Some poems by our guests ...
A Special Derbyshire B&B
By Anne Smith
EDELWEISS is a beautiful house
in Stanton in the Peak
This lovely bed and breakfast house
Owned by Ian and Jill Avent,
Is where we stayed quite recently
And it was time well spent.
Jill’s father built this lovely place
When she was only eight,
Now over thirty years have passed
And much has changed of late.
Every part is modernised
And lovingly restored
With smart furnishings and fittings
And fabulous oak doors.
It was strange to see the bedrooms
Below the flight of stairs
And bathrooms, so exquisite
Which are fit for millionaires.
The rooms are very airy
The beds are really great
All guests are warmly welcomed
And everything’s first rate.
The gardens are quite spacious,
Jill loves her garden so,
She clearly has green fingers
And likes to see things grow.
Ian plays golf quite frequently
But he’d love to be cutting the grass,
So one day he’ll buy a new mower
And that would be just first class!
Sam, the dog makes you welcome
He fusses every guest,
But just one word from Jill, his boss
And he sits on his mat for a rest.
With magnificent views from the windows
One can see right over the Peak,
Sights spectacular, awesome and grand
Make this Derbyshire Peak so unique.
So thank you Jill and Ian
For a memorable stay,
We’ll recommend your B&B
Please remember Anne and Ray!!!
Be and Be at Stanton in the Peak
By Jill Roberts
Poetry flows across Stanton vale
In the whisper of grass
The fleeting bleating sheep
And idling of horses
Flowers edge the view
And peace defines low decibel
Balconies or lawns
on which to sit and stare
Or stand and muse.
A perfect spot to stay
Away from Brexit clamour
Busy deiseled roads
And unrelenting
work filled days.
A house, well built
Stands open to the view
Exuding warmth and spotless comfort
Wood, stone and Crystal
please the eye.
Cake, tea and smiles greet
Via Ian and Jill
Hosts most barely dare
To aspire to be yet
They deliver with consummate ease..
This is a place to be and be
Not once
Not twice
But whenever time gifts you.
Do not stay away
Head for the hills and the vale.
Stanton Verses
By Mervyn Powell
There is a nice couple called Ian and Jill,
Who have B and B in Stanton up a steep hill.
To stay there is really good, quiet and stlll,
And you leave paying a very reasonable bill!
Ian, clever chap, recognised my birth place by my voice.
I am a proud Bristolian, yes, that’s what I be.
I may not speak proper but that be my choice.
But now living in Oxford, I can talk posh, like OUP.
I cannot compete with Anne Smith the poet
On the web-site of Stanton in Peak B and B.
But I too am a poet, though no one here knows it,
Writing verse at night and sometimes after tea.
I, too, have stayed several days at Eidel Weiss,
German I do not know, so it is ‘Idle Vice’, to me
But in this upright establishment, there is no vice.
At least nothing I could see.
If you are horrified by this verse,
The WI, U3A and my family and friends
Will tell you that I can write much worse!
See what our guests have to say ...
Feb 2020: Now that we are back at home we just wanted to thank you so much for our wonderful stay with you - it truly felt like home from home from the minute we arrived! Thank you for all your kindness, advice and help as well as your delicious cakes and breakfasts and the Valentine Chocolates. All in all we had a treuly lovely time with you and we really hope that it won't be long before we see you again. In the meantime we hope you have a successful season and that the sun shines! With love (and to my new best friend Sam!) Sally and Mark.
Oct 2019: Thank you for your amazing hospitality in your beautiful luxurious home. We will definitely be back. Kin, Adam and Chris.
Oct 2019: Absolutely stunning home. Breakfast was awesome. Ian was the perfect host. We have had the most amazing time. Michael and Gina
Oct 2019: We enjoyed a wonderful four days, thanks to Jill and Ian. They supported us in all aspects. We are looking forward to our next stay. Fred and Ollie
Oct 2019:Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful home, you have been the most perfect and inviting hosts. We couldn't have asked for more! From perfect breakfasts to learning more about latte art! We have loved every second we spent here. We will be back. Chloe and Tom
Sept 2019: Thank you so much for your hospitality and warm welcome. We have had the most enjoyable stay - pieces of cake at teatime was special too. Sue, dave, Sally and Roger
Sept 2019: Thank you for a wonderful time, the best host and hostess. Enjoyed all our chats, hope to be back soon. Marianne and Brian.
Sept 2019: Thanks for everything. You are definitely the host and hostess with the mostest. It has been a pleasure from start to finish. Helen, Mandy and Jacqueline.
Sept 2019: Thank you so much for making our stay a wonderful experience. Your home (and views) are beautiful and nothing was too much trouble. Also thank you for the extra and unexpected effort in making my 50th birthday one I will never forget! Wishing you all the very best for the future. Michelle
Sept 2019: Almost certainly the best B&B in the UK! Thank you both for your incomparable hospitality. Very much appreciated. Jan and Pete
Sept 2029: While packing not only my suitcase with used clothing, lovely souvenirs and trying to fit it all in I also pack in so many wonderful, lovely, cheerful pictures thanks to your kind and charming hospitality. Thank you for setting me up so well with recommendations, map, route, cake, beer and... I'm already looking forward to coming back and stay with you and Sam again. Only bye for now and see you soon. Katja
Sept 2019: Thank you very much Jill and Ian, for making me feel so welcomed and comfortable. You have made a beautiful home, which has helped to make a perfect stay. Pat
Sept 2019: We want to thank you for your hospitality, your suggestions on walks and also food (we loved a lot!) You made our time in the Peak District very lovely! See you soon Paola and Gianmario
Aug 2019: What can we say except - fantastic and our grateful thanks. If anybody is thinking of setting up a B&B - then they should come and experience your home and use the example set for them by yourselves as a perfect bench mark. Looking forward to sharing some more time with you in the near future.
Brian and Kathleen
Aug 2019: Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in your lovely home. Your breakfasts were truly delicious, and were surpassed only by your hospitality. From dinning suggestions and hiking / trekking routes - to anti-itch cream - we are very grateful. So, just as all good things must come to an end, we muct be on our way.... Lucy is already looking forward to returning, so I know we will be back! Craig and Lucy
Aug 2019: We love you and your home very much indeed. I can honestly say my heart skips a beat when the morning comes for our return to you. Thank you not for not just the big gestures of hospitality but the little ones as well. Even on wettest of days our enthusiasm for getting out of our comfy beds is not diminished - we know here we are very close to heaven. Much love and gratitude from your Yorkshire Tykes - June and Andrew
Aug 2019: Another wonderful sojourn to Edelweiss with our mother Florence. Beautifully cosy rooms and glorious breakfast - as ever! Florence, Sola and Dej
Aug 2019: What a brilliant place to stay. Very welcoming, very comfortable and views that are out of this world. Jill and Ian are great hosts and we will definitely return. Thank you for helping to make our first visit to the Peak district one to remember with very fond memories. John and Julie
July 2019: Just a big thank you to Jill, Ian and Sam for the wonderful hospitality over our weekend break. The place is absolutely wonderful with amazing views and we cant wait to come back again next year - earlier if we can. Lyn and Mark.
July 2019: Jill, Ian and Sam, Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, helpful local knowledge and fun outlook. We all had a fantastic break which felt like we'd been away for more than 3 days. We look forward to returning soon. With love "the Golden Girls"
July 2019: Thanks yet again for a very comfortable stay and wonderful hospitality. Its so relaxing to come and feel like just another member of the family. Plus its such a relief to know we have another 5 years of it! Doris
July 2019: We have spent yet another lovely week with our friends and excellent hosts Jill and Ian. Not to mention Sam our four legged friend. Ron and Alison
June 2019: Our second visit to your beautiful B&B. We've loved being here again, but our stay has gone so quickly - well have to come back next year! Thank you so very much for your wonderful hospitality. Di and Martyn
June 2019: Thank you very much for having us to stay. Every need and comfort was anticipated. Thank you for your generous hospitality and welcome. Best wishes. Elizabeth
June 2019: I enjoyed my stay in your beautiful house. Also the warm welcome with tea and cake were lovely. You live in a very nice are and because of your bog efforts to make our stay more comfortable, it was really wonderful. Thanks very much. Anneke
June 2019: Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable. We have thoroughly enjoyed the food, especially the baked goods! You have provided everything we could possibly need and great to hear your D of E experiences! Gwen, Becky, Lisa and Louise.
June 2019: What a marvelous B&B. Stunning location, great food and terrific hosts. The area is lovely and there are so many things to do and see. We hope to be back. Scott, Kathleen and Robert.
May 2019: We have visited many many B&B's, but this is among the best! We hope we can return to the Peak District again and stay with our lovely welcoming and caring hosts, Jill and Ian (not forgetting Sam!) Looking forward to our next visit. thank you both. Shirley and Bob
May 2019: Thank you for sharing your lovely home. Fantastic hosts and food. Will be back. so relaxing and peaceful. Just what we needed. Jacky and Rob
May 2019: Thanks so much for the wonderful stay at your lovely house - it felt a bit like coming home, even after 7 years! We really enjoyed the comfort of your house, but as well your recommendations for walking, eating and local pubs! Its been super to be here again and we'll definitely be back! Katharina and Anke
April 2019: Once again we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Thank you for your excellent hospitality. We hope to be back before long. Hazel and Anne
April 2019: We both want to thank you ever so much for letting us into your beautiful home. Your warm welcome, fabulous home with gorgeous views, tasty food and perfect personalities made our mini anniversary break away even more special. We cannot thank you enough and for the great tips on places to visit, which we took great pleasure in exploring. When we decide to return to the Peaks, your place will most definitely be our place to rest. So thanks again. Kris and Joanna.
p.s. Sam the dog, we loved you too, especially watching you on your walks in the morning whilst we were enjoying our breakfast!
April 2019: Thank you for being lovely hosts opening your beautiful home to us during Easter weekend. It has been an amazing retreat away from busy London and just what we needed! We loved your hiking advice and your delicious 5 Star breakfast ***** Alyssa / Erik / Rowan / Sol
p.s. Blame the Easter Bunny for eating all our yummy room chocolate!
March 2019: What a find! such lovely hosts. Thank you both for making our stay so enjoyable. We will definitely return. Jo, Becca and Harry
March 2019: Thank you for a most lovely time again. It is like coming to our second home. really had a lovely couple of days. See you again. Carol and Kate