Business Details
Luxury Hotel & Wedding Venue in Derbyshire
The Sitwell Arms Hotel, a Grade 2 listed building dating back to the 18th century, combines historic charm with modern luxury to deliver exceptional hospitality. Our team, with decades of collective experience in the hospitality industry, curates tailored experiences for weddings, conferences, and leisure stays, leveraging our six-acre grounds featuring a lake, rose orchard, and al fresco dining spaces. We maintain rigorous quality standards through our ISO-certified operational frameworks while preserving the unique character of our heritage-listed property.Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our award-winning wedding services, five-star guest reviews, and partnerships with leading local suppliers. As custodians of this historic venue, we balance tradition with innovation, offering state-of-the-art facilities including a fully equipped gym and conferencing spaces alongside period architectural features.
Services
Wedding Venues
Luxury Accommodation
Fine Dining
Conference Facilities
Fitness Centre
Highlights and features
- Award-winning wedding venue with dedicated coordinators
- Grade 2 listed building combining historic charm with modern facilities
- Five-star guest reviews for accommodation and dining
- Six acres of landscaped grounds with lake and gardens
- Fully equipped gym and conferencing facilities
What people say
Excellent service
Amazing food
Stunning venue
Dedicated staff
Memorable weddings
Services
Wedding Venues
Our historic venue offers three stunning function rooms and six acres of landscaped grounds for weddings. The Banqueting Suite, Sitwell Suite, and Leger Room accommodate ceremonies and receptions, with packages including floral arrangements, photography, and accommodation. Our dedicated coordinators ensure seamless execution of civil ceremonies and celebrations.
Luxury Accommodation
We provide 30 en-suite bedrooms including four-poster suites, honeymoon suites, and family rooms. The House at The Sitwell Arms Hotel offers self-catering accommodation for up to 10 guests. All rooms feature modern amenities while preserving period architectural elements, with complimentary gym access included.
Fine Dining
The Wild Boar Lounge serves seasonal menus featuring local produce, with options including Sunday roasts, steak nights, and afternoon tea. Our head chef creates three-course wedding breakfasts and evening buffets, supported by a dedicated events team for private functions and corporate dining.
Conference Facilities
Our versatile spaces accommodate business meetings, training days, and networking events. The Sitwell Suite and Banqueting Suite offer modern amenities within historic settings, with packages including catering and audio-visual equipment for up to 150 delegates.
Fitness Centre
The hotel houses a fully equipped gym with Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment. The facility includes cardio and resistance training machines, available complimentary to guests, featuring over 40 pieces of fitness equipment in a spacious, well-maintained environment.
People
Karen
Wedding Coordinator
With over 15 years in the hospitality industry, Karen specialises in creating bespoke wedding experiences. She has coordinated more than 200 weddings at The Sitwell Arms Hotel, earning praise for her attention to detail and stress-free approach.
Lisa Frost
Events Manager
Lisa oversees large-scale events and private parties, bringing 12 years of experience in event planning. She recently received guest commendations for managing a 50th birthday celebration with seamless coordination of venue setup and catering.
Questions
Can I view the wedding venue before booking?
Yes, we offer appointments with wedding coordinators and host open days every Tuesday. You can explore our function rooms, grounds, and accommodation options by prior arrangement.
What accommodation options are available?
We offer 30 en-suite rooms including four-poster suites, honeymoon suites, and family rooms. The House at The Sitwell Arms provides self-catering accommodation for up to 10 guests with exclusive facilities.
Do you offer event planning services?
Our experienced team provides full event coordination for weddings and corporate events, including venue styling, supplier recommendations, and timeline management to ensure seamless execution.
What dining options are available for guests?
The Wild Boar Lounge offers seasonal menus with local produce, including Sunday roasts, steak nights, and afternoon tea. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.
Are there fitness facilities available?
Yes, we have a fully equipped gym with over 40 Life Fitness and Hammer Strength machines, available complimentary to guests during their stay.
Can I host a private party at the hotel?
Our venues accommodate private events from intimate dinners to large celebrations, with dedicated event managers and customisable packages available for birthdays and special occasions.
Reviews (7)
Mark Wild
Dec 23, 2021
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Went for Xmas meal dinner and dance, venue and staff great, only gave 4 stars as meal was bit average. Main meal turkey,2 roast potatoes, 2 new potatoes, 1 pig in blanket 1 small cube of stuffing and few carrots
Cath Bramley
Dec 14, 2021
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Went for a Christmas party night. Entertainment was brilliant the food was beautiful...staff went above and beyond on a very busy night! Enjoyed by all
Allan Cadman
Nov 28, 2021
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Nice hotel with friendly staff a few things could do with up dating /repairing like the shower in our room if you wanted to use it you had to hold the shower head in your hand because there was no rail and the curtains were hanging down at the ends otherwise it was a very nice room ,we went for a wedding and everything went well the staff were great and the meal was good except for some of the vegetables were a bit hard, but the staff made it a good day
Mark Walker
Nov 21, 2021
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Nice place for family & couples dining. If there's a party/function happening upstairs on the evening you visit the atmosphere can be a little rough.
Bev C.
Oct 07, 2021
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Best meal I've had in a long time. This place is now our usual eating place. Great service and very friendly staff. I'd highly recommend a visit. One thing I noticed was the music wasn't loud so you can hold a conversation without having to shout over the noise.
Maz Higton
Sep 25, 2021
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We stayed on Friday night after a lovely family Wedding. Beautifully decorated for the Wedding and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. The room we stayed in was lovely... comfortable, spacious and very clean. The breakfast was really tasty and the service we received while we were there was spot on. A delightful stay...well done to all and would love to visit again!
Simon Turner
Sep 06, 2021
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A double room was booked for us,we ended up in a 3/4 room which was for a single, only one cup and drinks for one. One set of towels for one.
Toilet seat came off.
Went for breakfast in the morning, we ordered toast to go with our full English breakfast and it never arrived and portion sizes were laughable. A quarter of a mushroom is not a portion, neither is a teaspoon of beans
So disappointing
Toilet seat came off.
Went for breakfast in the morning, we ordered toast to go with our full English breakfast and it never arrived and portion sizes were laughable. A quarter of a mushroom is not a portion, neither is a teaspoon of beans
So disappointing
