Stones' home, Matlock, is surrounded by some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the country. The Peak District's villages, hills and valleys make it a wonderful place to spend a few days. If you're planning a visit to Stones and looking for somewhere to stay, here are a few of our friends…
Ellen House
Ellen House Bed and Breakfast is ideally situated on the outskirts of Matlock in a quiet location, yet only a short walk from the town centre and restaurants. If you arrive by rail, you can walk to the guest house straight from the railway station. This elegant Edwardian house is furnished with great attention to detail — right down to the homemade treats waiting in your room.
Thornleigh House
A large Victorian self-catering house in the heart of central Matlock, sleeping up to 13 across six bedrooms and four floors. Ideal for large groups, reunions, family gatherings, hen parties and walking or cycling holidays. Hot tub, sauna, family games room, Wi-Fi, parking for three cars, woodburner, Freeview TV and secure bicycle storage.
The Old Granary
A beautifully restored Grade II listed former grain store in the peaceful hamlet of Wheatcroft, holding a 5-star Gold award from VisitEngland. It sleeps up to four across three bedrooms, with a spacious lounge, family dining kitchen, hot tub and EV charger. A separate two-person cabin is also available nearby. Dog-friendly, with a welcome hamper waiting on arrival.
Tom's & Douglas' Barn
Two romantic self-catering cottages for two, imaginatively converted from 18th-century limestone cowsheds into 5-star Gold luxury accommodation. Warm, peaceful and relaxing, with wonderful walks right from the door. Tom's Barn is dog-friendly, with a galleried bedroom, whirlpool bath and log-burner. The odd angles and quirky nooks and crannies only add to the charm.
Glendon Guest House
Glendon B&B sits next to Hall Leys Park, beneath St Giles Church and a short walk from restaurants, bars and shops. Part of a picturesque Victorian terrace overlooking Knowleston Gardens, it's an ideal base for exploring the Peak District. Individually designed en-suite rooms, a guest sitting room with garden views, on-site parking, secure cycle storage and an EV charge point.
Sheriff Lodge
An adults-only boutique B&B in a handsome stone house on the edge of the Peak District, a short walk from Matlock's restaurants and bars. Five individually designed en-suite rooms, recently redecorated to a high standard, with luxuriously long beds and Egyptian cotton linen. One of the few licensed B&Bs in Matlock, with a renowned locally sourced breakfast, homemade preserves and homemade afternoon teas.
The Fountain B&B
The Fountain has two comfortable en-suite bedrooms — one double, one twin — above its welcoming village tea rooms in Bonsall. Both are decorated and equipped to a high specification, with a wall-mounted flat-screen television, tea and coffee facilities, and a bath with separate shower. Babies are welcome, with a travel cot available in each room.
Cascades House and Gardens
Cascades is a spectacular four-acre RHS Partner garden in Bonsall, set around a ruined corn mill with a canal, stream, cliff and many waterfalls, plus a plant nursery and Bonsai centre. The Georgian house also offers luxury B&B in three individually themed suites, each with its own spacious bathroom and garden views; guests enjoy free access to the gardens during their stay. The gardens are open to visitors Friday to Tuesday, 10am–4pm (£8 per person).