Lovely rural location on the edge of Darwin Forest with views over the lake and access to 10 acres of grounds.. 1 step to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: 50" Smart TV, Bluray Player, Electric Fire, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only), French Doors To Patio

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 3: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed, Zip And Link Single (3ft) Bed

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric heating (night storage heaters and convector heaters), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Patio area with garden furniture. 10 acres wooded grounds including the Darwin Trail – a 15 min circular stroll (shared). Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: Lake in grounds. Cot linen not provided, please remember to bring your own.. Electric heating (night storage heaters and convector heaters), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Patio area with garden furniture. 10 acres wooded grounds including the Darwin Trail – a 15 min circular stroll (shared). Private parking. No smoking. Please note: Lake in grounds. Cot linen not provided, please remember to bring your own. . Darwin Lake is a small, private, well-maintained holiday village built of carefully crafted stone-built houses, situated around a stunning 3-acre lake and village green with its own red telephone box. There is a large hall available should you wish to hold a celebration or event, and a delightful woodland walk by the lake. These superbly located holiday properties are 4* rated by VisitEngland, and provide the perfect setting for a tranquil, relaxing break amidst an abundance of wildlife. Time to kick back and take in a beautiful, peaceful location. At Darwin Lake, the cottages are contemporary and spacious with all the home comforts. They are well-equipped and are ideal for either a quiet retreat or a get-together. There are 10 acres of woodland grounds to explore, a real haven for wildlife enthusiasts. They are easily accessible being just minutes from the M1 motorway.

Dovedale Cottage has the best of all worlds. Overlooking the beautiful lake, it features an architect designed interior. The entrance porch leads into the open plan living space and features an impressive dining table, plus a large breakfast bar for additional seating. The living room provides plenty of space to relax around the fire and TV. The nature of the ground floor is just perfect for socialising and enjoying time with friends and family. On the first floor are four beautifully decorated bedrooms, two double both en-suite and two twin, along with a family bathroom.

The Peak District is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the rolling valleys of the White Peak, to the harsher, wilder gritstone edges of the Dark Peak in the north. There is excellent hiking, cycling, fishing, and many other outdoor pursuit centres all around the Peak District. Go caving, take a boat ride down in the depths of the Blue John Cavern, or why not go paragliding and soar over Stanage Edge or Mam Tor. Matlock Farm Park and Gulliver’s Kingdom are close by, Carsington Water for water sports and outdoor pursuits, and Alton Towers are a little further. Visit Chatsworth House and its magnificent grounds, one of the best-preserved stately homes in Britain.

There are many market towns and quaint villages to explore, as well as a large and varied number of restaurants and pubs for eating out. Shopping is on your doorstep along with attractions that will surprise and astound you. Much of the stunning countryside is open to the public, which is what draws so many back time and time again. Shop, pub, and restaurants 1 mile.

Dovedale can be booked together with Tissington (RA6), Eyam (RA7), Hartington (RFF4), Hassop (RFF5) and Hopton (RFF6) to accommodate up to 39 guests.

Free WiFi



There are large gaps between banister spindles.

Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.