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Acorn Cottage

Matlock, Central England

Acorn Cottage
Acorn Cottage offers a quiet retreat near Matlock in the Derbyshire Peak District, sleeping four and well suited to a small family or group of friends after a relaxed countryside break. The Duke of Wellington, a pub with five-star hygiene rating, is just 2.8 miles away for a reliable meal out. For days exploring further afield, the Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum is 4 miles off, Matlock Bath Aquarium sits at 4.5 miles, and the Peak District Mining Museum is 4.6 miles away, giving you a good mix of local history and family-friendly attractions. Matlock station, 3.5 miles away, is there if you'd rather travel by train.

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Everything within reach of Acorn Cottage — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Matlock Bath Aquarium

🐠 Aquariums · 4.5 mi

Matlock Bath Aquarium

Matlock Bath Aquarium sits in a Victorian building in the centre of Matlock Bath, at the heart of th...

Peak District Mining Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.6 mi

Peak District Mining Museum

The Peak District Lead Mining Museum is located at Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England. The Peak Distr...

Gulliver's Kingdom

🎢 Theme Parks · 4.8 mi

Gulliver's Kingdom

Gulliver's Kingdom is a family theme park set on a hillside on the edge of the Peak District Nationa...

Cromford Mills

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.1 mi

Cromford Mills

Cromford Mill is the world's first water-powered cotton spinning mill, developed by Richard Arkwrigh...

Chesterfield Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.3 mi

Chesterfield Museum

Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery is a local museum and art gallery in the town of Chesterfield, D...

High Peak Junction

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.4 mi

High Peak Junction

High Peak Junction, near Cromford, Derbyshire, England, is the name now used to describe the site wh...

National Tramway Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.6 mi

National Tramway Museum

The National Tramway Museum in Crich, Derbyshire, is an open-air heritage attraction where you can r...

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Riber Castle

Castle & Heritage · 3.7 mi

Riber Castle

Gulliver's Kingdom

Theme Park · 4.8 mi

Gulliver's Kingdom

Chatsworth House

Castle & Heritage · 5.8 mi

Chatsworth House

Haddon Hall

Castle & Heritage · 6.3 mi

Haddon Hall

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

The Gate Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 2.7 mi

The Gate Inn

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Duke of Wellington

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 2.8 mi

Duke of Wellington

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The Smithy Pond

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 3.1 mi

The Smithy Pond

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Sourdough Dave

🥐 Bakeries · 3.3 mi

Sourdough Dave

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The Snug

🫖 Tea Rooms · 3.4 mi

The Snug

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The Remarkable Hare

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 3.5 mi

The Remarkable Hare

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