This heart-warming retreat is perfect for couples and families alike seeking a rural location yet halfway between the bustling cities of Nottingham and Derby, also an easy drive away from the wonderful Peak District National Park. The cottage, built for salt mill workers is 18th century, and its name originates from Wilne Lane which is mentioned in the Doomsday Book.
Shardlow is an unexpected delight for any unsuspecting visitor, whether emerging from the Derby conurbation in the north and finding quiet, spacious, sweeping greenery, or from the south where a signpost tells you you’re now in Derbyshire, although without the hills and dales you might have been expecting. As you spy the boats, locks, and warehouses, you might even wonder if you’ve been transported to a corner of the Netherlands, an impression that would have been even more likely if Shardlow had hung on to its windmill and more importantly in its hayday it was referred to as ‘Rural Rotterdam’ and ‘Little Liverpool’. Today Shardlow is Britain’s most complete surviving example of a canal village, much of it snuggled safely in a conservation area.
Discover the National Trust property of Kedleston Hall, Derby Museum and Art Gallery and a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, pubs, and cafés in case you fancy a spot of lunch or picking up a souvenir for your loved one’s back home. There is a rich network of footpaths that radiate from the village with undulating countryside of fields, meadows, bluebell woods and a famous cave, ideal for horse riders, hikers, runners, and cyclists. For more history and culture, visit Nottingham Castle Museum, the National Trust Grade I listed building Calke Abbey, Art Gallery and Wollaton park, as well as the ancient City of Caves. Alveston Castle is only 5 minutes away. Further afield is the beautiful Peak District National Park, home to a wonderful nature reserve such as Dovedale, ideal for all manner of walking, hiking and mountain biking opportunities. With canal side pubs, restaurants, and waterside walks straight from the door there is plenty to do at Wilne Cottage.

A two bedroom lodge style cottage with extensive lawned garden and lovely decked terrace in Findern. En-suite, underfloor heating. Dog-friendly. Derby 6 miles.

A wonderful, large family home lying in Milton, near Repton, in Derbyshire. Hot tub. Snooker room. Five bedrooms. Very large garden. Burton upon Trent 6.3 miles; Derby 10.2 miles; Birmingham 36.6 miles.

Secluded in Beautiful Derbyshire Countryside whilst looking down on the tranquil waters of the Mercia Marina the lodge provides all you need to attain perfect relaxation.
Acer Lodge is a beautiful three bedroom lodge that offers guests luxury styling throughout, space and comfort. This spacious lodge is furnished with modern contemporary furniture and tastefully carefully thought-out interior design making your stay a wonderful experience. Comfortably sleeping six guests in one double bedroom and two twin rooms. There is an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom as well as a separate family bathroom with a freestanding bath and shower. The large airy open plan living, dining, kitchen area has an island to gather around for pre-dinner drinks whilst the chef in the party prepares the food! Sit back relax and watch the boats on the marina and the wildlife around you from the wrap around terrace area, a perfect place to watch the sun go down.
Nestled in the award-winning largest inland marina in Europe this really is the perfect base to explore all that the local area has to offer. Why not take advantage of the Boardwalk, a promenade of 6 boutique retailers, centred around a fabulous two storey bar and restaurant. From here you front onto a raised wooden walkway offering terrific views of the water, boats, and wildlife. You will also discover a sensory garden at the end of The Boardwalk to sit and relax and watch the world go by. Close by Findern is a lovely village situated about six miles west of Derby. The village green is overlooked by All Saints Parish Church where a carved semi-circular stone or ’tympanum’ discovered when the previous Norman Church was demolished in 1862, is preserved. There are great walks in the area and It is a great base to explore the Peak District with its market towns of Bakewell and Ashbourne, as well as its many pretty villages.
Also, the National Trust properties of Calke Abbey, Kedleston Hall and Sudbury Hall with its museum of childhood are all within 10 miles. A little further is the National Trust owned Hardwick Hall, and the Duke of Devonshire’s Chatsworth Estate with its annual country fair and Adventure Farm for children. The National Memorial Arboretum and the rich heritage of Burton-on-Trent with its fantastic National Brewery Centre Museum is just down the road. You can also venture into the National Forest with the award-winning Conkers attraction just 10 miles away, plus Castle Donnington racetrack is just 20 minutes’ drive and Alton Towers is 30 minutes’ away. With so much to do and a beautifully design lodge what more could you ask for?
This property can be booked together with UK37595 (500 yards away) to accommodate up to 10 guests.

Brand New for the 2022 season, this lodge is extremely spacious with an open plan living space. With three French doors opening out onto the exceptionally generous deck, guests can enjoy the sun from dawn to dusk while appreciating an uninterrupted view of the ornamental lake. The lodge is set conveniently close to the large dog walking area and newly created children’s play area.

The accommodation consists of a kingsize double bedroom with en-suite, a zip and link twin room and a third bedroom with two sets of bunk beds (for children). Every bedroom is fitted with a Smart TV. This luxury Lodge is furnished in a contemporary style with wooden floors and Italian leather sofas. We are pleased to accept two well behaved dogs and even have a hot and cold dog shower outside to keep them clean!

Nestled in the award-winning largest inland marina in Europe, this really is the perfect base to explore all that the local area has to offer. Why not take advantage of the Boardwalk, a promenade of six boutique retailers, centred around a fabulous two-storey bar and restaurant. From here you front onto a raised wooden walkway offering terrific views of the water, boats, and wildlife. You will also discover a sensory garden at the end of The Boardwalk to sit and relax and watch the world go by.

Take a short walk down the towpath of the Trent and Mersey Canal to the pretty village of Willington, with three pubs, supermarket, takeaways and railway station. The marina is a great base to explore the Derbyshire Dales, several National trust properties, the National Arboretum and Alton Towers Theme Park.

Viburnum is a luxury lodge, peacefully located within the award-winning Mercia Marina conservation park, in the heart of the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Viburnum Lodge sits in a prime position, directly overlooking the water, with a stunning lakeside view. The spacious external decking areas are bathed in sunlight from dawn until dusk and are furnished with comfortable seating areas for al fresco relaxation and entertainment. The lodge has been designed and furnished to the highest standards internally, encapsulating everything you could possibly desire for a fantastic stay.
Being the largest inland marina in Europe, Mercia Marina has a whole host of facilities and attractions on site. There is always a large selection of narrowboats and widebeams for sale at the onsite brokerage, The New and Used Boat Company. The stunning boardwalk is the perfect place for a leisurely stroll whilst taking in the amazing views of the boats to-ing and fro-ing in the marina. Browse in the numerous boutique shops along the boardwalk, or stop for your favourite tipple and a delicious bite to eat at one of the bars or eateries. For the narrow boat experience, take a trip on the Mercia Swan or enjoy a delicious selection of food throughout the day or perhaps afternoon tea on The Boat Street Café. For those of you who like to fish, all of our guests automatically qualify to the Mercia Marina Angling Club and can fish free of charge at designated places within the marina, so bring your fishing gear! There are some sizeable carp and pike, along with many other species of inland waterways fish.
Viburnum Lodge is the perfect place to explore the stunning Derbyshire countryside and all of the local attractions the area has to offer. There is a huge enclosed dog walking field around 30 seconds from the property, ideal for your four-legged friends. From the marina, there are beautiful towpath walks along the Trent and Mersey canal. The local village of Willington is a 15-minute stroll up the canal. Here you will find pubs, restaurants, shops, takeaways and Willington railway station.
A little further afield, you’ll find the breath-taking views and quaint market towns of the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales. Many different National Trust properties, such as Calke Abbey, Kedleston Hall and Sudbury are not far away. The National Memorial Arboretum and Alton Towers are nearby too.
From the many local attractions, to the peace and tranquillity of the lakeside position of Viburnum Lodge and the bustling boardwalk of the Marina, this truly is a magical place for a fantastic break.

Built and furnished in November 2021, Erica Lodge is in the secluded Water View area, western side of the marina. The nautical/boating themed property consists of an open planned, spacious lounge and kitchen. Sleeping accommodation consists of king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, and two twin bedrooms. To complete the accommodation is a sumptuous common bathroom. The property will comfortably host six guests and up to two pets.
The kitchen contains all the mod-cons required for your self-catering needs, and right next to the kitchen is the six-seater dining table looking out to the veranda. Or, you may choose to dine outdoors on the veranda with its own dining table and chairs when the weather suits. In the living area, there are two full sized; three-seater sofas, electric heater stove, coffee table and sideboard.
For your entertainment needs, the lounge provides free superfast fibre broadband, a 43” Smart TV which supports all the popular streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV), CD/MP3/DAB player, a Field scope to observe the local wildlife and a range of board games. Together with the other facilities provided by the marina, Erica Lodge is the ideal staycation destination and perfect for an extended stay.

A lovely two-bedroom bungalow resting in Findern, Derbyshire. Dog-friendly. Smart TV. Large gardens. Off-road parking. Derby 7 miles; Burton upon Trent 7.9 miles; Alton 22.7 miles.

Enjoy watching the abundant wildlife, especially the birds which are attracted to our bird feeder. Lodge guests are free to make use of the BBQ’s dotted around the award-winning Marina or travel further afield on the bikes available for you to borrow free-of-charge.
Our lodge is also home to table football and a swing ball set. Laburnum Lodge has two parking spaces with step free access into the lodge, which was designed especially for its first owner, a wheelchair user. Laburnum Lodge is fully equipped with all the essentials, including a dishwasher, Nespresso machine, Smart TV and Fibre Broadband. You will also find some more old-fashioned extras including a selection of holiday reads and board games. The central dining area seats up to six people, with an extendable dining table. After dinner, retire to relax on the 3-seater sofas with electric reclining mechanisms. veranda facing South and West to ensure both day and evening sun. Outside there are a selection of seating options, to suit sun and shade worshippers.
Nestled in the award-winning largest inland marina in Europe this really is the perfect base to explore all that the local area has to offer. Why not take advantage of the Boardwalk, a promenade of six boutique retailers, centred around a fabulous two storey bar and restaurant. From here you front onto a raised wooden walkway offering terrific views of the water, boats, and wildlife. You will also discover a sensory garden at the end of The Boardwalk to sit and relax and watch the world go by. Close by Findern is a lovely village situated about six miles west of Derby. The village green is overlooked by All Saints Parish Church where a carved semi-circular stone or ’tympanum’ discovered when the previous Norman Church was demolished in 1862, is preserved. There are great walks in the area and It is a great base to explore the Peak District with its market towns of Bakewell and Ashbourne, as well as its many pretty villages. Also, the National Trust properties of Calke Abbey, Kedleston Hall and Sudbury Hall with its museum of childhood are all within 10 miles. A little further is the National Trust owned Hardwick Hall, and the Duke of Devonshire’s Chatsworth Estate with its annual country fair and Adventure Farm for children.
The National Memorial Arboretum and the rich heritage of Burton-on-Trent with its fantastic National Brewery Centre Museum is just down the road. You can also venture into the National Forest with the award-winning Conkers attraction just 10 miles away, plus Castle Donnington racetrack is just 20 minutes’ drive and Alton Towers is 30 minutes’ away. With so much to do and a beautifully design lodge what more could you ask for?

Beech Lodge is located on the original, established side of the Marina within a gated community. It is set within a quiet and attractively maintained landscaped area and a short walk away from the marina boardwalk and all the amenities that the Marina has to offer.

Being the original show home for the lodge development it is attractively fitted out to a high standard. Patio doors from the living area gives access to our private veranda where you can enjoy outdoor eating and relaxing, overlooking a secluded grassed area with Marina views where you can enjoy observing the birds and other wildlife visitors.

Inside, the lodge is equipped with everything you may need to make your stay enjoyable, including microwave, dishwasher, fibre broadband, Smart TV and fire stick providing access to your own Netflix, Amazon, Amazon music and Disney accounts. The attractive spacious open plan living space provides comfortable seating and dining, overlooking the outside veranda. The appealing layout of the lodge includes two spacious bedrooms, one each side of the central living area. One bedroom has a kingsize bed and en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, while the other bedroom has a double bed and a single bed with spacious en-suite shower. Both bedrooms have large, adjoining walk-in closets where you will find hanging space and baby equipment. The owners have also provided a cool bag, rug and picnic set to use for days out, or even just a stroll to the park area with its variety of trees and picnic benches.

Nestled in the largest inland marina in Europe this really is the perfect base to explore all that the local area has to offer. Why not take advantage of the Boardwalk, a promenade of 6 boutique retailers, centred around a bar/restaurant. You can also discover a sensory garden at the end of The Boardwalk to sit and relax. Nearby Findern is a lovely village situated six miles west of Derby. The village green is overlooked by the Parish Church, where an 1862 carved semi-circular stone or ’tympanum’ is preserved. There are great walks in the area, and it is a great base to explore the Peak District with its market towns of Bakewell and Ashbourne, as well as its many pretty villages. The National Trust properties of Calke Abbey, Kedleston Hall and Sudbury Hall with its museum of childhood are all within 10 miles. A little further is Hardwick Hall and the Duke of Devonshire’s Chatsworth Estate with its annual country fair and Adventure Farm for children. The National Memorial Arboretum and the rich heritage of Burton-on-Trent with its National Brewery Centre Museum is just down the road. You can also venture into the National Forest with the award-winning Conkers attraction just 10 miles away, plus Castle Donnington racetrack is just 20 minutes’ drive and Alton Towers is 30 minutes’ away.