The Old Lockup

Everything was fantastic, and the location, close to the local buses, made travelling around easy and kept noise to a minimum. The room was clean and comfortable with great amenities, making it a good value for money. The host has done a great job of creating an atmosphere in the building's old, former life. The food is amazing too; if the host is not too busy and can provide dinner, his surprise menu is fantastic. The host's plan to build a courtyard entertainment and bar in the future will make it even better.

My partner and I have just returned home after a fabulous weekend at the Old Lock Up. Tim the owner was lovely. His breakfast amazing and freshly cooked. It does need to be pre-ordered the night before, but we didn't have any problem with this. We wish we could have stayed longer, just for the breakfast! Just a couple of points if you are thinking of staying here. The stairs are quite steep, so if you have any mobility problems, be pre-warned. The on-road parking has restrictions. No parking Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00, but there is a small free car park across the road, but it is used by locals and can be full a lot of the time. In the photos on TripAdvisor, it looks like there is a cosy lounge. These are old photos and this is not the case. It is Tim's private accommodation, so don't expect a fire and comfy sofas. The only "communal" area is a small sofa in the reception. Although in the hotel information booklet, it says that the bar is open until 01:00, we never saw it open. We stayed in the "Magistrate's Room". It was a fantastic size, with a lovely comfy bed with excellent linen. There was a small fridge, which held a small bottle of fresh milk and a bottle of water. However, the "bathroom" was a very small with only a toilet, basin and shower cubicle. Anyone little "kilo challenged" would find it difficult to squeeze into the shower. There is a bathroom downstairs near the breakfast room. I don't know if it is available to guests, as it was behind a door marked "private" out of breakfast times. In the evenings, Tim was anywhere to be seen. However, I am sure that if we had called him, he would have come out of his private area to help us with anything. It would have been nicer for a more visual presence of him. Overall, it was a lovely stay. Only because of my partner's mobility issues, we would have to think about staying again. If you like walking and beautiful scenery, The Old Lock Up in Wirskworth is a fabulous place to stay and explore the Derbyshire Dales.

We first stayed here two years ago and absolutely loved it, so it felt only right to come back for my other half’s dad’s 70th birthday weekend in Wirksworth – and it didn’t disappoint! It’s a beautiful, quirky old Police House, full of character and decorated with fascinating memorabilia. The rooms are cosy and snug, making it feel really welcoming and homely. Breakfast was just as fantastic as we remembered – served on crisp white linen and cooked to perfection. Such a lovely way to start the day. The owner is incredibly attentive and makes you feel genuinely looked after. We’ve received fantastic service both times we’ve stayed. Safe to say we’ll definitely be back for a third visit! Highly recommended.

Booked this place for the nearby Carsington water half marathon. Lovely quirky place, lovely owner, great sized room, easy parking? Great breakfast. Would recommend.

Lovely and comfortable. Stayed in the Magistrates room, very enjoyable. Excellent breakfast. Interesting chatting with the owner.

The room was spacious, the bed was very comfortable and a good size. The breakfast was hot and tasty.

Lovely stay here. Our room was spotlessly clean and tea and coffee were amply provided. Bed was amazingly comfortable and it was lovely to snuggle into. Our host was welcoming and knowledgeable about the area and cooked a fantastic breakfast.

Loved the quaint hotel. It was comfortable and quiet so easy to sleep. Lots of choices for dinner. Breakfast was freshly good and lovely. Wish we could stay longer.

A lovely, quirky place to stay. What a great, quirky find. So comfortable, I slept so well. I’m just sorry it was a working trip and therefore not able to appreciate my stay more. Tim is a terrific host too.