Station Road Darley Bridge, Matlock, Matlock, England, DE4 2EQ
What's nearby
Haddon Hall Manor - 8 min drive
The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath - 8 min drive
Gulliver's Kingdom - 9 min drive
Chatsworth House - 11 min drive
Heights of Abraham - 13 min drive
Getting around
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 67 min drive
Nottingham (NQT) - 69 min drive
Matlock Bath Station - 12 min drive
Matlock Station - 13 min drive
Cromford Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Costa Coffee - 5 min drive
The Newsroom - 5 min drive
Mad Hatter - 4 min drive
Twenty Ten - 5 min drive
About this property
The Square & Compass Inn
At The Square & Compass Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs only, 2 total)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Square & Compass Inn Inn
The Square & Compass Inn Matlock
The Square & Compass Inn Inn Matlock
Frequently asked questions
Does The Square & Compass Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Square & Compass Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Square & Compass Inn?
Yes, dogs stay for free, with a limit of 2 total.
Is parking offered on site at The Square & Compass Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Square & Compass Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Square & Compass Inn?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Square & Compass Inn and nearby?
The Square & Compass Inn has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Square & Compass Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Square & Compass Inn like?
The Square & Compass Inn is located a short 1-minute walk from Whitworth Park.
The Square & Compass Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
28 Nov 2022
Down to earth good for walkers and dog owners
Wonderfully friendly and welcoming hosts. Excellent local knowledge. Accommodation : ideal spot close to walking routes, peak railway. On site free parking. Ales on tap and good home cooked food.
Natasha
Natasha, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Nov 2022
Warm, comfortable and good food. Needs a fresh-up.
Our stay was overall very comfortable and extremely enjoyable due to the friendly and helpful Simon and staff. The only minor downside was that the carpet in our room hadn't been vacuumed and the shower head was broken. These things could have been addressed prior to our arrival if proper checks had been made.
Monica
Monica, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
31 Oct 2022
Perfect location for kayaking. They need to address fan noise issue.
Alastair
Alastair, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Oct 2022
We had a nice stay at the Square & Compass. The staff were friendly and the main pub area was great and is clearly a nice local place for people to meet. The room itself was a good size for the length of stay. If I am being very critical a few areas of maintenance are needed but otherwise would recommend
Duncan
Duncan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2022
Trevor
Trevor, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
30 Sept 2022
Unclean
Place was run down and dirty. We stayed in 2 rooms as first one the key got stuck for electric. The first room was dirty, looked liked it hadn’t been cleaned or hoovered. Toilet wouldn’t flush. The second room we had to take our bedding from the first one into there and there was bugs in there and same as the first it was dirty toilet didn’t flush, looked like it hadn’t been hoovered again and the water was dark brown. Writing on the wallpaper too. Cracks in walls and ceiling and wallpaper was all ripped. Friendly staff but we won’t be staying again.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Sept 2022
Old, traditional decor, comfy bed.
Friendly staff. Easy to park. Good location for driving around the beautiful area. Our compact room was at the front of the Inn, and it's on a busy road, so we kept the secondary glazing closed. Shower head needed maintenance, so we informed the staff...I assume it will have been sorted now! Good full English Breakfast included in the very reasonable price.
GILLIAN
GILLIAN, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
22 Sept 2022
Never again.
Never again. That says it all. Staff very friendly and helpful but rooms are dire.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
15 Sept 2022
not very clean
thomas
thomas, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
5 Sept 2022
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2022
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
3 Aug 2022
George
George, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2022
Stayed at The Square and Compass for two nights as I was attending an event in Bakewell nearby. It is a very budget friendly property, but not at the expense of cleanluness or an extremely warm welcome.
Fantastic cooked breakfast both mornings, really set me up for the day. Great staff and the landlord and landlady very friendly and chatty.
Would have no hesitation in returning next time I was staying in the area.
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2022
Really lush building, staff, food, area and good vibes, will deffo be returning x
Abigail
Abigail, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2022
We stayed at the Square & Compass Inn for three nights and have a brilliant time!
The owners are super nice and relaxed. We had a cooked breakfast every morning which was spot on. We asked for crispy bacon and it was done to perfection.
I understand that they've had a tough time with multiple floodings but you couldn't tell as the place looked great. Overall would definitely stay again.
Luke
Luke, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 June 2022
Gloria
Gloria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 June 2022
Beryl
Beryl, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
6 June 2022
The staff were polite friendly, I would recommend this for a few nights stay, breakfast was really good, there was an evening menu that looked good 10/10
pamela
pamela, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
23 May 2022
Judith
Judith, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 May 2022
E
E, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2022
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
3 May 2022
Absolutely horrible. The food was terrible and under cooked. My egg still had the "snotty" runny bit because it was so undercooked, the mushrooms were raw on the inside and burnt on the outer. No breakfast menu, so we had no idea what was available, it was only on the second morning we heard cereal was on offer. Dog poo on display for all to see in the garden. No hot water on our second night. The heating made a horrible banging noise all through the night. I even tried to look for accommodation for our second night just so we could check out early. I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. Our weekend was spoiled and I felt let down by the catering.
Marcus
Marcus, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2022
Lovely place to stay biker friendly . Brilliant roads for riding on the door step . Really nice breakfast good local beer .
Kassie
Kassie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr 2022
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
19 Apr 2022
Old, tired building in need of tender, loving care. Boiler downstairs was going off all night, no toiletries in room, dripping tap and water pressure was non existent in shower or when flushing the toilet.