We had more snow yesterday for a total of about 13'. His son, also James, became the brother-in-law of Agatha Christie who enjoyed many stays at the house and often used it as a base for writing her famous novels. We were finally able to get up the hill and push and blow some snow around. James Watts, as Lord Mayor of Manchester and very wealthy textile merchant, entertained many society figures at his shooting parties. The estate was then used solely for recreation, with the two woodlands being created to enhance the available game stocks on the moors. Sir James insisted that he retain the property as his shooting lodge, and set about improving it with the talented architects, masons and craftsmen that created the municipal works of the day. Neighbouring farms were compulsorily purchased and demolished when Sir James Watts, Mayor of Manchester, sold the land to Stockport Water Authority for the Reservoir in the late 1800’s. You get a sense of the importance of the house and its history the moment you arrive. It has a fascinating history dating back to at least the 14 th century and has been home to some amazing characters of British history, including writers, industrialists, politicians and Royalty. The house is an ancient farmstead standing isolated on the side of Kinder Scout, at the convergence of ancient pack horse routes from Glossop, Hayfield and Edale. With all this grandeur and the rolling hills and moorlands of the Peak District on your doorstep, High Peak Manor is the most amazing setting for your wedding, special celebration or corporate getaway. Recline on the patio to watch the sunlight chase shadows across Kinder Scout, grab a good book and snuggle up in front of a woodburning stove, or potter in the kitchen, conjuring up delicious meals on the Aga.Įxplore this magnificent ancient farmstead and former hunting lodge further and find more delightful details, such as the cosy bar with its flagstone floor, the covered courtyard with seating for a party, and the magnificent oak-framed Medieval great hall. After getting ready, we did bridesmaids portraits there at the house and then headed over to Manor at Fire Tower Hill for the ceremony Jen and Dave did not. There’s space to mingle and space to do your own thing, with four beautifully furnished lounges, luxury kitchens, 11 opulent bedrooms and 7 spectacular bathrooms. Mellow Derbyshire sandstone walls are the backdrop to luxurious living spaces, where light suffuses through stained-glass coats of arms on stone mullion windows, and rich furnishings wrap you in a warm glow. Surrounded by 30 acres of natural beauty in the heart of the Peak District, High Peak Manor is a manor house that thinks it’s a castle. Baronial splendour in a beautiful setting
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