Florence Nightingale Suites at Lea Hurst

Florence Nightingale Suites at Lea Hurst provides a unique opportunity for guests to stay at the beloved former Derbyshire home of social pioneer and nursing icon, Florence Nightingale. The historic house and its gardens have been lovingly restored and beautifully furnished with with a keen eye on period detail. The result is a charming and comfortable country house, the perfect base to explore the delights of the Peak District National Park The space Our Family Suite comprises 2 comfortable bedrooms with a dedicated private bathroom. One bedroom is particularly spacious and opens onto a private balcony with outdoor furniture, enjoying stunning views over the gardens and parkland to the Derwent Valley. Florence Nightingale's childhood rooms and also where author Elizabeth Gaskell completed her novel "North and South". During your stay Lea Hurst is an attractive Derbyshire manor house, once described by its previous occupant, Florence Nightingale, as 'a small, 15 bedroom country house'! Our family has spent the last 5 years restoring this lovely historic home, with an eye both on revealing its history as the favourite home of Florence Nightingale, and on recreating a warm and comfortable family home. This is reflected in our collection of elegant period furnishings and interesting historical artefacts related to Nightingale, with comfortable reception rooms warmed by log fires, and tastefully furnished bedroom suites that guarantee a comfortable night's sleep. We also pride ourselves on offering a delicious cooked breakfast with locally sourced ingredients to start your day!