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Matlock Bath, home to the Explorers Retreat, is a popular tourist destination known for its charming Victorian heritage and natural beauty. The village is renowned for attractions such as the Heights of Abraham, a hilltop park accessed by a cable car that offers stunning panoramic views, cavern tours, and scenic trails. The Peak District Mining Museum and Gulliver's Kingdom, a family-focused theme park, are also within walking distance from the retreat. The village itself, with its riverside promenade and a variety of eateries and shops, offers a unique and enjoyable visitor experience.
The Explorers Retreat, with its location at the southern edge of the Peak District National Park, serves as an excellent base for guests to explore the wider region. The national park, known for its stunning landscapes, offers a myriad of outdoor activities, including hiking, climbing, and cycling. Notable landmarks within the Peak District include Chatsworth House, a magnificent stately home, and the picturesque village of Bakewell, famous for its delicious puddings. The Explorers Retreat, with its comfortable accommodation and convenient location, provides a wonderful base for a memorable holiday in Matlock Bath and the Peak District.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 464 feet / 141.4 metres above sea level
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Ensuite or Private Bathroom
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Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
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Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Family Rooms
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
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Outside Seating
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International Airports
Local Airports
Derby Airfield Derby Derbyshire
DE65 6GU
18.1 miles Netherthorpe Airfield
Worksop Nottinghamshire
S80 3JQ
20.6 miles
Motorways
M1 Junction 28 Mansfield
10.0 miles M1 Junction 29
11.4 miles M1 Junction 27
12.8 miles
Railway Stations
Matlock Bath station code = MTB
DE4 3NT
0.4 miles Cromford
station code = CMF
DE4 5JJ
0.7 miles
Ferry Ports
Attractions & places to see near this Lodge
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Peak District Mining Museum -
DE4 3NR
SK 29365 58103
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0.1m / 0.2km - 2 minutes walk
DE4 3NR
SK 29365 58103
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Matlock Golf Club -
DE4 5LZ
SK 31533 61671
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2.7m / 4.3km - 41 minutes walk
DE4 5LZ
SK 31533 61671
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Gullivers Kingdom -
DE4 3PG
SK 29249 58266
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DE4 3PG
SK 29249 58266
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A family day out at this theme park near Matlock Bath with rides galore and a restaurant - The kids will love it !
0.2m / 0.3km -
Crich Tramway Village -
DE4 5DP
SK 34476 54916
= sheepish.petted.initial Hotels nearby. 56 minutes walk
DE4 5DP
SK 34476 54916
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Formally called the National Tramway Museum. Ride on a trams, set in a recreation of the period (with a a working pub, cafe, old-style sweetshop,) view more than 60 trams and related exhibits
3.7m / 6km -
Heights of Abraham -
DE4 3PD
SK 29100 58362
= toggle.laughs.mandates Hotels nearby. 4 minutes walk
DE4 3PD
SK 29100 58362
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An Attraction in Matlock Bath with show caves and a cable car up to the centres with fine views over the valley from the cable car itself and the viewpoints at the top of the hill
0.3m / 0.5km -
Stanton Moor Peak -
DE4 2LQ
SK 24866 62705
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DE4 2LQ
SK 24866 62705
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Stanton Moor - an upland area west of Stanton Lees known for its megaliths and erratics, rocks transported to the area by glacial activity and not native to the area
4m / 6.4km
Cromford Mills -
DE4 3RQ
SK 29841 56967
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0.7m / 1.1km - 11 minutes walk
DE4 3RQ
SK 29841 56967
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Peak Rail -
DE4 3NA
SK 29679 60197
= shuffles.redeemed.pianists Hotels nearby. 21 minutes walk
DE4 3NA
SK 29679 60197
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A preserved heritage railway in Matlock with both steam and diesel services with 3 stations and a line operating just over 3.5 miles. There are also steam experience courses available.
1.4m / 2.3km -
Nine Ladies Stone Circle -
DE4 2LS
SK 24982 63524
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DE4 2LS
SK 24982 63524
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Cared for by English Heritage
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