The space

Set in Tibshelf, Derbyshire, Raven House Farm is a big, character-packed country house made for bringing the whole hen crew together under one roof. Dating back hundreds of years, the house blends historic features with the kind of practical group spaces that make a weekend run smoothly: generous bedrooms, multiple lounges, a large dining room, a garden for daytime drinks, and plenty of parking for guests arriving from different parts of the UK.

Sleeping up to 16 guests across 9 bedrooms, it suits hens who want a relaxed house-party feel with room to spread out. You can start the weekend with welcome fizz in the conservatory, gather everyone around the dining table for a private chef or home-cooked feast, head outside for a BBQ, then settle in for games, music and late-night catch-ups. With pool, a pool table, garden space, outdoor seating and a workspace area, there is plenty here for both celebration and downtime.

The location gives you a lovely balance: you are tucked away enough for a proper group retreat, but close to road links, countryside days out and nearby towns for activities, meals and taxis to nightlife.

Inside the house

The heart of the house is the large lounge, where leather sofas, a TV and Bose sound system create an easy base for pre-dinner drinks, playlist takeovers or a film night after a busy day. The conservatory is another brilliant gathering space, filled with seating and looking out towards the patio and gardens, so it works beautifully for morning coffee, hen party games or a calmer space for anyone wanting a breather.

For group dining, the beamed dining room adds plenty of atmosphere, with exposed walls, reclaimed oak flooring and a wood burner for cosy evenings. Just off this space, the kitchen includes a breakfast bar area and the essentials for feeding a large group, whether you are planning a grazing brunch, cocktail prep, a buffet spread or a more formal celebration meal.

The bedrooms are spread across different levels and accessed by two sets of stairs, giving the house a quirky, historic layout. The Master bedroom has a king-size bed and en-suite shower room, while other rooms include a mix of king, double, single and bunk arrangements, making it easy to allocate rooms for the bride tribe, family members and friendship groups. Raven’s Wing adds two ground-floor bedrooms, including a double room and a bunk room, plus its own shower room and a small TV room with a 50-inch Smart TV.

There are two main bathrooms as well as the en-suite and Raven’s Wing shower room, with linen and towels provided. The house also offers a workspace, useful if anyone needs to check in on work briefly before switching fully into hen weekend mode.

Hen weekend highlights

Raven House Farm is especially strong for hens who want a sociable weekend based around food, games and relaxed celebration. The outdoor areas are a major plus: spacious rear gardens, patio areas, ornamental borders, a main lawn, outdoor dining and seating, nighttime lighting, an outdoor log burner with pizza oven and a double-sized built-in BBQ. It is ideal for a summer afternoon of garden drinks, a DIY festival-style hen, a BBQ feast or pizza night under the lights.

The listed pool and pool table add extra entertainment for the group, giving you easy activities without needing to leave the house. Plan a casual pool tournament, split into teams for hen games, or use the garden and communal rooms for quizzes, cocktail challenges and memory games for the bride-to-be.

While the house has plenty of space for pampering, lounging and spa-style downtime, the real appeal is its warm, lived-in character and flexible group layout. You could arrange mobile beauty treatments, a private chef, a yoga session on the lawn or a relaxed brunch the morning after. The mix of cosy indoor spaces and generous outdoor areas means the weekend can be as lively or as laid-back as the bride wants.

Location & getting around

Raven House Farm sits in Tibshelf, a Derbyshire village with convenient access to major roads, making it a practical meeting point for hens travelling from different directions. The setting is close to the countryside of the Peak District and Sherwood Forest, so you can add in a walk, picnic, outdoor activity or scenic lunch during the day before returning to the house for evening celebrations.

For nights out, meals and organised activities, the surrounding area gives you options without needing to stay in a busy city centre. Nearby towns and larger hubs such as Chesterfield, Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield can be reached by car or pre-booked transport, so it is worth arranging taxis or a minibus in advance if you are planning cocktails, dancing or a restaurant booking.

The house has ample parking in the courtyard, which is especially useful for a large group. At night, the front courtyard is floodlit with colour-changing lights, adding a fun arrival moment when everyone gets back from the day’s plans.

Enquire today

If you are planning a hen weekend in Derbyshire and want a spacious house with history, personality and plenty of room for celebrating, Raven House Farm is a brilliant choice to consider. Send an enquiry with your preferred dates, group size and the kind of weekend you have in mind, and the host can help confirm availability and any details you need before booking.