Holme Hall, Bakewell

Holme Hall is a three-storey manor house with canted bay windows, crenellated parapets, and mullioned windows arranged symmetrically across its facade with a central projecting entrance porch. The estate sits near the River Wye on the edge of Bakewell and contains six bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, and a cinema room alongside landscaped gardens.

The house was begun in 1626 by lead merchant Bernard Wells, who incorporated sections of an older Tudor-era structure within its north wing including a medieval doorway. This combination of earlier elements with new construction reflects how houses were enlarged and updated during that period.

The property represents architectural developments of 17th-century English residences, combining Tudor elements with innovations of the Jacobean period.

The estate is located on the edge of Bakewell in a quiet setting, with access to gardens and multiple interior spaces to explore. The property is best seen in daylight to fully appreciate the architectural details and garden design.

The grounds contain two separate historic buildings: a banqueting house and a prospect house, both listed as Grade II monuments. Both structures were designed by Robert Eyre, who served as High Sheriff of Derbyshire.

Location: Bakewell

GPS coordinates: 53.21865,-1.67884

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40