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The Old Lockup

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Matlock guest house

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Double Room, Ensuite (The Magistrate's Room)
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Double Room, Ensuite (The Magistrate's Room)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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46 North End, Matlock, England, DE4 4FG
  • Place, Cromford Mill
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulliver's Kingdom
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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Double Room, Ensuite (The Magistrate's Room)

Double Room, Ensuite (The Magistrate's Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (The Solicitor's Room)

Double Room, Ensuite (The Solicitor's Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Matlock

In Matlock .You'll find Steeple Grange Light Railway and Carsington Water within 3 miles (5 km) of this guesthouse. Cromford Mill and Leawood Pumphouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cromford Mill - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Crich Tramway Village - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Whatstandwell Station - 6 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nelson Arms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Fountain - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Miners Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barley Mow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charles Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Old Lockup

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Matlock guest house
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Matlock guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Old Lockup offers 4 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Old Lockup Inn Matlock
Old Lockup Matlock
The Old Lockup Matlock
The Old Lockup Guesthouse
The Old Lockup Guesthouse Matlock

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Lockup to the airport?

The Old Lockup is 27.9 mi (53-min drive) away from the East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Lockup have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Lockup.

Does The Old Lockup offer free breakfast?

The Old Lockup does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Lockup?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Mecca Bingo (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Old Lockup?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Lockup?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Old Lockup have a pool?

The Old Lockup does not have a pool.

Does The Old Lockup have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Old Lockup to downtown Matlock?

The Old Lockup is 0.2 mi away from Wirksworth.

The Old Lockup Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neil

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay in the Magistrates room. Comfortable bed, clean fresh linen. Breakfast was great with award winning bread.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quirky old property. The owner is a lovely guy and his breakfasts are delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Had a couple days stay whilst visiting steam train and car museum . Great comms , well checked in , parking , room good with nice clean comfy bed . En suite bit small and TV is ok , could do with changing 👍 breakfast good , coffee really good .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lesley

Traveled with partner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A comfortable and interesting place to stay.

The Old Lock Up was clean,warm, and welcoming. I stayed for 3 nights in the Solicitor's room, which I found pleasant and characterful, with a comfortable bed and a good sized ensuite. It was very quiet with really thick walls. The breakfast was great and beautifully cooked. The property is well situated a short walk from the centre of Wirksworth. I managed it easily even with a sprained ankle. I had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in the magistrate’s room was great, the room was beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was a treat and the location is good. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Lock-up I've been in!

A wonderfully original place to stay. Lovely rooms, and excellent breakfast. A warm welcome awaits you here - I'll definitely be back!
The Magistrates room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quirky, wonderful B&B

Had a lovely 2 nights, mid-week at the Old Lockup. Very characterful and full of memorabilia from when it was a police station. Stayed in The Magistrates room on the first floor, very warmly decorated and furnished with a small en-suite. With Tea,Coffee and even a small fridge with complimentary bottle of milk and water. Breakfast provided, from a full English to pancakes. Owner really nice, and accommodating - nothing would've been too much trouble. Free small carpark onsite, with a large free parking area across the road Given your own keys to come and go even you wish, the local are Wirksworth was lovely. Had a tapas and quiz night in the Hope n Anchor which was very relaxed and a good laugh. St Marys church is beautifully adornedvl with saxon carvings and definitely shouldn't be missed. Overall could not fault it, and looking forward to visiting again xx
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradleigh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host and nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JANETTE

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Oasis

The Old Lockup is a lovely place to spend some time. It is calm and relaxing. Tim, the host, is very helpful and cooks a wonderful fresh breakfast to order every morning. There is lots in the area to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Weddings in Wirksworth

Quirky and interesting with a great host and excellent breakfast. Bed was too soft for my liking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was comfortable and quiet. Tim was a good host, very helpful and friendly and cooked us lovely breakfasts. Wirksworth is a delightful town with lots of history and beautiful surrounding scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda f

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great place to stay, nice sized room and great breakfast. Friendly host who could give local tips. The police ephemera throughout was a lovely touch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very convenient to the centre of Wirksworth. It was comfortable and the breakfast was good. Bathroon needed updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Old Lock up was conveniently located in the town.Tim was a welcoming host. the rooms were comfy and clean and the breakfast perfect. We will visit again and would recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

Lovely Wirksworth

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dog friendly weekend break

Great room, v clean and tidy and Tim was really friendly. He was also great with our nervous dog! Breakfast was lovely and the location perfect for us. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place the Lockup

Our stay at the lockup was great Tim was a great host and the breakfast was A1 the room was very comfortable and warm and cosy. If we are in the vicinity again I would certainly stay again. First class had a great time even the weather didn't spoil it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023