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BeeleyBeeley in the Peak District is a village which, once visited, you simultaneously want everyone and no one else to know about. It is hard not to share all the things the village has to offer, yet the impulse to keep all the charm of Beeley to oneself is perfectly understandable, lest the village lose the things which make it such a special place. Therefore, I have some small reservations about writing on the topic of this lovely village, home to less than 500 and nearly a stone's throw from the magnificent Chatsworth House. Located not too far from the junction of the B6012 and the A& at Rowsley, Beeley is old enough to have received mention in the Domesday Book and 30 years ago was known as the site of the Beeley Moor Murders. However, there are more pleasant things about the village. The Beeley Brook passes over small waterfalls as it rolls downhill, making a pleasant bubbling as it passes through the village en route to the Derwent river. There are some historic homes along the Brook; Beeley Old Hall, Duke's Barn and Norman House are all very old homes worth a visit by themselves. The charm offered by the humbler houses of Beeley is of the kind that people love to photograph. This rural idyll offered by the charming sandstone houses and natural scenery is still available thanks to a bypass around Beeley being built rather than having the road pass through the village. This has made the village less known and allowed it to retain much of its charm. Beeley does offer some self catering holiday lodging for travelers looking to get a bit off of the beaten path and enjoy this Peak District gem. The recently restored 17th century coaching inn the Devonshire Arms should be visited, as should its restaurant; locally famous for its fare and open seven days a week. Edward VII and Charles Dickens have both lodged here, giving this charmer added historic interest. The bakery and café The Old Smithy has wonderful bread and cakes on offer, as well as many other pastries and refreshing tea from china cups. There is an outdoor seating area overlooking the Derwent valley, open in pleasant weather. Visitors to the Peak District will find Beeley a place with much to offer them. It is a home base for exploring the region and worth a visit all by itself. From the ancient yew in the churchyard to the views offered of the hills overlooking Chatsworth House on the Beeley Walk, to the views of the Derwent River, Beeley has the market on charm cornered. Beeley in the Peak District is the very picture of an idyllic English village and is truly a hidden gem of a place. |
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