The Family Tree

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Family Tree in Whatstandwell offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, TVs, and electric kettles. Each room ensures a pleasant stay with modern amenities. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoy the bar, and utilize the outdoor play area. The property also features an outdoor seating area and a children's playground, catering to all ages. Dining and Services: The bed and breakfast provides a breakfast buffet with a variety of options. Private check-in and check-out services, menus for special diets, and free WiFi enhance the guest experience. Local Attractions: Located 27 mi from East Midlands Airport, The Family Tree is near Chatsworth House (13 mi), Nottingham Castle (23 mi), and Alton Towers (24 mi). Other attractions include Sherwood Forest and Donington Park.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Julian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room in annexe behind the property. Ample off road car parking. Excellent breakfast with a wide range of choices. Amazing array on the buffet tray, cereals, fresh berries, apple, banana, yoghurt, fruit...”
Vicki
United States United States
“Excellent location. We stayed to nights and spent one entire day at the nearby Crich Tram Museum. Also we walked along the canal trail. The property is beautiful and the food fabulous.”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is the best BnB I've ever staying in fantastic night sleep and the breakfast was excellent will definitely be looking at coming back, maybe in summer”
Michaelh
United States United States
“Very nice lodging and immaculate clean. The bedroom and bathroom were large and comfortable. Room was nicely decorated. I was so happy to know we had a room on the lower level. We had requested a first floor because with my bursitis climbing...”
Michael
United States United States
“Excellent breakfast!!! Everything was great from the service and of course the food”
Jcp
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A really lovely room with added bonus of a bath in the ensuite instead of just a shower. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was amazing. Staff friendly, approachable and helpful.”
Bruce
United States United States
“This is a classic BNB. The property was perfect and the staff was cheerful. The breakfast spread was exceptional. Kudos! They offer free parking in a lot adjacent to the property. In the late afternoon, we walked up to the train station and...”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was excellent for visitor attractions, train, canals and proximity to the Peaks. The breakfast was fabulous and consisted of fruit, cereal, croissants, fruit juices, tea and coffee, and your choice from the extensive breakfast menu....”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location with convenient free parking for guests. The bedrooms are cozy, elegant and tastefully decorated. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful and the owner was so helpful and friendly. We will recommend and visit again.”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was fabulous, it was like a VIP experience. Beds very comfortable. Short walk from train station, cheap fairs and quick ride into Matlock and Matlock Bath. We did this on the spur of the moment and was an unexpected event that was...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 395 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The restaurant and B&B are family run and someone from the family is also around to help or assist guests in any way. It was a lifelong dream of the family to open a small restaurant and B & B and we are very exciting to welcome everyone to The Family Tree. RESTAURANT IS A DAYTIME ONE AND CLOSES AT 4PM. MANY THANKS

Property info

The Family Tree is a coffee lounge, licensed bar/restaurant and B & B situated in Whatstandwell, on the A6 just 5 miles south of Matlock . We are located in the beautiful Amber Valley on the banks of the picturesque River Derwent just outside the Peak District. We are a family run establishment pleased to offer breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas, delicious home-made cakes and refreshing beverages. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 9am- 4pm with the last food orders at 3.30pm.

Neighborhood info

Dear guests. Our restaurant is a daytime venue and closes at 4pm.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

The Family Tree takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests will be charged if any damage or loss to the property occurs during a guests' stay.

Please inform The Family Tree of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.