Darwin Forest

Matlock, Central England

🚆 Nearest station: · 2.3 mi

Luxury lodges set within 47 acres of woodland
Many lodges include outdoor hot tubs
On-site health club, spa, bar, restaurant and play centre
Located on edge of Peak District National Park
Dog-friendly lodges available

Darwin Forest sits on the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District, between Matlock and Bakewell, with luxury self-catering lodges set within 47 acres of woodland. Many lodges feature an outdoor hot tub on a private veranda, and dog-friendly options are available. On site you'll find the Evolution Health and Fitness Centre with its spa area and beauty rooms, the Foresters bar and restaurant, and the Little Monkeys indoor play centre, alongside woodland walks and cycling trails. The park sleeps up to eight guests in its lodges, with Matlock station around 3 miles away. Nearby attractions include the Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum, Matlock Bath Aquarium and the Peak District Mining Museum, making it an easy base for exploring the surrounding countryside and local sights.

How far to…

Station: 3 miles
Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum: 2.3 miles
Matlock Bath Aquarium: 4.2 miles
Peak District Mining Museum: 4.3 miles

Practical details

Pets: Dogs charged at a fee per stay

Accommodation on site

Lodges

Details taken from the operator's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Swimming Pool
✓ Hot Tub
✓ Gym
✓ Spa
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
✓ Indoor Areas

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£625 per break

Sleeps: 8
Book with: Hoseasons

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🚆 Arriving by train

Matlock 3 miles
Matlock Bath 4.1 miles
Cromford 4.7 miles

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Things to do

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.3 mi

Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum

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🐠 Aquariums · 4.2 mi

Matlock Bath Aquarium

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.3 mi

Peak District Mining Museum

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🎢 Theme Parks · 4.5 mi

Gulliver's Kingdom

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.8 mi

Masson Mills Working Textile Museum

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5 mi

Cromford Mills

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.7 mi

High Peak Junction

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Old House Museum

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.2 mi

National Stone Centre

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