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10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
8 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peter B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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Beautiful Victorian house with stunning views of Matlock and the Derwent valley
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8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 8
1 King Bed
8 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 6
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 7
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 8
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
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.
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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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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.
Matlock
What's nearby
- Arc Leisure Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Matlock Parks Country Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Hall Leys Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Crown Square - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Lumsdale Valley - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min walk
- Bod - 19 min walk
- The Red Lion - 3 min drive
- The Remarkable Hare - 20 min walk
- Matlock Green Fish Bar - 3 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
orla l.
16 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
orla l.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jayne V.
17 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jayne V.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ron D.
31 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ron D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Nia H.
15 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Nia H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin A.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kevin A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Warren J.
2 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Year Family break
Warren J.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Russ G.
1 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house!
Russ G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alec B.
23 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alec B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
About the host
Hosted by Marylyn Harding
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.
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.
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.
Safe off road parking at the front can accommodate up to 12 cars.
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