Back in the days of way back when, our first ever stay in Matlock Bath was at The Fountain Villa. It was Jerry the proprieter's suggestion that we try The Ashdale next door when Fountain Villa was full one week long ago, and it was Lindy of The Ashdale who suggested that we try FV this time as they themselves were full.
Greeted at the door by Jerry, it was like taking a lushious step back in time - literally!
The Fountain Villa will not be to everyones taste - in fact the first time we stopped there, we wondered if we had stepped into a time-capsule. Its only after an hour of working out how a mixture of modern and antique can actually work together, and then constantly finding new decor, paintings and posters, that you realise its worth a little persistance to realise this establishment's true potential.
The breakfasts were up to their usual impeccable standard, but we did miss the Kit-Kats - luckily we found a supply of these at a local pub!
Fountain Villa will NOT suit those who want a regular sized and shaped Travel-Inn type room with a cloned breakfast.
It WILL suit those that have the desire to step back into the past and spend a few hours trying to discover all the hidden treasures in your room, the hallways, and in the sitting room and dining room.
So you might need to extend your stay by one day to explore the hotel itself!

I think we must have strck unlucky with our room after reading some reviews , we were shown to a dark , damp smelly room in poor decorative order i.e cracks in walls, peeling wallpaper , nasty bathroom etc etc. My partner refused to stay there due to the smell and unhygenic feel to the whole place . After stating this to the owners I was told we could not get a refund and that was that GREAT!

We stayed at Fountain Villas in Matlock Bath for along weekend and were very pleased with our room and very good breakfast.
Your other review of this B&B calls it Spooky Villas , I would call it Unique Villas as it is an aladins cave of antiques far better than some modern B&B (WHICH YOU WILL FORGET AS SOON AS YOUR VISIT IS OVER).
We were so impressed that we stayed an extra night (4 in all).

So in summing up if you want a good resonable priced B&B in Matlock Bath , fresh towels every day , tea and coffee plus two kitkats, sheets changed every two days and loads of soaps shampoos and other bits and pieces plus excellent hosts look no further.

Turned up expecting a 4Star like it stated on the website,Shock Horror it was like something out of a horror movie.The room smelt damp, it was dark and dingey, old fashioned woolie blankets , big crack on the ceiling. Hastened to add we didnt spend our time there in the end , we booked another room somewhere further down the road,where we had a wonderful time and yet was under rated 2 star!! D&M Jepson -Lincs