Review of Sheriff Lodge 4*

My family, that is my daughter and our dog, and I have just come back from a short break in Matlock. We are missing it already. After reading the reviews we decided to stay at the Sheriff Lodge there. Firstly thank you Trip Advisor and the reviewers – all the positive things that were said that swayed us to stay there were true. Secondly and now for my personal review: Our stay went from one night to two and soon three. The room — We stayed in the Warren adorned with its beautiful rabbits in art and cuddly forms. It is more like a little apartment than room and with its separate entrance offered the privacy of a holiday cottage but with the services of a hotel/guest house. The beds were very comfortable. The rooms were clean. We loved the power shower. Dog very friendly — The room allows dogs and our dog was treated exceptionally well during our stay – she got plenty of stroking attention and the hosts received licks in return. Maya is a rescue dog and at times can be anxious in new places but Kate and Alan helped us to make her feel ok and she was able to enjoy the holiday very much too. More about the hosts — Kate and Alan were thoughtful, open, entertaining, kind and worked tirelessly to offer the best service. They answered questions, gave advice when needed and helped out, everything to make sure our stay was as good as we could get. Kate even helped out with a laundry crisis. The breakfast was fabulicious – there was a myriad of choices so I was able to sample different breakfasts from full English to eggs benedict to veggie option another day. Every bite was beautiful and to tip-top it off there was yoghurt, dried and fresh fruit, cereals and of course, the famous bread. Its notoriety was justified and my daughter and I enjoyed it with their home-made preserves. This was beyond anything we expected to find in a guest house of this price range. And — There were little extra touches from the room with its toffees in the bowl to the complimentary bits and bobs like sherry, juice and chocolates. Bonus – Hattie the dog – like her owners was welcoming and friendly always offered a cheery wag our way. The area — Matlock and the surrounding areas are outstanding, everywhere we looked beauty lived — from the stones, to the greenery to the rocks and the waters that fall and live around them. It is rejuvenating with its fresh air, clear waters. We were looking for a break to revive and refresh us and it did that. It is also the only holiday where I have lost not gained weight. In conclusion – We would stay nowhere else than Sheriffs Lodge in Matlock or the surrounding areas and we would recommend you don’t either. I hope that whatever you do and wherever you go you enjoy your holiday!