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Our top choices for Kniveton family-friendly hotels

1. Wildhive Callow Hall

A wooden treehouse with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense forest.

Location: Ashbourne
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 56 reviews)
Price: £174, includes taxes & fees, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Our top choices for Kniveton family-friendly hotels

2. The Dog and Partridge Country Inn

A children's playground with various play structures, including slides and climbing frames, surrounded by a fenced area and a stone wall.

Location: Ashbourne
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 286 reviews)
Price: £116, includes taxes & fees, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Our top choices for Kniveton family-friendly hotels

Enchanting family escapes with playground fun and nearby attractions in Peak District, where adventure and comfort blend seamlessly.

3. Gulliver's Resort Matlock Bath

A bedroom with a wooden staircase, a bed with a headboard, and a mirror on the wall.

Location: Matlock
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 354 reviews)
Price: £65, includes taxes & fees, 17 Nov - 18 Nov, for Our top choices for Kniveton family-friendly hotels

4. High Tor Hotel

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a small sofa, and a mirror.

Location: Matlock
Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 201 reviews)
Price: £72, includes taxes & fees, 29 Nov - 30 Nov, for Our top choices for Kniveton family-friendly hotels

5. The Hurt Arms

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, two bedside tables with lamps, a window, and a potted plant.

Location: Belper
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 154 reviews)
Price: £98, includes taxes & fees, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Our top choices for Kniveton family-friendly hotels

6. Alton Towers Hotel

A building with a unique circular window design, a wooden porch, and a mushroom-shaped decoration.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 17 reviews)
Price: £123, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Kniveton family-friendly hotels

7. Makeney Hall Hotel

A large, historic building with multiple wings and a central courtyard with outdoor seating.

Location: Belper
Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 464 reviews)
Price: £66, includes taxes & fees, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Our top choices for Kniveton family-friendly hotels

8. The Strutt Arms

A room with a mural of a building and trees, a leather sofa, and a table with a lamp.

Location: Belper
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 259 reviews)
Price: £93, includes taxes & fees, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Our top choices for Kniveton family-friendly hotels

9. The Lion Hotel

A person preparing pizza in a brick oven kitchen with a wood-fired oven, pizza toppings, and a display case with pizza boxes.

Location: Belper
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 596 reviews)
Price: £89, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Kniveton family-friendly hotels

10. Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection

An indoor swimming pool with classical sculptures and large potted plants.

Location: Derby
Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 1005 reviews)
Price: £47, includes taxes & fees, 20 Nov - 21 Nov, for Our top choices for Kniveton family-friendly hotels

Family adventures at this hotel with an indoor pool, hot tub, and leisure club perfect for memory-making escapes.

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Top Kniveton Hotel Reviews

Wildhive Callow Hall

Address: Mappleton Rd, Ashbourne, England, DE6 2AA, GB
Location: Ashbourne
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (56 reviews)
Review: Food was incredible. The views were beautiful. The rooms were modern, stylish and cosy. We loved sitting by the fire and the outside sauna!, by Susannah, 18 January 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Hurt Arms

Address: Derby Road, Belper, England, DE56 2EJ, GB
Location: Belper
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (154 reviews)
Review: Recommend. Would stay again definitely, by Alexander, 7 September 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Strutt Arms

Address: Derby Rd, Belper, England, DE56 0QW, GB
Location: Belper
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (259 reviews)
Review: Spacious room, good breakfast znd friendly staff. There is some nouse from the kitchen extractor fans, but this didnt go on too late., by Ruth, 15 January 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Horse & Jockey Wessington

A building with a sign reading "HORSE & JOCKEY".

Location: Alfreton
Review: This is truly a wonderful hotel to stay I've stayed in hundreds of hotels This is in my top 3 to stay in If I'm ever working in Sheffield area again. I'll have no hesitation in booking this wonderful hotel The food is so well presented and taste delicious. Also I would like to make a serious point that the staff are so helpful polite and above all can't do enough for you It so wonderful Five stars to all, by graham, 11 February 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent

Olive Tree Guest House

A brick house with a garden, a wooden trellis, and a bench.

Location: Uttoxeter
Review: Spotlessly clean. Friendly owners. Nice breakfast. Comfortable room. Would stay again., by Sharon, 12 August 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

The View at The White Horse Woolley Moor

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a potted plant.

Location: Alfreton
Review: We booked a 2 night stay here to celebrate my wife's birthday , we wanted a relaxing weekend and the white horse seemed to offer what we were looking for . Right from check-in i realised we had definitely picked the right place . We received a warm and friendly welcome and were shown to our room . We picked a junior suit and there was nothing junior about it. We found it big , bright and offered everything we wanted . Very clean and well presented. Staff at the white horse are fantastic, ..., by Anonymous traveller, 25 June 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

Marsh Farm

A brick building with a dark door, two windows, and a flower bed with red and purple flowers.

Location: Rugeley
Review: A lovely B&B, well equipped, great room,. lovely service and spot on breakfast, by Chris, 25 October 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Gulliver's Resort Matlock Bath

Address: Temple Walk, Matlock, England, DE4 3PG, GB
Location: Matlock
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (354 reviews)
Review: Bed was very comfortable, and room had great separate area for children with 3 bunk beds. Also loved the kitchen facilities with microwave and sink and provision of crockery and cutlery. There was also a small patio with great views over the surrounding countryside., by Anonymous traveller, 23 February 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Dog and Partridge Country Inn

Address: Swinscoe, Ashbourne, England, DE6 2HS, GB
Location: Ashbourne
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (286 reviews)
Review: Fantastic place to stay, close to where we needed to be. Lovely selection with a choice that caters for all tastes., by Sally, 31 August 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Boars Head Hotel

A brick fireplace with a large metal hood, a mounted animal head, and a fire burning. There are chairs and a table in the foreground.

Location: Ashbourne
Review: We found this hotel on the off chance and so glad we did. Staff were friendly and helpful and the room was clean and tidy., by Jade, 15 August 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Horsley Lodge Hotel

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a classic clawfoot bathtub, and a stone accent wall.

Location: Derby
Review: It was very nice, by Wayne, 2 March 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Devonshire Arms

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Location: Buxton
Review: Beautiful and well equipped room. If booking, be aware that there is no car park and they don’t serve breakfast although there are two excellent cafes close by. Wi-Fi is via I cloud and you need to have an account and know your password., by Julia, 3 August 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Lathkil Hotel

Three glasses of beer on a wooden table with a scenic view of a green field and hills in the background.

Location: Bakewell
Review: Very pleasant small hotel in a quiet rural setting just outside Bakewell with excellent views across the Derbyshire countryside. Room was very comfortable and appeared to have been recently decorated. Staff very friendly and the restaurant offered a good choice of meals at a reasonable price of good quality. Breakfast was also very good and really set us up for the day. For walkers there is good access to the footpath network from right outside the hotel and the river walk in the valley below..., by Nigel, 9 July 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire

A room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and mounted animal heads on the wall.

Location: Bakewell
Review: Great hotel enjoyed our stay and food was excellent only small problem there was no lift., by Anonymous traveller, 29 May 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Boot at Repton

A person holding a tray with a sandwich, burger, and a cup of fries.

Location: Derby
Review: We couldn’t have had a warmer welcome or to be made feel so valued as a guest. The room was lovely, the bed was very comfortable and everything was clean. We had all of the amenities we needed and more besides. Breakfast was lovely and were offered top ups of hot drinks. Probably one of the nicest places we’ve stayed in a while!, by Sallyann, 19 July 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Dragon

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows with a bird design, and two bedside tables with lamps and vases of flowers.

Location: Derby
Review: Lovely weekend, spotlessly clean room, friendly staff, amazing food, would definitely recommend!, by Jen, 8 March 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's Kniveton like for family-friendly holidays?

You may want to consider the welcoming destination of Kniveton if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The cycling trails, entertainment and restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Fly into East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from the city centre.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Kniveton?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Kniveton is 1042 mm.

What's there to see and do with your family in Kniveton?

Peak District National Park, Gulliver's Kingdom and Alton Towers are interesting attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Kniveton. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Derbyshire County Cricket Club and Derbion.

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