Title: Poacher's Rest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30998142&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Poacher's Rest Cottage with free parking, near Peak District National Park ## Photo gallery for Poacher's Rest ![Exterior - Poacher's Rest (Matlock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998200/30998142/ec23b784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - Poacher's Rest (Matlock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998200/30998142/99cbd8af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Balcony - Poacher's Rest (Matlock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998200/30998142/912fe284.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room | TV - Poacher's Rest (Matlock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998200/30998142/83934820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils - Poacher's Rest (Matlock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998200/30998142/fc0a8bca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Poacher's Rest provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £277 includes taxes & fees 15 Feb - 16 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Poacher's Rest Cottage with free parking, near Peak District National Park A garden, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave. A TV and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Poacher's Rest House Matlock Poacher's Rest House Poacher's Rest Matlock Poacher's Rest Cottage Poacher's Rest Matlock Poacher's Rest Cottage Matlock ## About the area Matlock is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peak District National Park and Matlock Parks Country Park, while Old House Museum and Life in a Lens Museum of Photography & Old Times are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hathersage Swimming Pool, or consider a night out at Blackbrook House. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Matlock travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matlock.dx5639) [View more Cottages in Matlock](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matlock-Cottages.d5639-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.187553,-1.615592&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:iatcIlpz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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VgrhT6RnWNJBYfSManJiLjvaPvc=) Matlock, England ### What's nearby - ![Peak District showing a sunset and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054094/835344e2-fb8c-4aad-b4e9-d75a498cf0ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Peak District National Park 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![The jewel of the Peak District, a lavish stately home with extensive gardens and grounds. https://www.chatsworth.org/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087699/3c03b1dd-997c-48f0-b80b-dff3867c1c14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chatsworth House 10 min drive \- 5.0 miles - ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088073/563ce148-7f56-45fc-940e-4bb3d0a56508.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alton Towers 50 min drive \- 34.5 miles - Rowsley South Station 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Haddon Hall Manor 5 min drive \- 2.9 miles ### Getting around - Matlock Station 8 min drive - East Midlands Airport (EMA) 70 min drive ### Restaurants - Chatsworth Stable Block 8 min drive - Carriage House Restaurant 8 min drive - Fountain View Bakery 6 min drive - The Woodyard 7 min drive - The Manners Pub 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Poacher's Rest pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Poacher's Rest? ### How much is parking at Poacher's Rest? ### What time is check-in at Poacher's Rest? ### What time is check-out at Poacher's Rest? ### Where is Poacher's Rest located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Poacher's Rest Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Steve 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness #### Quaint spacious cottage Veiw’s lovely. Cottage was lovely great Veiw’s spacious , owners very welcoming next door . Shame about the Dampness smells in living room from leaking roof etc . ##### Steve Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna 5 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Anna ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Consett-Hotels-The-Derwent-Manor-Boutique-Hotel.h9535.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakeside Lodge with 6 berth hot tub and private fishing peg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lincoln-Hotels-Delightful-Lakeside-Lodge-With-Hot-Tub-Private-Fishing-Peg-With-Stunning-View.h27123912.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Manchester-Airport.h26104.Hotel-Information) > > [Urban Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Hotels-Urban-Beach-Hotel.h2814369.Hotel-Information) > > [New Bath Hotel & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matlock-Hotels-New-Bath-Hotel-And-Spa.h13378879.Hotel-Information) > > [Darwin Lake Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matlock-Hotels-Darwin-Lake-Holiday-Village.h39014769.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Delta-By-Marriott-Cheltenham-Chase-Hotel.h9657.Hotel-Information) > > [The Greyhound Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matlock-Hotels-The-Greyhound-Hotel.h3496389.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Warwick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warwick-Hotels-M40-J15-Warwick-Hotel.h10444.Hotel-Information) > > [Saltmoore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-Raithwaite-Sandsend.h4276816.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Colchester.h14251.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hollybush Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matlock-Hotels-The-Hollybush-Inn.h44184610.Hotel-Information) > > [Caverswall Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-Caverswall-Castle.h23959535.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury caravan at Butlins Skegness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-Luxury-Caravan-At-Butlins-Skegness.h36376338.Hotel-Information) > > [Splash Landings Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-Splash-Landings-Hotel.h1160988.Hotel-Information) > > [Ranmoor- beautiful character cottage with walled garden and gorgeous views.
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