The Red Lion

–Excellent location - show map
Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jayne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was lovely, room comfortable, staff amazing and helpful, food very good.”
Jb5915
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff very friendly and welcoming. Very convenient for walking into Matlock and Hall Leys Park.”
Coulton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Selection of breakfast was very good, and the courteous of the breakfast staff was excellent 👌”
Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Power shower, nice room, excellent breakfast. Hotel staff really friendly. Good restaurant. Good location. Very nice hotel”
Pamela
Australia Australia
“The Red Lion was exceptional. Top of the list was the staff who were all very friendly and helpful. The bar was warm and cosy, beautifully designed, and the restaurant the same. The menu was varied, and the food was exceptional. .”
Pat
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
“Lovely pub, 2nd time staying there. Good food, rooms and food reasonably priced. Location excellent”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely breakfast. Great location. Good value for money.”
Peter
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
“The staff were so friendly and the food was lovely Matlock is a lovely place you must try the steak pie”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.