# 157 Family-friendly hotels in Derbyshire (2026)

> 157 family-friendly hotels in Derbyshire, best reviewed first — including The Peacock at Barlow. Ratings, locations and details.

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157 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Derbyshire](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 66](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 157](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 19](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Dronfield The Peacock at Barlow ★ 4.6 (2,456) A traditional B&B on Hackney Lane in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, well placed for exploring the Peak District countryside nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/chesterfield/hotels/the-peacock-at-barlow) [Hope Valley The George Inn ★ 4.6 (2,027) Adults-only inn on Castle Street in Castleton, right in the Peak District, with free parking and a bar and restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/castleton/hotels/the-george-inn) [High Peak The Old Hall Inn ★ 4.7 (1,628) A 14-room inn in Whitehough near Chinley, in the Peak District, with mountain views and a bar and restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/chinley/hotels/the-old-hall-inn) [Derby Morley Hayes Hotel ★ 4.6 (1,842) Morley Hayes Hotel in Derby pairs its own golf course with a spa and restaurant, set in quiet Derbyshire grounds with free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/morley-hayes-hotel) [Chesterfield Peak Edge Hotel at the Red Lion ★ 4.6 (1,714) Hotel and restaurant on Darley Road, Chesterfield, with an on-site bar, breakfast and garden seating on the edge of the Derbyshire countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/chesterfield/hotels/peak-edge-hotel-at-the-red-lion) [Hope Valley The Rambler Inn & Holiday Cottage ★ 4.4 (2,336) A traditional stone-built inn in Edale with a separate holiday cottage, set among the Peak District's walking and cycling trails.](https://staycation.co.uk/edale/hotels/the-rambler-inn-holiday-cottage) [Hope Valley Yorkshire Bridge Inn ★ 4.4 (2,331) A Bamford pub-hotel by the Peak District, handy for Ladybower reservoir walks, cycling routes and Derbyshire countryside exploring.](https://staycation.co.uk/bamford/hotels/yorkshire-bridge-inn) [Matlock Bath Grouse & Claret ★ 4.1 (3,870) A Marston's-run coaching inn on the A6 at Rowsley, between Matlock and Bakewell, with eight en-suite rooms and a traditional pub restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/matlock-bath/hotels/grouse-and-claret) [Hope Valley The Ladybower Inn ★ 4.3 (2,625) Traditional pub-hotel near Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District, with a restaurant, bar and packed lunches for walkers heading out early.](https://staycation.co.uk/bamford/hotels/the-ladybower-inn) [Swadlincote Appleby Inn Hotel ★ 4.4 (2,129) Hotel in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, known for a hearty cooked breakfast and generous restaurant portions, with 26 en-suite rooms and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/swadlincote/hotels/appleby-inn-hotel) [Chesterfield The Portland Hotel Wetherspoon ★ 4.1 (3,682) Straightforward en-suite rooms above a Wetherspoon pub-restaurant in Chesterfield town centre, close to bars and golf courses.](https://staycation.co.uk/chesterfield/hotels/the-portland-hotel-wetherspoon) [Hope Valley The Barrel Inn ★ 4.6 (1,453) A small hotel above Eyam in the Peak District, with countryside walking and cycling routes leading straight from the door.](https://staycation.co.uk/eyam/hotels/the-barrel-inn) [Derbyshire Old Hall Hotel Hope ★ 4.5 (1,683) A small five-room hotel on Hope's Market Place, suited to walkers and cyclists exploring the Peak District at a relaxed pace.](https://staycation.co.uk/hope/hotels/old-hall-hotel-hope) [High Peak The Little Mill Inn ★ 4.6 (1,396) A converted mill turned pub-hotel in Rowarth, near New Mills, with free parking and walking country right outside the door.](https://staycation.co.uk/new-mills/hotels/the-little-mill-inn) [Chesterfield Casa Hotel ★ 4.4 (1,920) A 100-room hotel on Lockoford Lane in Chesterfield, with a gym, restaurant and bar under one roof plus free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/chesterfield/hotels/casa-hotel) [The Peak Hotel Castleton ★ 4.5 (1,514) Small four-room hotel on How Lane in Castleton, Derbyshire, well placed for walking and cycling in the Peak District.](https://staycation.co.uk/castleton/hotels/peak-hotel-castleton) [Sheffield The Devonshire Arms ★ 4.6 (1,289) A country pub-hotel on Lightwood Lane near Eckington, Derbyshire, with a bridal suite and VIP facilities for weddings as well as overnight stays.](https://staycation.co.uk/eckington/hotels/the-devonshire-arms) [Hope Valley The Maynard ★ 4.6 (1,133) The Maynard is a 19-room hotel in Grindleford, Derbyshire, with a bridal suite and garden setting near Padley Gorge.](https://staycation.co.uk/grindleford/hotels/the-maynard) [Derby Delta Hotels Breadsall Priory Country Club by Marriott ★ 4.3 (1,824) Golf breaks, spa days and country weddings suit Delta Hotels Breadsall Priory best, a 112-room Derbyshire estate hotel with two courses and a pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/delta-hotels-breadsall-priory-country-club-by-marriott) [Hope Valley The Bull at Foolow ★ 4.6 (1,107) Traditional pub-hotel in Foolow, Derbyshire, surrounded by Peak District walking and cycling country with golf and fishing nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/great-hucklow/hotels/the-bull-at-foolow) [Alfreton The White Hart Inn ★ 4.5 (1,273) The White Hart Inn is a traditional pub-hotel on Inns Lane in Alfreton, Derbyshire, with a bridal suite for weddings and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/alfreton/hotels/the-white-hart-inn) [Derby Kings Highway by Marstons Inns ★ 4.1 (2,548) A Marstons Inns hotel in Derby offering clean, comfortable en-suite rooms and a popular carvery restaurant, with free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/kings-highway-by-marstons-inns) [Chesterfield Ringwood Hall Hotel ★ 4.2 (2,070) Ringwood Hall Hotel is a 74-room Georgian-style hotel near Chesterfield with its own spa, indoor pool and gardens.](https://staycation.co.uk/chesterfield/hotels/ringwood-hall-hotel) [Alfreton The Horse and Jockey ★ 4.4 (1,443) Traditional pub hotel in Alfreton, Derbyshire, with its own bar and restaurant plus free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/alfreton/hotels/the-horse-and-jockey) [Matlock Devonshire Arms at Beeley - Chatsworth ★ 4.5 (1,145) A traditional inn at Beeley on the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire, offering en-suite rooms, a restaurant, bar and garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/beeley/hotels/devonshire-arms-at-beeley-chatsworth) [Ashbourne The Bentley Brook Inn ★ 4.5 (1,139) Pub-style inn in Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire, with a bar and restaurant and 11 rooms handy for Peak District walks near Dovedale.](https://staycation.co.uk/fenny-bentley/hotels/the-bentley-brook-inn) [Matlock The Family Tree ★ 4.5 (1,107) A Matlock B&B on Derby Road with its own bar and breakfast, en-suite family rooms, garden and free parking, close to the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/matlock/hotels/the-family-tree) [Hope Valley The Miners Arms ★ 4.6 (898) A small pub hotel on Water Lane in Eyam, Derbyshire, well suited to walkers and dog owners after hearty food and a proper local base.](https://staycation.co.uk/eyam/hotels/the-miners-arms) [Hope Valley Scotsmans Pack Hotel ★ 4.4 (1,222) Five-room hotel on School Lane in Hathersage, with a bar, restaurant and free parking for exploring the Peak District.](https://staycation.co.uk/hathersage/hotels/scotsmans-pack-hotel) [Derby The Bubble Inn Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,437) A pub-hotel on Derby Road with free parking, easy reach of Willington station and East Midlands Airport, and a recently refurbished interior.](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/the-bubble-inn-hotel) [Bakewell The Devonshire Arms ★ 4.2 (1,686) A pet-friendly 11-room hotel in Baslow, Derbyshire, well suited to walkers and cyclists exploring near Chatsworth House and the Monsal Trail.](https://staycation.co.uk/baslow/hotels/the-devonshire-arms) [Alfreton Holiday Inn Mansfield Alfreton M1 Jct 28 ★ 4.1 (1,929) Alfreton, Derbyshire, just off the M1 at Junction 28, is home to this 163-room Holiday Inn with an indoor pool and gym.](https://staycation.co.uk/alfreton/hotels/holiday-inn-mansfield-alfreton-m1-jct-28) [Derby Leonardo Hotel Derby ★ 4.1 (1,897) Leonardo Hotel Derby is a 213-room city-centre hotel on King Street with a varied breakfast spread and a bar for evening drinks.](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/leonardo-hotel-derby) [Glossop Norfolk Arms ★ 4.3 (1,324) The Norfolk Arms is a pub-hotel on Norfolk Square in Glossop, Derbyshire, with free on-site parking and easy access to the Peak District.](https://staycation.co.uk/glossop/hotels/norfolk-arms) [Peak District The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell ★ 4.4 (1,108) A Georgian coaching inn in the middle of Bakewell, walkable to the market, the Monsal Trail and the River Wye, with parking behind.](https://staycation.co.uk/peak-district/hotels/the-rutland-arms-hotel-bakewell) [Belper The Lion Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,278) A traditional coaching-inn style hotel on Bridge Street in Belper, Derbyshire, with a restaurant, bar and free parking near the Peak District.](https://staycation.co.uk/belper/hotels/the-lion-hotel) [Hope Valley The George ★ 4.5 (928) A 24-room hotel on Hathersage's Main Road, in the heart of the Peak District with walking and cycling country all around.](https://staycation.co.uk/hathersage/hotels/the-george) [Bakewell The Lathkil Hotel ★ 4.6 (796) A small four-room hotel on School Lane in Bakewell, well suited to couples wanting a quiet Peak District base for walking or cycling.](https://staycation.co.uk/bakewell/hotels/the-lathkil-hotel) [Buxton Premier Inn Buxton ★ 4.4 (1,024) A modern budget hotel on London Road with an on-site Thyme restaurant, a short walk from Pavilion Gardens.](https://staycation.co.uk/buxton/hotels/premier-inn-buxton) [Derby Harpurs of Melbourne ★ 4.4 (1,005) A four-room pub-hotel in Derby with parking on site, handy for golf, fishing and cycling nearby, best known for hearty food.](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/harpurs-of-melbourne) [Ashbourne The Dog and Partridge Country Inn ★ 4.3 (1,170) A dog-friendly country inn near Ashbourne in Derbyshire, with a restaurant, bar and hearty breakfasts close to Dovedale and the Tissington Trail.](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/hotels/the-dog-and-partridge-country-inn) [Alfreton Premier Inn Mansfield ★ 4.3 (1,163) A two-storey, 139-room Premier Inn on Carter Lane East, Alfreton, handy for the M1 and McArthur Glen Designer Outlet.](https://staycation.co.uk/alfreton/hotels/premier-inn-mansfield) [Ashbourne The Royal Oak ★ 4.6 (702) Traditional pub-hotel on Mayfield Road in Ashbourne, close to the Tissington Trail on the edge of the Derbyshire Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/hotels/the-royal-oak) [Buxton The Manifold Inn ★ 4.4 (941) A small 11-room inn at Hulme End near Buxton, with en-suite rooms and a bar and restaurant handy for the Manifold Trail.](https://staycation.co.uk/buxton/hotels/the-manifold-inn) [Derby Premier Inn Derby City Centre Riverlights ★ 4.2 (1,263) A large, purpose-built Premier Inn on Morledge in Derby city centre, with 138 rooms across four floors near the bus station.](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/premier-inn-derby-city-centre-riverlights) [Derby The Priest House Hotel ★ 4.2 (1,258) Riverside hotel near Derby city centre with 42 rooms, free parking, and easy access to golf, fishing, and local pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/the-priest-house-hotel) [Ripley Premier Inn Ripley ★ 4.4 (906) Premier Inn Ripley is a 78-room Derbyshire hotel on Nottingham Road, handy for reaching the Peak District and Matlock Bath.](https://staycation.co.uk/ripley/hotels/premier-inn-ripley) [Chesterfield Premier Inn Chesterfield North ★ 4.2 (1,249) Premier Inn Chesterfield North sits by Tapton Park and the Trans Pennine Trail, a straightforward budget base for walking, golf or fishing days out.](https://staycation.co.uk/chesterfield/hotels/premier-inn-chesterfield-north) [Ashbourne Crown Inn ★ 4.6 (670) A Derbyshire village pub-hotel on Riggs Lane in Marston Montgomery, handy for day trips to Chatsworth House and the Peak District.](https://staycation.co.uk/marston-montgomery/hotels/crown-inn) [Buxton The Merchants Yard ★ 4.7 (571) A five-room boutique hotel on St Johns Road in Tideswell, close to the Cathedral of the Peak and set up for exploring the Peak District.](https://staycation.co.uk/tideswell/hotels/the-merchants-yard) [Leadmill The Plough Inn ★ 4.4 (872) A riverside pub-hotel by Leadmill Bridge in Hope Valley, with just 8 rooms and its own restaurant and bar for Peak District stopovers.](https://staycation.co.uk/hope-valley/hotels/the-plough-inn) [Derby Premier Inn Derby City Centre Cathedral Quarter ★ 4.3 (1,019) On Full Street beside the River Derwent in Derby's Cathedral Quarter, this 118-room Premier Inn puts shops and the cathedral on your doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/premier-inn-derby-city-centre-cathedral-quarter) [Chesterfield Twin Oaks Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,018) A 36-room hotel on Church Lane, Chesterfield, suited to weddings, meetings and overnight stops with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/chesterfield/hotels/twin-oaks-hotel) [Derby Durham Ox Ilkeston ★ 4.7 (564) A characterful period building on Durham Street, Derby, combining a well-regarded pub restaurant with comfortable adults-only B&B rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/durham-ox-ilkeston) [Matlock Bath Oakhill ★ 4.7 (562) A Grade II listed Georgian mansion in historic Cromford, restored in 2021 with luxury suites, fine dining and landscaped grounds.](https://staycation.co.uk/matlock-bath/hotels/oakhill-cromford) [Matlock Oakhill Hotel ★ 4.7 (562) A 14-room hotel on Intake Lane in Matlock, suited to families and Peak District walkers wanting easy access to Chatsworth House.](https://staycation.co.uk/matlock/hotels/oakhill-hotel) [Matlock Premier Inn Matlock ★ 4.3 (985) Premier Inn on Bakewell Road in Matlock, Derbyshire, with free on-site parking and easy reach of the Peak District and Matlock Bath.](https://staycation.co.uk/matlock/hotels/premier-inn-matlock) [Buxton The Jug and Glass Inn ★ 4.6 (617) A small nine-room inn on Ashbourne Road in Buxton, Derbyshire, with a bar, restaurant and garden close to countryside walking routes.](https://staycation.co.uk/buxton/hotels/the-jug-and-glass-inn) [Bakewell The Farmyard Inn ★ 4.6 (594) Small four-room inn on Bakewell's Main Street, well placed for walking and cycling trails across the Peak District National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/bakewell/hotels/the-farmyard-inn) [Buxton Devonshire Arms ★ 4.2 (1,092) A village-square hotel in Hartington, Derbyshire, well placed for walking and cycling through the surrounding Peak District countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/hartington/hotels/devonshire-arms)

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## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Derbyshire?+

We list 157 in Derbyshire. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Derbyshire are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Peacock at Barlow (4.6/5, 2,456 reviews), The George Inn (4.6/5, 2,027 reviews) and The Old Hall Inn (4.7/5, 1,628 reviews).

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It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.