# Darwin Lake, Darley Moor, Matlock, Derbyshire

Group of holiday cottages near Matlock sleeping 100 with a party hall for celebrations, for families, friends, hens and stags

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 2 - 100
- 52 bedrooms
- Dining for 101

## Images

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## Floor Plans

- No floor plans are available for this property.

## About The Property

Darwin Lake is a private, beautifully maintained event and holiday village in Darwin Forest with the National Park on the doorstep. Ideal for group events with activities and accommodating up to 127 overnight guests. 17 crafted stone houses are centred around a stunning lake with woodland walks and a village green. Families, friends, corporate groups, hens and stags are all welcome and can take a combination of cottages to suit their needs.

Darwin Hall is a wonderful events space for groups, family celebrations, corporate events, retreats and weddings. The ground floor is perfect for dancing, wedding receptions or parties. The first floor has a kitchen and meeting space for up to 200 guests. Catering options and a bar are available for special occasions.

The Haven is a newly developed event space for smaller groups to meet, socialise and party! It has space for a group of 30 where tables, sofas, a kitchen and toilet facilities are available. Dovedale property has a large open plan living area for similar group numbers.

All cottages are well equipped with modern appliances, contemporary sofas, feature fires and Smart TVs. Dovedale has dining capacity for 16 guests (more can be arranged). Bedrooms are all very comfortable.

Darwin Lake offers a Peak Adventures activity package - try raft building or canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding on the lake, archery or bushcraft in the woods, or tackle the climbing wall. Guests can use the complimentary rowing boat or fish on the lake, free of charge. Add Spa and Beauty treatments, hot tubs and other activities such as cocktail making, mega assault courses and mega slides.

This is a tranquil place to spend a few days enjoying the lake and indigenous wildlife, with many wonderful walking and cycling trails nearby. Darwin Lake is an ideal base from which to explore the Peak District, Matlock Farm Park is close by, there's also Gulliver’s Kingdom in Matlock for the children in the group. Carsington Water is nearby for watersports and outdoor pursuits. Alton Towers can be reached in under an hour, or visit Chatsworth House, one of the best-preserved stately homes in Britain. The Blue John Cavern and The Heights of Abraham Cable Cars are worth a visit. Explore caving, potholing, mountain biking and abseiling and many more attractions in the National Park, all can be organised by Darwin Lake.

Our customers include many school groups, institutions and a whole range of organisations both local and international. With many returning year after year, it’s a good idea to book your dates as early as you can!

 

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** We allow pets in some cottages including Eyam and Tissington. £30 per dog per stay.
- **Accessibility:** Please phone to discuss.
- **Hot Tub:** Dovedale has a private hot tub (£270 per stay). Please enquire about hiring in a hot tub for other cottages.
- **WiFi:** WiFi is available throughout.
- **Kitchen:** Fully equipped fitted kitchens. The larger cottages have dishwashers and all have washing machines. BBQs available.
- **Dining Room:** All have dining space. Dovedale has capacity for around 24 on request. Event dining available in Darwin Hall.
- **Sitting Room:** Each cottage has a sitting area with comfy sofas, LCD or Smart TVs and some feature fireplaces.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** All have LCD or Smart TVs.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Central heating with some feature fires in cottages.
- **Bedrooms:** Mixture of kingsize zip and link, doubles and twins. Some en suite.
- **Linen:** All linen and towels included in the price.
- **Bathrooms:** Mixture of shower and bath rooms, some en suite.
- **Children's Facilities:** Cots and high chairs available, please bring your own cot linen.
- **Outdoor:** Secluded private grounds, including a woodland trail and wonderful lake.
- **Parking:** Private parking.
- **Smoking:** No smoking please.

## Rental Rates

Please contact the owner for pricing.

## Booking Information

- 30% deposit to secure booking, balance due 6 weeks prior to stay. No minimum stay. Check in from 4pm, check out by 10am.
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- Please enquire for prices for your group. a two bedroom cottage starts from £335 to £675.

## Availability

Please contact the owner for availability dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/darwin-lake-darley-moor-matlock-derbyshire#enquiry

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### Address

Address: Jaggers Lane, Darley Moor, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5LH, GB

Latitude: 53.176806336254

Longitude: -1.5502195815674

### About The Area

Darwin Lake has the best of both worlds being situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park and having easy to access (25 minutes from M1).

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** Matlock, 4 miles.
- **Shop:** Two Dales has a Spar and Matlock has Sainsbury's, Iceland and Morrisons.
- **Food and Drink:** Local village pub serving real ale and home cooked food.
- **Airport:** East Midlands, Birmingham and Manchester.
- **Train:** Matlock and Chesterfield
- **Bus:** Main bus routes from Matlock.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: Darwin Peak VIllage Ltd
- Phone: +44 (0)1629 735 859
- Email: darwinlakemain@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.darwinlake.co.uk