The Sitwell Arms Hotel, Renishaw is a Grade 2 listed building located in the parish of Eckington, Derbyshire. The original part to this attractive stone-built hotel dates back to the 18th century when it was a famous coaching inn.
Originally given its name to perpetuate the legend of the wealthy Sitwell family who governed the majority of the land in Renishaw. The Sitwell Fortune was made as colliery owners and ironmasters from the 17th-20th centuries.
The Sitwell’s have always been avid collectors and patrons of the arts and the history of the family is filled with writers, innovators and eccentrics.
Perhaps the most famed of the Sitwell family was the literary genius Edith Sitwell, legend has it that she actually wrote some of her poems and books at The Sitwell Arms Hotel. This extraordinary family have lived in Renishaw for nearly 400 years and still reside at the nearby Renishaw Hall and Gardens.
Over the years the hotel has been tastefully extended to include the gym, salon and a superb function room overlooking the lake - aptly named The Sitwell Suite.
Great place, friendly staff, clean rooms, very reasonable price for accommodation and meals, warm and inviting atmosphere. Thank you for a great stay.
Karen Hutchinson
"Hello, we came for lunch yesterday and it was lovely. The food was great and so was the service and it also reminded me that I hadn’t left a review for our wedding 8 weeks ago in the banqueting suite 24/11/23. I’d like to thank Karen and all the staff that made our wedding day one of the best days of our lives. The lead up to our day was organised, we were invited in a timely manner to go and chose the decor and had a meeting with Karen to discuss the final touches and then the Sitwell organised and made sure everything on the day was as we’d planned. From the relaxed breakfast I had with my bridesmaids, the getting ready, hair and makeup and Karen visiting to keep us updated of how the day would run, to a wonderful day all round. I have had time to speak to all the guests that came to both day and evening reception and they have all said what a great day it was, “one of the best weddings I’ve been to” has been said by many. Compliments to the chef because every day guest said how lovely the food was. The service was seamless. Our day was what we wanted and more so thank you, thank you, thank you! I highly recommend the Sitwell Arms to anyone looking for somewhere to get married."
Joanne Sheldon
