Mackworth House Farm B&B — Hotel in Amber Valley

I have to start with the host Peter. He was such a help from start to finish. I was staying there with my partner for a wedding, and he helped me with taxi numbers well in advance, and didn't mind at all that we were delayed in our arrival due to the rain and traffic and stayed up to greet us. He and his partner were so hospitable and the next morning (after an incredibly good nights' sleep in the most comfortable bed I think I have ever slept in), he spent some of his time describing the history of the house, the estate and area which we were very intrigued by. We were all out late the next night and once again, Peter made us feel like we were just returning home as when we arrived back the house was warm, lights on and dogs barking. The breakfasts were great, fantastic coffee. The location is stunning and this is a must stay if you are in the area. Cannot recommend...

Attractive and historical building. Warm and friendly welcome to the premises. Room well appointed, warm & cosy. Shared bathroom facilities yet plenty of own towels plus bathrobe for dignity when walking in the corridor. Plenty of bathing products, helpful for those surprise booking occasions. Not a problem as we were the only guests overnight. Huge and very comfortable bed. Breakfast time at our request and eaten in the dining room. No problems with catering for gluten free diet. Great cooked Full English breakfast. Friendly hosts throughout plus dogs laid at our feet. Extremely homely experience. Hairdresser available if required and on site. Please be aware this is also a working farm and the animals can be heard though it not excessively. It only added to our whole thoroughly pleasant and restful experience. We...

Very disappointing. The room was ideally situated to allow one to eavesdrop on the conversations, movements and bodily functions as every other guest and the landlord and his boyfriend. The overused bathroom was inconvenient as it was combined with the only toilet and often had a rather smelly dog on guard outside.

The dogs hd free reign over the house, dining room and kitchen. The tea was tepid, the cereal single choice, the world's thinnest slice of bacon, farmyard sausages, a curious fried egg, rubber below and uncooked above and even the baked beans ruined by being boiled; the only hot item in the whole breakfast. They did provide Vegan milk. The room was cluttered with charity shop furniture and every surface was covered with cheap junk so there was hardly a spare inch to place a book or cup. It will linger...