Rent a holiday cottage in the small busy tourist town of Matlock on the eastern outskirts of the Peak District. There are all kinds of self-catering accommodations available; typical local stone cottages, exquisite pine lodges and big houses that accommodate groups of people. Anyone who prefers to stay in a town and travel out to the hills and dales of the national park would find Matlock interesting enough for a lively holiday. Some people thrive on the buzz of collective tourists and plenty of retail outlets. It is useful to have a selection of eateries on holiday, even when self-catering because people generally want to feel that they are spoiling themselves on holiday.
Matlock - a riverside town
Do come and stay in the riverside town of Matlock. The River Derwent flows through the centre of town dividing it in half. The bridge in the town centre allows cars to cross from one side to another. If you come to Matlock for a holiday, you will soon discover the footbridges that cross the river from the park and other places on the way to Matlock Bath. There are pleasant riverside walks where you cannot help but admire the high limestone cliffs and masses of wildflowers.
Come on holiday by rail
There is a railway station at both Matlock and Matlock Bath which could be more convenient for holidaymakers arriving from a distance. Traffic generally flows without problems through the town centre except during morning and evening rush hours. A high influx of tourists creates extra completion for parking so it is advisable to book a holiday home with off-street parking in Matlock.
The town has much to commend it; it is surrounded by green hills and views of Riber Castle, it offers a host of facilities and nearby visitor attractions and has excellent connections to everywhere in the national park.
A good standard of self-catering accommodation
Book a good quality holiday home in Matlock and enjoy staying in a friendly community where everything that you might need during a self-catering break is on the doorstep. A selection of holiday cottages, large houses and pine lodges is available for booking.
Dog owners will find pet-friendly cottages in Matlock, there are cottages for the disabled, child-friendly and with all kinds of facilities for all ages.