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Lathkill Dale Campsite
Rowson House Farm
Monyash
Bakewell
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE45 1JH
Tel: 07971 038702
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Pitches: 30
Open: 01/04/2026 to 01/12/2026
01/04/2027 to 01/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Maxcamp |
9 reviews from this member |
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 The loos are well within busting distance; the shower refreshingly piping hot. The people who run the site are welcoming cool and accommodating; the food and cheerful service in the pub is no less than stunning. Nothing to do but walk, talk or sit back and chill in the rain, or the pub. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Rustyktb |
4 reviews from this member |
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Visited this campsite over the Easter weekend. We had a folding camper with EHU and were sited on the caravan side. There were two parts, a grass slightly sloping field for tents and a separate side with sectional hard standing pitches for caravans etc. There was a shed with one toilet and sink situated on the caravan side with another ajoining shed beside it with a washing up area in it. There was also another converted stone building sited more towards the caravan side than the tent field which housed men and ladies toilets. There was also one sink in the ladies but it didn't appear to have hot water connected (as yet??) there was also a shower in its own room but the water pressure wasn't that great. Also situated out of the site and along the road to the farm house was an outhouse containing two more showers but we didn't use those as only found them on the last night!
Bakewell was 10mins drive away and there was a pub 5mins walk from the site. The owner was very friendly. Would return to the site as nicely situated,small and friendly but not sure how toilets/showers would cope when really busy!
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Irons |
13 reviews from this member |
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Went to this site for Easter weekend really enjoyed it. We had a tent with electric hook up. Small basic site with one toilet but would recommend it, very friendly and in good area, will go again.
Each space was a good size. within short drive of places to visit. Plenty of great walks.
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| Date of Visit: November 2005 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Petercherry |
3 reviews from this member |
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Visited this site on a very cold weekend at the end of November. Nearly everything was frozen so useful that they have a reasonable ampage hookups. This site is very quiet and a great location, you can walk to a good pub in the village in 5 mins.
Downside is that everything is a bit 'Heath Robinson'! There was a shower (the only one) on the edge of the toilet block with just a curtain between you and the outside world! On the main site there is a washing area and a loo and a chemical disposal facility. Well I say chemical disposal, its just an old loo next to a drain!
Nearly all the hard-standing pitches were taken with caravans sited fairly permanently, so check they have one before you go. Cost is £12.50 a night with hookup, & the owner is pretty friendly.
Overall I really enjoyed this site, its a bit rough around the edges but what is important to us is the location, its size (small) and that it is quiet.
Mind out, this site is difficult to find. It is on the outskirts of the village, just as you drive out of Monyash (going towards Bakewell), its the second track turning on your left after you go over the hill. Look out for a couple of small lights mounted on the gateposts and a private sign. You cannot see the site from the road.
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| Date of Visit: August 2004 |
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| Reviewer: Eviledna |
10 reviews from this member |
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Its been a year since we went to this site but better late than never I suppose - this was the very first camping trip we had and enjoyed every second of it. We have been to numerous sites since and still regard this site as very good the location is amazing just a strut away from a very nice pub and green if the weathers nice and so close to Bakewell and other Derbyshire spots. The site was busy and the facilities few - take your emergency loo roll - but all in all we loved it and will be returning in 2006. The chap on site will freeze your ice packs so if no electric not such a problem.
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Rhiannon Davies |
1 review from this member |
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The campsite is in a lovely location a couple of minutes walk from Monyash where there is a nice pub and cafe. It is also within easy reach of Bakewell (5 min drive) and surrounding areas.
We called ahead and managed to get a nice pitch at short notice. Electrical hookups are available although we didn't use them. We were given excellent directions that were easy to follow.
The toilets and shower facilities are clean and easily accesible. The shower was fine (and free!) although there was a queue at peak times, but I think that is understandable given that it was peak season.
The man running reception was very friendly and helpful. He even provided us with some ice packs whilst ours were being frozen as part of the ice pack freezing service that is offered.
Even though the site was packed, the 10pm curfew for noise was adhered to.
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| Reviewer: Sjshelley |
4 reviews from this member |
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June 2005
Just returned from a very wet 4 days at this site. It is in a fantastic location just outside the village of Monyash.
Facilities very basic, unisex loo in a garden shed which appears quite new. It may have hot water in the washing up sink, but will take you all week to get a sink full! Other separate male and female toilets and one shower in a stone building up the hill and two more showers in the farmyard further on, all spotlessly clean, but could do with updating. Classic FM playing on the radio in the toilet block is a nice touch!
The location makes up for the downside, but we did find it a bit of a culture shock staying in a tent rather than the comparative luxury of our 23 year old caravan!! Also thought it was expensive at £10 a night and that was without electric hook up.
But overall it is run by very friendly people, would visit again as the area has so much to offer.
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| Reviewer: Misselaineous |
37 reviews from this member |
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February 2005
Since my review of last week, fees on the website have gone up to £12.50 per night, which is still reasonable compared to more commercial sites in this area. Also, the site is no longer open all year. The owner probably found it unfeasible to open just for us last week.
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| Reviewer: Misselaineous |
37 reviews from this member |
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February 2005
We stayed here for one night midweek in February half term. We were the only ones on site, and although the site is open all year, the toilets and showers were closed, but the owner did inform us of this when I phoned to book. Drinking water, electric hook-up and chemical toilet disposal were the only facilties available at this time. The site had stone hardstandings, all set in little bays, some just big enough for one unit, some for more, but there was a grassy area to one end, which I guessed must be for tents. Anyone wishing to visit this site, specially if arriving in the dark, should ring for directions 1st, as we could see no signposts from the road. We eventually called at the owners B & B, which has a separate entrance, and he directed us further down the hill to a pair of white gateposts. I would like visit this site again in the summer, though we did enjoy the peace and quiet of a whole site to ourselves. A pitch for caravan or motorhome is £11 per night, with free electric when available. Various tent fees can be found on their website.
The Bulls Head pub, a short walk from the site was excellent, had a lovely meal there, reasonably priced, a very good pint, and it also had a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Nearby there is Lathkill Dale for walking, and the Tissington and High Peak Trails for cycling, though I would not want to cycle up the road to get there, as it was fairly steep and winding and quite busy with traffic. You would need to travel to get the best of your stay here, but you are quite close to the A515 for travel between Ashbourne and Buxton, and also there was a bus-stop in the village outside the pub.
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| Reviewer: norrisr9 |
9 reviews from this member |
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30.07.04
Arrived saturday to glorious weather - 'Jim' on the caravan reception was most helpful, and we picked a site.
PM went to the pub in the village (me and my 4 year old) and had an excellent meal. In the rear was a play garden with a slide and a swing and a see saw, so at least somewhere to run off some energy.
Toilets are basic, need finishing off!! and the single shower was very busy, so walk up the hill to the house, and there are some showers there. All in all for £8 not a bad site and would go back. OK, for a couple of nights and Buxton and bakewell nice to walk round and relax - that's what it is all about!
richard
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| Reviewer: cadmasa1 |
19 reviews from this member |
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July 2004
Just returned from a lovely weekend at this camp site. Amentities were basic but sufficient and most importantly clean. Owners very friendly and helpful. Camp site was classed as full, but there was lots of room for everyone to spread out. Lots of beautiful walks available in the area. Lathkil Dale itself is stunning. Will return!
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| Reviewer: Edmond Dorf |
1 review from this member |
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Spring Bank Hol weekend 2004
This site is in a great location and despite facilities being limited and a bit remote, they were well maintained, clean and adequate for the population even on Bank Hol. We took 8 & 10 year old girls and were lucky with the weather so although there’s no play area they had fun exploring the site and a playing on a rope swing when we weren’t out and about. Pitches were virtually flat, well spaced and well organised for getting cars by tents without difficulty.
In summary: a basic but friendly and well run site in an excellent spot for good village shops, a nice pub and great walks. We would use the site again if we went to the same area.
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| Reviewer: Robertson |
4 reviews from this member |
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April 2004
Very basic facilities - only 2 toilets in ladies and only 1 unisex shower for whole site. 2 more up at the farmhouse - bit of a trek with small kids. Not suitable for families with small kids. Website is very misleading - we chose it because it seems to be a quiet well run site (children must be kept quiet etc) but when we arrived there were about 20 teenagers on a Duke of Edinburgh's scheme - very noisy! Also groups of 18-25ish somethings also very noisy until very late at night. Warden onsite did not shut them up.
Site is in a valley but village of Monyash high up so the site location acts as a wind tunnel. Bit chilly at night! Good site for younger people wanting a good laugh with no kids. Not good for families. On a positive note the Old Smithy Tearooms are great!
We won't be returning to this campsite
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