Casterne Hall is a Grade II* manor house stunningly set in its own grounds in the Peak District National Park . It is considered to be one of the most beautiful houses in the area and features in Simon Jenkins' book, ‘ England 's Thousand Best Houses'.

There has always been a house at Casterne and there are Roman remains in the foundations. The current house was rebuilt in 1730, with a classic Georgian front and incorporating a fascinating 17th century and medieval back. The rooms are panelled and there is a complete absence of traffic noise. The fine stables and farm outbuildings around the back courtyard have not been modernised and are a rare reminder of how such places used to be. It has been a home of the Hurt family since the 16th Century.

Casterne is considered perfect for films and photo shoots. It has featured in:

• Jane Eyre ( BBC 1983)
• Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles ( Granada 1988)
• Agatha Christie's Poirot: Hunter's Lodge (LWT 1990)
• Far from the Madding Crowd ( Granada 1997)
• Jonathan Creek : Frog Hollow ( BBC 1999)

Casterne is also licensed for civil weddings for up to 70 people and provides a beautiful and romantic setting for the service and champagne reception, well off the beaten track. It is also available for corporate hire and dinners.

The beautiful Manifold Valley Showground is available for larger marquee parties.

Casterne Hall is open to the public in 2008 from 1 May – 11 June (closed 5 and 26 May): weekdays only. Tours on the hour: 2 & 3 pm. Admission £5. Wheelchair access to ground floor only. Groups welcome by appointment at any time of year.