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    Hotel Temple (Matlock Bath, United Kingdom)

    Hotel Temple (Matlock Bath, United Kingdom)

    About Temple

    The Temple is housed in an 18th Century lodging house in the pretty Peak District town of Matlock Bath. Most rooms enjoy views over the Derwent Valley. All rooms at The Temple are en-suite and come with complimentary toiletries. They also include Freeview TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, a direct-dial telephone, and a hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and free private parking is also available. “The Byron” breakfast room features a poem etched on glass by the famous romantic poet Lord Byron himself. Breakfast is served daily at The Temple. For lunch and evening dining, a number of cafes and popular fish and chip shops are located nearby, in addition to some restaurants. The Temple has its own fully licensed bar serving real ales. Matlock Bath is in the heart of the Peak District, and only a short drive from “Arkwright’s Mill” where the Industrial Revolution began.

    Top amenities

    • Parking
    • Hotel bar

    Rating overview

    • LocationExcellent  8.8 / 10
    • RoomsVery good  8.0 / 10
    • ServiceExcellent  8.8 / 10

    Positive Reviews

    positive:

    Good parking facilities.

    Car parking facilities at The Temple are rated as good. Guests report that there is plenty of space to park the car, which is helpful in a Peak District town such as Matlock Bath where the popularity of the town often puts a premium on car parking space.

    positive:

    Fantastic views of the valley.

    The Temple is set on a hillside, meaning the views from The Temple are stunning, overlooking as they do the picturesque Derwent Valley as well as the town of Matlock Bath. Many guests have commented on how beautiful the outlook from their room is, and for

    positive:

    Log fire in the bar.

    Some guests have commented on how cosy the bar is, especially when a log fire is built. The trouble is it makes having just one more pint of real ale that bit more tempting!


    Negative Reviews

    negative:

    Steep hill could pose problems.

    While The Temple does enjoy fantastic views, the downside is that its hillside setting could pose some problems for guests with limited mobility as the hill the hotel is on is quite steep. Similarly, there is no lift in the hotel, and this could be a prob

    negative:

    Could do with upgrading in parts.

    Guests report that while The Temple is welcoming enough, and indeed is quite charming (as you would expect from an 18th Century building with such a rich history), there are some parts of the hotel décor that feel run down and in-need of upgrading. This h

    negative:

    Weak Wi-Fi connection throughout.

    As is often the case with very old buildings, the Wi-Fi connection is not always reliable despite the fact Wi-Fi is advertised as free throughout the hotel


    All amenities

    Property amenities
    1. Parking
    2. Hotel bar
    3. Conference rooms
    4. Non-smoking rooms
    Room amenities
    1. Bathtub
    2. Shower
    3. Openable windows
    4. Television
    5. Hairdryer
    6. Central heating
    7. Electric kettle
    8. Radio
    9. Telephone

    Contact

    Temple Walk,  DE4 3PG,  Matlock Bath,  United Kingdom
    Telephone: +44(1629)583911 | Fax: +44(1629)581726

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