The Old Angel, Matlock

The Old Angel6 bedrooms, Sleeps 18 + 1 Baby.

Oak beams, old floorboards and the scale of a former 17th-century coaching inn give The Old Angel much more presence than an ordinary large holiday house. Sleeping 18 in 6 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms, it suits big family gatherings and celebratory stays where flexible sleeping arrangements matter: several rooms have zip-and-link beds, and two also include extra singles. There’s a proper dining room for getting everyone together, plus a separate living room, while the antique French bed in one bedroom adds a different note among the otherwise practical group layout.

Dogs are welcome too, and the village setting is handy, with a shop almost next door and a pub nearby. One of the standout extras is arranged access to leisure facilities at Harthill Hall: a daily pre-booked slot for sole use of the indoor heated pool and sauna, with shared grounds there as well. Back at the house, the outdoor space is a small courtyard rather than a sprawling garden, which may suit groups planning days out and sociable evenings rather than an activity-led stay at home.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Living room: With Freeview TV, DVD player, CD player and beams.
Dining room.
Kitchen: With gas/electric range, microwave, fridge and beams.
Utility room: With dishwasher and freezer.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request), single bed and Freeview TV.
Bedroom 2: With zip and link kingsize bed (can be 2ft 6in twin beds on request) and Freeview TV.

Bedroom 3: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request), two single beds, Freeview TV and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bathroom: With freestanding bath and shower cubicle (no toilet).
Separate toilet.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request), single bed, Freeview TV and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.

Bedroom 5: With antique French double bed, Freeview TV and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 6: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request), two single beds, Freeview TV and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi. Cot and highchair. Small courtyard with garden furniture. Grounds (shared). Sole use (between 12. 30pm and 1. 30pm) of sauna and indoor heated swimming pool (shared, 23ft 6in x 11ft 6in, depth 4ft 6in) with shower and changing facilities, at Harthill Hall, 3 miles away (must be pre-booked with house keeper prior to arrival). Electric car charging point. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking and public car park, 3 miles away. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings. This property has a security deposit of £500.

The former 17th-century coaching inn, The Old Angel, sleeps 18 adults and is situated in the pretty conservation village of Winster. Adjoining another cottage, it offers a wealth of exposed oak beams and floorboards. It also enjoys access to the facilities at Harthill Hall, just 3 miles away with private use (12. 30pm – 2. 00pm each day) of the indoor heated swimming pool and sauna.
The village shop is almost next door and local inn just up the road.
Moreover, opposite The Old Angel is the famous Market Hall which is run by the National Trust. It makes an ideal holiday base, and is conveniently placed to visit the spa town of Buxton with its opera house. The bustling market town of Bakewell, situated on the River Wye is close by and within easy reach are Matlock and Matlock Bath (complete with Heights of Abraham cable cars), the popular market town of Ashbourne, the plague village of Eyam, Carsington Water with watersports, cycling and birdwatching. National Trust and period properties abound, including Kedleston Hall, Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall and Haddon Hall. Excellent walking in the Peak District and marked cycle trails. Shops 10 yards.