Ellen House Bed And Breakfast – A Favorite for Families in Matlock (Derbyshire)

Ellen House offers three en-suite rooms on the first floor: Room 1 with a double bed and beach-themed decor, Room 2 with a double bed and garden views, and Room 3 with a king-size bed and direct garden access. All rooms include flat-screen TVs with Freeview, tea/coffee facilities with homemade nibbles, hair dryers, and free WiFi. Room 2 features a shower over bath. Glass bottles provide local tap water.

The award-winning breakfast includes a buffet with cereals, fresh fruit platter, Greek yogurt, and juices. Hot options feature a full English with cheesy potato puff or grilled potatoes, sausages from a local butcher, omelettes, or poached eggs with salmon. Vegetarian and vegan dishes include lentil bakes and oatcake stacks. Packed lunches for hikers and bikers are available on request.

Situated on the edge of Peak District National Park, the property is a 1-minute walk from Matlock Railway Station and less than 10 minutes from Matlock town center. It is 55 km from Nottingham. Nearby attractions include Peak Rail (10-minute walk), Crich Tramway Village (10-minute drive), and Chatsworth House. Free parking is available in front of the house.

Services include luggage assistance, iron and ironing board access, and a guest fridge in the dining room for fresh milk. The property provides local walk maps, bus/train timetables, and information on attractions. Cyclists can use undercover bike storage. The terraced garden offers town and countryside views, accessible via first-floor fire escape.

This Edwardian house has 15 steps to the first-floor rooms, making access difficult for guests with limited mobility. Evacuation routes include the fire escape door on the first floor and the entrance hall. All rooms have short pile carpets, adequate storage, and information folders with emergency numbers and local recommendations.