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Better late than never, we submitted this review in Jan 2015.
We stayed at Longnor Wood for our second time, again to coincide with the Annual Buxton Carnival and Fringe. Again we were made to feel at home by the site owners and the wardens, they really are such very nice friendly helpful people, they always have time for a chat.
With the site being so highly manicured and cared for there really aren't any faults to find. The pitches are spacious and well appointed and the surrounding area is just a joy to relax in. Again we toured the whole area and revisited places from our previous visit (see our review dated July 2013).
we really can't praise Longnor Wood enough and booked for 2015 before we left, such is our love for the site and area.
Yet another stay at one of our favourite sites, seventeen nights this time. Yet again the owners and staff have worked through the winter months to make even more improvements to what we think is a site that can't get any better. This site offers peace, tranquillity, wildlife and a friendly welcome, the reason why we keep going back. The team here work so hard to keep the toilets and showers clean, just a shame that some campers are either too bone idle or proud to clean up after themselves.
This year we visited :-
Chatsworth House - THE iconic stately home.
Sudbury Hall - one the country's finest Grade 1 listed Restoration mansions.
Dovedale - a beautiful river cut valley.
Bakewell - just a lovely market town to explore and spend the day in.
Ashford in the Water - on the River Wye. We have never seen so many BIG wild Rainbow Trout at Sheepwash Bridge. A lovely little village to walk around and the Steak night is not to be missed at The Ashford Arms, great food and real ale.
Gawsworth Hall - we went to two shows at this Tudor house, which is absolutely stunning. Top Tip- get there early, taking a cushion to place on the seat of your choice in the stand and then go picnic on the lawns next to the lake, then tour the house. Check out future shows on their website.
Buxton - lovely to walk in the Victorian Pavillion gardens.
We also clocked up nearly seven hundred miles touring the Peak district including the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Masson Mill and the Trafford Shopping Centre.
We also took advantage of the free 'pick up and return' service offered the Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub in Longnor village. Did so on Steak night, very nice.
Naturally we have already booked for next year, though we might spend a long weekend before the end of the year in one of the many beautiful lodges en site, each with their own hot tub.
We arrived on Saturday without booking for one night. Luckily there was a plot available. Lovely site. Clean, peaceful and has a lovely wood to walk the dogs in
The manager was very friendly and helpful.
The pitch had its own water tap, toilets were spotless, nice eggs for sale.
A gem of a site and I feel at 27. 00 good value considering the quality of the site.
Toilet and shower facilities first class, piping hot water on demand. Little stools for you to pop all your bits and bobs on during showers. Very very clean.
Shop sells basic items but as we did go 'out of season' didn't expect it to stock everything.
Grounds are well kept despite the weather trying to undo the christmas decs that were still up (and were gorgeous).
Lots of rabbits, squirrels, and birds to see, most very tame and came right up to the caravan.
Roads in and out are single file, but the park makes allowances for this by having passing lanes and also making sure check- in/out times are different and well spaced out.
Pitches large and fairly level, with grass either side of the hard standing.
We chose a serviced pitch that had dedicated water and grey waste allocated to it.
It cost just £2. 00 extra per day and was well worth it.
We were a bit concerned about the rabbits etc. , but our dogs just loved sitting outside and watching the day go by and became spectators rather than wanting to chase the wildlife.
Our dogs were never let off the dog lead but were still very relaxed the whole visit. Lots of poop bins.
The wardens are very well informed regarding local pubs and walks and they have arranged for a local pub (the old cheshire cheese) to pick up and return customers from this camp site.
We had sunday dinner here which was reasonable priced and delicious. We didn't opt for the lift back as we have two dogs that love walking as much as we do.
Mobile phone reception for us was fine too.
Cons-
I really don't think there is any except if you like your telly and don't have satellite tv, then the tv reception is terrible.
But take some dvds, some nice food and wine/beer and you will be in heaven in this park.
This adult only site is about 1. 5 from Longnor village, the approach is by a single track road with passing places. The entrance into the site is a very steep short section of road and can catch you out when you 1st arrive, you then have a short drive into the site. This section of road gives some magnificent views over the country side.
Ideal base for touring this area, Buxton & Bakewell only a short drive away. If you want peace and quite this is the place to visit.
The wardens are very helpful and friendly, it was raining cats & dogs when we arrived but this didn't stop the duty warden coming out to direct and help me onto the pitch, both of us got drenched.
The pitches are all hardstanding some have a slight slope, a leveller might be needed depending on what type of unit you have, they have electric hook up - water tap - grey waste water disposal drain.
There is an information hut, dish washing (under cover) and small laundry in recepton.
For the more energetic there is babminton, a small pitch & put & boules pitch.
Reception has a small shop selling basic items, (anything they don't stock you can get in the village. )
The toilet/shower block are of a very high standard kept very clean and warm.
Although it rained during our stay we still managed to get out and about, a must visit is to Hartington a lovely village which has a cheese shop - we had to visit twice as 1st lot of cheese soon went.
In the village the Cheshire cheese pub does very good food at a reasonable price, a plus is that they will come and pick you up and then bring you back at the end of the evening. (not open on Mondays) there's also a fish & chip shop & a craft centre (which does lovely lunches etc).
We have been 3 times now to this site. It is very peaceful, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The views are superb of countryside and the small but well stocked site shop has all the essentials you might need. Showers and toilets are very nice and clean. The whole site is well maintained and they have games you can use such as bowls, large field darts etc. They even let my sister and brother inlaw pitch next to us in their tent so we can be together. The site is a little expensive but it has no negative points at all and we will certainly be going this year.
This site was a breath of fresh air (literally)compared to the site we had come from in Northumberland. We were late arriving but the staff were friendly and welcoming. The pitch was huge and the facilities lovely and clean despite the fact that it was a Saturday night and raining. The dog walking area is huge and the views are stunning with seating areas provided and plenty of dog poo disposal bins. The village is a mile or so away but we were told that the local pub do a collect and return service for those people who would like to enjoy a drink and it is dog friendly and the service included taking the dog. Rabbits run freely around the site which never ceased to be entertaining and the wardens were friendly and helpful whenever we saw them.
What can I say, we were sad to leave and will definitely be going back.
This was our first time camping. With a dog. So a little nervous especially as we were arriving on Friday 13th! however we had a great time.
When booking the campsite I spoke with the owner on the phone and I knew straight away we were going to love the site. The owner was really friendly, full of information and generally welcoming.
The owner and his family were fabulous. The site had everything from a microwave, washing up facilities, washing machine and dryer, toilets and showers - all very clean.
There was also a little hut with tourist information leaflets, walks and lots of other information. Also available were badminton, boules and mini golf.
The site hosts a number of wild rabbits!
Our dog decided to have a little accident on our double sleeping bag. John and the team were fabulous. Washing machine came in very handy at £2 per use with a washing tablet at 40 pence. Bargain!
Poppy (our dog) thoroughly enjoyed the meadow at the side of the campsite. Fabulous views.
Visited the Cheshire Cheese pub in the village. The pub can either come and pick you up and drop you back off at the campsite or you can walk to the village approx 1. 5 miles and then the pub will drop you back off at the campsite! excellent.
Just returned home from a weekend stay at Longnor wood, our 1st visit to this site.
This is a lovely site to stay on and well worth a visit, benefitting from really friendly and helpful staff, large pitche's with ehu etc, ultra clean, modern toilet / shower block, the site it's self is spotlessly clean and well maintained, there's an outdoor seating/picnic area and small 9 hole putting green and it's a dog friendly too
The site is situated in the peak district and has wonderful views of the rolling hillside's, you can opt to pitch up in a tent, or as we did, in a touring caravan but if camping isn't your thing you can hire one of the sites lodges complete with hot tub, also, as and when available, you can take a seasonal pitch.
one word of advice though, don't relay too much on your sat' nav' as you approach the site, it will send you the wrong way, if you provide your mobile number the site owners will txt you directions if required.
Any visitor's to Longnor wood wanting pub grub could do far worse than visit THE CHESHIRE CHEESE, in Longnor village, the food here is reasonably priced with largish portions, a good range of beers etc ( unicorn was particularly good) again the staff are very friendly and helpful.
another reason to visit the Cheshire cheese is the fact that they operate a FREE pick-up and drop off service ( by arrangement) for visitors to Longnor wood.
In short then this is a well run site which we will be visiting again
Excellent well run site with a good range of facilities, everything was clean even though the site was very busy
If you want to go into the village for a drink or meal you can get a card from reception from one of the pubs that will pick you up and drop you back for free
Wish all sites were as good as this one and would highly recommend to anyone wishing to visit this area.
Received a lovely warm welcome on arrival and were shown to our pitch where everything was pointed out to us.
Site is kept lovely. Everything clean and tidy. Showers fine, nice extra was the fold up chair hanging in each cubicle. Made getting dressed just a bit easier for those unable to do the usual 'one footed balance' to get trousers back on.
Dog walking field is great to let your four legged friend have a good run and is the place to be first thing in the morning if you want a chat with other campers.
Lovely 20 min walk into village which has a nice pub serving good food, couple of small shops and post office.
Yes it is up a long narrow road to get there but really worth it when you make it.
One of the few sites we would actually to back and stay again. Best of all NO children screaming and charging about on their bikes.
We spent a week at this lovely campsite as a base when visiting relations in Stoke. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the facilities were good. Toilet blocks clean and we had no problem with water being hot enough. The fact that it is an adult only site suited us as we were after peace and quiet. Surrounding countryside beautiful. Huge field for dog to run about in adjacent to entrance and lots of rabbits around. All in all a very pleasant experience. Will definitely visit again.
We have been out on our second camping trip this weekend to this wonderful site. It's clean, well kept and very recommendable.
We have a 6 berth tent and the pitch which we were allocated was an ample size with the hook-up within easy reach.
We will certainly be visiting again. The people on the site were very friendly and we managed to make new friends which, is a bonus.
We played on the putting area which is certainly not for the likes of Tiger Woods but, we had a good giggle especially trying not to hit the bunnies with the ball.
Buxton is only a short drive away with many shops to visit.
The toilet/shower block is very clean and, the site is a quiet getaway which we certainly will be telling our friends about.
We have mostly positive comments about this picturesque site so we'll start with those. The welcome from the family that run and own the site was excellent and throughout our stay they were chatty and very helpful. The reception area has basic foodstuff for sale like bacon and local farm eggs and a plenty of leaflets and information about the local attractions.
As dog owners, we loved the four acre dog walk which is half a field/meadow with breathtaking views and half wooded area for extra shelter on wet days. Both areas are walled and we were happy to let the dog run and stretch his legs here which is rare for a campsite based dog walk.
The site is very pretty and well laid out with three caravan areas and tent field all of which are well kept and neat. As mentioned before a small area near the wash block reception is given over to a small Putting Green and a French style Boule pitch which again are immaculately kept. Equipment for both is free and available in the small library next to reception. There is also some picnic benches in a little landscaped section next to this area for spectating or just enjoying a change if scenery from your own pitch.
Rabbits rule the roost and we saw some people feeding them lettuce- they hardly need the encouragement as they seem to have no fear -all of which led to our dog drooling with excitement.
We didn't have an all service pitch and were a bit confused that this wasn't offered when we booked online especially as there seemed to be one available throughout our 7 night stay. Nevertheless the water, electric and TV booster box were all just behind the pitch and very convenient.
The area itself is quite remote but in a car everything is accessible. Longnor is very picturesque and apprarently has good pubs. We went for lunch on 2 occasions before we discovered that the pubs do not open until the evening. This was the same for most of the local villages except on Sundays. There are plenty of facilities in Buxton and Leek. Leek is probably slightly nearer and has a large Morrisons for groceries. Buxton has Morrisons too just outside the centre and Waitrose and Aldi right in town. We could recommend The Railway pub in Buxton for good cheap ( 2 for £8. 95) lunch, friendly service too.
Now for the negatives: access to site is tricky in a caravan as the track up to site is shared with the local farm. There are passing places but if you are not good reversing whilst towing meeting a brand new mammoth combine harvester with right of way is not fun. Being in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the road leading from the main A53 is winding and steep in parts and narrows to single track at a farm just before you reach Longnors turnoff. Cars come hurtling down this road, so beware. The main A53 from Leek climbs very steeply no need for a trip to Alton Towers!
Negatives on the site itself, we loved it generally but it loathes me to say, the showers were not the best. The push button system was annoying and gave my husband only 10-15 seconds of water at a time, I was lucky as the ladies had 1 shower with regular controls, if I timed well enough I nearly always got this one. One particular evening the ladies were giving off a musty bad smell and the channel where the water ran away appeared to be clogged with hair and debris. Disappointing.
All in all though we had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the surrounding area.
We visited this site for the first time and were immediately made to feel 'at home'. The site owners, family and employees went above and beyond the call of duty to help us and ensure that we enjoyed our stay.
We had only intended to stay one week but changed our minds the second day and decided to stay a further 8 nights (15 nights in all), even though it meant changing pitches as the pitch we were on had been specifically booked. Moving pitch was not a problem and turned out to be a spectator event as I decided to moved our van and awning 'en mass' using the motor mover and three staff, even got a round of applause from the onlookers, lol.
Facilities were always clean with plentiful hot water, piped radio, soap and paper towels, we couldn't fault anything apart from the fact that the showers were if anything a little too hot for my wife. Site was kept clean, tidy and well mowed. The dog walking area gave wonderful views, not that we have a dog, and it was nice just to there and watch the sun go down. Also had a few nice walks through the woods that border the site.
Longor village, one mile away, had two pubs, a 'chippy' and was a little gem to walk around.
We timed our stay to coincide with Buxton festival weeks, including carnival day and the 'Fringe' festival. Buxton is a 'MUST' visit town with sooo many pubs and the beautiful Victorian Opera house and and town gardens complete with band stand, narrow guage railway, river and lake.
The surrounding towns, villages and countryside are amazingly beautiful with so many places to visit and things to do.
We visited Ashbourne (for the biggest gathering of the Clans outside Scotland), Castleton (for the Blue John mines, amongst others), Bakewell, the three linked reservoirs( Ladybower, Derwent and Howden), Saddleworth Moor and Gawsworth Hall ( a beautiful Tudor house that regularly stages open air concerts and plays). There really is soo much to see and do in the Peak district, ' Go Explore'.
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Better late than never, we submitted this review in Jan 2015. 
