Darwin Forest

About Darwin Forest

Darwin Forest is a lodge park near Matlock in Derbyshire, set among rolling countryside and country lanes. Its lodges sleep up to 8, so there is room for larger families and groups.

Hot tub lodges are available. Pick one of those when you book and the evenings take care of themselves. Dog-friendly lodges are available too. Check the details when you book. There is a swimming pool on site. Check opening times when you book.

Getting out and about, it is about 4 miles to Chatsworth House, about 6 miles to Bakewell, about 10 miles to Hathersage and about 15 miles to Dovedale.

Ideas for your stay in Derbyshire: woodland trails in Sherwood Forest, a visit to Conisbrough Castle and fishing, and look out for a Bakewell pudding locally.

A 7-night stay from 9 January 2027 was £629 in Hoseasons' feed on 20 October 2026; other dates and lengths of stay will differ. January and February are often the quietest and best value months for a cabin break. Lodge sizes and features vary across the park, so compare the lodge types before you choose. We list 7 more cabins and lodges within 10 miles if you want to compare. Full details, photos and live availability are on Hoseasons.

What's nearby

• Chatsworth Houseabout 4 miles
• Bakewellabout 6 miles
• Hathersageabout 10 miles
• Dovedaleabout 15 miles
• Ladybower Reservoirabout 15 miles
• Alton Towersabout 20 miles

Straight-line distances; the drive will be a little further.

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About Derbyshire

Gritstone edges at sunset and a walk that ends at a pub fire. Derbyshire is home to most of the Peak District: Dovedale, the Hope Valley, Chatsworth and the Derwent reservoirs.

Lodges here put you within easy reach of some of the country's best walking.

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