Ashdale Guesthouse

Ashdale Guesthouse 92-96 North Parade, Matlock Bath, Matlock, DE4 3NS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>410</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
410 reviews

Great location. Large comfortable room. Breakfast was fresh and tasty.

Lisa United Kingdom
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Ashdale Guesthouse

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Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Ashdale Guest house offers accommodations in Matlock. Private parking is available on site. Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Nottingham is 21 mi from Ashdale Guest house, while Sheffield is 18 mi from the property. East Midlands Airport is 22 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Matlock
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location. Large comfortable room. Breakfast was fresh and tasty.”
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had a fantastic stay. The room was lovely, breakfast was fantastic and the hosts were friendly and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend.”
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    “Excellent breakfast. Modern, large room and bathroom. Very friendly and helpful hosts.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 410 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Shaun and Paula have been married for over 30 years and have been running Ashdale Guesthouse since January 2016 along with their son Josh. Before this Paula worked full time for a company that provided care and support staff, to vulnerable Adults and Children, and Josh was a support worker and teaching assistant at one of the schools. Shaun worked in Media, but since January 2017 has worked full time at the business. Since July 2016 we have been held a 5 Star Food Hygiene rating.

Property info

Ashdale Guesthouse is a family run business. The property was built in 1847, is early Victorian, built in the Georgian style in the centre of the village of Matlock Bath which was built as a spa. There are still some natural thermal springs and a petrifying well. We have four en-suite rooms. On the first floor, two spacious family rooms, and also a small double room to the rear. On the ground floor there is also a spacious large double room with ensuite shower room with its own access to the rear courtyard. All bedrooms have been renovated between October 2016 and March 2022 and the reception hall was completed Christmas 2017. We have 3 stars (Visit Briton Quality Assurance) and a Breakfast Award from Visit England. We are the only Guesthouse in Matlock Bath that has onsite parking available for all guests with average sized cars.

Neighborhood info

Ashdale is situated immediately opposite the Victorian Jubilee Bridge, a footbridge over the River Derwent. Over the bridge is an informal riverside park with a childrens play area and attractive fountains and pools. There are walks by the river and up the wooded hillside to extensive all-round views. Within walking distance are Gulliver's Kingdom (childrens theme park), Cable Cars to Heights of Abraham (where you can visit old lead mines), the Museum and Aquarium with the petrifying well, the Mining Museum and an assortment of shops, take-aways, amusements, restaurants and pubs with regular live music. (Most of these are Dog friendly). The museum in Arkwright's historic mill is a 10 minutes walk away and a further 5 minutes walk is Comford Mills, World Heritage Site, Cromford Canal with level tow path walks to the cafe at the start of High Peak Trail. Matlock Bath is the start of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The Valley can be explored on foot, by car, bus or train. Attractions a short bus or car journey away are: Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall, Kedleston Hall and Calk Abbey. Crich Tramway Museum, and The Great British Car Journey Museum are nearby.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Ashdale Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Landmark view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free Wifi 43 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Ashdale Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£5 per child, per night
2 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Ashdale Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Checking in is possible between 16:00 and 19:00.

Parking is not guaranteed, but can be requested at the time of booking. There is a limit of one parking space per room.

Parking of vans or larger vehicles is not possible on site. Guests can find surcharge parking within a 5-minute walk.

Please inform Ashdale Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Ashdale Guesthouse

  • Ashdale Guesthouse is 1.1 miles from the center of Matlock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ashdale Guesthouse is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Room options at Ashdale Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • Ashdale Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance

  • The prices at Ashdale Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.