Barringtons – A Favorite for Families in Matlock (Derbyshire)

Barringtons offers 5 en suite rooms, each with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The Family Suite has a sofa and dining table, as noted in guest feedback about spaciousness. The Luxury Double Room includes a four-poster bed and window seat with park views.

The on-site restaurant is an acclaimed dining experience from the Whitworth Park kitchen team, serving a modern menu. The oak-panelled bar area welcomes guests for drinks before meals in a separate dining room. The Sunday roast and steak and ale pie receive consistent high praise from guests, with two courses available for £20.

The Grade II listed building retains original Victorian features, including an oak-panelled bar and characterful architecture. The large garden has a seating area and offers outdoor leisure space for guests. A designated smoking area and free on-site parking are available, though limited to a few spaces.

Barringtons sits in Darley Dale, 3 miles from Matlock, and provides direct access to the Peak District National Park. Nearby attractions include Darley Dale Park and Cromford Canal, both within walking distance. A Co-op supermarket is located directly across the road, and a bus stop with good service runs right by the property.

Check-in is strictly until 20:00, as the hotel does not operate a 24-hour front desk. Guests receive a key to the front door for independent comings and goings after hours. Breakfast is not served on site, but Joni's cafe across the road and the Whitworth Centre next door both offer cooked and continental options.

Building: Grade II listed with original Victorian features

Dining: Restaurant from the Whitworth Park kitchen team

Value: Two courses for £20 on Sunday roasts

Garden: Large garden with seating area for relaxation