Title: WATER BAILIFFS LODGE Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=5639&destination=Matlock%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=83084381&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # WATER BAILIFFS LODGE ## Photo gallery for WATER BAILIFFS LODGE ![Property grounds - WATER BAILIFFS LODGE (Lumsdale, Tansley Wood, near Matlock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83090000/83084400/83084381/72095c7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - WATER BAILIFFS LODGE (Lumsdale, Tansley Wood, near Matlock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83090000/83084400/83084381/2e68b413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - WATER BAILIFFS LODGE (Lumsdale, Tansley Wood, near Matlock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83090000/83084400/83084381/8a430f8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - WATER BAILIFFS LODGE (Lumsdale, Tansley Wood, near Matlock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83090000/83084400/83084381/e8901ce4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - WATER BAILIFFS LODGE (Lumsdale, Tansley Wood, near Matlock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83090000/83084400/83084381/6291da83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Water Bailiffs Lodge, set in 16 acres of beautiful unspoilt scenery. Unwind in the cosy living room with oak beams and wood burner or explore the spacious open area with garden ponds and a stream. Enjoy Wi-Fi throughout, a well-equipped farmhouse kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### WATER BAILIFFS LODGE A fabulous property set in 16 acres of beautiful unspoilt scenery with a cosy living room and plenty of outdoor space.. Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher Living room 2: (No TV), Sofa Bed (Double) (Children Only) Utility Room: Washing Machine First Floor: Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, Single (2ft 6in) Bed Bathroom: Corner Bath With Shower Over, Toilet Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, fuel for multi-fuel burner and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Large garden with garden furniture and BBQ. Shared 16-acre grounds. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are unfenced ponds and a stream in the garden.. Water Bailiffs Lodge is located in the tranquil backwater of the Lumsdale Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with picturesque waterfalls and mill ponds dating from the Industrial Age. With superb view towards the hillsides of Matlock and Riber in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, this property provides a relaxing get away from it all holiday experience. This west wing of a former mill owner’s home dates from the 18th century and stands in 16 acres of rolling, peaceful countryside with ample private parking for four cars, and is just a short distance from the market town of Matlock. The quiet, rural location is the perfect base from which to tour the surrounding countryside of Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park with many delightful walks right from the door of the property. With a stylish blend of old and new throughout, the ground floor has a cosy living room with oak beams and wood burner, a well-equipped farmhouse kitchen, a reading area with sofa bed (for children under 12), a utility room and a bathroom with a corner bath. Upstairs are four rooms: a spacious master bedroom with kingsize bed; a second bedroom with double bed; and the third bedroom with a single bed and a 2ft 6in bed. An upstairs shower room completes this restored property. Outside, visitors can enjoy the spacious open area with garden ponds and a stream. The grounds, which are shared with the neighbouring holiday cottage, are very large and provide the ideal place where you can fly kites, play ball games or just to relax on a quiet evening watching the sun set whilst enjoying a spot of alfresco dining. Here at Water Bailiffs Lodge you have the best of both worlds: wonderful walks in the surrounding open Derbyshire countryside, and for days out, you are within close proximity to all the major tourist attractions the Derbyshire Dales have to offer. Certainly an idyllic rural retreat, yet the historic spa town of Matlock is only a mile away with its award-winning park where band concerts can be enjoyed on a Sunday summer afternoon, and where an annual Christmas Victorian market held is in December. Matlock Bath, named the little Switzerland of England, is just a couple of miles away and the famous illuminations are held here each year in September. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. Water Bailliffs Lodge can be booked together with Waterfall Cottage (UK4027) to accommodate up to 12 guests. Free WiFi ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note there is an Access Statement available for this property. If required please call 01228 406731\. Property sleeps 6 adults and 2 children. . There is open water in the property grounds. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as su-CC418024-CC418024 ## About the neighborhood Located in Matlock, this cottage is in a rural area. Arc Leisure Centre and Derwent Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Chesterfield Market and East Midlands Designer Outlet. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at SMH Group Stadium, or consider a night out at Blackbrook House. [Visit our Matlock travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Matlock.dx5639) [View more Cottages in Matlock](https://www.expedia.com/Matlock-Cottages.d5639-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.14470%2C-1.53538&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UZmskCWGXZaDx6_AGNK_x-vapGs=) Lumsdale, Tansley Wood, near Matlock ### What's nearby - ![After an interesting climbing at Matlock crags ... a relax stroll in the evening makes the day ... calm quite and serene....](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634739918842/9ca17e96-5117-432c-a353-4c95744195dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Matlock Parks Country Park 3 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Lumsdale Valley 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Hall Leys Park 3 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Crown Square 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Arc Leisure Centre 5 min drive \- 2.1 miles ### Getting around - Matlock Station 10 min drive - East Midlands Airport (EMA) 59 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 4 min drive - Bod 3 min drive - The Red Lion 3 min drive - The Remarkable Hare 3 min drive - Matlock Green Fish Bar 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is WATER BAILIFFS LODGE pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at WATER BAILIFFS LODGE? ### What time is check-out at WATER BAILIFFS LODGE? ### Where is WATER BAILIFFS LODGE located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## WATER BAILIFFS LODGE Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Walton May 8, 2025 #### A very comfortable stay and a welcoming host. A very comfortable stay and a welcoming host. Situated in a beautiful location with lots of interesting local walks. Matlock is a 5 minute drive away to stock up. Literally a 4 minute walk to the local micro brewery and also a glass blowing workshop. Uphill there is a water fall which is about a 10/15 minute walk.The cottage is kept immaculately, and is very well equipped. A bonus was to be able to have a wood fire stove on the chillier evenings.We would thoroughly recommend at stay at Wendy and Nigel’s Waterfall Cottage. ##### Susan Walton