Cambridge Lodge

A spectacular, quirky refurbishment of an old water tank.

Absolutely stunning inside with beautiful scenic views outside. Fully equipped with everything you might need including 2 coffee machines, a filter coffee machine and a grinder.

From start to finish the accommodation and host was fantastic.

The host was very attentive having left a generous welcome basket and came to greet us to show our family around the property. The host was always available if needed too. The house (so unique and lovely) was stocked with everything you would need from kitchenware to bed linen and everything in between. The views were amazing and you were close to Matlock with supermarket and shops. We all had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again!!

Wow, what a stay!

As a family of three adults, we absolutely loved our time at Cambridge Lodge. Lisa’s welcome was so warm, genuine and welcoming; she had thought of everything and more. The lodge was clean and well-stocked. It’s a truly unique and wonderful place to stay. The location is tranquil, beautiful and centrally located for local attractions. It’s great value for money, and we’ll definitely return in the future.

excellent location with beautiful views.

quirky property but made very homely with all the lovely decor. extremely well equipped.

The property is beautiful, comfortable and has lots of thoughtful touches.

Lisa is a great host, very friendly and welcoming. We loved the peace and quiet at this property and it was great to be able to set off on lovely walks straight from the front door. We have already been recommending this place to our friends and hope to be back one day.

Very interesting property, very well equipped.

Lovely views and setting. Very helpful and enthusiastic host

Our second visit to Cambridge Lodge.

Highly recommended. Quiet and comfortable in a secluded location. Comfortable and warm.

Unusual, highly-imaginative and fun accommodation in a superb location, extraordinarily-well-equipped and immaculately prepared.

We had a lovely stay at Cambridge Lodge.

Lovely and quiet. Welcome hamper was a real bonus! Lisa, the owner, showed us around. The view is lovely and the accommodation had everything we needed. Would recommend to others.

Very well equipped property and the owner was very friendly and helpful.

She laid on an impressive buffet, which meant we didn't have to cook on our first night. Lovely, unusual accommodation with breathtaking views, couldn't have asked for more!

Lovely clean, warm, comfortable, quirky place to stay.

Ideal if you want peace and quiet. Lisa is a kind and thoughtful host, she left a very generous hamper. Fantastic location, loads of things to do with in easy reach.

An absolutely perfect getaway.

A fantastic place! The host cannot be praised highly enough for what they have created - and the welcome that guests receive is just outstanding. The accommodation is spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable with beautifully soft bedding and every little extra has been thought of. The welcome pack is just incredible. Surrounded on all sides with views of the beautiful countryside. Cambridge Lodge is something very special indeed!

This is an excellent and very unusual 'cottage' - it's not really a cottage.

It is very well furnished and appointed and is comfortable. Mrs Hardy was very concerned for our well-being and comfort. A very minor point is that Chatsworth is further away and less visible than the photographs suggest. But that is to nit-pick, this is very good holiday accommodation.

Lisa went absolutely above and beyond for us on our stay - the absolute perfect host.

The location is beautiful and scenic, with all the local attractions of the area in easy driving range. We will absolutely be booking again!

Superb, LOVED IT!

Cambridge Lodge was a real home from home, Lisa Hardy was the most welcoming Landlady, she’s so kind and generous. Lisa gave us a comprehensive guided tour of the property so we settled in immediately. Our M&S Buffet on arrival was marvellous! Cambridge Lodge is in a scenic location and made the perfect base for exploring the Peak District.

From Lisa greeting us to the buffet of m&s food, everything was spot on.

.the lodge had everything you would need, we soon got used to the quirkiness of the lodge, and we had a wonderful relaxing stay, sitting outside on a warm night was so peaceful, and the views took our breath away, we had some lovely walks, good pub food and and days out…was heaven then to drive up the hill to our quiet lodge and relax…would definitely book again, Lisa has made it a beautiful place to enjoy

Highly recommend.

It was fabulous. Nothing to complain about. Hosts were wonderful and gave us a really warm welcome. Nothing more we could have asked for.

Warm welcome from the owner, assortment of food and snacks provided and good explanation of property and facilities .

Overall very good stay.

The owners of this place are the warmest friendliest and most helpful couple we have stayed with.

The extremely generous welcome pack and extremely well equipped dwelling were further bonuses. An absolute pleasure. Pre visit I would prefer more direct contact.

Our first stay at Cambridge Lodge.

It was brilliant. Comfortable with amazing views. Lisa, the owner was very welcoming and helpful. The lodge is very well maintained with every conceivable appliance to give a home from home appearance. Definitely can recommend this property.

This was our second stay at the amazing Cambridge Lodge and again it was brilliant.

Lisa is a superb, friendly and exceptionally generous host and the lodge is a wonderfully unique and inviting place to stay. It is extremely well equipped and Lisa had it very warm and toasty when we arrived in the snow. The location is fabulous for walking and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. Hopefully we will return again. Thank you very much Lisa.

There are very few words that would accurately summarise the WOW factor of this property.

We booked for our honeymoon and from my first contact with Lisa, the attention to detail was incredible.We were greeted at the property with huge smiles and laughter. This property really does have everything you need for a great stay and a whole lot more! We have never stayed in such a well stocked property.....you could probably go a week without washing up and still have everything you need! The location and the views are simply stunning. Lisa and the property really kept the joy of our wedding going for another week and we can never thank them enough.

Windowless bedrooms may take some getting used to?

Lovely greeting by Lisa who showed us around everything.

She goes above and beyond, supplying a hamper of delicious food and drink and there is everything you would need for your stay supplied in the cupboards. Everything has been thought of to make you feel at home and cared for. The property is in a location to give you privacy and seclusion but still with the feeling of safety and was within easy reach of many towns and attractions. We had a fantastic holiday. Thank you.

I left my comments in the guest book at the property.

Cambridge Lodge is a unique and beautiful place to stay surrounded by gorgeous countryside and with lots of lovely walks on your doorstep.

Lisa, the host, really goes above and beyond one’s expectations to make your stay truly wonderful. The accommodation is extremely clean and comfortable and Lisa has provided everything you will need for a marvellous holiday, including the most generous welcome pack! Thank you so much Lisa for making my birthday celebration so special. We are already looking forward to returning in a few weeks time.

Excellent stay, wonderful views, the perfect place to stay.

Wouldn't hesitate to stay again

Fantastic property, with a fantastic hist, who just couldn't do enough to make sure our staff was an impeccable one.

We will definitely be back.

The property and the host Lisa were amazing.

The welcome hamper was fabulous and Lisa had checked prior to arrival whether any of us had allergies and catered for the mushroom and egg allergy. The property was well stocked and there was no need to buy a thing other than our day to day food. I would definitely recommend this place for the space, views and location. We even had daily visits from the deer which was an added bonus. Well done Lisa for provided such a beautiful holiday property.

The property was one of the best we've stayed in.

Everything you need was there. Hospitality was excellent.

Lisa provided a wonderful warm welcome, everything was perfect.

Remote but within a short distance from a village shop and close to Matlock. The welcome buffet was magnificent! We would highly recommend Cambridge Lodge as a lovely place to stay

Lisa is one of the best hosts we've ever had the pleasure to stay with.

From her personal support, to the welcome basket and the awesome location. It was a wonderful week spent here. Quiet and nature all around, deer, rabbits and more every evening. Nice walks from the house too , even to Matlock. Or some loops down to the bridge that make for a nice after diner walk. House awesome, we will certainly be back to visit

Very warm welcome, and the largest food/drink welcome pack I have ever seen.

The property is in a beautiful location yet easy to get to. I only marked Comfort down slightly because the double bed was a bit soft for us and we find the standard double a bit small compared to what we're used to at home.

Lisa, the host, could not have been more welcoming and helpful.

She provided us with a wonderful buffet welcome pack. The accommodation was spotless and gave us a peaceful holiday. Given the opportunity we would definitely return.

A wonderful, unique, comfortable and peaceful property with fantastic views.

The welcome couldn't have been warmer, the hamper was such a treat. The property contained everything we needed and more - so well equipped. In a great location, close enough to villages, towns and attractions but away from the hustle and bustle in a peaceful, stunning location. Fantastic stay, would love to come and visit again.

As a family that stays a lot in Derbyshire and uses Sykes a lot this was simply one of the best places we have stayed.

We wanted something a little different and this did not disappoint. Everything you could want to use whilst away is provided and that includes some luxury extras. Lisa the host met and greeted us and supplied a lovely buffet that added to the overall quality of the stay and experiance. We will certainly be returning and recommending Cambridge Lodge to all our friends and family.

A big thank you Cambridge lodge was beautiful in a beautiful location.

Lisa provided us with a lovely hamper on our arrival, everything was thought of. We had such a relaxing holiday, just what we needed. The property itself had everything you needed and more a real credit to Lisa and Jim the owners. Plenty of walks around and little towns to visit. The miners standard in Winster is a nice place to go for Sunday lunch. Would definitely recommend a stay here. Thank you once again for a lovely stay.

We were met by Lisa who gave us a brief tour and explained everything to us.

The welcome buffet and wine were an amazing start to our holiday. The property oozes character and the level of equipment provided is exceptional. It is in a really quiet location where you can watch the sun rise over Matlock in the morning, and the stars in the evening. A really lovely stay.

Wonderful place.

Quirky yes but that’s why we chose it. Lisa has thought of everything. The place is so well equipped. It was our second time staying here as we enjoyed it so much the first time. Highly recommend Cambridge Lodge.

The lodge is fabulous.

Very well equipped and a fabulous location. Lisa is a very passionate and caring owner who goes that extra mile to ensure that the guest is well looked after .

Had a wonderful stay at this property, quirky with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Ideal for those that enjoy a peaceful location but not far from local amenities. Everything you could need is provided and nothing was too much trouble for the owner Lisa. Highly recommended.

We had a lovely week at Cambridge Lodge.

Lisa was very welcoming and provided a superb buffet for our arrival. She also phoned a couple of days beforehand to say we could have the cottage a day earlier because the previous booking finished early. How could I refuse?

An excellent holiday home with everything that we required

From the friendly welcome from Lisa, the lovely and generous buffet left for us and the amazing attention to detail at the Lodge, this was a lovely and relaxing place to spend a week's holiday.

We found everything we needed in this comfortable property, which felt like a proper home rather than a holiday cottage with just the bare necessities. Would definitely recommend.

Thank you Lisa for the lovely warm and friendly welcome.

Fabulous property with thoughtful and interesting decor. If you can find anything missing here,you win a prize!! I thought I had, no scourers - wrong - there were loads. Joking apart Lisa has thought of everything, and now we must go onto the buffet. Generous and delicious a treat for when you arrive - dump bags - eat - drink - zero effort- fabulous- thank you. By now you should realise we are great fans of Lisa and the property - so just go there! - Best regards

A fabulous unique cottage in a great location.

On arrival we received a wonderful welcome from Lisa who showed us around the property and provided us with the best welcome 'hamper' we have ever received. There were lots of other personal touches which enhanced our holiday and we were very comfortable. The cottage is well situated for wonderful walks and visits to the Peak District attractions. Immediately we stepped through the door we knew that we would return and we will! Thankyou so much.

We had a great stay at Cambridge Lodge.

Lisa kindly gave us a guided tour when we arrived and provided us with a very lovely welcome basket full of much appreciated treats. The lodge was very clean and well equipped and Lisa appears to have thought of everything you could need during your stay. The property is conveniently situated within close distance of many of the Peak Districts sights and attractions and we only managed to touch the surface of all the beautiful areas in Derbyshire there are during our weeks stay.

This was the most well equipped, cleanest and the nicest welcome we’ve ever been too.

A credit to Lisa the owner for how she makes you feel instantly at home

Unusual quirky cottage in amazing surroundings, everything anyone could need was provided, owner couldn’t have been more helpful.

We’ll stocked kitchen and consumables which were appreciated.

Lovely comfy beds. Lovely unique home in beautiful countryside close to many tourist attractions. Lisa was a star and happy to share information about the area. The buffet left out for us was very much appreciated after a long journey and enjoyed by all.

Our host Lisa a very genuine person who wants you to feel at home at Cambridge Lodge her thoughtfulness is shown in abundance.

Cambridge Lodge is a great location for a holiday local to so many attractions near by. It is spacious ,truly a place to be enjoyed with fantastic views, spotlessly clean, so well equipped with every kitchen item you could imagine a lovely dining area as a family to gather around (we also ate on the terrace beautiful views) .Open plan sitting room to chill and watch tv breaks off with an area to enjoy a game of chess, another area to read. A “ little den area” off one of the bedrooms with a comfy couch and another tv is a lovely little hideaway. All three bedrooms like the rest of the home are decorated and furnished to a high standard, comfy beds a great night sleep had by all. Two super bathrooms. A utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, also washing line outside. This is a real gem not to be missed!

We had a wonderful two week stay at the Cambridge lodge.

Lisa is a super host, she is very friendly and made us feel very welcome. The house had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. For us it was the perfect base to explore the Peak District.

Unique property in wonderful countryside, Lisa was fantastic at showing us around and provided a lovely welcome pack .

Lodge was fantastic took a while to get used to the dark bedrooms, and silence. Would definitely recommend a stay here ,so peaceful and with fantastic views . Lots of little extras made our stay very memorable

A fantastic cottage- the best we’ve stayed in and in a good location for visiting the whole of the Peak District.

The property is in a beautiful setting, and as well as being unique and well furnished and has everything you need for the week, In good weather, the outdoor seating areas are great for outdoor meals overlooking the countryside. Lisa, the owner, was also fantastic, letting us know about the facilities before we arrived, welcoming us and providing a very generous welcome pack, which lasted us several days.

An amazing place to stay.

Beautiful inside and beautiful views Owners could not be nicer. They made sure we had everything we needed and could not do enough for us.

Everything was amazing.

The warmth of the welcome, the seasonal decoration of the building and the extreme care take by the owner to ensure that every conceivable need was met were all wonderful. For family reasons, we needed something really different and special this Christmas. Cambridge Lodge and its owners provided us with that and more. It would be good to re-visit in a summer so that we could really appreciate the views. Such a great location. Recommend unhesitatingly!

The owner of this property is particularly caring and conscientious.

Our welcome pack far exceeded anything we have seen in the past and it was by far the best equipped. The property is also centrally located amongst the top Peak District attractions.

We had a a great welcome from Lisa who had left us the most amazing welcome pack we have ever had, including a homemade loaf which was really nice and toasted well.

She even checked up on us the following morning to make sure things were ok. The cottage was very peaceful no noise at all and we only saw a couple of walkers on the footpath. The views were amazing, saw deer on the hill opposite the first morning we were there, we could even see the Emporers Fountain at Chatsworth House. Lots of places to visit locally and Barringtons at Darley Dale is well worth a visit.

Very welcoming owner with everything provided that you could possibly need.

I highly recommend Cambridge Lodge as a base for exploring the Peak District. We had a lovely break.

Wonderful property and such delightful attentive hosts, only too happy to please us.

Thank you for a great holiday.

The host, Lisa was amazing;greeting us on arrival with a hamper of top range goodies including 2 bottles of wine!

The house was spacious and excellently kitted out. The children loved their private TV room which allowed them some privacy. I would definitely recommend this property.

Lisa could not have given us a warmer welcome to Cambridge Lodge and wow what a hamper on arrival!

This is such a unique property and experience in the most amazing setting away from everyone....just what we wanted in our favourite part of the country. I am sure we will return.

From the warmest welcome to the lovely open space.

The lodge has everything and we mean everything you need for a true home from home holiday. The secluded spot is so peaceful and the views are amazing, we even spotted a buzzard flying in the distance. We would definitely stay again.

Outstanding, wonderful, spectacular no words can describe the property.

Beautifully decorated and designed, spotless, so well equipped it was unbelievable, warm and cosy. Wonderful scenery and breathtaking views, lovely walk through Cambridge Wood peaceful listening to the birds singing, watching the rabbits, and we caught a glimpse of a deer one night. Greated on arrival by Lisa, lovely warm friendly greating, made us feel so welcome from the start, so caring even to phoning us on the night to see that we along with mom (93) especially had settled in,which she had. All the little extras, well not so little! teas, coffee's, milk, fresh fruit, wine, bread and butter, a wonderful hamper of goodies and the welcome tea, no feast kept us going a good while. We wanted for nothing. If we could give more than five stars we would without any hesitation believe us. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful property, you should be so proud of yourselves and your beautiful lodge.

this is my 5th year of coming i love this place its a heavenly place to stay with views that are amazing and comfort beyond belief.

LIsa and Jim do above and beyond what others do and its them that really make this place too such a great welcome . this place is great foe a little escape in the county side a 7 star place i will be going back again one love

Our stay at Cambridge Lodge was brilliant.

From the time we got there with the welcome hamper of food and wine, to the Easter eggs that Lisa had hidden around the place for our son to have an Easter egg hunt, it was brilliant. I have never stayed in such a well appointed and superbly maintained property. The owner, Lisa met us when we got there and showed us around, explaining how things worked and a little bit of history of the place, and was always on hand throughout the stay if we needed her as she lived on the farm about 5 minutes away. Before we got there she said to pack lightly as there was everything we'd need in the lodge, and she was right.. there was. Detergents, sauces, herbs, condiments, sharp knives (something that never exists in holiday lets! ) and even a slow cooker. The property itself is amazing, but does have limited headroom in a section downstairs, you just duck your head when you are there as it's part of the quirkiness of living in such a property. I'm 6ft tall and I didn't hit my head once, I just remembered to duck! I've stayed in many holiday homes over the years, in both this country and USA, both modern and quirky, but this has to be the best by far. Lisa said she wanted to do the job properly and she's certainly done that, I'd thoroughly recommend this to anyone looking to stay in this area, it's lovely and quiet, good links to the main roads and nearby Matlock Bath and has plenty of walks in the immediate vicinity if you just fancy an afternoon or evening stroll.

An absolute gem of a property,

Everything you needed was in the cottage and more.

All you needed was food, although the owner left a buffet too. She was extremely welcoming and helpful. Lovely place.

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful area.

Facilities and welcome were first rate, one of the best places we’ve stayed.

This is my 5th year at Cambridge lodge it is a seven star place to stay and lisa and jim the hosts are a big part in coming back they do above and beyond they are great people the place is so pretty and the hills so beautiful you can sit on the patio and enjoy the dales will be back again too

Fantastic location and the view was just to die for.

The welcoming pack and the buffet were superb as well as Liz’s warm welcome.

It is a unique property with excellent facilities and superb views.

The welcome,provisions and ambience are exceptional.

Helpful owner ; fantastic property and location.

Brilliant!!

Best provisioned cottage we have ever stayed in.

Friendly welcome and exceptional buffet on arrival.Superb facilities and location.

Tranquil week away from it all.

The owners Lisa and Jim have a Peak District treasure.

Their personal hospitality was second to none. They have thought of everything.

Absolutely brilliant hosts!

The owners of the property, Lisa & Jim, exceeded our expectations in how the property was furnished, the quality of the appliances and necessary equipment.

All we needed to provide was our food. A wonderful Christmas experience for us.

We were met by the lovely owner of the property,who welcomed us kindly with a box of goodies which meant we didn't have to go out again that evening,but just relax & settle in.

It is an unusual property set over two floors & all in our party loved it & said they would like to return. It is ideally placed for exploring the area, nothing was too far away & not far from the A6.

Cambridge Lodge certainly has the wow factor in abundance.

It is even better than the photographs. The fixtures and fittings are of an extremely high standard. Bedding, towels etc are best quality. All furnishings are very comfortable. It is far more than "a home away from home". It is equipped with everything you will need for a relaxing stay in a lovely area of the Peak District. There is no welcome pack your arrival. Instead you are provided with a "welcome feast", that kept us supplied for days. The owner, Lisa goes above and beyond what you would expect. Her wonderful greeting on our arrival, telephone call on first evening, and unexpected bottle of Prosecco on our return from a day out to celebrate our wedding anniversary, followed up with a telephone call on our return home, shows this is a labour of love. There is no "if" we will return, just a "when" will we return.

The best compliment I can give is that this was our second visit and it was even better than the first.

If you want peace, genuine comfort and a lovely welcome then this is a splendid place to visit. Can't wait to go back!!!!!

what an amazing place from beginning to end we couldn't have wished for a better holiday.

Lisa met us there and showed us round and had also put a lovely spread on for our arrival with an added bottle of fizz for our wedding anniversary. there is everything you could imagine in this house just like being at home. the views are amazing you feel as though you are in the middle of nowhere but matlock is only 3 miles away. will hopefully be back soon. loved Barringtons and the Shalimar indian restaurant in darley dale will be going back to those again, food and service was amazing. probably the best place and house we have stayed in.

Absolutely stunning property, beautiful location and the hosts could not do enough for you.

It was an amazing week celebrating my 50 th birthday.

Amazing place in fabulous location!

Highly recommended.