The Canal Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Belper B&B

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Interior
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Standard Double Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Bullbridge Hill, Belper, England, DE56 2EW
  • Place, Heage Windmill
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Midland Railway - Butterley
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Crich Tramway Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Belper

In Belper .You'll find Heage Windmill and Wingfield Manor within 3 miles (5 km) of this B&B. Also, Crich Tramway Village is within 3 miles (5 km) and Derwent Valley Mills is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Heage Windmill - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Midland Railway - Butterley - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Belper River Gardens - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Crich Tramway Village - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Derwent Valley Mills - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Ambergate Station - 20 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nags Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Spanker Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Family Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Excavator - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Canal Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Belper B&B
Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Belper bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Canal Inn offers 7 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. This Belper bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Canal Inn Belper
The Canal Inn Bed & breakfast
The Canal Inn Bed & breakfast Belper

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Canal Inn to the airport?

The Canal Inn is 26.1 mi (44-min drive) away from the East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Canal Inn?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Canal Inn on Jun 29, 2026 start from CA $144, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Canal Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Canal Inn.

Does The Canal Inn offer free breakfast?

The Canal Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Canal Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Mecca Bingo (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Canal Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Canal Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Canal Inn have a pool?

The Canal Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Canal Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Canal Inn to downtown Belper?

The Canal Inn is 3 mi away from Belper.

The Canal Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , great pub and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, good food, nice room!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and great breakfast in the morning, would stay again and happy to recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
rooms recently completed to a very high standard. staff very friendly and breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect, very friendly and welcoming staff. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great,food was exceptional,staff were great.Been there a few times now and have recommended to friends and family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maggi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clearly marked newly resurfaced car park, well lit and easy access to the building. The room was spotless and the bed really comfy. Good breakfast in the morning and friendly people doing the doings. What more could anybody ask?!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Could not fault staff or room very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The whole experience was fabulous. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room, great food in the evening & at breakfast. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Canal walk stopover

Stopped over on a walk from Matlock to Eastwood - great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elena Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best options regarding food and room prices.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. very comfortable bed, quiet, lovely area, lovely breakfast sandwich for breakfast, staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely clean room and the staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic architecture, friendly staff, comfy quite room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, great food, great people and great beer, perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet room goos facilities and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bar could do with some Scotch whisky Beautifully furnished bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Lovely little place Not too far from Nottingham or Derby but in a lovely setting. The food was first class as was the service. I will definitely be returning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was bright , spacious and clean. Good Food in comfortable surroundings. Can't fault the service and accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Very welcoming and helpful staff. Great food, good pint, reasonably priced. Obviously recently refurbished, very comfortable and quiet room. Zero complaints and will very happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

We had a perfect stay, all amenities you need. Clean, comfortable beds and really friendly staff. Food was brilliant too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

REALLY REALLY GREAT ROOMS

Great place. Nice old style pub downstairs Rooms really really good. An excellent conversation/refurbishment with high quality fissures and fittings. Bed good shower excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and excellent, friendly staff. Could do with breakfast facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023