# Darwin Lake, Darley Moor, Matlock, Derbyshire

Peaceful Peak District venue for wedding celebrations for 130 guests, with an event hall and accommodation

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 2 - 127
- 52 bedrooms
- Dining for 130
- Venue capacity 150

## Images

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## Floor Plans

- No floor plans are available for this property.

## About The Property

Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies, and in a stunning setting within the Peak District, Darwin Lake is the perfect place in which to exchange your vows and hold your wedding reception,  all in one superb wedding venue in Darwin Forest. A choice of inside settings are available for your ceremony and reception, or opt to be outdoors, with a ceremony by the stunning lakeside – a unique setting for your wedding day.

The newly decorated stunning Hall provides a perfect setting for your special day; featuring floor-to-ceiling panelling and a bespoke designed bar, the Hall is the perfect canvas to paint the day of your dreams.

The outdoor surroundings are also an option for your special ceremony. Take a rowboat across the lake to your ceremony. Take advantage of the beautiful surroundings, as you say your vows. After the ceremony, you can enjoy a drinks reception whilst you mingle, and make the most of the setting to provide the backdrop for your wedding photographs.

Darwin Lake is a spectacular all-year-round wedding venue!
• All in one location: civil ceremony, reception and celebrations!
• Outdoor and indoor weddings
• Space for up to 130 guest wedding breakfast
• Marquee for larger weddings up to 150 guests for ceremony and celebrations
• Overnight accommodation for up to 127 guests
• Design your own perfect day, in your own style
• Rural and rustic, yet luxury vibe
• Full catering and bar service
• Forest backdrop and picturesque lakeside views
• Celebrate your marriage with family & friends over a weekend in Derbyshire
• One day weddings where required
 

Wedding Package – Bronze:

•Bride and Groom stay for up to 3 nights

•Accommodation for 16-30 guests for 1-2 nights, cottages included: Kedleston, Hardwick, Tissington

•30-60 reception/ceremony guests

•Darwin Hall for up to 3 nights

•Late check out for all guests on Sunday

•Catering, bar and decorations

•Midweek options available

Wedding Package – Platinum:

•Exclusive use of the entire village for up to 3 nights

•Bride and Groom stay for up to 3 nights

•Accommodation for up to 127 guests for 2 nights, in all 17 cottages

•Darwin Hall for 3 nights

•3 drinks for overnight guests included

•Up to 150 reception/ceremony guests

•Late check out for all guests on Sunday

•Catering, bar and decorations

Bespoke – Flexible Package:

1-3 nights

Accommodation for anything up to 150 guests

We plan everything for you for your dream wedding inclusive of catering, bar, entertainment and decoration.

## Additional Features

- Marquee Facilities
- Wedding Catering
- Wedding Planner
- Civil Licence

## 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/weddings#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