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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Red Lion in Matlock offers adults-only rooms with garden views, walk-in showers, and work desks. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, shower, TV, and wardrobe. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant and bar, complemented by free WiFi. The property also features a lounge, housekeeping service, and bicycle parking. Local Attractions: Located 13 km from Chatsworth House and 51 km from East Midlands Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Alton Towers (38 km) and Sherwood Forest (45 km). Activities include fishing, windsurfing, canoeing, and cycling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its bar, attentive staff, and excellent breakfast, The Red Lion ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Pat
United Kingdom
“Lee and his staff were all excellent. Can't praise them highly enough. Nothing was too much trouble. Excellent carvery and delicious breakfast.” - Lynne
United Kingdom
“Lovely pub, 2nd time staying there. Good food, rooms and food reasonably priced. Location excellent” - Kathryn
United Kingdom
“Lovely breakfast. Great location. Good value for money.” - Diana
United Kingdom
“A good English breakfast and plenty of toast, a selection of cereals were also available.” - Peter
United Kingdom
“We had a very pleasant 4-night stay at the Red Lion, using it as a base while we explored local towns and attractions, and enjoyed a couple of evenings in the busy but friendly bar. The breakfasts were excellent quality and value, and the pub even...” - Debra
United Kingdom
“The staff were so friendly and the food was lovely Matlock is a lovely place you must try the steak pie” - Dizney
United Kingdom
“The food was exceptional and the staff were very friendly, great location” - Marcia
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was good but limited choice, could have had more selection and option of avocado. A jug of water with the jugs of orange and milk would have saved requesting a glass of water at breakfast. Lovely garden and colourful plants. Food...” - Karen
United Kingdom
“Lovely pub in a good location with parking. Evening meal and breakfast was excellent. Friendly & helpful staff.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Excellent location, friendly helpful staff. Super comfortable bed. Pub food is delicious”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.