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Peak District Holidays & Lodges
Explore charming towns, discover adventurous trails and take long walks in stunning beauty spots, on your holiday break to the Peak District
The Peak District is waiting for you to explore all it has to offer, from thrill seeking days out to peaceful walks in the countryside, you create your holiday, your way. Whether you’re looking at exploring or relaxing, our stunning resort in the Peak District region is the perfect escape for you. If you’re booking a short weekend break or a week-long holiday to discover the countryside, its history and its endless trails, we have the perfect holiday accommodation waiting for you.
your perfect holiday in the Peak District
Our stunning Rivendale Lodge Retreat offers beautiful holiday accommodation and breathtaking surroundings, boasting eight peaceful ponds filled with fascinating wildlife and colourful meadow grass setting the scene. You’ll really love our resort, when you make the most of the local surroundings with hikes, relaxing in your hot tub, or when you dine out in style at our amazing, rustic restaurant, with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the panoramic views of the surrounding Peak District. With one to four bedroom lodges available, we think we have the perfect lodge waiting for your escape. With a range of pet-friendly accommodation, your four-legged friend can make the most of exploring the countryside with you too! Relax in your private hot tub under the starry night, when you book from our Premier range of accommodation.
There’s so much to do in the Peak District, perfect for adventurers, hikers and even horse-riders, as well as being home to lots of landmarks and hidden gems! The famous Tissington Trail is just 100 metres from Rivendale, letting you take long walks to charming towns, including Eaton, Alsop Dales and Dovedale. For thrill-seekers and life-lovers, head to nearby Alton Towers and Gulliver’s Kingdom for a day of roller coasters and adrenaline rushes. If you prefer the quieter side of life, simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the five-star quality of life that Rivendale Lodge Retreat has to offer.
Your Peak District holiday escape is waiting for you at Rivendale Lodge Retreat
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For all of our lodge and caravans holidays, we have teamed up with our trusted booking partner Hoseasons, and provide holidays just through them. So you know you’re in safe hands and can book with confidence when you get to that Hoseasons booking page. Hoseasons are our only authorised booking partner of caravans and lodges with Darwin Escapes at all of our resorts (excluding Dundonald Links which is able to be booked through selected golf tour operators, Triangle Travel and Barhead Travel).
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Whether you’re searching for that perfect week-long summer holiday with salty air and sandy toes, a cosy woodland weekend getaway in the heart of winter, or you’re ready to settle into your very own holiday home to come back to time and time again, you’ll find it with us.