Glendon Bed and Breakfast in Matlock
Welcome to the award-winning Glendon Bed and Breakfast in Matlock, a classic family-owned bed and breakfast accommodation with unique personal touches. We provide free parking in our own car park for guests. Glendon is centrally located within the beautiful market town of Matlock, Derbyshire, and within easy walking distance to the bus and train station, pubs, shops and restaurants. Additionally, we are unique in offering our guests a sitting room and a secure cycle store. Choose from a large selection of breakfasts, cooked fresh-to-order, wholesome, delicious and locally sourced, catering for most dietary requirements.
Each guest bedroom is individual and beautifully decorated with en-suite bathrooms. Relax in our large guest sitting room and elegant dining room, both with views over Knowleston Gardens with the River Derwent just beyond.
We are ideally placed for exploring the Peak District and are just a short drive from Bakewell, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Alton Towers, with the Heights of Abraham & Gulliver’s Kingdom under 3 miles away.
We pride ourselves on being one of the leading Bed and Breakfasts in the area, welcoming returning guests year after year. We have outstanding reviews going back to 2016; we feel they speak for themselves.
An elegant Victorian villa
When you arrive at our door, you enter a large Victorian Villa, built in 1857, with a host of original features combined with the elegance of modern life and design, not to mention our free parking. Glendon is an ideal bed and breakfast for couples, groups and single travellers visiting Derbyshire and the Peak District.
Glendon is the perfect place to stay for walkers, cyclists, photographers, and those who enjoy stunning scenery and visiting historic houses. The house offers a relaxed and peaceful setting.
Our individually decorated bedrooms are situated over the first and second floors. Each room is bright and airy, with high ceilings and large sash windows. The bedrooms are designed using soft furnishings in a contemporary style and combine modern conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay. The premier room has a bath, with a fitted shower above. Each of the other rooms has a large shower.
In the centre of Matlock
Glendon is nestled in the centre of Matlock, overlooking a brook feeding into the river Derwent, next to Hall Leys Park. Our individually styled en-suite bedrooms provide a restful ambience and exceptional standard of accommodation and service. Breakfast is served in the traditional Victorian dining room with all menu items cooked and served to order. Glendon is ideally placed for walking and exploring the Peak district if you are visiting for leisure and offers a personal, restful base for those visiting for business. Whatever your reason for visiting, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional hospitality with outstanding guest reviews.
The charming town of Matlock in the Derbyshire Dales is a wonderful location for holidays, short breaks and overnight stays. Matlock is set on the edge of the Peak District National Park, with several independent shops, local pubs, vibrant cafes and restaurants just a short stroll away.
Plan your Staycation
We are proud that both Glendon and our sister business Derwent House were selected to feature in the latest video from Visit Peak District to promote the staycation in the stunning Peak District and Derbyshire.
A short break, or a longer holiday, will allow you to explore some of England’s most spectacular scenery. In the towns, villages and hamlets you will find a warm and genuine welcome wherever you go. Every taste is catered for with exciting activities to suit all ages and tastes, our guests can benefit from discounted local attractions in the historical county town of Matlock and the Peak District National Park, so please ask before you book them.
The area has a wealth of history and cultural heritage. Glendon Bed and Breakfast is situated within easy reach of all if it, whatever the season.
A short drive from the Peak District National Park
A short drive to the Peak District National Park, Matlock is an ideal place to stay for visiting historic houses, pretty villages and other attractions. And of course, for walking, cycling or just relaxing throughout the year. Glendon has free parking facilities, so you can leave the car and walk into town. The house is located a short walk from Matlock train station with direct trains to Derby and Nottingham.
We look forward to welcoming you to Glendon to enjoy Derbyshire and the Peak District.
When you stay at Glendon Bed and Breakfast……
What makes Glendon Bed and Breakfast different from the rest?
A top-rated bed and breakfast in Derbyshire
We are consistently rated as one of the top Bed and Breakfasts in Derbyshire. We strive to exceed your expectations with our beautifully appointed bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. Choose from a range of rooms, from a traditional oak four-poster, double, twin bed and family rooms. And enjoy the ease of free on-site parking and a secure cycle store. Read our top 10 reasons for choosing Glendon Bed and Breakfast.
We are proud of what we offer
We focus on personal hospitality. Whether it be providing advice about the local area and attractions, providing glasses to go with the bottle of prosecco in the fridge, leaving soya milk or helping to make a reservation for a local restaurant. It is these little touches that make the difference between somewhere to sleep or a place that is an important part of making a great break.
“Quite the best B&B we have ever stayed at”
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Our news and articles
Springwatch 2025 comes to the Peak District
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with our guests and fellow nature enthusiasts: BBC’s Springwatch is celebrating its 20th anniversary by broadcasting live from the National Trust’s Longshaw Estate, right here in the beautiful Peak District.
A new adventure in the Peak District
Discover the Peak District anew on Peak Sightseer Open-Top Bus Tour. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker, a history enthusiast, or simply seeking a scenic adventure, the Peak Sightseer provides an unparalleled way to experience the region’s natural beauty and cultural landmarks.
Christmas events in Derbyshire 2024
As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, Derbyshire and the Peak District transform into a festive haven, offering an array of magical events to celebrate the 2024 festive season. Here’s a guide to some of the most captivating festive events happening in Derbyshire and the Peak District this holiday season.