Beautiful Victorian house with stunning views of Matlock and the Derwent valley
Robertswood is a charming and imposing stone built country residence with three floors of Victorian elegance. Set upon Farley hillside with stunning South facing views across the Derwent Valley and surrounding picturesque Peak National Park.
0.8 miles or 1.29km from the centre of Matlock town with an amazing wealth of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Walk down and taxi back!!! For the family there is Hall Leys park and playground, Sainsburys and McDonalds are also in the town.
Easy access from the house is Haddon Hall, Chatsworth House, Bakewell town and a wealth of walking/cycling trails to explore.
Robertswood is accessed via a keypad entry lock to which you will be given a unique door code prior to your stay.
We have 8 ensuite rooms. Room 1 is a permanent twin, Rooms 2 and 3 are superking, Rooms 4 and 8 can be either twin or superking, And finally Rooms 5,6 and 7 are standard doubles.
The dining room comfortably seats 16/18 people around the table. The kitchen is well stocked with crockery and utensils to cater for large groups. Three ovens, two fridges and a large hob and microwave finish it perfectly.
The Lounge has three large leather sofa's. The bar is very traditional with seating around the outside complimented with two round tables and stools.
The Spa garden to the side of the property is available for hire separately if required. There is a 6 seat Jacuzzi hot tub, sauna, changing room, toilet and plunge shower. The cost is £450 for a three night stay, with £150 per day for added for longer stays.
The main house is exclusively for guests, along with the front garden, BBQ, summer house and large car par to the front of Robertswood. The spa garden at the side of the property (if this has been booked) is private and exclusive, with additional toweling provided for guests to use.
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About the area
Matlock
Matlock is home to this holiday home. Life in a Lens Museum of Photography & Old Times and The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chatsworth House and Cromford Mill. Travelling with kids? Consider Arc Leisure Centre and Derwent Gardens.
Is Beautiful Victorian house with stunning views of Matlock and the Derwent valley pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Victorian house with stunning views of Matlock and the Derwent valley?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Victorian house with stunning views of Matlock and the Derwent valley on 12 May 2026 start from NZ$1,707, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Beautiful Victorian house with stunning views of Matlock and the Derwent valley?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Victorian house with stunning views of Matlock and the Derwent valley?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Victorian house with stunning views of Matlock and the Derwent valley?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Victorian house with stunning views of Matlock and the Derwent valley located?
This family-friendly Matlock holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Arc Leisure Centre, Matlock Parks Country Park and Hall Leys Park. Lumsdale Valley and Whitworth Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Matlock Station is 20 minutes by foot.
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Absolute perfection in every way. Wonder welcome, fantastic facilities and of course magnificent views. Thanks for a great stay!
Ron D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Great family group celebrating a birthday. All had a great time in the spa garden. Left our house neat and tidy, thank you. Would be very happy to welcome again. Glad you liked the flowers!!
Had a lovely long weekend at Roberts wood. An ideal property for a family get together. Along with the lovely views, the house is well equipped and the bar area was a big hit too.
We have just enjoyed a fantastic fews days at Robertswood House. Marylyn has been brilliant throughout the booking process. The house is fantastic with all the amenities we needed. And the views were incredible. We will be booking again.
Kevin A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2025
Kevin and his party were the perfect guests from check in through to leaving. The house was clean and tidy and I would be very happy to welcome them back
Superb trip from start to finish. Marylyn the host was excellent from the moment we booked the trip until the minute we left the property. Nothing was too much trouble and the property was amazing and even better than the photos suggest. We will definitely be returning and would recommend this property to anyone looking for a great house with excellent facilities, amazing views in a great location.
We booked Robertswood House so family could come together for my daughter’s wedding at a nearby hotel (a shout-out to Peaks Edge Hotel - they did a superb job for the big day!). We used 7 out of 8 bedrooms and couldn’t be happier with our stay. The bar in one of the ground floor rooms (think a small traditional Northern English pub)/hot tub/sauna were a great hit with family members of all ages.
The house is actually better than described - awesome space, incredibly well fitted out and stocked with everything you need. The owners were nearby and very attentive, helpful and genuinely nice people - thank you to Marylyn and Dave!!
If you need 8 bedrooms in the Matlock area, don’t think … just book here!
I genuinely believe we will be back … even if the trip from upstate New York isn’t quick.
We are not native to Derbyshire. We moved up from " down south " 23 years ago. After a hectic life in the motor industry we felt it was time to slow down and enjoy our lives. We love the outdoors and Derbyshire was the perfect location to find peace and quiet with so much to see and do. Walking and cycling the trails, discovering places to visit and things to see. We bought Robertswood then a B&B in need of attention. We had the Victorian style bar fitted, carpets, curtains and lots more beside. We enjoyed the guests company whilst serving breakfasts and evening meals. The bar was a joy behold. After 10 years or so of long days and nights, lots of hard work semi retirement was calling. Self catering became the obvious choice rather than selling up and moving away. We still enjoy being around for our guests and are always available to help out if required. Group photos on the front steps is a favourite, along with advise on the area and what to see and do.
Why they chose this property
Coming up from north London for many weekend get aways to escape we just fell in love with whole area. It is a calm and has a somewhat slower pace of life, but most of all the people are just so friendly, warm and welcoming. Where ever you go either by car, bike or on foot the landscape is stunning and so accessible. You could spent a lifetime here and never get fed up having nothing to do. And there's steam trains a plenty, one even runs in the valley below Robertswood.
What makes this property unique
Robertswood being a former gentleman's residence and guest house makes it very unique property. South facing looking over the Derwent valley, all our rooms are ensuite with amazing views. On the ground floor is a large kitchen, dining room and a very comfortable lounge and bar area. Wide stairs take you up to the large well proportioned bedrooms. Safe off road parking at the front can accommodate up to 12 cars.
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