The Tawny

For the children

• Pool
• Nature activities
• Cots
• Dog friendly
• Spa

Best for

Families wanting a quirky, private hideaway

Ages

All ages

Pool

Heated outdoor pool, year-round

Family rooms

Larger treehouses/retreats, plus Owlet cottages sleeping up to eight

Outdoors

Lakeside gardens, Consall Nature Park, canal walks, Churnet Valley Railway

We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.

Days out nearby

• Alton Towers Resort ↗

  ~8 miles · ~15 mins

  Theme park · nearby attraction

  Britain's biggest theme park pairs record-breaking coasters for brave teenagers with a whole CBeebies Land for preschoolers, plus a waterpark and gardens. Big enough to fill two days, which makes it a natural anchor for a weekend.

• Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock Bath ↗

  ~26 miles · ~45 mins

  Theme park · ideal day trip

  A hillside theme park designed for younger children, with gentle rides, play zones and dinosaur-themed fun built into the slopes above the Derwent gorge. Small enough that little ones can manage it without meltdowns.

• Heights of Abraham ↗

  ~26 miles · ~45 mins

  Adventure park · ideal day trip

  A cable car ride up the hillside to woodland walks, play areas, show caverns and big views over the Derwent valley. The cable car itself is the highlight for most children.

• Chatsworth Farmyard & Adventure Playground ↗

  ~28 miles · ~45 mins

  Farm park · excellent toddler activity

  Within the grounds of one of England's great houses, the farmyard lets children meet animals up close while a big woodland adventure playground with climbing frames and water play keeps them busy for hours.

• Crich Tramway Village ↗

  ~29 miles · ~45 mins

  Castle / historic · ideal day trip

  A recreated period street where families ride vintage trams as often as they like, with a woodland walk, play areas and a sculpture trail. Unlimited rides make it a hit with transport-mad little ones.

• Drayton Manor Resort ↗

  ~39 miles · ~45 mins

  Theme park · ideal day trip

  Home of Thomas Land, where small children ride with their favourite engines, alongside big coasters for older siblings and a zoo. It works brilliantly for mixed-age families who need one place to suit everyone.

• LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester ↗

  ~40 miles · ~45 mins

  Indoor play / activity · rainy day option

  An indoor LEGO world with a mini ride, 4D cinema, build-and-test areas and a Miniland of Manchester landmarks. Ideal for a rainy morning or a short city-break treat. Pre-booking is wise at weekends.

• Twycross Zoo ↗

  ~41 miles · ~45 mins

  Zoo · ideal day trip

  Famous for its apes, from gorillas to bonobos and orangutans, Twycross is a manageable size for little legs with indoor play and a woodland adventure playground. A relaxed zoo day without the scale of the giants.