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Outstanding Large Period Property With Breath Taking Views Sleeping Up To 19

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
View from our garden
View from our garden, Riber Castle

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 19598 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Matlock, ENG
  • Lumsdale Valley
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Heights of Abraham
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gulliver's Kingdom
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed and 2 King Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom

Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Outstanding Large Period Property With Breath Taking Views Sleeping Up To 19

Fully refurbished and redecorated throughout in Farrow & Ball paints, including new carpets, adding an additional bathroom in the main house, the addition of a gaming/play rooms (former large cellar) and a further downstairs 7th bedroom complete with en-suite to the annex, which is wheelchair friendly to assist the less abled, so we now cater for up to 19 guests . 5 brand-new hotel style Zip-link beds in 5 of the 7 bedrooms and new Egyptian Cotton bedding throughout, there is also a Hot Tub available by separate hire year-round via a third party supplier. New outdoor Charcol BBQ (Don’t forget your Charcol) & Covered Bar Area constructed along with a 90sqmt expansive lit decking area on the lower gardens, with a summer house, offering seating and amazing views.
Professionally deep cleaned and disinfected between all guests by professionals to high standard.
Situated in an elevated position circa 750 ft above sea level, Highfield Peak District in the town of Matlock offers unique group self catering with seven bedroom, three reception room accommodation in luxury surroundings, occupying an exceptional south-facing position with breath taking views towards historic Riber Castle, overlooking the town of Matlock and the Derwent Valley situated on the edge of the Peak District in the Derbyshire Dales. Highfield provides the perfect home from home relaxing self catering retreat for large family gatherings and groups of friends, comfort sleeping, seating & dining for up to nineteen people, in a individually newly decorated extremely well equipped c1867 Victorian property with a wealth of period charm and modern requirements, giving guests the perfect self catering holiday. Highfield provides an excellent destination for large group celebrations, that can be held in the stunning garden room opening into the garden with furnished patios, lawn ,outdoor bar and decked areas, where the views of Matlock are fully appreciated.

Please note this is NOT a party house, it’s a peaceful Peak District retreat for families to enjoy and we do have neighbours that also wish to enjoy this peaceful neighbourhood.

Whilst the property is very private, we politely ask that all guests remain respectful of the neighbours/neighbouring properties and keep noise levels to a reasonable and responsible level, especially late in the evening when enjoying the outside and enter the driveway slowly and with caution at all times, there are signs around the property reminding guests of these noise restrictions.

Floor plan is available to view in the photos section allowing room allocation before arrival. Please note the the beds in bedrooms 1 -4 are all super-king high end luxury ziplink hotel style beds that can be separated in to large singles. Please advise of bed configuration before arrival if these require making in to singles, otherwise they will be configured are super kings.

Property manager

Andrew Bates

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Corporate events/social gathering
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
£10pn per dog, dogs to remain downstairs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Stag or Hen Parties…noise level inside/outside to a reasonable level, especially in the evenings out of mutual respect for the neighbours.
Dogs £10 per dog per night, payable 30 before arrival. Dogs to remain in the downstairs of the property.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 19
Note from host: corporate events/social gathering
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Matlock

Located in Matlock, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Life in a Lens Museum of Photography & Old Times and The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Chesterfield Market and East Midlands Designer Outlet. Consider Blackbrook House for a night out or Gulliver's Kingdom if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cave exploring.
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Matlock, ENG

What's nearby

  • Matlock Parks Country Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lumsdale Valley - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Heights of Abraham - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Matlock Station - 17 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Remarkable Hare - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Newsroom - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Outstanding Large Period Property With Breath Taking Views Sleeping Up To 19 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Outstanding Large Period Property With Breath Taking Views Sleeping Up To 19?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outstanding Large Period Property With Breath Taking Views Sleeping Up To 19?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Outstanding Large Period Property With Breath Taking Views Sleeping Up To 19 located?

This family-friendly Matlock holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Crown Square, Hall Leys Park and Matlock Parks Country Park. Gulliver's Kingdom and Lumsdale Valley are also within 3 miles (5 km). Matlock Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
A great place for our large family gathering. With space for everyone. Amazing views. Comfortable and warm. Huge dining table to eat and play games. The snooker table was a huge hit!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
90th year- catching up with family
Great venue for extended family to meet and celebrate our mother's 90th year
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vald G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab family getaway house
Such beautiful views, offering a lovely relaxing place to share with family. Nearest pub (7 min walk - duke of Wellington) does excellent food. Fridge/freezer was plenty big enough for morrisons delivery. Really worth having the hot tub too. to cope with the supermarkedelivery
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The property is well spread out so whilst away with family there are lots of places to spend sometime on your own if you want to. We stayed with your parents who are both 80 years old, and whilst they are mobile some of the steps within the property were quite high. The property has great views, is very well located and offers a lot
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home - perfect retreat for large families and groups
We rented this home for three nights for two families (13 people in total). The views were as beautiful as described in the listing and make it a great place to relax and spend some quality time. The location is fantastic as a base for exploring the Peaks District and Derbyshire. The owner is a very prompt and helpful communicator. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and friends in Matlock
Excellent host, wonderful location and accomodation. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family celebrations
Super accommodation catering to a wide range of family ages. We had an absolutely wonderful time, loads of information beforehand, easy to access and a wonderful spot for loads of a activities. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Getaway
From start to finish this property does not disappoint. From a fantastic host where nothing is too much trouble to the stunning house itself. The property blew us away and the photos certainly don't do it justice. We had a fantastic time playing pool in the large garden dining room and the children had hours of fun in the games room. The house was spotless and there was care to detail in the decor and facilities. A welcome hamper with a box of chocolate eggs for an Easter egg hunt really was a wonderful extra surprise. Our family group ranged from age 1 to 90 years and the house was perfect for all. I cannot recommend this property enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terryll Knowles

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at Matlock
Fabulous house beautifully decorated for Christmas. Lots of space for everyone with a great cosy feel. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
As five families with young children, Highfield House was perfect for our needs. Clean, comfortable and spacious, with good kitchen facilities and wonderful views! The large dining room was fab for our big Thanksgiving meal and the snooker table was a bonus. Andrew is a great host - brilliant at communicating and was available if we needed anything. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great party house
We had a fabulous weekend at Highfields, perfect for multi generational family, plenty of space inside and something to entertain everyone. All 14 of us could sit round the dining table and there were plenty of plates, cutlery, glasses etc for all. Beautiful views from back of house and great barbecue area. Really happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended family gathering August 2023
We had a lovely stay in Matlock as a family of 15, age range 10-78. The house had everything we could possibly need and the location was perfect for us, bring close to the town centre but also in a private quiet location. Andrew was the perfect host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We were very pleased with our stay . Great location for everything. Host was very good at responding. Walked a lot with the dog . Went to a lot of surrounding places Chatsworth Markeaton black rock . Farm cable car . Made the most of the time we were there
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant family getaway!
Stayed at Highfield for a long weekend with family. The house was absolutely gorgeous, spotless and everything was thought of in terms of what was included with the property (we even found a sewing kit to sew up a pokemon toy!) Plus a lovely basket of welcome goodies and useful extras in the food cupboard. We rented the hot tub which was great and the view of and from the garden was stunning. Loved the inclusion of the piano, pool table and the outside dining area too - an excellent location for a lovely family getaway. Andrew was a great host, great with communication and answering any queries, and you can tell he really cares about the property and those who stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Holiday Home
Highfield House was perfect for our long weekend break with friends. The house is beautifully presented, clean and well equipped. Plenty of space for the 10 of us. The snooker/ games room was particularly enjoyed by us all. We even managed to Bbq in the undercover outdoor area in November. We can highly recommend this house for a visit to the Peak District. Only a short walk into Matlock and plenty to do close by. Andrew the host is exceptionally attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

elaine b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful views, fantastic communication
Fantastic views, great communication with owner, lovely linen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
This was a long overdue family getaway, the home is beautiful, the bedrooms and bathrooms are well appointed and plentiful; fabulous bed linens and fluffy towels are provided for comfort. A well equipped kitchen made meal prep easy, with so many of us we dined in almost the whole time, gathering around the enormous table in the dining/ snooker room. The basement room was amazing, keeping the kids (and some adults) entertained and the garden was a bonus for the dogs. There really was something and somewhere for everyone to enjoy company or escape for a little while! Many thanks to the owner, Andrew who was wonderful to deal with!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica R., Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
This property was perfect, a dream house in a dream location. Great facilities and we would happily return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for group gathering
Fabulous house with a beautiful hosting area and stocked with everything we needed. Comfy beds and well maintained. The views are exceptional and the outside dining space was perfect as the weather was so beautiful. .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Briony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family break
A wonderful house and location for a special family get together. Loved the slightly quirky layout with lots of space. Sensational views and well stocked cupboards for a large gathering of adults and children. Pool table a great success as was the hiring of the hot tub. Overall an excellent choice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

EOGHAN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant for large gatherings
16 of us spent a fabulous week in this property in April 22, a mix of adults, teenagers and children and everyone loved it. It's a very comfortable, large property which has great spaces that meet everyone's needs. People can hang out in the kitchen, chill and watch a movie, play games, party and play pool in the big room, play badminton (bring your own set) or appreciate the views in the large, multi-level garden - the photos don't do it justice) or disappear somewhere quiet to read a book to do some work. All at the same time! Kids loved to play hide and seek all over the house and garden. We also dinners and lunches altogether inside and outside and also had a caterer over one evening which worked perfectly and saved us driving to a restaurant. The house is very clean and well equipped without being so immaculate that you'd be afraid to chill out. Felt like home straight away. Also great for those with pets - we had 4 dogs with us and it never once felt crowded. We got the optional hot tub which was a fantastic addition. Matlock town is about 20 minutes walk down a steep hill with all the facilities / shops you could need, although the walk back is quite steep. Amazing peak district walks and scenery abound. The host was very communicative and helpful at all times although we never met in person. Housekeeper also very helpful. One area of improvement that could be considered is recycling - there were no facilities at all in the house to recycle which we all found odd in the 21st century. Such a large house with so many people staying will generate a lot of waste. Most people are used to and expect to play their part to reduce their environmental impact and having some recycling facilities would make a fabulous house even better. Aside from this, highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property
Absolutely fantastic stay in this beautiful property - it really is just an amazing place with outstanding views. It’s furnished to the highest standards and has everything you could ever need. Great communication with the owner too - although they didn’t live in the UK themselves- Andrew was very prompt at responding to any queries
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend Away
We rented the house as a family for a long weekend to celebrate a 60th birthday, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. The views were incredible, the accommodation spacious and the dining/billiards room was another level. We all very disappointed to leave and hope to make it back again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, excellent for big groups
We stayed at Highfield for a 50th birthday celebration (a year late due to Covid). We made great use of the pool table and the underfloor heating really makes that room. We also had a dinner for 15 people one evening (we used SO Catering who were fantastic) - a bit of a squeeze! Loads of crockery, cutlery and glasses which we certainly made good use of. We hired the hot tub but the weather meant we didn’t get much use out of it (and it was a little disappointing being quite small and located where a tree blocked the view). Beware the lower decking which turns into an ice rink in wet weather - there didn’t seem to be any warnings. The bedrooms were comfortable if a little on the cold side. Storage was also a bit lacking - bedside drawers would be useful. It’s quite a trek to the loo from the bedrooms at the top of the stairs and there’s a step that will catch you out in the dark…. motion sensitive lights on the landing would be useful as would a loo in the shower room near those three bedrooms. We had a meal at Viva Italian restaurant in Matlock and it was phenomenal - would definitely recommend. Wellington fish bar was also fab and they delivered via Just Eat. The house could be even more amazing with a little attention to detail; no spare batteries or candles, no kitchen roll, no towels for the hot tub, or robes, a really old games console that doesn’t work in the “games room” and a few cobwebs here and there…. I appreciate it’s tough to keep a house like this at such a high level of quality, though, and we did have an amazing time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Bates

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Nicola & I passionately enjoy preparing Highfield with our team to welcome guests, endeavouring to provide the perfect clean and safe home from home relaxing retreat in a property that I am sure you will love - as we do!...

Why they chose this property

Built in 1867, we are the only the fifth owners of this magnificent house. The property has been used as a Furnished Holiday Let successfully since April 2012, and fully and extensively renovated and refurbished in July 2020, hosting hundreds of extremely happy guests/friends (including Heston Blumenthal) but still enjoy returning to Highfield for special family celebrations...

What makes this property unique

Highfield has the most amazing views over the Derwent Valley and the town of Matlock, each day brings something new and we have never tired of the changing seasons...and with the removal of a number of tress and hedges and the additional of a 90 sqmt decked area we've really opened up the view to showcase the area at its best!

Languages:

English