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Darwin Forest Country Park

Darley Moor, Matlock DE4 5LN, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We went to Darwin Forest as a extended family get together this weekend and had a very lovely time. The park itself is in a beautiful remote area with lovely scenery. It is a compact and modern site with excellent facilities and very pleasant lodges. On arrival we discovered that our lodge did not have a the private hot tub... More

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holtenders in worcs
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6 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

just returned from a midweek break at darwin forest . Stayed in a elvaston spa lodge [number112] very clean and spacious ,lovely hot tub and sauna . The onsite facilities are very good and the park is very clean ,very helpfull staff .Would highly recommend the shalimar indian restaurant in darley dale ,excellent food and service .

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Cramlington, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Just returned from a family holiday in an 8 berth pine lodge (number 17) Although it was rather expensive due to peak holiday time, it was most enjoyable. The onsite facilities are excellent and the location is first rate within easy driving distance to numerable stately homes, parks, walks and small villages. One thing that I would advise don't bother... More

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Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013 via mobile

Our second visit to this super holiday village was as good as the first. The lodges are perfect - very comfortable, clean and well equipped. We has two lodges - one accepted dogs. The swimming pool is free - the children had great fun there. The staff are all helpful and cheerful. Just a shame about the continual rain!

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

We stayed here for 3 nights for a family weekend away. Eight of us (6 adults, 2 children) shared a Hartington cabin. The Cabin The cabin was nice and spacious with 4 bedrooms (2 x double and 2 x twin) and 2 bathrooms. The living space was generous and, even with all 8 of us inside, we did not feel... More

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Sheffield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

Ideal for 'getting away from it all'. A small site in lovely woodland setting, if you want to get away and relax, everything you need to do that is here. If you want to book spa treatments I would advise that you book on or before arrival as they get booked up pretty quickly. The log cabins are perfect, we... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Just returned from a fabulous 3 night break in the Peveril Skyline Spa with 6 girlfriends celebrating my 40th birthday. From the check in process to leaving we couldn't fault anything. The lodge was spotlessly clean and provided everything. The facilities on site were extremely well maintained, all grass areas mowed and flower beds beautifully looked after. Foresters restaurant was... More

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Nottingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

This was our second visit to Darwin Forest, again over the early May Bank Holiday weekend, and this time there was 15 of us, split between two Hartington Vogue lodges (no’s 15 and 23). Last year, the weather was really bad and we spent quite a lot of time using the onsite facilities, but this year the weather was much... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

I have just got back from a week away with my husband, brother and sister-in-law and our children aged 10 months and 17 months. We were all so impressed with the resort. Everyone we met was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the range of facilities especially the pool, small soft play area, outdoor play area and on-site walks (all included).... More

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Redcar, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

Came here for my two year old, excellent fun house, outdoor play, restaurant quick and good food, nice pool and lovely dermalogica treatments. Good base with plenty to do nearby for children. We enjoyed the tramway, gullivers theme park, derby shopping mall, monkey Forrest. The lodge with hot tub was clean and staff lovely, coming again next year!

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Additional Information about Darwin Forest Country Park

Also Known As:
Darwin Forest Country Park Hotel Two Dales
Darwin Forest Country Park Hotel
Address: Darley Moor, Matlock DE4 5LN, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Derbyshire > Matlock > Darley Moor
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 Speciality lodging in Darley Moor
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
In the heart of the Peak District, Darwin Forest is a 5-star holiday park in a delightful woodland setting. Accommodation is in modern self-catering lodges with everything provided for a great family holiday. Lodges sleep form 2 to 8 people. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, indoor play area, bar/restaurant, tennis, beauty therapy, soft play and woodland walks. Darwin holds the David Bellamy Award for Conservation at Gold standard. Handy for Chatsworth, Bakewell, Haddon Hall and all the sights of the Peak District. ... more   less 

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