Premier Inn hotel, Matlock
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Summary
Family-friendly accommodation in the Derbyshire Dales
Nestled on a once-derelict site on the southeastern edge of the Peak District, this new hotel is a blend of modern luxury and the timeless charm of the Derbyshire Dales. Designed with families in mind, the hotel features 58 bedrooms, car parking, and an on-site Thyme restaurant.
Expert Craftsmanship and Collaboration
Robertson Timber Engineering, in collaboration with Robertson Yorkshire and East Midlands, crafted the hotel’s timber frame with precision and care. To enhance the hotel’s authentic charm and support the local economy, we sourced materials for the façade from a nearby Derbyshire quarry.
The local stone has been used in many prestigious buildings across the UK, including Chatsworth House and the Houses of Parliament. By using this locally quarried stone, we not only ensured a high-quality finish but also maintained a strong connection to the region’s rich architectural heritage.
Innovative Value Engineering
To deliver exceptional value to our client, we revised the external retaining scheme, opting for a concrete retaining wall over the initial piled retaining wall significantly reducing the gabion basket scheme. Our redesign of a low-level concrete retaining wall at the front of the building, along with adjustments to external levels and drainage, resulted in further efficiencies.
Paving slabs on were replaced with tarmac, realising additional cost and program savings. External zinc parapet capping and cladding was replaced with single-ply roofing material which not only expedited the installation process but ensured the parapet became watertight more swiftly. By utilising Vieo Zinc, we achieved further cost savings without compromising on aesthetics.
