Duke of Wellington
$94
/ night
Avg. for October
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$94
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Duke of Wellington average $78 in January, the cheapest month, and $99 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $78 |
| February | $81 |
| March | $78 |
| April | $84 |
| May | $88 |
| June | $86 |
| July | $99 |
| August | $84 |
| September | $81 |
| October | $94 |
| November | $81 |
| December | $83 |
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Most expensive: July (~$99)
Cheapest: January (~$78)
About this property
This smoke-free guesthouse features a playground, hiking/biking trails nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Amenities
This smoke-free guesthouse features a playground, hiking/biking trails nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at Duke of Wellington in Matlock, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Crown Square. This guesthouse is 8.5 mi (13.8 km) from Chatsworth House and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lumsdale Valley.
What's nearby
Lumsdale Valley(0.5 miles)
Hall Leys Park(0.9 miles)
Matlock Parks Country Park(0.9 miles)
Crown Square(0.9 miles)
Arc Leisure Centre(1.3 miles)
Black Rocks(1.6 miles)
Matlock Bath Cable Car Station(1.8 miles)
Victoria Prospect Tower(2 miles)
Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station(2 miles)
Matlock Bath Aquarium and Arcade(2.1 miles)
Life in a Lens Museum of Photography & Old Times(2.1 miles)
Peak District Mining Museum & Temple Mine(2.2 miles)
Derwent Gardens(2.3 miles)
Gulliver's Kingdom(2.5 miles)
The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath(2.5 miles)
East Midlands Airport (EMA)(35.2 miles)
Nottingham (NQT)(33.2 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Cycling
Playground
Free Parking
Location
115 Wellington Street, Matlock, England, United Kingdom
Lumsdale Valley (0.5 miles)
Hall Leys Park (0.9 miles)
Matlock Parks Country Park (0.9 miles)
Crown Square (0.9 miles)
Arc Leisure Centre (1.3 miles)
Black Rocks (1.6 miles)
Room options
1
Suite, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
and 1 Bunk Bed
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomTV
1
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomTV
1
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomTV
1
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
Deck or PatioHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Duke of Wellington
7.9
Good
Based on 1,100 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
20%
Couple
45%
Family
19%
Group
14%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Duke Of Wellington, guests consistently praise the welcoming pub and friendly staff, straightforward value for money, convenient on-site parking, and a handy Matlock position that sits atop a notably steep hill affecting walks to town.
Facilities
Cleanliness
Rooms
Service
Location
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What guests think
At Duke Of Wellington, guests consistently praise the welcoming pub and friendly staff, straightforward value for money, convenient on-site parking, and a handy Matlock position that sits atop a notably steep hill affecting walks to town.
Cleanliness feedback is mixed, ranging from very clean rooms to recurring reports of mould, damp smells, cobwebs and tired bathrooms. Rooms are basic and functional with some refurbished options; many find beds comfortable and stays quiet, but several note dated decor, creaky beds and occasional noise from other rooms or equipment, while Wi-Fi is generally reliable. Food and drink are widely praised for taste and value, though some found breakfast choices limited and vegan options scarce, and the busy pub can require a reservation. Expect a straightforward, pub-led stay with simple rooms in a hilly setting.
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Facilities
The on-site pub is popular and parking is convenient. A courtyard/garden setting and dog-friendly stays are noted, and some guests report reliable Wi-Fi.
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David
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
lovely stay in Matlock. Great rooms and pub. Nice and quiet in the rooms and dog friendly which is great. Staff all lovely. We will be definitely staying again.
lovely stay in Matlock. Great rooms and pub. Nice and quiet in the rooms and dog friendly which is great. Staff all lovely. We will be definitely staying again.
10
Nick
Feb 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Pub rooms were good, including shower and facilities. Free car parking useful in a town were the hills are too steep for walking into town centre.
Pub rooms were good, including shower and facilities. Free car parking useful in a town were the hills are too steep for walking into town centre.
10
Janette
May 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great Friendly staff. Lovely location. The room was clean and functional. Lots of parking spaces and wi-fi works well.
Great Friendly staff. Lovely location. The room was clean and functional. Lots of parking spaces and wi-fi works well.
10
Paul
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay amazing value for money , spotless clean, nice pub , plenty of parking, comfy bed, good WiFi
Fantastic stay amazing value for money , spotless clean, nice pub , plenty of parking, comfy bed, good WiFi
10
Jinny
Jul 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The duke of Wellington is an extremely good pub (great beer, food and atmosphere etc) but the rooms are something else! All are outside in the pub grounds, very roomy, spotlessly clean and so comfortable. Also olde-worldey atmosphere but very beautifully done with excellent modern facilities. I can’t praise this accommodation highly enough. It’s about 1/2 mile from Matlock town but no need to go into Matlock to eat as the extensive menu is very good value and includes a range of vegetarian meals which was fab for me. Thank you to the team at the Duke of Wellington, we will be back soon!
The duke of Wellington is an extremely good pub (great beer, food and atmosphere etc) but the rooms are something else! All are outside in the pub grounds, very roomy, spotlessly clean and so comfortable. Also olde-worldey atmosphere but very beautifully done with excellent modern facilities. I can’t praise this accommodation highly enough. It’s about 1/2 mile from Matlock town but no need to go into Matlock to eat as the extensive menu is very good value and includes a range of vegetarian meals which was fab for me. Thank you to the team at the Duke of Wellington, we will be back soon!
8
Herbert
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice overall hotel and pub. clean rooms and convenient parking.
Nice overall hotel and pub. clean rooms and convenient parking.
8
Sandra
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff very friendly and helpful lots of parking, nothing too much trouble would definitely recommend staying there and will stop there when next in that area.
Staff very friendly and helpful lots of parking, nothing too much trouble would definitely recommend staying there and will stop there when next in that area.
10
Richard
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice pub, everything you need in the room, great food and breakfast, good beer selection. Quiet.
Nice pub, everything you need in the room, great food and breakfast, good beer selection. Quiet.
8
Matthew
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location near to Matlock town centre, cosy pub with good options for food and drink. Room was clean and cosy for our small family.
Great location near to Matlock town centre, cosy pub with good options for food and drink. Room was clean and cosy for our small family.
10
Bethany
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were really friendly at arrival and breakfast, Steph really took care of us during our stay. The food both at dinner and breakfast was good pub food and definitely needed after a long trip. The room itself is basic but very clean, additional items such as tv, kettle, tea,coffee milk, shampoo/conditioner, soap and towels were all provided. The rooms are in converted stables next to the pub and we didnt really hear any noise from the pub or other guests so managed to get a good nights sleep. Around the accommodation was a lovely little garden with a little pond that looks well looked after it nice to view in the morning. We have a car so the steep hill up to the pub wasn't an issue but other guests would need to consider this if planning to walk into Matlock. Overall, a really lovely stay and we would be happy to stay here again.
Staff were really friendly at arrival and breakfast, Steph really took care of us during our stay. The food both at dinner and breakfast was good pub food and definitely needed after a long trip. The room itself is basic but very clean, additional items such as tv, kettle, tea,coffee milk, shampoo/conditioner, soap and towels were all provided. The rooms are in converted stables next to the pub and we didnt really hear any noise from the pub or other guests so managed to get a good nights sleep. Around the accommodation was a lovely little garden with a little pond that looks well looked after it nice to view in the morning. We have a car so the steep hill up to the pub wasn't an issue but other guests would need to consider this if planning to walk into Matlock. Overall, a really lovely stay and we would be happy to stay here again.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent: many guests found rooms very clean, but several report mould or damp smells, cobwebs, and bathrooms needing deeper cleaning or maintenance.
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Peter
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent the room was outside in the grounds of the hotel. There were a few steps up to our room but not a problem. Very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was really good and good value.
Excellent the room was outside in the grounds of the hotel. There were a few steps up to our room but not a problem. Very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was really good and good value.
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Ebony
Aug 19, 2023
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Where to start. We checked in and got told we had to pay for our 2 dogs, which was not specified when I booked and it stated that there is no charge for dogs. We went to our room, and was greeted by the overwhelming smell of damp and fust. There was black mould near the toilet, behind the sink and behind a lot of cabinets as well as rotten carpet. Everything was covered in thick dust, and there was many cobwebs and spiders. The occupant upstairs took a shower and a wet patch appeared in the ceiling. I am really not sure how we managed to sleep in that room. We got into a bed that felt damp and woke up to all our clothes being damp as well as tight chests presumably from the mould. We did get a refund for the dogs, upon proving where we saw that it said no charges apply. We complained about the room and got told that they are getting round to deep cleaning. Honestly, no human or dog should be allowed to stay in a room like that. We all felt disgusting. The management seemed very much aware of the damp. The room should not be let out until changes are made. Absolutely outrageous.
Where to start. We checked in and got told we had to pay for our 2 dogs, which was not specified when I booked and it stated that there is no charge for dogs. We went to our room, and was greeted by the overwhelming smell of damp and fust. There was black mould near the toilet, behind the sink and behind a lot of cabinets as well as rotten carpet. Everything was covered in thick dust, and there was many cobwebs and spiders. The occupant upstairs took a shower and a wet patch appeared in the ceiling. I am really not sure how we managed to sleep in that room. We got into a bed that felt damp and woke up to all our clothes being damp as well as tight chests presumably from the mould. We did get a refund for the dogs, upon proving where we saw that it said no charges apply. We complained about the room and got told that they are getting round to deep cleaning. Honestly, no human or dog should be allowed to stay in a room like that. We all felt disgusting. The management seemed very much aware of the damp. The room should not be let out until changes are made. Absolutely outrageous.
10
Paul
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay amazing value for money , spotless clean, nice pub , plenty of parking, comfy bed, good WiFi
Fantastic stay amazing value for money , spotless clean, nice pub , plenty of parking, comfy bed, good WiFi
10
Peter
Apr 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Room very clean, staff so helpful and friendly nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent especially breakfast. We will certainly visit again. Highly recommend..
Room very clean, staff so helpful and friendly nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent especially breakfast. We will certainly visit again. Highly recommend..
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Martin
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was brilliant when we arrived late night. Noise from the room above was terrible at half passed midnight, which was for at least an hour jumping upstairs. Shower is really slow could actually Wee quicker. Bathroom needs a good clean/ re grout the tiles, green in some areas.
Check in was brilliant when we arrived late night. Noise from the room above was terrible at half passed midnight, which was for at least an hour jumping upstairs. Shower is really slow could actually Wee quicker. Bathroom needs a good clean/ re grout the tiles, green in some areas.
2
Gemma
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Disgusting room, cobwebs, spiders , black mould all around the bath , mould on picture frame, very hard mattress , creaky bed , stains on walls , just awful , please avoid not fit for purpose , can’t understand good reviews ! There must be better rooms , ours was no 8 !!!! Stay away unless want to sleep with spiders !!
Disgusting room, cobwebs, spiders , black mould all around the bath , mould on picture frame, very hard mattress , creaky bed , stains on walls , just awful , please avoid not fit for purpose , can’t understand good reviews ! There must be better rooms , ours was no 8 !!!! Stay away unless want to sleep with spiders !!
10
simon
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
nice clean room. pub was nice and food is spot on and at a good price
nice clean room. pub was nice and food is spot on and at a good price
8
Matthew
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location near to Matlock town centre, cosy pub with good options for food and drink. Room was clean and cosy for our small family.
Great location near to Matlock town centre, cosy pub with good options for food and drink. Room was clean and cosy for our small family.
2
Kat
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property is dingy. Room was tired and smelled it. Bathroom looked unclean and smelled horribly musty/moldy. Strongly perfumed “air freshener” plugged in to try to mask the mustiness. Found clumps of hair on the old worn carpet. Staff who gave the key was friendly which was the only positive. Managers were not helpful saying the room was fine and recently renovated! Looked like the only “renovation” was maybe the bed cover? They said I could leave if I wanted! If I had transport, I would have!
Property is dingy. Room was tired and smelled it. Bathroom looked unclean and smelled horribly musty/moldy. Strongly perfumed “air freshener” plugged in to try to mask the mustiness. Found clumps of hair on the old worn carpet. Staff who gave the key was friendly which was the only positive. Managers were not helpful saying the room was fine and recently renovated! Looked like the only “renovation” was maybe the bed cover? They said I could leave if I wanted! If I had transport, I would have!
4
Raymond
Nov 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We liked the staff, and the pub which was warm and welcoming, also the quaint accommodation. The room we stayed in was average and okay as a base to sleep. We didn't like the bathroom as it hadn't been cleaned properly, there was mould around the sides of the bath and shower screen, the plug hole was covered in rust (making it difficult to keep clean) and full of hair and the bath itself hadn't been cleaned properly therefore we were both unable to have a shower. Also the window was full of cobwebs, not just a days worth either, something which would have taken seconds to put right with a feather duster! Overall we were very disappointed after the warm welcome we had received as we would have liked to have been able to have given a good review but just couldn't!
We liked the staff, and the pub which was warm and welcoming, also the quaint accommodation. The room we stayed in was average and okay as a base to sleep. We didn't like the bathroom as it hadn't been cleaned properly, there was mould around the sides of the bath and shower screen, the plug hole was covered in rust (making it difficult to keep clean) and full of hair and the bath itself hadn't been cleaned properly therefore we were both unable to have a shower. Also the window was full of cobwebs, not just a days worth either, something which would have taken seconds to put right with a feather duster! Overall we were very disappointed after the warm welcome we had received as we would have liked to have been able to have given a good review but just couldn't!
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and functional, with some refurbished options; many find beds comfortable and stays quiet, but several note dated decor, creaky beds and occasional noise from other rooms or equipment. Wi-Fi is generally reliable; units are in separate courtyard buildings.
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Janette
May 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great Friendly staff. Lovely location. The room was clean and functional. Lots of parking spaces and wi-fi works well.
Great Friendly staff. Lovely location. The room was clean and functional. Lots of parking spaces and wi-fi works well.
10
Paul
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay amazing value for money , spotless clean, nice pub , plenty of parking, comfy bed, good WiFi
Fantastic stay amazing value for money , spotless clean, nice pub , plenty of parking, comfy bed, good WiFi
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Paul
Nov 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was fine but the room was a little cold and took a while to warm up. I turned the heater on when I arrived and went out whilst it warmed up
It was fine but the room was a little cold and took a while to warm up. I turned the heater on when I arrived and went out whilst it warmed up
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Fiona
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff really friendly and welcoming, also very helpful. The room needs updating and the bed creaked so had bad night sleep. The pub is great and very popular
Staff really friendly and welcoming, also very helpful. The room needs updating and the bed creaked so had bad night sleep. The pub is great and very popular
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Martin
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was brilliant when we arrived late night. Noise from the room above was terrible at half passed midnight, which was for at least an hour jumping upstairs. Shower is really slow could actually Wee quicker. Bathroom needs a good clean/ re grout the tiles, green in some areas.
Check in was brilliant when we arrived late night. Noise from the room above was terrible at half passed midnight, which was for at least an hour jumping upstairs. Shower is really slow could actually Wee quicker. Bathroom needs a good clean/ re grout the tiles, green in some areas.
10
Jon
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was nice and clean (except for some high altitude spider webs 😝). Only criticisms were the pump / boiler / macerator / mechanical device that was ‘kicking in’ each hour or so for a couple of minutes (felt like we were on top of it) and Biffa collecting the glass recycling at 05:30 on a Bank Holiday Monday morning…😣
Room was nice and clean (except for some high altitude spider webs 😝). Only criticisms were the pump / boiler / macerator / mechanical device that was ‘kicking in’ each hour or so for a couple of minutes (felt like we were on top of it) and Biffa collecting the glass recycling at 05:30 on a Bank Holiday Monday morning…😣
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Nadine
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ok for a one night with the dog but the rooms need updating and cleaning better. Pub was good and food good also location was convenient .
Ok for a one night with the dog but the rooms need updating and cleaning better. Pub was good and food good also location was convenient .
8
robert
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, quiet, good location
Clean room, quiet, good location
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James
Jul 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was okay with two twin beds separated by a narrow aisle. Bathroom could stand an upgrade but was clean and adequate. At this fairly low price, lodging was good enough.
Our room was okay with two twin beds separated by a narrow aisle. Bathroom could stand an upgrade but was clean and adequate. At this fairly low price, lodging was good enough.
10
Jacqueline
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in the brand new superior room. Very comfortable and they have made the best of a small area.
We stayed in the brand new superior room. Very comfortable and they have made the best of a small area.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check-in and problem-solving noted. A few guests experienced rudeness or inattentive breakfast service.
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Gerald
Aug 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were all very friendly, Breakfast was amazing. Would stay again.
Staff were all very friendly, Breakfast was amazing. Would stay again.
10
Janette
May 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great Friendly staff. Lovely location. The room was clean and functional. Lots of parking spaces and wi-fi works well.
Great Friendly staff. Lovely location. The room was clean and functional. Lots of parking spaces and wi-fi works well.
10
Rhiannon
Dec 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, friendly staff. Pub excellent. Thank you!
Lovely room, friendly staff. Pub excellent. Thank you!
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Sandra
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff very friendly and helpful lots of parking, nothing too much trouble would definitely recommend staying there and will stop there when next in that area.
Staff very friendly and helpful lots of parking, nothing too much trouble would definitely recommend staying there and will stop there when next in that area.
10
Desmond
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great people good service great value the food and service was excellent would highly recommend it
Great people good service great value the food and service was excellent would highly recommend it
10
Pat
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Excellent service, excellent evening meal. Breakfast-would like a choice, more continental that full English.
Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Excellent service, excellent evening meal. Breakfast-would like a choice, more continental that full English.
10
Bethany
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were really friendly at arrival and breakfast, Steph really took care of us during our stay. The food both at dinner and breakfast was good pub food and definitely needed after a long trip. The room itself is basic but very clean, additional items such as tv, kettle, tea,coffee milk, shampoo/conditioner, soap and towels were all provided. The rooms are in converted stables next to the pub and we didnt really hear any noise from the pub or other guests so managed to get a good nights sleep. Around the accommodation was a lovely little garden with a little pond that looks well looked after it nice to view in the morning. We have a car so the steep hill up to the pub wasn't an issue but other guests would need to consider this if planning to walk into Matlock. Overall, a really lovely stay and we would be happy to stay here again.
Staff were really friendly at arrival and breakfast, Steph really took care of us during our stay. The food both at dinner and breakfast was good pub food and definitely needed after a long trip. The room itself is basic but very clean, additional items such as tv, kettle, tea,coffee milk, shampoo/conditioner, soap and towels were all provided. The rooms are in converted stables next to the pub and we didnt really hear any noise from the pub or other guests so managed to get a good nights sleep. Around the accommodation was a lovely little garden with a little pond that looks well looked after it nice to view in the morning. We have a car so the steep hill up to the pub wasn't an issue but other guests would need to consider this if planning to walk into Matlock. Overall, a really lovely stay and we would be happy to stay here again.
2
Kat
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property is dingy. Room was tired and smelled it. Bathroom looked unclean and smelled horribly musty/moldy. Strongly perfumed “air freshener” plugged in to try to mask the mustiness. Found clumps of hair on the old worn carpet. Staff who gave the key was friendly which was the only positive. Managers were not helpful saying the room was fine and recently renovated! Looked like the only “renovation” was maybe the bed cover? They said I could leave if I wanted! If I had transport, I would have!
Property is dingy. Room was tired and smelled it. Bathroom looked unclean and smelled horribly musty/moldy. Strongly perfumed “air freshener” plugged in to try to mask the mustiness. Found clumps of hair on the old worn carpet. Staff who gave the key was friendly which was the only positive. Managers were not helpful saying the room was fine and recently renovated! Looked like the only “renovation” was maybe the bed cover? They said I could leave if I wanted! If I had transport, I would have!
10
Janet
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient overnight stop. Staff helpful with sorting out booking issue with travel company. Pleasant stay.
Convenient overnight stop. Staff helpful with sorting out booking issue with travel company. Pleasant stay.
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AJ
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff came across as rude, the room smelt of wet dog.
Staff came across as rude, the room smelt of wet dog.
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Location
Handy for Matlock and nearby sights, with several noting a quiet setting. The property sits atop a steep hill, so walking to town can be challenging and a car is useful.
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Nick
Feb 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Pub rooms were good, including shower and facilities. Free car parking useful in a town were the hills are too steep for walking into town centre.
Pub rooms were good, including shower and facilities. Free car parking useful in a town were the hills are too steep for walking into town centre.
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Rebecca
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room felt homely, was warm enough and the bed was comfortable. I was happy with the cleanliness. The staff in the pub appeared helpful and welcoming, if i needed anything, i felt they would be happy to help. I felt safe there as a solo traveller. I had a bath. There was a hairdryer, but i didn't need it. The room did have some mould, but it wasn't obvious at first glance. The bathroom initially smelled of dampness, but after a while, I didn't notice. I had to move the nightstands, though, to access the power sockets. Despite these issues, I was overall happy with my stay and slept well. Before coming, I went for a nature walk in Lumsdale Valley circular walk and only had to drive a few minutes from there to get to the Duke of Wellington. I ate in the pub. I enjoyed my food; it was a small portion for a lot of money, but it tasted nice.
Room felt homely, was warm enough and the bed was comfortable. I was happy with the cleanliness. The staff in the pub appeared helpful and welcoming, if i needed anything, i felt they would be happy to help. I felt safe there as a solo traveller. I had a bath. There was a hairdryer, but i didn't need it. The room did have some mould, but it wasn't obvious at first glance. The bathroom initially smelled of dampness, but after a while, I didn't notice. I had to move the nightstands, though, to access the power sockets. Despite these issues, I was overall happy with my stay and slept well. Before coming, I went for a nature walk in Lumsdale Valley circular walk and only had to drive a few minutes from there to get to the Duke of Wellington. I ate in the pub. I enjoyed my food; it was a small portion for a lot of money, but it tasted nice.
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Richard
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice pub, everything you need in the room, great food and breakfast, good beer selection. Quiet.
Nice pub, everything you need in the room, great food and breakfast, good beer selection. Quiet.
6
Nadine
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ok for a one night with the dog but the rooms need updating and cleaning better. Pub was good and food good also location was convenient .
Ok for a one night with the dog but the rooms need updating and cleaning better. Pub was good and food good also location was convenient .
8
robert
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, quiet, good location
Clean room, quiet, good location
8
Matthew
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location near to Matlock town centre, cosy pub with good options for food and drink. Room was clean and cosy for our small family.
Great location near to Matlock town centre, cosy pub with good options for food and drink. Room was clean and cosy for our small family.
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Jane
Feb 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and warm with a bath and endless hot water. The food in the restaurant is fairly priced and arrived quickly. Only one vegan starter. No other vegan options. Very close to shops and restaurants.
The room was clean and warm with a bath and endless hot water. The food in the restaurant is fairly priced and arrived quickly. Only one vegan starter. No other vegan options. Very close to shops and restaurants.
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Andy
Sep 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed in room 8. This room was below average, very tired looking bathroom & and not very clean, need money spending. Hot shower was a plus. Cobwebs an issue spiders visible but can’t be helped. Beware no fridge in this room. Double bed was poor quality and noisy. Bed linen was clean. Pub a few steps away, friendly staff & regulars. Location is at the top of a very steep hill, so not suitable for anyone with ailments or disabilities.
We stayed in room 8. This room was below average, very tired looking bathroom & and not very clean, need money spending. Hot shower was a plus. Cobwebs an issue spiders visible but can’t be helped. Beware no fridge in this room. Double bed was poor quality and noisy. Bed linen was clean. Pub a few steps away, friendly staff & regulars. Location is at the top of a very steep hill, so not suitable for anyone with ailments or disabilities.
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Bethany
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were really friendly at arrival and breakfast, Steph really took care of us during our stay. The food both at dinner and breakfast was good pub food and definitely needed after a long trip. The room itself is basic but very clean, additional items such as tv, kettle, tea,coffee milk, shampoo/conditioner, soap and towels were all provided. The rooms are in converted stables next to the pub and we didnt really hear any noise from the pub or other guests so managed to get a good nights sleep. Around the accommodation was a lovely little garden with a little pond that looks well looked after it nice to view in the morning. We have a car so the steep hill up to the pub wasn't an issue but other guests would need to consider this if planning to walk into Matlock. Overall, a really lovely stay and we would be happy to stay here again.
Staff were really friendly at arrival and breakfast, Steph really took care of us during our stay. The food both at dinner and breakfast was good pub food and definitely needed after a long trip. The room itself is basic but very clean, additional items such as tv, kettle, tea,coffee milk, shampoo/conditioner, soap and towels were all provided. The rooms are in converted stables next to the pub and we didnt really hear any noise from the pub or other guests so managed to get a good nights sleep. Around the accommodation was a lovely little garden with a little pond that looks well looked after it nice to view in the morning. We have a car so the steep hill up to the pub wasn't an issue but other guests would need to consider this if planning to walk into Matlock. Overall, a really lovely stay and we would be happy to stay here again.
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Paul
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bit out of the wa but great staff and food
Bit out of the wa but great staff and food
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Dining
On-site pub meals and breakfasts are often praised for taste and value, with a good beer selection. Some guests found breakfast choices limited and vegan options scarce, and the pub can be busy so booking helps.
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Colin
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 14 nights
Very friendly management and staff. Large choice on main menu, would have liked a bit of choice for breakfast - smoked salmon or kippers for example. Talking of breakfast, try and be down at 8 or 9 o'clock to hear the cacophony of all the non-synchronised clocks chiming.
Very friendly management and staff. Large choice on main menu, would have liked a bit of choice for breakfast - smoked salmon or kippers for example. Talking of breakfast, try and be down at 8 or 9 o'clock to hear the cacophony of all the non-synchronised clocks chiming.
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Elsa
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was ok. Nothing to write home about, bathroom adequate although the tiles were loose. Breakfast for which we paid on check in; well it was £10 each so not expensive but no options. No cereal although there were some boxes but no dishes or milk. No options on what we wanted. We’d booked it fo 8:30 am on a Sunday morning so not late. The server really couldn’t be bothered and wanted us gone. Didn’t ask if we wanted more coffee/tea. On the whole, I wished we’d have gone elsewhere for breakfast where someone wanted our money.
The room was ok. Nothing to write home about, bathroom adequate although the tiles were loose. Breakfast for which we paid on check in; well it was £10 each so not expensive but no options. No cereal although there were some boxes but no dishes or milk. No options on what we wanted. We’d booked it fo 8:30 am on a Sunday morning so not late. The server really couldn’t be bothered and wanted us gone. Didn’t ask if we wanted more coffee/tea. On the whole, I wished we’d have gone elsewhere for breakfast where someone wanted our money.
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Peter
Apr 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Room very clean, staff so helpful and friendly nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent especially breakfast. We will certainly visit again. Highly recommend..
Room very clean, staff so helpful and friendly nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent especially breakfast. We will certainly visit again. Highly recommend..
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Tammy
Apr 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay. Room basic but clean tidy and had everything we needed. Very quiet. The pub food was excellent. The staff very friendly and helpful.
We had a lovely stay. Room basic but clean tidy and had everything we needed. Very quiet. The pub food was excellent. The staff very friendly and helpful.
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Fiona
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff really friendly and welcoming, also very helpful. The room needs updating and the bed creaked so had bad night sleep. The pub is great and very popular
Staff really friendly and welcoming, also very helpful. The room needs updating and the bed creaked so had bad night sleep. The pub is great and very popular
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Richard
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice pub, everything you need in the room, great food and breakfast, good beer selection. Quiet.
Nice pub, everything you need in the room, great food and breakfast, good beer selection. Quiet.
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Miss
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overall the stay was pleasant....the staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was very good, my partner was really impressed with his steak and stilton & mushroom sauce and the drinks were reasonably priced. The only slight negative for me was the accommodation, the pillows were just awful, literally felt like cut up cubes of foam (sorry don't like to be negative) I even folded up a bath towel and put this inside the pillow case as it was so bad, that didn't help much either. There was also mould in the room around the windows. It was a very basic room but had all the tea/coffee making facilities, shower gels in the bathroom and a T.V....ok if you are looking for a cheap n cheerful stay. Just to warn, the pub actually gets really busy so if you are planning to stay and eat, then I would definitely reserve a table beforehand if you can.
Overall the stay was pleasant....the staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was very good, my partner was really impressed with his steak and stilton & mushroom sauce and the drinks were reasonably priced. The only slight negative for me was the accommodation, the pillows were just awful, literally felt like cut up cubes of foam (sorry don't like to be negative) I even folded up a bath towel and put this inside the pillow case as it was so bad, that didn't help much either. There was also mould in the room around the windows. It was a very basic room but had all the tea/coffee making facilities, shower gels in the bathroom and a T.V....ok if you are looking for a cheap n cheerful stay. Just to warn, the pub actually gets really busy so if you are planning to stay and eat, then I would definitely reserve a table beforehand if you can.
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simon
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
nice clean room. pub was nice and food is spot on and at a good price
nice clean room. pub was nice and food is spot on and at a good price
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Matthew
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location near to Matlock town centre, cosy pub with good options for food and drink. Room was clean and cosy for our small family.
Great location near to Matlock town centre, cosy pub with good options for food and drink. Room was clean and cosy for our small family.
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Jane
Feb 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and warm with a bath and endless hot water. The food in the restaurant is fairly priced and arrived quickly. Only one vegan starter. No other vegan options. Very close to shops and restaurants.
The room was clean and warm with a bath and endless hot water. The food in the restaurant is fairly priced and arrived quickly. Only one vegan starter. No other vegan options. Very close to shops and restaurants.
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Beryl
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
I only stayed one night on a room only basis. The Duke of Wellington was excellent for my requirements.
I only stayed one night on a room only basis. The Duke of Wellington was excellent for my requirements.
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Lorna
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
I booked here for location. Needs some tlc.
I booked here for location. Needs some tlc.
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Paul
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean room, basic but comfortable beds. Breakfast was excellent, staff very friendly. We have stayed many times and keep going back as the standard is always consistent.
Nice clean room, basic but comfortable beds. Breakfast was excellent, staff very friendly. We have stayed many times and keep going back as the standard is always consistent.
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Leah
Aug 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The door to our family room was wide open on arrival and we were told it was to air the room. The room was basic but had everything there that was needed so we were initially content, but after a short time with the door closed we realised there was a strong smell of vomit, we assume from the previous guest. We then discovered dried vomit on the coffee sachets so we did not feel comfortable using anything in the tea/coffee station. Finally we could not use the light in the child’s room as it was flashing like a strobe light. As we had a small child we could not do much about it in the evening as she had to sleep, so we emailed the hotel and endured. We were not offered any reparations by the hotel in the morning or since.
The door to our family room was wide open on arrival and we were told it was to air the room. The room was basic but had everything there that was needed so we were initially content, but after a short time with the door closed we realised there was a strong smell of vomit, we assume from the previous guest. We then discovered dried vomit on the coffee sachets so we did not feel comfortable using anything in the tea/coffee station. Finally we could not use the light in the child’s room as it was flashing like a strobe light. As we had a small child we could not do much about it in the evening as she had to sleep, so we emailed the hotel and endured. We were not offered any reparations by the hotel in the morning or since.
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Migle
Jun 1, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location, good price. Looks lovely from outside. However, inside, carpets needs cleaning as our feet were sticking to it. Kids room light was flickering, twice approached different members of staff but nothing was done. Not enough mugs in the room (only 2 in a family room).
Good location, good price. Looks lovely from outside. However, inside, carpets needs cleaning as our feet were sticking to it. Kids room light was flickering, twice approached different members of staff but nothing was done. Not enough mugs in the room (only 2 in a family room).
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Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered, and what are the details?
Breakfast is available for a fee. Specific details about the type of breakfast are not provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:30, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?
The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Crown Square. It is 8.5 miles from Chatsworth House and 0.6 miles from Lumsdale Valley.
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- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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