Eyam, which also goes by the infamous title of The Plague Village, is credited with being the most visited village in the Peak District. Back in 1665 when bubonic plague wreaked havoc here, the brave and selfless villagers went into voluntary isolation to try and stop the terrible disease spreading. Their valiant story has not been forgotten and is evident throughout the village by plaques, place names and a visit to the Eyam Museum
Dotted around the village are several 17th century cottages which have survived since the time of the plague, and have little notices outside detailing who lived there at the time. Your bed and breakfast in Eyam could well be provided at one of the plague cottages.
Should your stay at a bed and breakfast in Eyam coincide with Carnival Week in late August, you will be in for a treat, as the whole village comes alive with fun, merriment, entertainment and a sheep roast!
Not only is Eyam steeped in history, but for a relatively small village it contains lots of places to visit and some lovely tea rooms. If you stay at a bed and breakfast in Eyam, try to find the time to visit Eyam Hall and its courtyard craft centre where children can enjoy ‘painting a plate’!
A short walk up the hill from your bed and breakfast in Eyam will take you to the moors which are carpeted in purple when the heather is in flower. From there, a wander down into Bretton Clough or across to Abney can be a wonderful walks on a sunny day.
Alternatively, if you would like your bed and breakfast in Eyam to be as close to the moors as possible, then you cannot beat booking into The Barrel Inn at Bretton which is listed under bed and breakfast in Eyam. Claiming to be the highest pub in Derbyshire, The Barrel Inn dates back to 1597 and has the most fantastic views imaginable.
Wherever you choose for your bed and breakfast in Eyam, you are guaranteed an overnight stay in the heart of the Peak District National Park, surrounded by stunning countryside, in a village which oozes history and has picture postcard charm.
