Mercia Marina in Willington, Derbyshire offers a family-friendly lodge that sleeps 8 people, including four adults, up to four children, and pets. The lodge features an open plan living space with an electric fire, Smart TV, and French doors leading to a veranda. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances such as an electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, and coffee machine. The bedrooms include a double bed with en-suite, a twin room, and a bunk bed room for children, all with Smart TVs. The lodge also has a front garden with patio and garden furniture, as well as private parking for two cars.
New for the 2022 season, the lodge is spacious with three French doors opening out onto a large deck overlooking an ornamental lake. It is conveniently located near a dog walking area and children's play area. The lodge is furnished in a contemporary style with wooden floors and Italian leather sofas. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, and there is an outdoor dog shower to keep them clean. The marina offers a Boardwalk with boutique retailers, a bar, and restaurant, as well as a sensory garden to relax and enjoy the views.
Guests can explore the local area by walking down the towpath of the Trent and Mersey Canal to the village of Willington, which has pubs, a supermarket, takeaways, and a railway station. The marina is a great base to explore the Derbyshire Dales, National Trust properties, the National Arboretum, and Alton Towers Theme Park. Free WiFi is available, and beds can be linked to form double or twin beds upon request. The area offers natural beauty at Foremark Reservoir and Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park, as well as cultural highlights at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station and Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre and National Forest Adventure Farm are also nearby attractions.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!