Cascades Gardens – A Favorite for Families in Matlock (Derbyshire)
About the Hotel
Unique Accommodation Options
Cascades Gardens offers two distinct suites. The India Suite features a Georgian house setting with art collected from Tibetan settlements, a bay window sitting area with armchairs, smart TV, and fridge. The Garden Suite is detached with a king-size bed, marble-floored bathroom, walk-in shower, multi-jet spa bath for two, and overlooks one of the garden's waterfalls. Both suites include free access to the 4-acre meditation garden.
Breakfast and Refreshments
Breakfast is served daily from 8:00-9:20 AM in the breakfast room. Options include fruit, yoghurt, cereals, full English breakfast, vegetarian breakfast, scrambled egg with smoked salmon, and porridge. The garden's refreshment cabin serves tea, coffee, cold drinks, and homemade cakes. Group catering available with sandwich platters, homemade cakes, and ploughman's plates.
Garden and Meditation Retreats
The hotel sits within a 4-acre public meditation garden featuring an 80-foot cliff, waterfalls, Japanese water garden, karesansui raked gravel garden, giant golden Buddha, and bonsai center. Owner Alan Clements conducts mindfulness and meditation retreats focusing on spiritual awakening, meditation techniques, and connection with nature. The garden includes 20 meditation benches and seasonal displays of hellebores, hostas, and rare perennials.
Prime Peak District Location
Located in Bonsall village near Matlock, Derbyshire. Within 2 km of The Heights of Abraham Hilltop Park, Great Masson Cavern, Matlock Bath War Memorial, and Gulliver's Kingdom. The garden itself is a destination, featured in magazines and television. Village parking available adjacent to the garden entrance.
Specialized Garden Services
Offers group visits with guided garden tours and horticultural talks by owner Alan Clements. Bonsai center provides starter trees, tools, pots, and expert advice on bonsai creation. Nursery sells hellebores, acers, ginko trees, ferns, and perennial flowers. Specializes in meditation retreats, mindfulness sessions, and spiritual garden design consultations. Limited wheelchair access to approximately 2 acres of flat garden areas.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Baby pushchair
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor