The Family Tree

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Family Tree

Restaurant
Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
View from property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
Derby Road, Whatstandwell, Matlock, England, DE4 5HG
  • Place, Crich Tramway Village
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulliver's Kingdom
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Matlock

The Family Tree places you within 3 miles (5 km) of popular attractions like Cromford Canal and Cromford Mill. This 4-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Crich Tramway Village - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cromford Mill - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Peak District National Park - 22 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Whatstandwell Station - 3 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Family Tree - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Spanker Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jeera - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Feather Star - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Tor Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Family Tree

Guests staying at The Family Tree enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Free parking is available if you drive.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are also standard.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1700
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Family Tree B&B Matlock
Family Tree Matlock
The Family Tree Matlock
The Family Tree Bed & breakfast
The Family Tree Bed & breakfast Matlock

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of The Family Tree?

This bed & breakfast is located in Matlock, close to Crich Tramway Village, Cromford Canal, and Cromford Mill. You'll also find Gulliver's Kingdom and Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Family Tree?

As of Feb 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Family Tree on Mar 4, 2026 start from 92.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Family Tree?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Family Tree have a casino at the property?

No, The Family Tree doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Family Tree?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Family Tree a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a restaurant bar and a café plus some guestrooms include courtyard views.

Are there hot tubs at The Family Tree?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Family Tree have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Family Tree serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its cafe.

Will The Family Tree allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Family Tree.

Are there connecting rooms at The Family Tree?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Family Tree?

The closest major airport to The Family Tree is East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is 30 mi away (53 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nottingham (NQT), which is located 27.6 mi away (53-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Family Tree?

No, at The Family Tree, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Family Tree Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 190 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Problems with the heating and the noisy plumbing. No proper hanging space for clothes. Access at night was difficult in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smashing breakfast and a very friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and bathroom, well away from road noise in the most lovely stone house with an amazing stone courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room, quiet away from the road. Amazing breakfast and very polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well priced comfortable overnight accommodation with an excellent breakfast and friendly staff..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bahram

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
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).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had lovely stay room very clean staff very friendly breakfast very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Avon Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing breakfast, well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025