Serving locals and travellers since 1746.
Beeley Village
Beeley is a countryside village at the southern edge of Chatsworth Park, at the foot of Beeley Moor. The village has a strong connection to Chatsworth and has been an important part of the estate community for centuries.
History
The first mention of Beeley was in the Domesday Book of 1086 as ‘Bewlag’ and by 1346 it was known as ‘Bylegh’. The Beeley Inn originated as three separate cottages in 1726 and these were converted into an inn in 1747.
During the period 1755-64 there were three inns in the village. Only The Beeley Inn has survived, retaining the charm of the 18th century coaching inn that it once was.
Coaches carried visitors from London and the Peak, stopping in Beeley to rest the horses. Charles Dickens was a frequent visitor in his lifetime, and it is rumoured that King Edward VII often met his mistress Alice Keppel at The Beeley Inn.
Things to See
With a brook flowing through its heart, the historic St. Anne’s Church, and a small selection of local businesses, Beeley offers the perfect spot to pause and experience rural village life.
Stay With Us
Settle in and stay in one of our rooms above the inn or in a hamlet of cottages nearby.
