Pear Tree Farm is a quality 4 Star all en-suite Guest House with 9 bedrooms and a private car park.

Our Room rates are from £37.50 per person per night. (Rates for children are negotiable)

We are located in the beautiful Lea Valley overlooking Lea Brook and are only 10 minutes drive from Matlock.

Pear Tree Farm is mentioned in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site literature as being a 17 th Century Corn Mill, providing grain for the local cotton mills employees, water for the mill’s washing processes, and having historical connections with Florence Nightingale.

We offer a wide range of Art courses for beginners, improvers and those with more advanced skills.

Set in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, with inspiring countryside and the company of like minded people, our courses are the perfect creative holiday for any aspiring artist.

Learn techniques from professional artists whilst enjoying excellent accommodation in a wonderful rural setting. Relax and take the opportunity to socialize and share ideas.

In the evening there are group discussions, along with the tutor, allowing each day's work to be brought into focus.
Our New Arts Centre is situated in beautiful countryside on the border of the Peak District in the Lea Valley Conservation Area. The Centre has its own 76 acres of pasture and woodland, through which Lea Brook runs.

We also offer Self catering; guests can hire the entire house on a Self catering basis which sleeps up to 20 people, so we are ideal for family get togethers etc. Please contact us for further details.

St Valentines weekend and farmhouse supper , please contact us for further details!

Gift Vouchers: What better way to delight the special artist in your life? Pear Tree Gift Vouchers are tailored to suit you. Please ask for details.

Central to :-

Matlock Bath cable cars;
Alton Towers;
Chatsworth & Haddon Halls;
Carsington Water for Sailing, birdwatching;

Peak District Walks, Ashbourne, Buxton, Bakewell, Chesterfield all within half hour drive.