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Every aspect of your stay is designed for your comfort. Our guests include families, large groups of friends, delegations and corporate groups.
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Welcom to Darwin Lake Holiday Village - your own private countryside retreat in the heart of Derbyshire's Peak District 🌳
Exclusive-use venue hire for weddings, family celebrations, corporate retreats, wellness events and group stays. Immersed in stunning Peak District surroundings and close to the National Park's many attractions, Darwin Lake is the perfect base for a relaxing countryside break. Our charming Holiday Village plays home to 17 beautiful, stone-built cottages. 4-star rated by VisitEngland, these are situated around our stunning three-acre private lake and woodland and can sleep from 4-110 guests in total. Our fantastic hall also makes our grounds perfect for weddings and other events. Take a look at our cottages to find the accommodation best suited to your requirements. https://www.darwinlake.co.uk/holiday-village -listing

22/10/2026

Already thinking about 2027 retreats? 📆

We're taking bookings for corporate retreats and wellness stays well into 2026 and 2027, flexible event spaces, onsite accommodation, and Peak Adventures activities to make the days memorable, not just productive.

Get ahead of the diary and enquire now: darwinlake.co.uk

📱 01629 735859
📧 [email protected]

20/10/2026

Is it too early to think about Christmas? Probably. Are we doing it anyway? Also yes 🎄

We've opened up our Christmas and New Year dates, and if you've ever wanted to get the whole family under one roof for the big day (without anyone having to host, cook for twelve, or sleep on an air mattress), this is it. Cosy cottages, a roaring fire in The Haven, and 20 acres to escape to when it all gets a bit much.

Dates go fast this time of year, best to have a look sooner rather than later: darwinlake.co.uk

📱 01629 735859
📧 [email protected]

15/10/2026

Autumn has a way of making everything feel a little more magical 🍁

Golden leaves, cosy evenings, and a lakeside backdrop that photographs beautifully whatever the season, it's a gorgeous time of year to say 'I do' at Darwin Lake.

Fancy a one-day wedding or full weekend celebration this autumn or next?

Get in touch to check our availability:

📱 01629 735859
📧 [email protected]

15/10/2026

🤍 Getting married at Darwin Lake Event & Wedding Village 💍

Just look at this gorgeous setting! 😍

Nestled in the Derbyshire countryside, Darwin Lake is such a lovely location for a wedding, and we’d absolutely love to be involved in more celebrations here during 2027 and 2028! ✨

Whether you’re planning a beautiful ceremony, dressing your wedding breakfast tables or just looking for those all-important finishing touches, we’ve got plenty of gorgeous décor options to help bring your ideas to life.

🌸 Floral arches and centrepieces
✨ Illuminated letters and statement pieces
🤍 Welcome signs, lanterns and finishing touches

And as one of our Preferred Venues, couples marrying at Darwin Lake can enjoy exclusive savings on our wedding décor and styling!

💌 Planning your wedding at Darwin Lake? Send us your date and let’s have a chat!

Mark & Katie ###

📸 Photo credit: SCREEN PHOTOGRAPHY

13/10/2026

Half-term is coming, and Peak Adventures is a brilliant way to fill it!

From canoeing to paddleboarding on our lake, there's something for every generation! Whether you're bringing the grandkids, the cousins, or the whole extended family.

Book a family group stay with Peak Adventures included: darwinlake.co.uk/pages/peak_adventures

08/10/2026

Forget trust falls in a stuffy meeting room.

Our raft building sessions get your team working together (and getting a little competitive) out on the lake, real teamwork, real results, and a proper change of scenery.

Book your team day: darwinlake.co.uk/pages/peak_adventures

📱 01629 735859
📧 [email protected]

06/10/2026

Home for the weekend 🏡

Our cottages sleep everyone from a cosy couple's escape to a full family group, each one self-contained, dog-friendly, and set within our 20 acres of Derbyshire countryside.

Have a browse and find your perfect base for a Darwin Lake stay: darwinlake.co.uk

01/10/2026

FRIDAY
We welcome back Duncan Sheehan spinning a mix of laid back grooves, eclectic beats & more from 7pm

OCTOBER: ‘Jazzie B’s Mai Tai’ cocktail only £7 all month!

To book a table, simply head to our website www.thehoochnewcastle.com, walk-ins welcome too!

01/10/2026

Your stay doesn't have to stop at check-in 🚣

With Peak Adventures, you can add raft building, zip wire, canoeing, paddleboarding and even cocktail making to your time at Darwin Lake, right here on our 20 acres.

Whether it's a hen do, a family reunion, or a corporate away day, there's an activity to suit any adventure.

Explore Peak Adventures: darwinlake.co.uk/pages/peak_adventures

29/09/2026

This Sunday! 📅

Our Wedding & Event Open Day is happening this Sunday 4th October, 10am - 4pm and it's your chance to walk the grounds, picture your big day, and meet our team in person.

Whether you're just starting to plan or ready to book, we can't wait to show you around.

Save your spot: darwinlake.co.uk/pages/weddingfayre

📱 01629 735859
📧 [email protected]

Address

Darwin Lake Holiday Village, Jaggers Lane
Matlock
DE45LH

Telephone

+441629735859

Website

https://www.darwinlake.co.uk/

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