Any new bookings for holidays taken from now until the end of 2009 qualify for the lower rate of 15% VAT.  This equates to an immediate 2.13% reduction in the price of all our holidays!  The brochure and website continue to show the prices including the 17.5% VAT rate.   When you make a booking, your invoice will show a 2.13% discount on the price indicated.
If you have already made a booking for 2009, but have yet to pay your balance, bookings will be re-invoiced with the balance due reduced to reflect the reduction in VAT on the total price. If you have already paid in full for any future booking, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund. 

We look forward to your next visit when you will be able to benefit from this price reduction which applies to our entire 2009 programme.  We still have a few vacancies left for Christmas and New Year which will also qualify for the VAT reduction.

You don’t need to wait until Monday to make your booking - we are applying the saving right away to ensure that people don’t have to wait any longer than necessary to book their holiday at the lower price.

Darwin Forest are proud to have won this year’s top diamond award for Hoseason’s Best Holiday Park in the Heart of England.  The award is particulary pleasing as it is based on the response that Hoseasons received from their customers who stayed with us during 2008.  This latest success follows on from a similar award made to Sandybrook Country Park last year.     

Several hot-tubs were introduced on the verandas of lodges at Sandybrook earlier this year.  Our guests have really enjoyed using them - so we have decided to invest in some more, this time at Darwin Forest too.  From January you will be able to stay in a lodge with your very own private hot-tub at both parks.  Book early to avoid disappointment! 

During this summer we have introduced a new category of 6 berth lodge at Darwin Forest, the Peveril Skyline.  This new lodge has a contemporary styling with long windows to let the light stream in.  Modern fitted bathrooms and kitchens give the lodge a real touch of luxury - as do the flatscreen televisions and twin doors that open up onto the decking area.  The lodge complements the Riber & Hartington Skyline lodges which were introduced last year, sleeping 4 and 8 respectively.

Treat yourselves to a short break or longer holiday in one of these top of the range lodges - from as little as £40 per week on top of the usual Peveril price.  Three night weekend breaks are just £308 for 6 people.  Once they appear in the 2009 brochure we expect them to be very busy, so do book soon.  

We’ve a wildlife wonderland you’ll love!  No wonder David Bellamy has chosen Darwin Forest Country Park for a special Gold Award for the environment - for an 11th consecutive year!

We are now able to take bookings right through 2009.  To avoid disappointment and to secure the lodge type best suited to your needs, we would encourage you to make your plans early, particularly for breaks in school holidays.  Booking can either be made using the online booking form or calling the booking office on 01629 732428.  Prices are listed on the website through until next summer - please call if you require prices for later in the year. 

From time to time we have lodges available for sale to individuals.  At the moment we have four and six berth lodges available - new contemporary styled Riber and Peveril Skyline lodges, from £119,000 fully inclusive, at Darwin Forest Country Park.  We organise all visitor bookings, laundry, cleaning and maintenance for owners, who receive an attractive income stream from their investment.   As an owner, you also get your own holidays free of charge!    If you require more information, please email bwarwick@pinelog.co.uk or telephone 01629 814481 for an information pack.

We have now added new video style tours to the website.  Simply click through to the Darwin Forest or Sandybrook ‘home’ pages and from there you can open up the video presentation on each park.  If you are not already familiar with the parks and our lodges, they help give you a good introduction to each of them. 

The ‘tourist information’ section of this website has been totally redesigned to give visitors to the area 10 top ideas of things to do, including great days out,  attractions for children, fishing, golfing and even 10 great places to eat out.  Website links are provided to a variety of places including Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall,  Chesterfield, Buxton, Hardwick Hall, Denby Pottery, bird watching, Heights of Abraham, Go Ape, Alton Towers, Tissington Hall….the list goes on and on.  We hope that you will find this resource useful in planning your next holiday in the Peak District.

The rhododendron are in spectacular bloom at the moment adding some lovely pink, blue and purple tones to the greenery of Darwin Forest.  Come and visit us soon to witness this delightful sight!