Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Food quality
Good service
Amenities
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services
Mixed feedback on cleanliness and maintenance
Mixed feedback on pricing

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Rooms were clean and comfortable, with minor maintenance issues reported by some guests.
Service
8.7
Staff were friendly and attentive, making guests feel welcome and well taken care of.
Location
8.6
Great location near key landmarks and with good access to public transport.
Room Quality
8
Spacious and comfortable rooms, with some concerns about maintenance and cleanliness.
Amenities
8.2
Satisfactory amenities provided, with the gym and pool being highlighted by some guests.
Value for Money
6.9
Mixed feedback on the pricing, with some guests feeling it was high for the services offered.
Food and Beverage
8
Food quality was generally praised, while some guests suggested more variety could be offered.
Overall Experience
8.5
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-30 18:19

Property Description

Quaint Country Inn in the Peak District

Traditional Home Cooked Meals
Indulge in delicious home-cooked food at The Sycamore’s restaurant, offering a taste of local flavors in a cozy setting.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in one of the 5 en suite rooms, each equipped with a soothing bath for a rejuvenating stay. The inviting bar with plush sofas and an open fire adds to the charm.

Ideal Location for Explorers
Conveniently located in Birch Vale, just 7 miles from Buxton and 15 miles from Manchester, The Sycamore is a perfect base for hikers and those seeking a countryside escape. Don't miss out on the nearby Sett Valley Trail leading to the impressive Kinder Scout.

Book now for an unforgettable retreat at The Sycamore Inn.

Important information:

Please note the bar & restaurant is closed to the public on a Monday & Tuesday but we will happily serve a meal at a pre booked time to residents staying on a Monday or Tuesday evening. Please contact prior to stay to arrange and book a table.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.5
L
Louise
10
Lovely country pub with super friendly staff
Pros:

Stayed for one night for a party, the staff couldn’t be more welcoming, we had a lovely stay.

2024-12-08 via Nuitee
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Rebecca
10
Lovely Stay
Pros:

Lovely place to stay for the weekend, staff were so accommodating and friendly. Breakfast was brilliant, room was clean and warm. We would definitely return in the future

2024-09-30 via Nuitee
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Karen
6
Pros:

The window should have a blackout blind because a motion sensor security light comes on often throughout the night and it's bright enough to disturb your sleep.
The sheets and duvet were of good quality and the bed was comfortable.
I didn't have an evening meal or breakfast but what I saw of the meals looked appetising.
The Inn is set in the hillside so it's a fairly
steep hill down to the carpark. There looks to be an attractive woodland walk at the side of the carpark and a nice area to sit and have a picnic.

2024-09-03 via Nuitee
A
Anthony
10
Pros:

Excellent stay

2024-08-19 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Really impressive welcome, food and accommodation. Great base to visit the dales from.

2024-07-14 via Nuitee
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Nicole
6
Mixed review..
Pros:

The rooms are directly below the bar as restaurants area, the chairs being moved can be heard up until 10pm and it is not relaxing unfortunately. We wanted a cosy night in the room before a big hike the next day…

The rooms below the bar don’t get much fresh air, which leaves quite a stale smell.

On a positive note…
Bedding was very crisp and clean.

The staff were lovely and couldn’t do enough. We enjoyed scampi and home cooked chips for dinner!!!

10 minutes drive from the Kinder Scout walking route which was amazing.

2023-09-01 via Nuitee
J
jamie partner
10
Pros:

Very welcoming and friendly. Food was exceptional. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Nice views from the deck. Staff were brilliant. Definitely come back

2023-08-27 via Nuitee
S
Sharon
10
The Sycamore Inn, High Pesk, Derbyshire
Pros:

This bed and breakfast is in an ideal location, the facilities are great, the food in the restaurant is lovely and not too expensive and the rooms are clean, spacious and warm. They are spotlessly clean and you have everything you need here.

2023-04-15 via Nuitee
A
Andrew
10
Great people
Pros:

Wonderfully friendly family run business. Passion for service. Young staff a credit and well trained. Location ideal to explore high peak by foot or short car journey. Highly recommended.

2022-08-05 via Nuitee
B
Barbara
10
High Peaks Stay
Pros:

Lovely stay, great food and friendly staff

2022-04-16 via Nuitee
T
Terri
10
Lovely Inn in a great location, lovely staff
Pros:

Beautiful Inn. Rooms were lovely and very spacious.
Staff were friendly and young girl that checked us in was so lovely, never stopped smiling. Location was perfect for us as we did the Kinder Scout walk from here. Check in wasnt until 4pm but we were able to park there from 10am for no extra charge. Meal in the evening was great and the fact you were able to take in dogs to the snug area afterwards was lovely. Highly reccommend

2022-03-21 via Nuitee
C
Chris
10
Very enjoyable, fabulous food
Pros:

The welcome was warm, despite good covid measures, everyone was very helpful and very happy to help. The food was fabulous at every meal, and the beer selection and quality was great. Parking was plentiful, easy and seemed secure. The location of the hotel is quiet and excellent for walking, cycling, motorcycling or just visiting the peak district. Our only complaint was the room was cold when we arrived, and as it was cold outside (October), it took the radiator several hours to warm the room up to a comfortable level. The mattress was also a bit creaky and noisy, possibly due to the room being kept cold between guests. But we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would heartily recommend the hotel and everyone there that made our stay so enjoyable. Thank you.

2020-10-26 via Nuitee
K
Kirsty
10
One of our favourite stays
Pros:

We loved our stay in the Sycamore we didn’t want to leave! It was very relaxed, very comfortable and friendly staff!

2020-08-27 via Nuitee
M
MV family_with_children
8
Pros:

Nice hotel with friendly owners. Great outside facility if you have a dog.

2020-08-26 via Nuitee
R
Richard
8
Pros:

Outside all round needs a good clean up.

2020-08-14 via Nuitee
P
Paul
10
Friendly welcom, good food, excellent service
Pros:

Friendly welcom, good food, excellent service

2019-08-17 via Nuitee
E
Ericka
10
Pros:

Lovely room, comfortable bed. Delicious food. Very enjoyable stay. I will return 😊

2019-08-08 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

We stayed for a friends wedding and had booked all the bedrooms. It was like they were part of our family and really took care of us and made us feel at home. Breakfast was brilliant, and the staff were very adaptable and helpful when we wanted to have a space for our friends mini hen do. Would definitely stay again!

2019-08-06 via Nuitee
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Ian
10
Stunning
Pros:

It was for my parents and they loved it there 1st visit to the Peak District. The staff food and service and rooms where excellent we all had dinner in the pub on the Saturday night and it was amazing we will be eating there a lot ourselves. Stunning

2019-07-29 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Good value for money.
Pros:

Good food, friendly staff and a clean room. This place is priced appropriately for the package you get. You could pay a lot more for something not much better. The breakfast was particularly tasty and well presented. It was close to Manchester and ideal for the Peak District. I was surprised it wasn’t busier.

2019-06-19 via Nuitee