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The Family Tree

Derby · United Kingdom

Derby Road WhatstandwellView location

9.6/10Excellent244 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.4/109.4
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About The Family Tree

Located in Matlock, The Family Tree is a 5-minute drive from Cromford Mill and 9 minutes from Gulliver's Kingdom. This bed & breakfast is 4. 6 mi (7. 3 km) from Heights of Abraham and 6. 5 mi (10. 5 km) from Lumsdale Valley.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at The Family Tree Closes6pm or snacks in the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/café.

Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to noon. Stay in one of 3 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.

Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Located in Matlock, The Family Tree is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Cromford Mill and Gulliver's Kingdom. This bed & breakfast is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Carsington Water.

Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Crich Tramway Village 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Leawood Pumphouse 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Lea Gardens 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Cromford Mill 4.8 km / 3 mi
Wingfield Manor 4.9 km / 3 mi
Matlock Parks Country Park 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Derwent Gardens 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Gulliver's Kingdom 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Peak District Mining Museum & Temple Mine 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Labyrinth 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Life in a Lens Museum of Photography & Old Times 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Matlock Bath Cable Car Station 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Heage Windmill 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Belper River Gardens 7.7 km / 4.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 4
  • bed and breakfast
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Children playground
  • Breakfast
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  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    The Family Tree

    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW KING BEDDOUBLE • GARDEN VIEW KING BEDDBL.GV-KG

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    The Family Tree

    DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    GARDEN VIEW KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.GV-KG

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    The Family Tree

    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    The Family Tree

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Family Tree

9.6
Excellent
244 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
18 Jul 2026
Chris
When I arrived I was shown to my room by the owner who was very friendly, but as soon as we entered the room she noticed the bathroom was flooded. She explained that one of the staff members had been fiddling with a pressure reducing valve and it must have caused the shower to run with the door open. They cleared the water up, but the carpet was wet through by the bathroom door and the room smelt damp all night.

Next morning I went to breakfast an hour before I needed to leave. I waited 45 minutes for breakfast while customers around me were served (they were clearly regulars who knew the staff). When my breakfast arrived some items were missing which the waitress then brought out separately and, while trying to put them on my plate, accidentally tipped them onto my lap. I had had enough by this point and was running late, so I said not to bother and got up to leave. A man who said he was the owner (another one?) then got very aggressive with me and, without knowing any of the facts or trying to have a conversation with me, tried to tell me to leave as I was “intimidating his staff.” He then told me to go outside as he wanted to talk to me. He was threatening and so I refused! I was already leaving so went to my room, packed up and left.

All credit to Expedia who made them refund the stay in full, but not without the hotel being unpleasant to them as well.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Keith
Lovely clean property very comfortable excellent breakfast staff were very friendly
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Thomas
Excellent B&B in a great setting with super friendly and professional staff. The room was very well looked after, it was in pristine condition and had all of the amenities we needed. Convenient parking right outside, and the best breakfast I've ever had at a B&B - A selection of cereals, fruit and yogurt, freshly baked pastry, juices, tea and coffee and a delicious cooked option. Amazing value, highly impressed and we will definitely return if we're in the area again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Derek
Best bed and breakfast I have ever been to.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Gillian
The breakfast was outstanding.
Fan much appreciated in the heatwave.
Provided plates for our takeaway in the evening.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Julie
Such a lovely location on the outskirts of Matlock bath, lots of lovely walks too .
Very clean and homely room which was lovely just to sit and chill in listening to the birds
Food was plentiful and very well presented
We really felt relaxed after our stay with these friendly hosts
We will defiantly come again and will quite willingly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Paul
Room was very hot but that was the weather, bed really comfy, room nice and staff excellent. Lovely breakfast
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Lisa
Great staff, lovely room, outside seating area picturesque. Breakfast excellent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
Susan
Room was lovely & cozy with great en-suite. Plenty of tea & coffee etc which was refilled every day. Snacks & a mini bar also. Staff were really friendly & helpful. Excellent breakfast included. Definitely recommend The Family Tree.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
Andrew
Lovely clean room with excellent facilities. Very comfy bed and a good nights sleep in quiet surroundings. Fantastic breakfast the next morning. Very highly recommended. Really
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2026
Angela
The room was very clean with amenities you would need. The bathroom was well stocked, with lots of hot water. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were the best I have anywhere, you had a tray of cereal, fruit, fruit juices and pastries and an additional hot breakfast with lots of tea and coffee. There is free parking across from the family tree, you have to take care when crossing to it. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Amanda
Really enjoyed out stay here , rooms clean and well presented and the staff was so friendly and helpful x many thanks to them
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
dave
the family tree was absolutely amazing, the staff was so nice n polite and so helpful, room was quaint and adorable and completely spotlessly clean . the breakfast was 10 out of 10 i couldnt fault it,we would definitely stay there again
thank you
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
Ian
Stayed for one night and enjoyed my stay. I'll be back
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Nicola
Lovely room (the Oak room) with all you could need including complimentary toiletries. Only niggle the Ariel cable connection not good making watching tv impossible, but this didn’t spoil our stay. Breakfast was plentiful and very tasty.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
Tobiasz
We stayed for one night at The Family Tree in Derbyshire, in the Sycamore Room, and it turned out to be such a lovely little getaway. From the moment we arrived, everything felt calm and welcoming, which is exactly what we were hoping for.

The Sycamore Room was spotless and really well put together. The bed was incredibly comfy, the kind you sink into straight away, and we both slept really well. It felt cosy without being cramped, and there were lots of thoughtful touches that made it feel more personal than your usual place to stay.

Breakfast the next morning was a real highlight. There was a great selection to choose from, and everything was fresh, tasty, and clearly made with care. It was the perfect start to the day and honestly one of the best parts of our short stay.

Even though we were only there for a night, it felt like a proper break. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, and it was easy to switch off and enjoy the surroundings.

We left wishing we had booked a bit longer, and we would happily come back again in the future.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Elizabeth
The Family Tree is wonderful. There aren’t many places we would make a point of going back to but we will go back to The Family tree. Breakfast excellent ; staff, and we single out Linda because she went the extra mile to help us, are great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Thomas
Breakfast was one of the best breakfasts weve ever had!!

Room was small but cosy and had everything you needed
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Samantha
Plenty of parking, lovely room. Friendly staff.
Only downside.... I'm gluten free and they didn't have any GF cereal but i was able to have a full english breakfast and they had GF bread and sausages. Nice touch in the room was biscuits, but again i had stated on the booking that i was Gf so it would have been a nice to have left a packet of GF biscuits. Only 12 minutes drive from main area of Matlock town.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Emma
Breakfast was really nice like the personal touch with tray .only problem we couldnt turn down our raditor so had to open window.like where it was placed
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Paula
Plenty of parking across from the hotel, lovely bedroom and very comfortable bed with plenty of provisions in the room. Breakfast was amazing, you definitely have a lot of choice! Great hotel if you want to get out walking in the peaks.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
Leigh
I didn't travel for business purposes, however the facilities in the hotel were faultless. The hotel provided a list of places to eat, chemists etc so you knew exactly where to go for everything you needed.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Mathew
Lovely room with ample parking and a great breakfast choice in the morning.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Shirley
As soon as we arrived we were greated by a member of staff who booked us in and showed us to our room. The room is beautiful and has fridge bar and lots of tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits. Everything is very clean and room is checked each day, making sure you have everything you need. also the room was quiet and relaxing and the bed is really comfortable.
You can choose a time that suitsThe bathroom is lovely and spacious with shower wash etc. also the room was quiet and relaxing
You can choose a time that suits you for breakfast before 11am.
Breakfast was amazing. You can choose any coffee from the menu and then you are brought a tray with cereals, fruit, yoghurt, pastries and jugs of orange and apple juice.
You can then choose anything from the hot food. Everything was very tasty and we were offered more hot drinks. All the servers were polite and friendly and made our stay even more enjoyable. Will definitely be back.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2026
Susan
staff wonderful, great location and comfortable room
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
Andrew
Great room and amazing breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2026
Dan
The staff were superb, attentive and helpful. The room was luxurious and comfortable. Although I visited at a quiet time of the year, the areas natural beauty and charm remained.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2026
Garth
Friendly people, loved the bouquet of ranunculus. Quiet room. Great breakfasts. Nice hot shower.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
Adrian
Lovely room clean and welcoming, staff were very friendly and helpful, really comfortable bed , plenty of toiletries, well stocked coffee and tea plus a mini bar with goodies at a cost but not extortionate
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
Christopher
Friendly staff, very comfortable accommodation and an excellent breakfast!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2026
Alexander
Breakfast is amazing! The room is really beautiful and comfortable. A little gem of a place. Just a shame that dogs are not taken in the rooms otherwise we’d stay here much more often.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2025
Kerrie
Room was great, comfy bed and pillows,some thoughtful extras in bathroom such as bubble bath, cotton buds etc. wine, beer,soft drinks chocolate &crisps to purchase in room. Complimentary tea coffee biscuits. Breakfast was amazing. Staff very friendly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2025
Nuannat
The room is nice and cosy. The best bit was breakfast.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2025
Andy
Problems with the heating and the noisy plumbing. No proper hanging space for clothes. Access at night was difficult in the dark.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2025
Graham
Friendly staff. Clean small room was well stocked and breakfast was good. Busy with locals at breakfast time as well.. always a good sign. Had an evening meal at the Black Swan pub a few minutes drive away which was also very good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Mavis
Smashing breakfast and a very friendly owner.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Ian
Lovely room and bathroom, well away from road noise in the most lovely stone house with an amazing stone courtyard.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Carol
Very comfortable room, quiet away from the road. Amazing breakfast and very polite staff
Partner
2/10
Poor
02 Nov 2025
Laura
Main issues:
• Booked King Deluxe Room, given cheaper Traditional Room
• Strong smell of mould from bathroom
• Loud squealing plumbing at 11:30 pm, 1:30 am & 4:30 am – no sleep
• Hotel and Hotels.com blamed each other despite photo evidence
• Correct room empty – Hotels.com offered to pay difference, hotel refused
• No greeting on arrival until an employee confirmed we where in the correct place - only person there with any service skills– family busy hosting private party

We booked the King Deluxe Room (upstairs with bath) to rest after surgery but were placed in the wrong room and met with dismissive, conflicting responses. I showed photo proof of our booking, yet both parties blamed each other. Even when Hotels.com offered to pay the difference, the hotel refused. The mouldy bathroom and constant plumbing noise with squealing plumbing made it impossible to rest. We left without breakfast and were later refunded by Hotels.com due to The Family Tree’s lack of care and dismissive attitude. We usually go out of our way to support independent businesses, but this was shocking.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2025
Mohammad
Everything was spot on. Room was spacious, clean, comfy. Excellent breakfast. Staff were very helpful and polite. Great carpark too.

Only unfortunate issue we had was a strange and loud bugle like sound coming from the toilet whenever we or the guests in the next room flashed the toilet, it is loud enough to wake someone up !
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2025
Wal
well priced comfortable overnight accommodation with an excellent breakfast and friendly staff..
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Bahram
We used The Family Tree hotel/b&b as a stop over on the way to Bath. The place was superb… very clean, good facilities in the room, with a hearty and delicious breakfast. The off street parking in also very convenient. Additionally the staff were helpful, friendly and polite. Thx for a lovely stay
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Sep 2025
Arthur
You can see how much effort has gone into this B&B overall. Unfortunately for us it was let down by the heating not working and no one around to assist (the Family Tree downstairs closed at 5pm) No adjustment of the WiFi thermostats on the radiators worked. I believe that the one in the room was broken as there was no reaction (lights etc) at all. The 2 in the bathroom did show adjustment but still no heat in them. There was no heat in any of the pipes so I am convinced that the heating was turned off at source. We spent the evening wrapped in bed clothes. The next morning you could feel heat in the pipes, but still the radiators didn't work. Every time the toilet was flushed (inc the room next door) there was a LOUD howling sound for a min or so! It also didn't impress that there were stains on the quilt which doesn't give confidence that you are getting into a clean bed. That really is a no no.
On the plus side the breakfast was wonderful. I liked the idea of each table having it's own breakfast box for the cereals, fruit and pastries - much better than the usual 'buffet' style. The cooked part of the breakfast was delicious too. I've stayed at many B&Bs in old buildings but none with the particular problems that we had. Unfortunately I wouldn't recommend the Family Tree.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Sep 2025
Stephen
The people were generally friendly and helpful. The freshly cooked breakfast was very good.
No room service was provided. The room has no wardrobe and limited storage space. The shower is in a high-sided bath tub so really difficult to access, the myriad of tap controls are ridiculously complicated and the side panel is too small so the bathroom floor gets soaked.
OK just for just one night perhaps (not the three we stayed).
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
David

Great two night stay

Lovely clean room, not that I used it but a great addition was the fridge with beer and wine for you to purchase if you wanted to. Lovely place with a great breakfast at the on site licenced cafe ( the cakes were fantastic) check in and check out ran smooth and stress free
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Mark
Great breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Christine
We had lovely stay room very clean staff very friendly breakfast very nice
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Aug 2025
David
We stayed as a stop off to visit Chatsworth House. Lovely and friendly B and B, great service and good breakfast. Fire alarm went off due to low battery, but apart from that everything was great. Thanks
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Jeff
This was a very nice place to stay. I enjoyed the closed in patio area and the breakfast was very delicious. The rooms were neat and the area was safe and quiet.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
Paul

The family tree a beautiful family business

Comfortable Clean & Tidy room, the only thing about the room is that it wasn’t serviced every day. ie bin’s emptied and fresh water for drinks. But a lovely stay. The Breakfast was 10 out of 10, with a choice of serials, fresh fruit and a choice of pastries followed by a full cooked English Breakfast or a choice of a light Breakfast. There was more to choose on the menu. highly recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Lewis

Amazing relaxing Bnb

Wonderful stay, late check out is great, really good wifi, food in the morning is fantastic and varied, staff are all lovely and friendly. Will stay again soon!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Liam
Amazing breakfast, well presented.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Aug 2025
Verified traveler
Stayed for 2 nights. Very convenient for train station. No food orders after 3.30 pm so went to a local curry restaurant by car. Room was okay. But lacked any surface to put your bags. Comfortable bed but not enough ventilation in the bathroom so it smelt damp. Had the fan on as much as poss. Internet good. Breakfast was okay. But found the staff not very friendly except one gent who was great. Parking convenient.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
Lesley

Short

Perfect place to explore, lovely room, great food, great staff. Definitely recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
Poon
Very good
Business
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Karl

Our stay

We loved ot here and i have nothing bad to say about it the service was 100% the breakfast was great and even when we arrived and we couldn't open our window nothing was to.much trouble and he just got on and did it me and my other half are definitely going to make coming here a regular thing amd the afternoon tea was excellent thank you and see you again soon
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Michael

Lovey stay in Matlock

Fantastic accommodation. Room was charming and very well equipped. Nice mini bar with choc, beer and wine. Bathroom was excellent with bath tub.

Breakfast was first class. Plenty of cold choices and full cooked breakfast. Nice coffee and juices. Some great restaurants down the road. Tasing menu at Stones was excellent setting and delicious.

Lovely trip. Staff amazing.Will be back to visit Family Tree at a future date.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2025
Ray

Great for short stays

Lovely dated property with beautiful attached coffee shop and cafe. Rooms were first class and a lot of thought gone into the design also very spacious with really comfortable bed. Room overlooks a very quaint courtyard
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2025
Diana
I had a lovely stay! The room was beautiful and cozy. Breakfast was delicious!
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Dean
Great property with lots of extras in the room and a really excellent breakfast. Highly recommended!!
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2025
Robin
Beautiful b&b run by lovely people, rooms were perfect sized, comfy and very clean. Breakfast was excellent. 10/10 for us.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Jane
A perfect gem
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2025
Chris

A lovely B&B in a beautiful part of the country.

The Family Tree is a lovely B&B in a beautiful part of the country. The room was clean, quiet and had everything that we could need and the breakfast was delicious. We only had one issue during our stay, relating to the heating in the room. This was dealt with swiftly by the management. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2025
carol

Weekend break

The rooms are in a converted cottage and have been nicely decorated and furnished. The building is old so you cannot escape the uneven floors/doors/windows etc whilst that gives a charm it is also brings a slight inconvenience in that the window could not be opened to allow for fresh air. Not a huge problem this time of year but would be so when warmer weather arrives.
Room has a well stocked mini bar/snacks operated on an honesty basis. The goods were very reasonably priced and welcome in the evening as nothing else is available onsite.
The staff were helpful,friendly and hardworking.
The food was excellent with terrific choice at breakfast and represented very good value for money.
There is no evening food available and it is remote from nearest pub/town centre so you need to plan. Bathroom is modern clean and spacious.
Only minor annoyance is a very poor tv/phone signal-but not a spoiler on a short break.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
JEFFREY

The Family Tree an excellent place to stay

It was a lovely place to stay, it had a welcoming family atmosphere, excellent accommodation, lovely staff and excellent breakfast, Thank you xx
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2025
Patricia
Very clean, smoke-free, very welcoming, kind and generous staff. Excellent, quality food and plenty of it. Comfortable room. Excellent breakfasts with good choice, and restaurant also open to the public from 9am. All table service.
Only one negative: Premises closes at 5pm for the night, so no evening meals or bar. No alternative eating houses close by.
Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Mar 2025
Lisa
We arrived to an infestation of ladybirds which was dealt with quickly however they did return they left us peppermint and was told to use it if needed. This is an ongoing problem so really needs to be sorted as its not down to the guests to be . Dusty bedside lights and artificial plants plus debris left in the bath and a ladybird in the toilet. The door trim on the door has been badly put on and the door is very stiff to open. The tables and chairs outside wre dirty and did not get cleared for hours. No heating the second night or morning and it was frosty so not ideal the manager did offer a 1 night stay refund for the issues. Road very nousy in the mornings so if you are a light sleeper this will lead to disturbed sleep. Breakfast very good
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2025
Jenna

Great stay

Was really nice and looked after and quiet and had everything we needed would recommend and come back
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
Ben

Hidden gem, with a fantastic breakfast :-)

This was a business trip and I only chose this place due to the fact it was really close to where I was going the following morning... what a great surprise. Comfortable accommodation, sensible cost and a fantastic breakfast in the morning.

This is not like your typical chain-hotels. Much more personal and friendly for sure and run by a family, so if you're staying in these parts of the country you should definitely support-local and get yourself in here.
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

Nice spot

Lovely spot, nice room.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Ricky

Great stay

Really impressed with the room. The staff were nice and friendly. Breakfast was the best I’d had when staying in a B&B or hotel 10 out of 10.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2024
John
Good standard of bed and breakfast.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2024
Luke
Good weekend stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Laura

Absolutely faultless

Such a lovely place to stay!! Immaculately clean, tastefully decorated. Very comfortable. Unbelievably delicious breakfast! Just sad we couldn’t stay longer!! We will return. Thank you so much.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2024
Melissa

10 out 10 stay

Absolutely lovely stay! The room was very nice and had everything we needed, there was plenty of tea/coffee and hot chocolate which was good! The garden and surroundings were beautiful and the breakfast was amazing!!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Kathryn
We found the staff very friendly and welcoming.
The room was warm, comfortable and clean. I particularly liked the shower.
Breakfast was amazing and the service very good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
Isabelle

Lovely BnB for a cosy stay in a great location!

We had a wonderful 1-night stay at the Family Tree. Our room was clean, cosy and decorated to a very high standard. The beds were very comfy and the hot chocolate provided was a welcome treat after a day of walking. We really enjoyed the breakfast with yogurt, fruit, pastry and cereal to begin and a great choice of hot food options to follow. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, allowing us to pick up our keys earlier than expected so we could enjoy a day exploring without having to pop back and check-in. The location was ideal for a nice walk along the canal path to Matlock, and conveniently close to the train station too. Overall this was a 10/10 stay and we'd love to come back in the future!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2024
Jackie
This is our second visit to the family tree. We intend a third at some point, that speaks volumes 😁 .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2024
Peter
Had a great overnight stay, with a breakfast to surpass all my expectations.
Thanks for having us!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Lovely bnb!!

Very lovely and cosy room with a nice fireplace (for decoration) and bathroom! The breakfast was amazing, you get a continental tray and your pick of the hot meals menu which left us both full for the rest of the day. Would come here again if we’re ever in the area, 10 min drive from Matlock bath and very well priced
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Tom
Perfect spot!! The room was incredibly clean and well kept, the breakfast was amazing - I can’t fault it in anyway and would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Gill

Great place, great staff, wonderful breakfast!

We stayed for two nights as we attended a wedding close by. We stayed in ‘Sycamore’ and the room and bathrooom were lovely - the bathroom had a shower and a bath. The rooms look out over a courtyard and although non-guests can use this area, it was surprisingly quiet. Special mention has to go to the staff and the breakfast, both of which were exceptional.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Lovely B&B!

Lovely room, nicely decorated. Helpful host. Great breakfast!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
Ian

Brilliant hotel.

Our room was fantastic. Very comfy and cosy with tea, coffee, biscuits etc laid out neatly. The breakfast was truly amazing! An assortment of cold choices were initially offered and then a warm breakfast followed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Luke
The room was lovely, set beautifully and lots of little extra touches that didn't expect!
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Samantha Lea
This was a gem of a find. Charlie and all the staff were amazing. Breakfast was delicious and the staff on the service were so friendly. The room was beautifully appointed and the bed was really comfy.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
Ray
Friendly staff. Good location. High standard of room and reception area. Hotel has a large terrace which on a warm sunny afternoon and evening was great. Highly recommended
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jun 2024
Stephen
Room was too small , shower claustraphobic, good breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Kenneth

Great place to stay

Excellent experience. The owner could not have been more friendly and accommodating. The room was snug but welcoming and well appointed and the breakfast experience was really special. We will return as we did not have time to sample the cakes in the tearoom on this occasion and they looked delicious. Would definitely recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2024
s

Lovely stay

Lovely courtyard room and amazing breakfast choice and quality.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2024
Joanne
The room was very nice and comfortable. The parking was across a busy street in a small car park , specially used by customers.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2024
Helen
A lovely and intimate place to stay. Room was clean and very comfortable, breakfast was amazing. A great location if you want to have some quiet time in the Derbyshire Dales and want to enjoy the outdoors. Canal just 2 minute walk which is great for bike rides abs walks.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2024
Heather
Really nice room and comfortable bed . Breakfast was lovely.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2024
Karen

Cosy stay

Needs a lot of attention to the garden transport links ok breakfast amazing one of the best ever the bar closed at 5.00pm no pubs in walking distances train station just round the corner every hour to Matlock plenty of nice wine bars
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2024
Richard

Best B&B ever stayed in

A fantastic stay, we were made very welcome and the room was incredibly comfortable. Huge bathroom, akin to staying in a palace!
Breakfast was amazing (we didn't need lunch!), and the service was top-notch; we can't fault it.
Both of us would definitely stay here again, very highly recommended.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2024
Nigel

It's nice but Bed & Breakfast only!

Lovely location. Lovely Accomodation. Disappointed that no food for evening meal and no real bar facility and nothing else around within walking distance. Believe some drinks available, but bottled beers only and no draught which is what I want. There is a mini bar fridge in the room from which I did get a (very small) bottle of beer which had to suffice, but think it was priced at £4.10 or something, and probably could have picked a few up on my way far cheaper. Marked down the service as seemed not to be expected when I arrived, and when I tried to go in for breakfast at 7.00am as booked, I couldn't get in as doors locked and no-one around. So I just posted my ro key through letter box and left. Just had call from manager and apparently the staff got down at 7.05, but I am not one for hanging about!

Manager apologised and let me off the cost of the bottle of beer I had, so happy with that.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
Paul

Spot on

Wonderful in every aspect, one of the best B & B breakfasts we’ve ever had.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Bridget
Our hotel room was suitably warm, comfortable, and tastefully furnished. The bathroom facilities and proportions were generous, and attractive.
The breakfast was delicious and faultless.
Just a couple of tiny things, the bathroom door didn't fully close and there is a permanent green light by the door which lights the room during the night, which unfortunately disturbs sleep.
Otherwise a most enjoyable place to stay.
We'll certainly be back.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Carron
lovely grade 2 building with great room, close to loads of walking and attractions. breakfast was top marks and staff/ service excellent. would definitely stay again
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2024
Jacqueline

Short break

Lovely area but definitely need a car.
Hotel was great and breakfast amazing.
Partner

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The Family Tree
Derby Road Whatstandwell, Matlock, United Kingdom

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