Visitor Reviews - Bank House Farm
Bank House Farm 
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Hulme End
Hartington
Buxton
Derbyshire (Browse area)
SK17 0EX See Map
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Tel: 01298 84441
Pitches: 60
Open: Easter To 31st October
Rating: 
8/10 from 63 Reviews
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Ahodge |
1 review from this member |
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We stayed here for 2 nights on the 2nd field (no electric), a very popular site, we arrived in good time and was able to pick and place our tent.
Was a bit of a trek to the toilets and showers(5mins approx) and had to cross the road, which could be busy) but the owners were very helpful and friendly and we were allowed to run our dog in the dog walking field which is a good size.
The pub was just across the road from the site and was very friendly. We visited the information center which was very useful, loads of places to walk. Luckily the weather was good with only a few showers.
Feel with a bit more development meaning they could do with more showers as two for females & two for men just wasn't quite enough.
We will come again, had a really good weekend.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Gallabers Traveller |
7 reviews from this member |
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If you don’t fancy regimented pitches and notices everywhere, this campsite is for you.
The owners have worked hard to make the camping experience here as “hands off” as they can.
We stayed in a “satellite” field which had a drinking tap in one corner, and no EHU. While this might seem a bit spartan for modern “glampers”, there was a village shop 200 yds away and a super pub the same distance in the opposite direction.
The toilets and showers (cleaned regularly) were adjacent to the house and main field, up the lane from the pub by a further 50 yards or so. Somehow the mild privation of walking a few yards with the washing up bowl bought campers together, with morning greetings on the road between strangers refreshingly common.
If you need electric, the main field has only a few hook-ups, but next season this will be addressed. The owner went out of his way to get folks camped on the driest fields. Even after the wettest of months there were still some pastures which coped with cars arriving and departing without becoming a quagmire.
Loads of great places to visit nearby, too much to take in over a weekend, so I will definitely be making a return visit.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lesley Reynolds |
1 review from this member |
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Just returned from an excellent stay at Bank House, Hulme End. Wayne and Alexa were wonderful, kind hosts who helped our caravan rally raise over £1000 for Leukaemia & Lymphoma research by staging a Duck Race. A lovely site - wonderful views and setting by the River Manifold. Facilities are superb and good amenities close by - Manifold Inn, well stocked shop and the Manifold Valley Visitors' Centre. There are walks and cycle rides to do, maybe a bit of pond dipping in the river and you're still within easy reach of Hartington, Longnor and market towns like Bakewell, Ashbourne, Buxton & Leek. I would very strongly recommend this site to anyone whether camping or caravaning - it's ideal!
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mucker1884 |
4 reviews from this member |
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Firstly, It's a little unfair of me to judge this site, as it was our very first experience of camping, so we have nothing to compare it to. Suffice to say, we loved it, and not only will we be camping again, we will definitely return to Bank House Farm.
We nipped in while passing, the week before our visit, just to have a nosey, and the owner, Wayne, could not have been more accommodating. He gave us 'a guided tour', and answered all our questions, which were plentiful of course, being complete novices.
Due to the weather, the main camping field was closed, in order for it not to get bogged up, so we were in 'the second field'. Basically, a reasonably flat field with a stand pipe, and a walk of about 80m or so over the road to the amenities block. Bear in mind, this is a quaint village with one pub, one shop. This is not what you could term a 'main road!', so the stroll is rather pleasant. This suited us fine, as we were not wanting EHU, and were told that we could spread out as much as we wanted, (no marked pitches) in order to try out all our nice new shiny gear (we ended up taking up almost 14m x 6m, including guys and windbreaks, but not including car, and all for the standard rate of £15. 50 per night.
Pitched on the edge of a babbling river, sheltered by trees, and surrounded by approx 2 x dozen other units, all nicely spread out, mainly tents and trailer tents, some a lot bigger than ours.
The atmosphere was perfect. 2 or 3 small groups of kids running round doing what kids do, but behaving themselves, having fun in and by the river, the odd game of cricket/rounders well away from others' tents. There's no playground/amusements etc, which was why this place was at the top of our list.
We fell asleep to the sound of the river, which was a good 3m from our 'bedroom'. No other noise could be heard. In fact, apart from some fellow campers having a Saturday night fire-side-guitar-playing-sing-song, which sounded quite good to be fair, (and finished before 11pm) we heard no music all weekend. Which is all good in my book!
Back over the road, on the main site, the amenities amounted to a covered area, with a couple of washing up sinks, tourist leaflets/notice board, what seemed like a library of books and games for use by the campers, and of course the showers & toilets. As far as the gents goes, it was all fine. Dated maybe, but very clean. I saw no queues, but then I went early evening. Two loos, two urinals, two sinks & mirrors, and two showers.
Hot water at every tap and shower, all free I may add, and a more than adequate flow rate. Probably the only negative was that whilst the shower room had, in theory, room for you to step out of the shower and get dressed etc, (plenty of hooks, by the way), there was no protection between shower cubicle, and shower room, therefore, the floor got wet (there was a raised mat to stand on). Further investigation led me to a decent mop and bucket by the door, so I took the liberty of borrowing it! Having mentioned the wet floor problem in chatting, Wayne is fully aware, but its a big and expensive job to put it right, so as long as we are all prepared to mop up after ourselves, the rest will look after itself!
I can live with that!
The place was welcoming, clean, and served it's purpose!
Literally opposite there is what looks like a typical country pub, which not only does food, but also campers breakfast, if ordered the night before. Unfortunately we didn't sample it this time, but will give it a go when we return!
The village shop is at the other end of the field (So maybe 100m or so from the main site). Again, we didn't use it, but I did see someone heading back with the Sunday papers. Again, I promise to try it out next time!
Just a two minute stroll takes you to the start of the Manifold valley. Something to do with hikers apparently, so although I haven't a clue what it is, I guess some of you will be pleased it's there. I believe there is a tea room involved too, so it certainly sounds nice!
In summary, we are a couple of city dwellers, rapidly creeping up on our fifties, who fancied going camping. We didn't want to go too far (40 mins for us), we wanted basic amenities, away from the playgrounds, swimming pools, and family entertainment, with the option of a country pub, some greenery, some peace and quiet, plenty of room to spread out and experiment with our gear, sanitary ablutions block, and a friendly, welcoming host.
We got what we wanted. And we want some more!
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: DandA |
5 reviews from this member |
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This was our first trip away as caravan owners and we visited over the Jubilee long-weekend. Despite the popularity of the dates and the location (which ensured the site was full) everything was quiet and peaceful (both by day and particularly so at night!) - in fact everything we'd hoped for from the website description. We were on what we'd consider to be one of the best and most accessible pitches - by the river alongside the main access track, originally booked for our tent but, as it turned out, ideal for our van.
Having the fully self-contained option and wanting to test all our on-board facilities we didn't opt for a hook-up pitch or use the site's toilets/showers, but access to water and waste disposal with our Aquaroll and Wastemaster was pretty straight-forward; providing one accepts that it's a bit of a trundle either up or down a fairly steep grassy slope and three shallow(ish) stone steps. But then again, the fact that the site is on several levels, in our opinion, makes it feel less crowded even when full!
The following comments aren't issues, more hopefully helpful hints?
1) It's easy to miss the entrance as you approach from the Hartinton direction. If you're towing and you do, carry on through the village for about half-a-mile and there's a public car park on the left where turning proved to be pretty straight-forward even for a beginner!
2) Exiting the site with a caravan involves a certain amount of patience and care - the owners have applied for permission to mount a mirror opposite the gate to help with visibility but apparently the process of getting one installed has to go though a lengthy planning application. Turning left out of the site towards Hartinton doesn't allow the option of a passenger being out of the car to wave you forward - you're straight onto a short, quite steep, hill with nowhere to stop to let them back in.
3) Our 20-ish foot, single-axle, Stirling Eccles Topaz seemed an ideal size for the site - anything larger would have required more experience than we have at present. And finally:
4) Nothing to do with access, the waste disposal point is a little bit public. If you're not keen on emptying your toilet waste tank in full view it's probably best to do so when the area round reception and the shower/toilet facilities is at it's quietest.
We can't speak highly enough of the owners, the site or of the local village shop! Another simple, superbly located, doggy-friendly, unpretentious farm site in a great location - definitely towards the very top of our favourites list!
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Parklife44 |
4 reviews from this member |
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Went to Bank House with our new monty and loved it. Weather was shocking over the jubilee weekend but the campsite more than made up for it.
Bank House is a fantastic location, with good size pitches (our monty plus extension, windbreak and car fit no problem) although some looked slightly sloping. Ask for a riverside pitch, we had no8 and it was a wonderful spot for watching the sun go down (when it stopped raining!). Wayne is more than helpful, and had loads of advice for rainy day activities.
There's only 2 showers, but they are free and hot, and I never saw them very busy, even though the site was full to bursting. Manifold inn is cosy and welcoming, and the village shop is handy (though it doesn't take cards - have some cash!)
A great little site, and we will return!
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