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The Old Lockup

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Matlock with free parking

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Double Room, Ensuite (The Magistrate's Room)
Lounge
Double Room, Ensuite (The Magistrate's Room)
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite (The Solicitor's Room)

Double Room, Ensuite (The Solicitor's Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (The Magistrate's Room)

Double Room, Ensuite (The Magistrate's Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Matlock is home to The Old Lockup. Cromford Canal and Matlock Bath Cable Car Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit East Midlands Designer Outlet and Chesterfield Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Derbyshire County Cricket Club, or consider a night out at Blackbrook House. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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46 North End, Matlock, England, DE4 4FG

What's nearby

  • Cromford Mill - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Crich Tramway Village - 9 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Cromford Station - 9 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nelson Arms - ‬2 min drive
  • Charles Restaurant
  • ‪Barley Mow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Fishpond - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound Hotel, Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Old Lockup

Property highlights
The Old Lockup provides an airport shuttle and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Old Lockup Inn Matlock
Old Lockup Matlock
The Old Lockup Matlock
The Old Lockup Guesthouse
The Old Lockup Guesthouse Matlock

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Lockup pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Lockup?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Old Lockup?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Lockup?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Lockup located?

Situated in Matlock, this guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Steeple Grange Light Railway and within 3 mi (5 km) of Carsington Water and Cromford Mill. Gulliver's Kingdom and Matlock Parks Country Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Old Lockup Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay in the Magistrates room. Comfortable bed, clean fresh linen. Breakfast was great with award winning bread.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host and nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

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

Good stay

Had a couple days stay whilst visiting steam train and car museum . Great comms , well checked in , parking , room good with nice clean comfy bed . En suite bit small and TV is ok , could do with changing 👍 breakfast good , coffee really good .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in the magistrate’s room was great, the room was beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was a treat and the location is good. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda f

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

Great stay

Great place to stay, nice sized room and great breakfast. Friendly host who could give local tips. The police ephemera throughout was a lovely touch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

A comfortable and interesting place to stay.

The Old Lock Up was clean,warm, and welcoming. I stayed for 3 nights in the Solicitor's room, which I found pleasant and characterful, with a comfortable bed and a good sized ensuite. It was very quiet with really thick walls. The breakfast was great and beautifully cooked. The property is well situated a short walk from the centre of Wirksworth. I managed it easily even with a sprained ankle. I had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love how the history of building is still around and left on display and whole town is peaceful and historic. Have plenty of walks near by and good range of shops and restaurants in walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Dog friendly weekend break

Great room, v clean and tidy and Tim was really friendly. He was also great with our nervous dog! Breakfast was lovely and the location perfect for us. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was comfortable and quiet. Tim was a good host, very helpful and friendly and cooked us lovely breakfasts. Wirksworth is a delightful town with lots of history and beautiful surrounding scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

An Oasis

The Old Lockup is a lovely place to spend some time. It is calm and relaxing. Tim, the host, is very helpful and cooks a wonderful fresh breakfast to order every morning. There is lots in the area to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very convenient to the centre of Wirksworth. It was comfortable and the breakfast was good. Bathroon needed updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les

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

Great stay at character guesthouse

Really interesting place. Lovely and warm on a cold couple of days. Good location with pubs and shop within easy walking distance. Good breakfast. Good value for money. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Weddings in Wirksworth

Quirky and interesting with a great host and excellent breakfast. Bed was too soft for my liking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Great place the Lockup

Our stay at the lockup was great Tim was a great host and the breakfast was A1 the room was very comfortable and warm and cosy. If we are in the vicinity again I would certainly stay again. First class had a great time even the weather didn't spoil it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 would recommend. I’d like to stay there again someday. Everything you need is provided. The owner is responsible and good people. Very satisfied.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had three nights D, B&B here and were pleased we did. The Old Lock Up is very comfortable and clean and the owner is a good cook and also very friendly. As a result we had excellent evening meals. There is time limited street parking outside although unrestricted parking is allowed between 16.20 and 09.40. Wirksworth is an ideal centre for seeing the southern parts of the Peak District National Park and for visiting the nearby World Heritage Site at Cromford.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the Magistrates room which was lovely,we had visited a few weeks earlier to have a chat with Tim the owner and have look around the town because we had a trip booked on the heritage railway closeby for my birthday.We had arranged with Tim for him to cook us a meal.The room had 2 slight faults one being the tv had very limited channels and the toilet seat wouldn't stay up but overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host, attentive and helpful. Gave us good recommendations on where to start our walk on the High Peak Trail and where to dine without taking the car. Good room, well appointed with everything one needs plus some little touches like fresh milk and water in the fridge. I travel a lot and there are plenty 4 star properties that don't even give you a bag of tea. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed in the Magistrate's Room, which was a good size, with a comfy bed. Lovely and warm too. Tea, coffee and milk provided. En suite was not up to my expectations. Louvre door to toilet, so no privacy. Electric shower didnt have much gusto. Toilet seat didn't stay up. Very small room. Needs a redecorate too. Decent breakfast, but not exciting. Host very accommodating and provided a takeaway breakfast roll for one of our mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quirky old property. The owner is a lovely guy and his breakfasts are delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lesley

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Best Lock-up I've been in!

A wonderfully original place to stay. Lovely rooms, and excellent breakfast. A warm welcome awaits you here - I'll definitely be back!
The Magistrates room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Quirky, wonderful B&B

Had a lovely 2 nights, mid-week at the Old Lockup. Very characterful and full of memorabilia from when it was a police station. Stayed in The Magistrates room on the first floor, very warmly decorated and furnished with a small en-suite. With Tea,Coffee and even a small fridge with complimentary bottle of milk and water. Breakfast provided, from a full English to pancakes. Owner really nice, and accommodating - nothing would've been too much trouble. Free small carpark onsite, with a large free parking area across the road Given your own keys to come and go even you wish, the local are Wirksworth was lovely. Had a tapas and quiz night in the Hope n Anchor which was very relaxed and a good laugh. St Marys church is beautifully adornedvl with saxon carvings and definitely shouldn't be missed. Overall could not fault it, and looking forward to visiting again xx
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025