Located in Rowsley, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, the Old Station House features countryside views, free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Guests also have access to a shared lounge with TV. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV with DVD player and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms are en suite with walk-in shower, free toiletries and hairdryer. Breakfast is served at a communal table and guests can opt for a full English or vegetarian option, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. The property serves free-range eggs, bacon and sausages, homemade bread and preserves. There is a local pub serving evening meals 5 minutes' walk from the property. Haddon Hall is just 2.1 miles away, while Bakewell is 3.8 miles away. Chatsworth House is just 2.8 miles away and guests can walk there along the Derwent Valley Heritage Way in just one hour. Details of all the local walking routes are provided as well as maps and guide books for nearby attractions. The Peak Rail Steam Train leaves from Rowsley South, less than a mile away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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  • Jane
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast very good and the hostess responded to special requests. Beds were comfortable but the room was a bit tight. Great location and the view out our room was charming. The owner was very friendly, accommodating, and gave helpful...
  • Laurie
    Canada Canada
    It was wonderful to stay in a heritage house. The bed was very comfortable and the linens pristine. The English breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Victoria was most helpful in providing suggestions for activities and directions to locations....
  • Horacio
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a nice stay, the host was very friendly and breakfast was very tasty. Thank you!

Hosted by Victoria Friend

9.4
9.4
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Victoria Friend
Our property is a beautiful historic building built by the famous Joseph Paxton who designed the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The house is one of a very few B&Bs close enough to three of the most famous Peak District attractions - Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Bakewell - for our guests to be able to walk to these locations from the house along beautiful National Park footpaths in just one hour or less. We also have guide books for all the major attractions that our guests can borrow to take with them when they visit or just to read in the comfort of our sitting / dining room.
I have been running my B&B for fifteen years and do my upmost to make my guests comfortable by providing extras not normally offered, including comprehensive guides for local walks through the beautiful countryside of the Peak District National Park that surrounds the house. I have designed these walks myself and many of them take in footpaths off the beaten track. I love welcoming guests to my house and helping to make their stay as enjoyable as possible by providing as much information on the local area as possible.
The beautiful village of Rowsley is located in the Derwent Valley and has a working flour mill and craft centre, an upmarket hotel with a bar and fine dining restaurant open to the public, a village pub that serves food all day and the Peak Village Shopping Centre now owned by the Chatsworth Estate with the daytime restaurant Chatsworth Kitchen. There is also a village shop and post office. Rowsley is only half a mile from Peak Rail historic steam railway. The border of the Peak District National Park runs through the middle of the village, which lies between the towns of Matlock and Bakewell. Just one mile away is the Devonshire Arms pub, an award winning gastro pub very popular with locals and visitors alike. Rowsley lies less than two miles from both the Chatsworth Estate and Haddon Hall
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Station House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Fast free Wifi 67 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Fax/Photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 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.

    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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Old Station House 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

    The property charges a prepayment.

    Directions:

    Please note that if you are arriving by car, do not use satellite navigation once you reach Rowsley as it will direct you too far along Chatsworth Road (also the B6012).

    The Old Station House is the second house on the left immediately after turning onto Chatsworth Road from the A6. It has a white conservatory on the front and a B&B sign above the front door. The entrance to the car park is 131 feet further along Chatsworth Road, bordered by a lamppost and a bus stop. If you are coming from Chatsworth along the B6012, follow the road through Rowsley until you pass Hinckley Court on your right and then our car park entrance is immediately after the bus stop on your right. The house is 131 feet further along the road towards the A6 junction.

    Standard check-in time is between 16:30 and 18:00. Outside these hours the staff may not be available so, if you would like to check-in at an alternative time, please contact the property in advance and they will do their best to accommodate your request.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    FAQs about The Old Station House

    • The Old Station House is 4.3 miles from the center of Matlock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Check-in at The Old Station House is from 4:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Old Station House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • Room options at The Old Station House include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double