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Accommodation in the area

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Hotels & Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

If you are thinking of spending the entire day (or even several days) searching our shelves, as an alternative to joining our junior staff who sleep beneath the counter on pieces of old sacking whilst serving out their twelve year training period, we recommend the following accommodation:

Cromford

Willersley Castle

An ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Peak District National Park and Derbyshire Dales. Willersley Castle, a 200-year old Grade II listed building, was commissioned by Sir Richard Arkwright, the great industrialist. It occupies a magnificent position on the edge of the Peak District overlooking the River Derwent, within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site.

Call 01629 582270

Alison House

Alison House is a Georgian style House built by the Arkwright Family and set in the Derwent Valley world Heritage site. Set in seven acres of grounds with beautiful gardens in a peaceful setting, yet only a short walk from Cromford and the cable cars and attractions of Matlock Bath.

With an AA 4 * Guest accommodation rating all 15 rooms have en-suite facilities with televisions and Tea and coffee facilities with free wireless internet access in all areas.

There is an informal bar and Lounge with a elegant dining room overlooking the gardens.

The licensed Bar and Restaurant serves both Lunches and Dinners with an emphasis on using local sourced quality ingredients complimented by a reasonably priced comprehensive Wine List.

Alison House is the ideal venue for christenings or family parties, or for your wedding, where we have three rooms licensed for the ceremony, or just for a short relaxing break in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales.

Call 01629 822211

The Greyhound

The Greyhound Hotel, Bar & Restaurant at Cromford is a unique historical building, the pleasing ambiance with informal seating, high quality and great value service are the cornerstones of our customer offer to guests.

Steeped in history with links to the Arkwright family and business history, we are ideally located for the Peak district walks, cycling and visitor attractions, come and check us out, we are sure you won’t be disappointed!

Our aim is to offer a diverse range of food and drinks for every occasion; please help us by giving us helpful feedback to our team where it is possible so we can be your place of choice whilst in the area.

Call 01629 823172

The Malthouse

This is an outstanding conversion of Arkwright’s Grade II listed former corn mill, superbly located in the historic village of Cromford in Derbyshire.

Luxuriously appointed throughout, with beautiful wooden floors, beams and exposed stonework, this detached Cromford Mill cottage has been wonderfully converted to retain its original features, but also has a contemporary feel with its designer decor.

This Cromford holiday home makes a wonderful base for large families or groups of friends wishing to explore this beautiful part of the Peak District.

Call 01244 746160

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Wirksworth

Flat Iron Cottage

Flat-iron Cottage sits on a hillside overlooking Wirksworth to the hills beyond, approximately 20 minutes gentle strolling from the town centre and a 15 minute stroll from Saddler’s Cottage. A single bedroomed, extremely quaint, triangular cottage arranged over three storeys it sleeps 2. The nearest pub is about ¾ mile away. All other services (and several more pubs!) are available in the town centre. Warning: this cottage has low ceilings!

Call 01629 581663

Saddler’s Cottage

Saddler’s Cottage sits in the heart of the picturesque market town of Wirksworth, in the Derbyshire Dales. An excellent base for accessing the Peak District, Carsington Water, Chatsworth and more. This curiously shaped 2 bedroomed cottage sleeps 4/6 with a sofa bed in the sitting room. Saddler’s Cottage is available all year round and we accept short break and mid-week to mid-week bookings as well as weekly bookings commencing Saturday.

Call 01629 581663

The Sidings

A newly converted holiday cottage, ideal for a couple. It’s small but perfectly formed! On the edge of this lovely town nestled in the Derbyshire hills. Stunning walks, bike rides, exploring or just meandering with coffee stops. Car not essential. If you like good design, a contemporary conversion that is cosy and welcoming overlooking beautiful countryside within walking distance of a town with pubs, restaurants and people with a smile, then you will love The Sidings. We have just completed converting The Sidings next to our home and we hope you will be as pleased as we are with the deceptive spaciousness that gives you a downstairs with a lounge area and kitchen and a cosy wood burning stove and an upstairs with a double bedroom and en suite shower, washbasin and toilet as well as a heated towel rail… read more…

The Old Lockup

The Old Lockup is an ideal location for exploring the unique landscape of the Derbyshire countryside, walking or cycling the High Peak Trail, or enjoying the many watersports on offer at nearby Carsington Reservoir.

The Old Lockup has been sensitively refurbished to combine its historic original features with modern convenience. Its four spacious en-suite bedrooms are individually styled and furnished, complete with everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Call 01629 826272

The Apartment Wirksworth

Offering luxury contemporary self contained accommodation, the apartment Wirksworth is the ideal place to stay for a relaxed and special holiday break in the heart of the beautiful and historical Derbyshire Dales on the edge of The Peak District.

The self catering apartment forms part of the restoration of a grade 2 listed Georgian town house in the centre of Wirksworth and is an ideal alternative to cottage accommodation. The apartment has been designed by the owners with both comfort and style in mind, inside and out.

Call 01629 820256 or 07850 108371

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Matlock

Glendon Guest House, Matlock

Glendon B & B, located in Matlock, Derbyshire, comes highly recommended by a number of our customers next to Hall Leys park, beneath Saint Giles Church and a short walk to restaurants, bars and shops. The house forms part of a picturesque Victorian terrace, built 1857, looks onto Knowleston Gardens. An ideal base to explore the Peak District. Five beautifully appointed bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. Choose from a choice of rooms, from a traditional oak four-poster; double; twin bed and family rooms. And with the ease of on-site parking.

Call 01629 584732

Sheriff Lodge, Dimple Road, Matlock

The B&B with 7 foot long beds! Kate, a former Nursing Sister (of 25 years standing), Alan, a former Fire Officer (of 29 years standing), bought Sheriff Lodge in 2001 and since then have worked hard to improve every aspect of the service, decor and little extras that have resulted in year on year improvements, to push this little slice of guesthouse luxury into Gold Award Territory, as awarded by the English Tourist Council. We have now moved away from the ratings system that is set out by the ETC and we’ve concentrated our efforts on gaining the best ratings that we can possibly get – reviews from our guests. Off-road parking and within walking distance of the town. HIGHLY recommended (David B).

Call 01629 760760

Riverbank Guest House

Riverbank Guest House, a family-owned Matlock bed and breakfast, sits by the banks of the River Derwent close to the bridge. We are the only Matlock B&B to have a river frontage and our own parking within a quiet cul de sac. Our centrally-located guesthouse in Matlock is close to the bus and train station, and pubs and restaurants. We are a short drive from Bakewell, Chatsworth House & Haddon Hall. The Heights of Abraham & Gulliver’s Kingdom is 1 mile away.

Our Matlock accommodation provides the choice of twelve comfortable and well-appointed bedrooms, each with its own special character. All have en-suite facilities, all with showers and one with a bath and shower. Each room is equipped with colour TV and all you need to make a nice cup of tea or coffee.

Call 01629 582593

The Duke Of Wellington

This beautiful 19th Century former ‘Drovers Inn’ and ‘working farm’ now finds itself a cosy, traditional country inn set amongst two beautifully large beer gardens. Built in 1866, the ‘Duke’ has all the character and charm of a traditional country inn, built in Derbyshire limestone with slate roofs, roaring log fires and extensive gardens, our pub is well worth a visit.

Accommodation is available in the ‘Stables’. Please see the Accommodation page for more details. We provide good food, great ale, fine wines, friendly company and much more.

Call 01629 582299

The Gables

Set in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside, we are located at the top of Riber Road up a steep & winding lane with stunning views overlooking the Derwent Valley towards Matlock Bath & Matlock. When you are looking for a welcoming and comfortable B&B close to the Peak District, we offer you a warm welcome to the ‘Gables’.

With 2 double/twin-bed en-suite modern bedrooms and 1 king suite available, complimentary tea trays with biscuits and an afternoon tea service, we hope to make your stay with us as comfortable & enjoyable as possible.

Take some time to sit and enjoy our guest lounge whilst you un-wind in front of the open fire on a cold winters day or out on the patio in the beauty of our surroundings in the sunshine. After a long day enjoying the great outdoors, you can relax in our comfortable accommodation before enjoying a peaceful night’s sleep in one of our well-appointed bedrooms.

Call 01629 583593

Premier Inn

If you’re planning a trip to the Peak District or have business in Derbyshire, you’re guaranteed a great night’s sleep in our Matlock hotel. On the edge of town and less than a mile from the train station, Premier Inn Matlock is only a couple of miles from the Victorian spa resort of Matlock Bath. Today, the Peak District Mining Museum and Heights of Abraham country park bring visitors to the area. After a day of fresh air and activity, have dinner at Thyme then relax in one of our new-generation bedrooms each featuring an impressive 40″ flat screen TV, bright, modern bathroom with a large shower head and slumber-inducing, king-size Hypnos bed.

Call 0871 5279612

Laburnum House (Darley Dale)

The apartment at Laburnum House is above a former grocers shop. A Victorian building, it retains many original features such as picture rails and panelled doors. The ground floor shop space is now used as the owners private sitting room, but guests have sole use of the property during their stay.

The first floor apartment offers a living room with sitting and dining areas with lovely views to the surrounding hills, a separate well-appointed kitchen, a shower room and 2 bedrooms, 1 with double bed, the other with bunk beds. Guests also have use of the utility room on the ground floor, which has a washing machine. We also offer a travel cot and high chair for our younger guests, and the all important safety gate at the top of the stairs. Laburnum House is available all year round and we accept short break and mid-week to mid-week bookings as well as weekly bookings commencing Friday.

We are happy to accept up to 2 well behaved to dogs at Laburnum House Apartment.

Call 01629 581663

New Bath Hotel (Matlock Bath)

The New Bath Hotel and Spa has just completed a major restoration and is now Derbyshire’s premier boutique hotel. With 54 luxuriously appointed bedrooms all offering stunning views of Derbyshire, together with exceptional standards of guest comfort. The New Bath hotel is the perfect choice from which to explore the outstanding beauty of the Peak District. Additionally, the hotel offers a 2500 sq feet spa by ESPA, a Resident’s lounge and bar and Sourced restaurant where all the ingredients are locally produced from responsible and sustainable sources.

Call 01629 340 340

Hodgkinsons Hotel & Restaurant (Matlock Bath)

Zoe & Chris Hipwell would like to offer you a warm welcome to Hodgkinson’s Hotel. We take great pride in creating an atmosphere where our guests feel at home. Our aim is to combine the best traditions of hospitality, gained from our long and varied background travelling around the world, with something we believe to be a unique setting, making your stay an experience not just a visit.

Call 01629 582170

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Bonsall

Cascade Gardens

The B&B is elegant and distinctive. It is a charming Georgian House a wealth of special features including Asian art from the owners travels. In the spectacular 4 acre garden, every season brings new surprises with hosts of snowdrops, hellebores, daffodils and unusual flowers and shrubs.

You can enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Peak District, the historic Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall while you stay in our charming Derbyshire bed and breakfast. Our secluded location, luxurious furnishings and warm welcome also make it perfect for honeymoons or romantic breaks.

Our bed and breakfast accommodation Derbyshire is located in Bonsall, just outside Matlock, close to Matlock Bath. The house, which dates back to 1823 is full of character, and our stunning 4 acre garden make us a truly unique Peak District Accommodation.

Call 01629 822813

Townhead Farmhouse

At first appearance Bonsall, near Matlock, is a small quiet village, and indeed at night your sleep will be disturbed by nothing more than the hoot of an owl or lowing of a cow. In the daytime however you will find a huge range of activities with lots of walking paths following the old lead mining routes. Wonderful cycling along the trails and visits to the local attractions of Cromford Mills, The Heights of Abraham, Gullivers Kingdom The Tramway Museum at Crich and the magnificent houses of Chatsworth, Haddon Hall and Kedleston to name a few. The great thing is that nothing is very far away.

We have lived here for nearly 5 years now and we have tried to make Townhead just what we expect from a B&B. The house oozes with character, but has newly fitted bathrooms with heated floors and modern showers, comfy beds and of course a wonderful AGA cooked breakfast with locally sourced ingredients. There are places for you to sit both inside and out and enjoy soaking up the view.

We have five individually decorated comfortable bedrooms which are all en-suite, with tea and coffee making facilities, digital free view LCD TV and hairdryer.

There is one ground floor room that can either be a king-size double or twin bedded. There are some facilities in this room for disabled guests (please speak to us for details).

Call 01629 823762

Spinney Farm Cottage

This immaculately-presented Peak District cottage is set in a rural location, on a working sheep and alpaca farm within walking distance of the village of Bonsall in Derbyshire.

With beautiful, contemporary style, yet still retaining its traditional, stone-built Derbyshire finish, this Bonsall holiday cottage is ideal for a couple or small family looking for a special retreat in the Peak District.

Call 01244 617736

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Surrounding Areas

Yew Tree College (Tansley)

Yew Tree Cottage, Tansley, a luxury B&B close to Matlock town centre, in the Derbyshire Peak District, retains its original quirky charm and character with all the additions of modern comfort.

Three lovely ensuite bedrooms, tastefully decorated, including one super-king/twin suite, a king-size and one double all overlooking the delightfully secluded south facing garden and surrounding countryside.

The Award winning “Home Away From Home” is provided by Teanie Dornan with a little help from her husband Richard in their immaculately furnished cottage which contains a wealth of those little extras which help to make a memorable visit.

Striking views, peace and tranquility, roaring log fires, tea in the garden or lazy drinks on the terrace and an award winning breakfast are some of the features which make Yew Tree Cottage a place guests return to time and again.

Call 01629 583862

Local Camping

Birchwood Farm Caravan & Camping Site (between Whatstandwell and Cromford)

A warm welcome is offered to visitors old and new by the Smith family. Set in an area of outstanding beauty on the hills above the Derwent Valley on the edge of the Peak District in Derbyshire, this working farm has long been associated with holiday makers since the 1920’s. Situated in a central position for many of the main attractions in the area, we cater for tourers, tents and motor homes. We also have 2 well equipped holiday homes for hire on a weekly basis. Tourers may be sited for the season and winter storage is available. The main Toilet Block has Free showers and also includes a toilet for disabled guests. Laundry facilities are available with washer and dryer which take tokens. There is also a seperate covered dish-washing area with hot water.

Call 01629 822280

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