The Old Hall Inn in Chinley, England

The Old Hall Inn offers two distinct dining experiences: the Minstrels Gallery in the main inn and the Paper Mill Inn across the road. The Minstrels Gallery serves a seasonal menu built around local produce, while the Paper Mill specializes in stone-baked pizzas. The bar stocks a wide selection of local ales and ciders, and the inn was named CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year and a finalist for The Great British Ale Pub of the Year.

Rooms are spread between the 16th-century main inn and the adjacent Paper Mill Inn, with some featuring four-poster beds, balconies, or original stonework and low ceilings. The en suite rooms include a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Room configurations vary from double rooms to two-bedroom annexes and self-contained cottages such as Spring Cottage and Shepherd's Cottage.

The inn sits in the village of Whitehough, a 10-minute walk from Chinley Railway Station with direct trains to Manchester and Sheffield. Hiking routes start from the door, including the ascent to Chinley Churn and the longer walks on Kinder Scout, a 20-minute drive away. Borrowable Garmin GPS devices and walking poles are available for guests to navigate the trails.

The hotel provides family rooms, board games and puzzles, and a menu with kids' meals and special diet options. The outdoor garden and terrace offer a place for children to play while adults enjoy a drink. Pet-friendly accommodations are available, and daily housekeeping includes a full English breakfast with locally sourced produce.

Free private parking is available on-site, and the property has CCTV in common areas and outside for security. The hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities for events such as weddings and family gatherings. Laundry services include daily housekeeping and ironing, and packed lunches can be arranged for day trips into the Peaks.

Awards: CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year & Great British Ale finalist

Location: Direct walking routes to Chinley Churn and Kinder Scout

Dining: Seasonal menu in Minstrels Gallery + pizza at Paper Mill

Rooms: Four-poster beds, balconies, and self-contained cottages

Transport: 10-minute walk to Chinley Railway Station (Manchester/Sheffield)

Extras: Borrowable GPS devices and walking poles

Family: Kids' meals, board games, pet-friendly rooms