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Darwin Lake - Elvaston - Matlock - Derbyshire - England

 
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Darwin Lake - Elvaston
Holiday Cottage Information
Property Name: Darwin Lake - Elvaston
Sleeps: 4
Pets Allowed:No
Country: England
Region: Derbyshire
Town/City: Matlock
Property ID: RB1

Darwin Lake - Elvaston Map
Features
Cot Available
Highchair
Linen And Towels
Parking
Power & Fuel Included
Short Breaks Available All Year
Shower
Television
Washing Machine
Description

Spacious stone cottages with fine facilities, in a beautiful, tranquil woodland setting..."

In an idyllic setting in the Darwin Forest on the edge of the Peak District National Park, this group of holiday cottages enjoys a wonderfully peaceful location from which to enjoy the area’s great natural beauty. Built in traditional Derbyshire stone to blend effortlessly into their surroundings, they are set around the lake and surrounded by mixed woodland, an ideal habitat for a rich variety of wildlife. The cottages are modern and spacious, with comfortably furnished living rooms, several enjoying views over the lake, and an excellent standard of fixtures and fittings throughout, including superbly equipped kitchens. A central courtyard area creates a focal point, and each cottage has its own patio, as well as shared use of the nine acres of beautiful wooded grounds which include an enclosed, elevated woodland walk around the lake.
This peaceful spot is the perfect stopping off point for walking and cycling amid superb countryside, and a trekking centre just around the corner provides plenty of opportunity to explore on horseback. For the more adventurous, a whole host of outdoor pursuits is available nearby, including sailing, wind-surfing and canoeing on Carsington Reservoir, 13 miles away, while Derbyshire’s gritstone edges and deep caverns attract rock climbing and pot-holing enthusiasts.
The popular Derbyshire Dales town of Matlock is only 4 miles away, with a good choice of pubs, restaurants and shops. Among the attractions here are the Peak Rail steam trains, the Heights of Abraham pleasure grounds, reached by a cable car across the gorge, dramatic show caverns and Gulliver’s Kingdom. There is also a fascinating Lead Mining Museum and an excellent Tramway Museum at Crich, providing something of interest for everyone. A short drive away is the splendid Chatsworth House with its fine collections of paintings and furniture, and Haddon Hall in the beautiful Wye Valley. Village shop and local pub 2 miles.
Darwin Lake is the perfect place to get away from it all amid beautiful surroundings, and to enjoy the many attractions that make this region so popular. The attractive cottages at Darwin Lake are cosily heated, insulated and double glazed throughout, with fine co-ordinated furnishings, fitted kitchen, superb bathrooms and high quality fixtures and fittings. The countryside is especially beautiful in the quieter seasons, and this tranquil location is accessible from major routes – ideal for Short Breaks and for holidays at all times of the year. Shop 2 miles.

  • Elec, NSH and wall-mounted convector heaters (subject to reasonable usage), bed linen and towels inc
  • Cot and h/chair by arr (cot linen not provided)
  • TV
  • M/wave
  • Washer/dryer
  • Shared access to 9-acres of wooded grounds including the Darwin Trail – a 15 min circular stroll
  • Parking
  • NB: Lake in grounds

Darwin Lake is especially ideal for holidays in the Autumn, Winter and Spring; all the properties are cosily heated and are available all year round for both weekly holidays and Short Breaks of three or four nights.

Shared porch with Ilam. Open-plan living/dining room with door to patio and modern fitted kitchen area with tiled floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

  • Additional TV
  • Video
  • Radio/cassette/CD
  • F/freezer

Note: Though completely self-contained, Ilam and Elvaston can be booked together to provide accommodation for up to 8 people. When booked together they qualify for a price reduction of 10% (for bookings of a week or more).

Local places: Crich, Wirksworth, Matlock Bank, Matlock Bath, Crich Carr, Cromford, Aldwark, Hopton, Middleton, Wensley, Rowsley, Carsington, Brassington, Bonsall, Winster, Elton, Darley Dale, Lea, Whatstandwell, Beeley, Stanton in Peak, Tansley, Longcliffe, Grangemill, Pikehall, Birchover, Ible, Bolehill, Holloway, Upper Hackney, Brightgate, Two Dales

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