays we spend so long sitting inside, silently watching TV. Maybe there is another way to be…
Bathing in hot water, lit by flares
Photo: Matt Embrey
Come and experience the quiet, natural elements, Fire, Air, Earth and Water in the beautiful Peak District countryside.
A genuine Swedish, wooden hot tub, heated by burning wood, beside a small heated cave, lit by glowing candles and warmed by an antique Swedish stove, nestled in a secluded place looking South over the Manifold Valley in the Peak District National Park, on an organic farm.
Imagine being warm, sitting with friends under a starry night sky, gazing over a beautiful Peak District valley, you are wreathed in steam, and maybe sprinkled with rain drops. Bathed in hot water, lit by flares, warmed by fire, no electricity, you can enjoy the elements surrounding you; darkness, fire, water, the Peak District landscape, distant twinkling lights.
Simple pleasures bring well-being and renewal, glow with natural warmth and congenial company.
You need swimwear and towels for the hot tub, flip-flops are useful although we have some to borrow, and you can change in the cave.
Full moon over the hot tub
Photo: Matt Embrey
The Simple Elemental Experience 2008
An afternoon (4hrs) or evening (4hrs finishing by 11pm)
Hot tub seats up to 6 people, experiences offered for up to 8-12 people in one party, min age 14
- We light the cave stove, the hot tub and heat the water, we supply a jug of fresh water
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You bring your own towels, drinks.
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£40 for 2 people plus £5 per person extra for residents at Beechenhill Farm
- £50 for 2 people plus £5 per person extra for non-residents
The Luxury Elemental Experience 2008
An afternoon (4hrs) or evening (4hrs finishing by 11pm)
Hot tub seats up to 6 people, experiences offered for up to 8-12 people in one party, min age 14
- We light the cave stove, the tub and heat the water, we supply a jug of fresh water
- We supply towels and fluffy white dressing gowns
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We supply complimentary refreshments; maybe Cava and chocolates or hot chocolate and cakes, then at Christmas and New Year– Mulled wine and home made mince pies.
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£60 for 2 people plus £10 per person extra for residents at Beechenhill Farm
- £70 for 2 people plus £10 per person extra for non-residents
Elemental Experiences (Hot tub) prices 2008
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Number of people |
Residential Simple £ |
Visitor Simple £ |
Residential Luxury £ |
Visitor Luxury £ |
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2 |
40 |
50 |
60 |
70 |
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3 |
45 |
55 |
70 |
80 |
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4 |
50 |
60 |
80 |
90 |
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5 |
55 |
65 |
90 |
100 |
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6 |
60 |
70 |
100 |
110 |
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7 |
65 |
75 |
110 |
120 |
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8 |
70 |
80 |
120 |
130 |
Meet the Bees at Beechenhill Farm
Bee keeper, Mark Dennison Daisybank Apiaries, (also a Peak District Environmental Quality Mark business) can take you to meet the Bees that produce Beechenhill Honey. You will put on full Bee keeping gear, and actually see how the hives work, you'll hear the different buzzes, experience the wonder of locating the Queen and hear stories about the contribution Bees make to the Peak District landscape. This is offered for up to six people at a time early evenings, May to October.
You will put on full Bee keeping gear, and actually see how the hives work, you'll hear the different buzzes, experience the wonder of locating the Queen and hear stories about the contribution Bees make to the Peak District landscape. This is offered for up to four people at a time early evenings, May to October.
Stately Homes - Chatsworth, Sudbury Hall, Kedleston Hall, Haddon Hall, Lyme Park, Calke Abbey, Eyam Hall and more.
Gardens - Biddulph Grange, Lea Rhododendron Gardens, Dorothy Clive Garden, and more.
Shopping - 'Peak District Products' a group of local artisans, mill shops and factory shops of the Potteries, Royal Doulton, Wedgewood, Spode, Tutbury Crystal.
Foods - Fantastic delicatessens, smoke houses, local ice creams and more.
Eating out - Wonderful country pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and more.
Museums - Gladstone Pottery Museum, The Bass Museum, The Museum of Childhood and more.
Caves - Pooles Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Blue John Cavern and more.
Parks - Alton Towers, The American Adventure and more! |
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