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The Temple

Matlock Bath, near Matlock, Derbyshire
Sleeps 34
Bedrooms 15
Bathrooms 15
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Escape to this luxurious, fantastically spacious, historic property for large celebrations with beautiful views
  • Bring your favourite beverages and play pub landlord with your very own traditional pub on the stunning ground floor
  • Beautiful property with period features, two hot tubs, games room, two bars all with stylish furniture and décor
  • On-site and In the area, enjoy walking, cycling, caving, rock climbing, water sports and wildlife watching
Property code: OC-66435

Located in a beautiful, wooded gorge overlooking the River Derwent, this luxurious Grade II-listed former hotel provides a fabulous venue for a group reunion or large family celebration. This magnificent Georgian building offers superb accommodation for up to 34 guests across 15 gorgeous en-suite bedrooms. This stunning property is set in a breathtaking location near Matlock Bath, along the south-eastern corner of the Peak District, and offers an immense array of imaginative extras including two hot tubs, a games room and a traditional private pub.

Entering this unique property, the elegant entrance hall leads through to the fantastic pub and games room, a fantastic party space with a music system, kitchenette and bar, where you try can your hand at karaoke or the piano, or play pool, table tennis and air hockey. The south wing has a cosy snug, an exquisite lounge bar, the main lounge which enjoys glorious panoramic views, an elegant and superbly equipped main kitchen and the Byron Room, a sumptuous dining room, also with stunning views. The south wing houses five bedrooms, with the remaining ten occupying the north wing. All bedrooms have TVs and en-suite facilities, along with a range of original details and unique features. The property sits on 2 acres of grounds, with a pretty garden, plenty of seating areas, two hot tubs, two BBQs, off-road parking for 20 cars, and even a trampoline.

The property is close to numerous landmarks and attractions including Gulliver’s Kingdom, the Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath Aquarium, Cromford Mills and the Heights of Abraham (all within 1.5 miles). Matlock and Matlock Bath have plenty of great places to eat and drink, or you could explore attractions in the Peak District National Park including Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall (both within 9.5 miles).

  • 15 bedrooms – 4 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as twins on request) (one with two additional single beds), 4 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as twins on request), 1 super-king-size and 6 king-size (one with two additional single beds)
  • 6 en-suite bathrooms, 9 en-suite shower rooms and 2 separate WCs
  • Two gas range ovens and hobs, three dishwashers, two microwaves, two kettles, two toasters, two washing machines, two American fridge/freezers with ice and water and a Bluetooth/USB/DAB/CD music system.
  • Utility room with two commercial tumble dryers.
  • Games room/pub with pool table, table tennis, air hockey, piano and 6 speaker karaoke machine with lights. A kitchenette with sink, fridge and dishwasher. Bluetooth/USB/DAB/CD music system. Open fire (first basket of logs provided).
  • Lounge bar with bottle fridge, dishwasher and sink.
  • The pub/bar requires you to bring your own beverages as some facilities are for show only. These can be kept in the glass bottle fridges.
  • Lounge with wood burning stove (first basket of logs provided), large smart TV and bluetooth/USB/DAB/CD music system.
  • 2 hot tubs - seating 12 people comfortably
  • Ample off-road parking for 20 cars
  • 3 Travel Cots and 3 High Chairs Available
  • Shops, pubs, theme park, cable car and village centre within walking distance.
  • Smart TV/DVDs in lounge, snug and bedrooms 5,9,13 and 15. The remainder of bedrooms with Freeview
  • 2x large Charcoal BBQ’s
  • Garden furniture
  • Trampoline
  • Due to being a residential area, outside noise is not permitted after 11pm
  • Please note - A damage deposit of £1000 will be required
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Kate Gray

This property is personally managed by Kate.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 20th April 2026

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The house is absolutely perfect for large groups, have everything you need, its location is fantastic with fabulous views down the valley, would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Raymond 31st March 2026

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The Temple From outside it looks impressive, the space is amazing, the ground floor pub area is great if not a little chilly, the children and adults alike enjoyed the pool/ air hockey table, pub vibes are excellent. Kitchen space, utensils/ crockery etc Fantastic, as was the dining room. Lounge area had amazing views with space for all 30 peRead moreople, some of the seating/sofas were well used, so I suggest a review to possibly replace the worst ones, soft cushions and throws are needed for a cosy feel. Bedrooms were clean and comfortable. Outdoor space great, shame we didnt get the weather it really take advantage of it. Hide

Reviewed by Aileen 24th March 2026

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Absolutely brilliant property for large groups of family and friends. Very well equipped. All rooms en-suite with lovely bathrooms. Plentiful kitchen equipment. Outdoor space great. Easy walk into Matlock Bath.

Reviewed by Tom 18th March 2026

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We all loved the house, the views were amazing and it was a fantastic place to catch up. Very child friendly, we would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Olive 23rd February 2026

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A wonderful venue for a large family gathering .

Reviewed by Margaret 31st January 2026

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Great house for a big family party pub onsite was a real bonus all the bedrooms were of a high standard and our only bug bear was it was very cold especially in the pub and in the big lounge it could do with some lovely warm throws for the leather seats especially at this Time of year but would stay again beautiful part of the country !!!!

Reviewed by Louise 1st January 2026

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We enjoyed a long weekend with extended family and friends just before Christmas. Booking and access arrangements were all very smooth. The house itself was amazing - so spacious with plenty of room for everyone to be together, or indeed not according to preference! The hot tubs were super hot, and plenty of space in kitchen for food and drinks. WeRead more used local company Zest to cater for one evening meal, and they were excellent. The extra space downstairs in the bar for karaoke and games was ideal, especially if youve got a group of several generations. Hide

Reviewed by Jo 24th October 2025

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We really enjoyed our time at the Temple. The views are fantastic and it is very spacious. There is plenty to do in the area for adults and children alike.

Reviewed by Felicity 13th October 2025

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Incredible location and fantastic space in this converted hotel and pub. I can truly recommend it as a fabulous venue for a family get together which has ample space for 30+ adults. The pub on the ground floor was a great party space with karaoke, pool etc. the lounge area is huge with plenty of space for relaxation well as cosy areas to relax quieRead moretly. Two hot tubs are fantastic for relaxing in the garden, whatever the weather. The house is right in the heart of the village. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 9th October 2025

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A fantastic space, huge communal areas a great facility to host a celebration or just a family and friends get together ! Right in the heart of a fantastic little town some beautiful walks plenty to explore ! This was my second visit to the temple and I would not hesitate to book again !!

Reviewed by Leighton 8th September 2025

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Reviewed by Alex 5th September 2025

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A fantastic stay for 29 on a hen do! Location was fantastic, lots of restaurants and activities near by were great! Fish and chips, Indian and carvery were delicious and staff were lovely and very accommodating especially for a last minute fish and chip order. The hotel was clean and very well equipped. The lounge area and bar was a brilliant sociaRead morel space and lots of fun all together there playing games. All rooms had en-suites and beds were comfortable. We had a wonderful, memorable stay here! Hide

Reviewed by Carol 22nd August 2025

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Reviewed by Mary 1st August 2025

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An interesting house in Matlock Bath. All bedrooms are ensuite which is a plus. The lounge on the first floor is a lovely space leading out to the small garden and the hot tubs. Parking is great. Pleasant walk down to the town where you have a choice of seven or eight fish and chip shops. People are very friendly.

Reviewed by Nigel 23rd June 2025

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Great location , good lounge and dining rooms for large parties .

Reviewed by Matthew 10th June 2025

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Excellent house for a large group. We loved the lounge area and used the garden and hot tubs. The kitchen is large and well equipped.

Reviewed by Joanne 30th May 2025

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Overall needs a good deep clean and refreshing in some places , musty smells in several rooms The bar next to the kitchen was very dirty and shelves , glasses etc hadn't been cleaned for a long time Also the rubbish bin outside was full when we arrived Disappointing for the amount we paid to stay but location was good

Reviewed by Laura 9th May 2025

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We booked the house for my best friends hen party. There was 21 of us in total and every single person loved it. The house is amazing, well equipped, well laid out so you dont feel like you are in each others space. The views are beautiful. The communication with the house management was really good and they were happy and quick to respond to all qRead moreueries we had prior to our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 25th April 2025

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Whilst the location is amazing and some elements of the property were great, living room, garden - we feel this property requires some updating for it to be worth the value we paid.

Reviewed by Layla 21st April 2025

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We stayed at The Temple for the second time 21st-25th April 2025. We were a group of 3 families, 5 adults and 11 children. Everyone had the best time. The house is lovely and surrounded by beautiful views. It has everything you need. A short walk away is Gulliver's kingdom, a play park and lots of places for food and ice cream! We also visited MatlRead moreock Farm park and Crich tramway village which were both within a 20 minute drive away. We will definitely be back! Hide

Reviewed by Penny 21st February 2025

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The Temple has an air of faded grandeur about it. It is a great place for large gatherings and offers plenty of space. It is warm and comfortable but some of the equipment could do with attention. Dishwashers didn't clean properly and one oven wouldn't ignite. Lighting is rather dismal. Cleaners turned up early on check out day - not ideal. A few nRead moreiceties would make all the difference - hair dryers in rooms, shampoo etc. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 17th February 2025

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We booked The Temple for a family get together, 23 adults and 9 children, and it exceeded our expectations. The Temple has everything you need, and plenty of it, for an enjoyable stay. The fantastic kitchen is well equipped with crockery and utensils. The beds were comfy and the bedding was of a good quality. Everybody enjoyed all of the facilitiesRead more and the hot tubs were fantastic with great views. I highly recommend The Temple and would definitely book again for future events Hide

Reviewed by Jack 31st January 2025

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Reviewed by Rosie 24th January 2025

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We had such a wonderful time staying at this property! Its perfect for large groups, with plenty of communal spaces that comfortably fit everyone. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped making it ideal for group meals. The property also boasts an amazing view across the valley. We go away as a large group every year, and this was definitely oneRead more of the best places weve stayed at. We will definitely be looking to book again! Hide

Reviewed by Sally 17th January 2025

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Myself and 33 of my friends and family stayed for my hen weekend in January. The accommodation and location were just perfect. There was plenty of space to cater for everyone in the kitchen and dining room. The large lounge and pub space was perfect for entertainment in the evenings. I would definitely book again for a large family gathering.

Reviewed by Jackie 6th December 2024

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We booked the Temple to celebrate my husbands 70th. There were 24 of us and we had a great weekend. The accommodation & communal areas were great for the number of guests. Having the pub was fun, especially with the karaoke machine. The decor is a bit tired but that did not detract from it being a great venue for a celebration.

Reviewed by Nigel 28th October 2024

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Reviewed by Amy 23rd August 2024

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Very fun place to stay. Could do with a refresh in some bedrooms and recommend bringing a pillow. The hot tubs, lounge and bar area were great. We enjoyed the place overall and its in a great location. 2mins walk to shops/ cafes/ pubs. Good value for money.

Reviewed by Gursimran 14th August 2024

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The house is beautiful. The views from the windows are stunning. The location is so great as its near the town and theres loads of walks/hikes you can go around there. The house did lack some cleanliness in certain areas and the water temperature was slightly hard to control in some of the showers but it was not much of a problem. The house holds sRead moreo much character and I would definitely stay there again. Highly recommend for large groups/family. Hide

Reviewed by Philippa 29th July 2024

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Just what we needed in a fabulous part of the country! Matlock is charming! Well equipped, comfy and loads of space. A touch tied in places but extremely comfortable.

Reviewed by Bridget 19th July 2024

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A fabulous location for a large gathering of family/friends. The main sitting room has wonderful views and is very comfortable, the ability to spill out into the garden was also much appreciated. The location is ideal with so much nearby for guests to do.

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Peak Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.