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Went to this site after checking UKCampsite.co.uk and was exactly as I had expected.
The owner was very friendly and helpful. Our family met together and consisted of 2 tents and a motorhome and she kindly let the motorhome onto the tent site so that we could be together.
There were only 2 toilets and 1 shower for the males and the same for the females. I was up early and had no problem with this. There is a new larger toilet block being built for next year.
There is no shop on the site. This can be a bit of a pain if you run out of milk, and in fact the shop in the Village had closed down as well.
Was a bit remote for walking into the village but on the plus side was quieter because of this.
Pubs are about one and a half miles away. Went to the Tavern and didnt stay long here as someone wanted a vegetarian meal and we asked if they would give us egg and chips but said we had to buy ham egg and chips and refused to just cook an egg and were very unhelpful. But there are two other pubs in the Village to choose from.
Brilliant for visiting Matlock and all the amenities there,the heights of Abraham was well worth a visit.
A nice little site especially for those wanting to get away from it all.
A really good site offering good sheltered pitches. The showers and toilets were kept very clean, however there is at present only one shower in each of the blocks. There is one being built at the moment to update this problem. There are no amenity`s on this site for children other than open spaces. The only other downside is you have to walk at least 1 and half miles to nearest pub but once you are there the meals are more than adequate. All in all a lovely place to visit and the owner is very pleasant and helpful.
We stayed at this camp site at the end of June 2007, (the weekend a lot of the country was flooded!) and had a great time. The weather didnt bother us much and as the site was right at the top of a hill we didnt need to worry about the flooding, unlike everyone back home.
The site was great, the tent pitches are all pretty secluded which was really nice, they were plenty big enough even for the car and a good size frame tent.
The site seems to run very well, with the owners usually around keeping the place clean and tidy. The lady owner even froze our cooler blocks for no extra charge.
The toilets and showers (pretty cramped showers) were extremely clean and are based in the caravan field, 1 min walk from tent field. However there is a new shower and toilet block being constructed in the tent field which I believe should be ready for summer 2008.
Washing up facilities were very clean also and located in a little wooden shed on the tent field. There was even washing up liquid provided.
We drank at one pub in Tansley and ate at another, cant remember the names! but both were nice, however food did seem expensive for what it was.
Matlock bath was lovely, with the cable car to abraham heights being the scarey part of the holiday.
Walks up and around riber castle would be recommend, although we drove to riber as it was awful weather the day we had planned to walk it.
All in all a very nice site, definitely on our list for a re-visit.
Just back from 3 nights at Packhorse farm. Really just want to echo most of the other reviews here. Its a very well kept, tidy campsite. Tents and caravans are kept separate. The camping field is quite attractively laid out, with trees to give some privacy. The caravan field is more open, but it does look like they cut the grass with nail-scissors !
The shower block is small, and the showers very tiny, but water pressure/temp was good, and they were free. Also, despite only being 1 shower it was not busy. There is a new block being built, but this is now scheduled for completion in 2008.
Its a bit of a distance to shops/pubs, but if you've a car then only a couple of minutes. We had a very nice meal at G&Ts by the bridge in Matlock, and a barbeque (the site provide bricks to place under disposables)
Lots to do in the area, the only downer was that being July and England, of course the weather was pants. However, the site is flat and well drained and even after a day of persistant rain there was no puddles on the pitches that I could see.
Its a quiet site and probably not suited to large noisy groups (if they would take them) but overall I would recommend this site, and would go there again.
Lovely peaceful site,the views are lovely. The owner lets you pick your own pitch,asks you to pitch with the site marker central to the rear of you van,then later on she calls to you pitch to make sure you have done this ! (so be warned,make sure the marker is in the middle !) All the pitches seemed to be level,the one we picked was perfectly level. The tent area is seperate to the tourer section,and seemed to be laid out in what used to be a former orchard, or garden, the prettiest tent area I have seen for a while.
The only downside to this site is the toilets and showers, there are only 2 toilets and 1 shower, for each sex, the weekend we were there was not overly busy so it wasnt too bad. The owner could do with having a selection of tourist info leaflets for the area,as we had no idea of any local attractions,so I would research the area before you go. All in all a pleasent, peaceful site, if you want a break away from the rat race, you wont go wrong with this site, we will return (but only in the quiet season)!
Our friends took a tent and absolutely loved the site, area etc. We've been here lots and they will definitely revisit. Just thought it worth mentioning that a new camping field is to open for tents as is a new toilet / shower block. Not sure when, the owner just mentioned its not quite ready. We've all just spent the Easter break here. The walk to the nearest pub is just a mile BUT uphill walk home - who cares after a couple of glasses! Plenty of walks direct from site and we noticed quite a few people with cycles visiting too.
Just got back from Packhorse Farm and really enjoyed the stay!Probably a bit too far from civilization to walk but only a 2min drive down to Tansley and 5min from Matlock. The staff are really friendly and the campsite is well kept and very picturesque.We were fortunate to have the pick of the pitches when we arrived and picked a pitch tucked away at the back of the main camping field (no.13) that was very private with the trees surrounding. Think no.14 looks the best pitch on the whole campsite. Only downside is the lack of toilet and washing facilities. There is 2 toilets and 1 shower cubicle for each building and the shower is really small! Can imagine it being quite frustrating when the site is busy.Good pot washing facilities and the farm on-site adds to the experience (the sheep in the barn woke us up in the middle of the night on a couple of occasions). Overall would definitely recommend this campsite too everyone and hope to return in the future.
This site is in a very picturesque setting but it is a good one and a half miles from civilisation. Pubs, shops etc can only realistically be visited using some sort of transport. We love a good walk but this site is just too far away from any facilities for us. We also had trouble with dog owners allowing their dogs to run loose unsupervised everywhere. We had to keep our awning closed to stop the dogs from coming in. This is quite a large site but only has one small shower block. There are only two toilets and the shower is so small that you have to open the door to be able to get into it. Although the site was clean and picturesque it is not one for us.
Went to Pack Horse Farm for our very first outing with our tent, the owners were very friendly. The tent field has some secluded pitches, we did not have a choice of pitches which made pitching our tent a stressful experience as our tent is quite large, having to resite our tent 3 times to ensure it did not hit the trees. The washing up facilities are under cover and very clean as were the toilets, I believe being cleaned twice a day. There is only one shower each in the gents and ladies which can mean a wait at busy times, they are free which I think led people to abuse the length of time they used them for. I would definitely use the site again, it is very easy to get to for myself and family to have a good weekend break.
As with Dodge we visited Packhorse farm at Bank holiday and found the site very nice. We liked the idea of pitch where you like (no regimented pitches here !). The downside was the lack of toilet/shower facilities which got quite busy. The owners were very friendly and our 11 year old made plenty of friends. They played around the site and seem to enjoy being on a farm. We managed to find our way round the back roads and avoided the A6 which was extremely busy through Matlock.
Just spent a week here in glorious weather - our first ever camping trip. It was busy at weekends but quieter midweek. There is only one shower, and two toilets for each gender, which are shared between the tent field and the two caravan fields, which is not really enough when it is busy. But the bathrooms are always clean, and the showers are free, although it is 20p for 5 mins on the hairdryer. Very hot water for pot washing is free.
The tent field has lots of fir trees so, if you are lucky, (which we were) you can pick a pitch which is really quite secluded. I was surprised how noisy it can be at night, even though people are just talking. Not too impressed by the group of 6 lads who arrived at 9pm, went out, then returned at 1am to have a loud, drunken and profane BBQ, but otherwise we had a really good time.
The site is clean and well kept, and is in a great location for tourist attractions - Crich Tramway Museum is recommended, Speedwell Cavern is not.
Haven't been to this site for a couple of years, what a mistake. It was lovely. We only stayed one night due to work commitments and the owner says leave the site when ever you are ready! No 12 o'clock deadline. The facilities are very basic but very clean. The site seems to have mainly long stay caravans (tourers) on, and all the owners with there vans were friendly.
The TV reception wasn't good but we didn't need it anyway but if you do you're best to park away from the trees at the top of the field! We walked from the site took the first left at the end of the drive and down the hill towards Tansley (really pretty) then when we saw a footpath sign into some woods followed it, we ended up in Matlock at the Arkwright Project (old watermills) well worth the walk, we then walked into Matlock bath for fish and chips!
We also went to The Gate for a drink on Saturday eve (a good walk but we drove!) the owners are really friendly, we didn't have a meal but plenty were doing and they looked good
Just returned from a scorching weekend at Packhorse Farm. The tent field was very busy, but also quiet as soon as it got dark. Would echo all the comments about the site by Dodge. The owners are very friendly.
The lack of a kids play area is really the only downside to the site. There are two caravan fields and one is quite large - I am sure a small play area could be squeezed in. Still it's only a small niggle and didn't stop ours from having a great time. We would definitely use the site again next time we're in the area.
We also visited the Gate Inn to watch the England v. Paraguay world cup game. There were 14 of us in all (including 8 kids ranging from 2 to 14) all squeezed into their tv room along with the locals and others from the site and we were made to feel very welcome.
Visited as a solo camper, found the camping field about full, but the available pitch was flat, well mown and dry. The potwash area is right next to the tent area, and is ideal for purpose. Hot water is very hot! A number of discreet bin areas help keep the place tidy. Toilets are in the caravan area, a short walk away. Gents was clean and tidy, the one small shower area was clean too, but rather dark. I could see these getting very cramped at peak times. I was concerned to see the isolator for the shower pulled off the ceiling, and hanging only by its cable, but as there is the number of an electrician pinned to the toilet block wall I am sure It will be repaired shortly. The list of useful local numbers on the toilet noticeboard is a very good idea. No shop/bar facilities, if you need it, you take it. Tansley village is within walking distance, but most people appeared to go to Matlock, and Matlock Bath. On the whole, if you want a site to unwind without the bells and whistles, this is the one. I will certainly return.
May Bank Holiday 2006 and typical English weather. Small quiet site not far from crowded Matlock. Caravan area looked a bit open. Tent site was compact with some medium sized fir trees. It is possible to camp within the trees to be sheltered but they don't overhang to ruin your tent. Ground was soft and fairly level. Prices were very reasonable. At the end of a building are two washing up sinks with free (scalding) hot water. One small but very clean toilet block. Tiny wash basins and one tiny shower but free hot water. Overall the facilities were acceptable. Nothing on the site for kids but the ones we saw soon made friends with the others on the site and were burning off energy in the fresh air.
A mile down the road is the Gate Inn, a no smoking Pub serving excellent meals and beer. We would visit again (the site and the pub!). From this location careful map reading takes you along quiet back roads to anywhere you want in the Peak District whilst avoiding the busy Bank Holiday A6.
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Tent Pitches 
No Caravans 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Went to this site after checking UKCampsite.co.uk and was exactly as I had expected.
