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About the village

St Elphin’s Park retirement village is set in 14 acres in the Derbyshire Dales, close to Matlock and Bakewell. With 131 properties and a restored Victorian Gothic school at its centre, the village enjoys spectacular views.

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Join us at one of our festive fairs

Saturday 28th November 2026
11am - 3pm

Join us at Audley St Elphin's Park to celebrate the festive season with mulled wine and mince pies at our annual Christmas Fair. The village team looks forward to welcoming you to this special event, featuring a tempting selection of culinary delights, local crafts and a tombola.

Planning to visit another Audley village?

Explore the dates below to find your nearest Christmas Fair. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the festive spirit. If you’d like to book a tour during your visit, please reserve your place with our friendly sales team. Otherwise you are welcome to turn up on the day and enjoy the festivities.

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Experience an independent lifestyle in a beautiful and secure environment, where your property and gardens are maintained for you. St Elphin's Park near Matlock has its own health club, library and restaurant, all included in the monthly management fee. And if you ever need any extra care, we can provide that too.

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Featured properties

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Three-story apartment building with white and tan exterior, balconies, and a parking lot with several parked cars under a blue sky.

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18 Devonshire Court

This charming and unique one bedroom apartment, has a large triple aspect private roof terrace, which is south facing and has hillside views. Located on the second floor of Devonshire Court and a short walk to the main house facilities. With an…

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

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£325,000

Fees from £1,166pcm + DMC from 1%
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11 Robinson Court

This spacious three bedroom, dual aspect apartment has ample storage throughout and is conveniently located on the first floor of Robinson Court. The light and bright lounge has a dual aspect with French doors leading to the private balcony.

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3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

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£495,000

Fees from £1,166pcm + DMC from 1%
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The Orangery Restaurant

Our St Elphin’s Park restaurant, The Orangery is full of character and offers fresh seasonal dishes which are sourced locally and boast a modern and classical twist in taste.

The Orangery
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The Audley Club

Right on your doorstep, the Audley Club at St Elphin's Park includes a restaurant, bar bistro, gym, swimming pool, hair salon, library and beauty spa treatment rooms. There is also a tennis court at the village.

Audley Club at St Elphin's Park
Audley Villages and Helping Hands partnership

HELPING HANDS

Should you require a little extra help in the future our partner Helping Hands can provide as little or as much support as you need. Everything is designed so that you stay firmly in control, with complete freedom and indepence to live the life you choose and the way you want.

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Audley St Elphin's Park
Dale Road South
Darley Dale
Matlock, Derbyshire
DE4 2RH

Call us: 01629 258001

Email us: stelphinssales@audleyvillages.co.uk

Sales office opening times

  • Tuesday – Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am – 5pm

Meet the team at St Elphin's Park

Wilma Gallagher

Wilma Gallagher

General Manager
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Jennifer Gregory

Sales Manager

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