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Introduction to Ukulele in the Central Peak District

Lee Wood Hotel
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■ Location: Peak District

■ Duration: 3 nights at an HF Country House

■ Board Basis: Full Board

■ Travel Dates: Nov 2027

■ Itineraries available: 1

■ Carbon Footprint: 86kg CO2 details

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£599

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£569

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Always wanted to learn to play the Ukulele but never taken your first steps? Our Introduction to Ukulele weekends are the perfect place to start. Designed for complete beginners, these fun and relaxed breaks are led by an experienced tutor who will guide you through the basics. You'll enjoy friendly, supportive morning sessions plus plenty of free time in the afternoons to explore the stunning surroundings of our country house. In the evening, you'll regroup for another session, bringing together prior learning and building on your newfound skills. Please note participants are required to bring their own ukulele and music stand.

Accommodation

HF Country House
A New HF Country House for 2027 Lee Wood is our 43-bedroom Georgian property in the historic spa town of Buxton, opening 29 January 2027 with a special celebratory launch week. Not only does our newest country house have excellent rail connections, with Buxton station only a short walk away, it also has easy access to a wonderful variety of Peak District walking routes. Surrounded by the Peak District National Park, our Buxton base offers a wealth of walks across the dramatic gritstone edges of the Dark Peak, through the gentle valleys of the White Peak, and routes that delve into the region’s industrial past, history, and heritage.  Other nearby highlights include the Derbyshire Dales and the Hope Valley, home to picturesque villages such as Hathersage, Eyam, and Castleton, which is famed for its show caves and is crowned by the dramatic ruins of the 11th-century Peveril Castle.  When you’re not out walking, unwind in the well-kept gardens, or enjoy plenty of space for socialising and activities in the roomy bar and lounge areas.   If you want to take it easy or fill a free day, Lee Wood’s excellent location puts you steps from Buxton’s many highlights. Visit Buxton Opera House to catch a show in an authentic Edwardian theatre, stop by the iconic, Grade I-listed Buxton Crescent building and browse its fascinating museum, or simply stroll through the landscaped parklands of the Pavilion Gardens, which first opened in 1871. Alternatively, take a 25-minute walk to Poole’s Cavern, a two-million-year-old natural limestone cave and Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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What You’ll Love

  • Tuition from our expert leader 

  • Morning sessions tailored for beginners 

  • A fun, friendly and supportive learning environment 

  • Meeting and connecting with other ukulele enthusiasts 

  • Exploring the local area at your leisure 

  • Maximum group size of 8 

What's Included

  • All sheet music and other resources

  • Comfortable en-suite accommodation in our country house 

  • Cream tea on arrival day 

  • Cooked or continental breakfast every morning 

  • Daily packed lunches 

  • Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee  

  • Easy-to-follow routes, maps, and information available in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently 

Itinerary

Itinerary

Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests. We'll gather for a short introduction to the holiday before dinner and have our first session together afterwards.   

Join your leader for a morning of friendly teaching sessions. Beginners will build a solid foundation by learning essential chords and strumming patterns before applying them to familiar, well-loved songs in a group setting. Afternoons are left free, giving you the chance to practise at your pace, or explore the stunning surroundings of our country house.  

Please use our Discovery Point for inspiration, ideas and walking routes. In the evening, you'll regroup with your leader for another teaching session, revising skills already practiced or learning new.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.

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Accommodation

Lee Wood Hotel

A New HF Country House for 2027 Lee Wood is our 43-bedroom Georgian property in the historic spa town of Buxton, opening 29 January 2027 with a special celebratory launch week. Not only does our newest country house have excellent rail connections, with Buxton station only a short walk away, it also has easy access to a wonderful variety of Peak District walking routes. Surrounded by the Peak District National Park, our Buxton base offers a wealth of walks across the dramatic gritstone edges of the Dark Peak, through the gentle valleys of the White Peak, and routes that delve into the region’s industrial past, history, and heritage.  Other nearby highlights include the Derbyshire Dales and the Hope Valley, home to picturesque villages such as Hathersage, Eyam, and Castleton, which is famed for its show caves and is crowned by the dramatic ruins of the 11th-century Peveril Castle.  When you’re not out walking, unwind in the well-kept gardens, or enjoy plenty of space for socialising and activities in the roomy bar and lounge areas.   If you want to take it easy or fill a free day, Lee Wood’s excellent location puts you steps from Buxton’s many highlights. Visit Buxton Opera House to catch a show in an authentic Edwardian theatre, stop by the iconic, Grade I-listed Buxton Crescent building and browse its fascinating museum, or simply stroll through the landscaped parklands of the Pavilion Gardens, which first opened in 1871. Alternatively, take a 25-minute walk to Poole’s Cavern, a two-million-year-old natural limestone cave and Site of Special Scientific Interest.

A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out). 

Evening entertainment

While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.

Helping you enjoy the Great Outdoors - A natural focus on walks 

Walks talks and Discovery Points 
Our founder, country pastor turned social innovator, Thomas Arthur Leonard, was passionate about encouraging people to explore the countryside. His legacy continues in HF's continued focus on walking.  Many guests choose to travel with us on guided or self-guided walking holidays, and as such, evenings at our houses are often busy with walk leaders hosting various briefings and talks.  On guided walking holiday arrival days, there are walking information briefings before dinner, and for the duration of any guided walking holiday there will be a Walks Talk before (or on occasion after dinner), to go through the following day's walk options.  Self-guided walking guests, and those on special interest holidays (where there is free time to explore independently), are of course welcome to also join in these Walks Talks - please talk to the team locally if you have any queries. Our Discovery Points are filled with handy maps and route notes, designed to ensure everyone, not just those booked on a guided walking holiday, can enjoy the beautiful countryside settings that our HF houses enjoy.  

The walking day 
Prior to setting off on guided walks, our HF Holidays Leaders run through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure walkers have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house.  

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You are welcome to check in from 4pm at the earliest. HF Members can check in earlier, from 2pm. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a complimentary cream tea and get to meet your fellow guests, our HF Holidays Leaders, and the rest of the friendly team. Check out 10am.

• 43 well-appointed guest rooms • Exclusive occupancy: 68 guests minimum • Check in from 4:00pm • For members check in from 2:00pm • Free Wi-Fi • Free on-site parking • Boot room and drying room • Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and information for self-guided walks • Books and games to borrow • Licensed bar • Lounges • Lawned grounds • Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point

 

  

Designed with your comfort in mind, Lee Wood Hotel has 43 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior.

Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV.

Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

Superior Rooms are even more spacious en-suite guest rooms offering upgraded views of the surroundings*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply.

 

Room supplements

Superior Premium single Premium double/twin Choose your room
£25 pppn £20 pppn £20 pppn £30 per room

 

*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location

For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865.

Address

The Park,
Park Rd,
Buxton
SK17 6TQ
Tel: 01298 23002

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By train

The nearest station is Buxton, approximately 0.5 miles from the house.

Check National Rail for train times and routes.

By taxi

You may wish to call one of our local taxi companies on 01298 72123 or 01298 72333 on arrival for transport to and from the train station. 

 

By car & parking

Lee Wood Hotel can be approached either via The Park or to the rear via Manchester Road (A5004 Long Hill to Whaley Bridge). If you are using SatNav, our postcode is SK17 6TQ. Parking is available around the hotel, and there is additional unrestricted parking on The Park, to the south side of the premises. 

More Information

Please bring a ukulele and music stand. These cannot be provided at the country house.

For those wishing to use routes from the Discovery Point

The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.

Essentials

  • Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip

  • Waterproof and windproof jacket

  • Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)

  • Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice

  • Waterproof overtrousers

  • Gloves and a warm hat

  • Rucksack with waterproof liner

  • Flask for hot drinks

  • Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)

  • Sunscreen

  • UV sunglasses

For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:

  • spare warm clothing

  • spare high energy food

  • head torch and spare batteries

  • please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+

Recommended

  • Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)

  • Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters

  • First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent

  • Sit mat

  • Waterproof pouch for valuables

  • Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)

  • Wallet/purse

  • Camera

  • First-aid kit

This holiday is for complete beginners, or those with very little prior playing experience of the ukulele.  

Carbon Footprint - 86kg CO2

We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.

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Reviews

Catherine Embleton

Catherine loves her creative life as a musical performer, conductor and teacher, playing clarinet and saxophone with a variety of ensembles, including dance bands, orchestras and chamber groups. But she gets a big thrill from sharing her passion with others in her role as an expert tutor on our special interest breaks. In recent years Catherine has discovered her second calling as an award winning abstract visual artist. 

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Introduction to Ukulele in the Central Peak District

Members save an additional £30 on this booking and get a range of other exclusive benefits. Add HF Membership to your booking online. Read more about membership

2027

19 Nov - 22 Nov 2027

3 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

£599

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Members

£569

pp
Single rooms

£629

pp

£599

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