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The site is well located, for walks and site seeing.
For canines to have a good run off the lead, Derwent valley and Dam is a great place. For comfort relief, then there is a lane and footpath for a short walk.
The Traveller's Rest is only a short walk from the site, warm and welcoming, has a special area where you can take your dog, so you can have a drink and a meal, which I recommend.
Castleton is a really nice village to visit. There is a co-op not too far for supplies.
The site itself: The cafe was closed during the stay, toilet and shower blocks are separate, showers had been updated, it takes about 3 cycles for hot water to come through, they are press button. The lights are on sensors, need to open the shower door in order for them to come on. Facilities seem to be cleaned once a day, which during our stay was not adequate, the floors were constantly muddy, mop and bucket left in the shower block would help. They do have a soap dispenser, paper towels.
In the toilets a bar of soap and plenty of toilet paper.
There is only 2 undercover sinks for dish washing, which were at times left in a disgusting state.
There is only one tap for drinking water for the whole site, unfortunately a caravanner used this point to empty his grey water tank, instead off the proper grey water tap, which is easily missed, but is signed.
Freezer for icepacks is located in the laundry room, free to use, dryer and washing machine takes tokens,
I went away with friends to this site for 5 nights in a folding camper. The tent field was closed as it was too wet so was on the caravan side. The site seemed to comprise mainly of seasonal caravans judging by the stuff outside and the long grass around them. The site is set in a lovely area and really can't argue with the price as it was less than £10. 00 a night. The site does have a toilet block and a separate shower block. The facilities are very basic but reasonable clean. Don't think I would like to use them in the winter though as they didn't seem heated. The Travellers Rest pub is just down the road which is worth a trip. Also Ladybower and the Derwent Dam are close by and good for walking around. Whilst I was there a few members of the group had a run in with the site owners son. Although I didn't witness this I believe he was quite rude and used foul language which was inappropriate. Other than that I enjoyed my stay. Site is cheap and cheerful. You get what you pay for. If you have children there is nothing on site so bear this in mind if travelling as a family.
A Lovely campsite, a farm, as you would expect. Toilets basic but working. Great showers, always hot water and spacious. A very laid back site from the owners being casual, not interfering but this did lead to some people turning up at between 10pm and 1:30am, pitching tents, slamming car doors continuously and talking very loudly. This lead to us being abruptly woken at approx. Midnight and went on for around 4 hours. Just as we were going back to sleep more noise would happen. As this was a walking break for us we needed our sleep to be up early the next day but because of this, we were so tired it took a lot of our energy up. We asked for our money back for the two nights and the owner kindly obliged but not sure if he had a word with the noisy people as they came back the following night and were again pitching a tent in the middle of the night again!
All in all a good site, level field but there really should be some noise policy, maybe not totally strict like some but perhaps a no turning up after 11pm or so.
Great campsite and friendly owners. Weather has been terrible so was very muddy but was expected with it being February. It cost £5.00 a night plus £3.50 for electric. Toilets very clean considering the mud and rain. Did not use showers but was told they were in good condition. Also had a drying room but again did not use as only there for one night.
Had to pitch in caravan field as the camping field was closed off for the winter. Camping field is very big and flat so will stay there when I visit in summer. Didn't really notice the noise of the trains running alongside the field. Really good base for walking and the local pub which is why we chose it.
Excellent campsite, relaxed and friendly. Loads of space. It was busier than we expected for the time of year but definitely not crowded even with a school trip there.
Very good value at £5 per person, per night and they didn't mind that we wanted to bring an extra tent for cooking in (we didn't in the end).
Seems to cover two large fields, we went in the one nearer the road, which is also nearer the train track - the one at the back of the site, if you went down to the righthand corner, would be furthest from the train track.
Cafe very good, decent menu, cooked well, good value.
Loos fine, laundry room basic, but it looks as if it doesn't get used much really, we didn't use it (takes tokens; £2 to wash, £1. 50 to dry, you buy them at the farm house).
Shower block looks newly refitted, clean and sensibly laid out. Shower doors have really useful number of hooks on back and small shelf (perfect for those of us with specs!), room to dress in cubicle - this isn't always the case, some are very small but these were great, so your clothes and towel don't get wet while you're showering, water one temp only but nice and hot for me, on a timer but you just push it on again, like with swimming pool type showers. Lights outside cubicle are on a motion sensor, the sensor doesn't seem to cover the cubicle so the lights went out while we were showering, not that it was totally dark as there was an emergency light, but opening the door and waving your arm makes them come back on again.
Hairdryer takes a token which is slightly irritating and I heard someone else looking at it while I was in the shower and exclaiming at this. To be honest, it could do with being replaced. I didn't use it. Shame as, while I don't care what my hair looks like, I don't like wandering around in the cold with wet hair.
I could see the owners were struggling to keep up with the mud being traipsed into the loos and showers but I saw them cleaning quite a few times - you don't go camping in autumn in the UK if you're averse to a bit of mud really, do you? :)
Washing up area is outdoors, at the front of the loo block.
There is a train track at the side of the site, the trains didn't bother us but worth knowing they are there.
It's about a 5 min drive for Hathersage which has all the outdoor shops you could want (we like hitchnhike best), cafes and an Indian take away.
The farm is also about a five min walk from a pub called the Traveller's Rest which did decent food though not quite such a decent pint I am told. Not cheap but reasonable value.
Obviously, goes without saying, excellent walking and countryside. We'll definitely be staying here again.
Lovely campsite. Electric hook up. Showers were lovely and hot, light in shower goes out after a certain time just open shower door then shut it again it turns back on. Think owners do it to save on electric. Shower operates on push button on wall like swimming pools have. Cafe had cooked breakfasts which was lovely. £6. 50 was good price. Friendly people. Dogs welcome. Lovely pub which serves food walking distance. Washing up sinks were great idea. Cheap piches 25. 00 for the weekend. Lovely countryside campsite. Castleton not far. Fish and chips were lovely got them in next village. Peak district is a beautiful place. Fell in love with it. Coming back next spring to this site x
Let’s get the bad point out of the way first, terrible toilets, really very little good you can say about them. Fortunately that is about it as far as bad points go as I really liked this site and enjoyed my stay.
We were on a long, lads walking weekend, but probably did more being lads than walking and this site was ideal. Fairly quiet when we arrived which meant we could enjoy ourselves with BBQs, various sports and a few ciders without disturbing anyone.
The pitches were level with EHU and as the site was not massive they were not far from the facilities. I’ve already mentioned the toilets but there was a shower block as well, which was actually excellent.
We caught the train that was about 15-20 mins walk away and then walked back via the peaks and they were excellent, beautiful but tough walking and it was great to end up back at the site for showers and rest. We also caught the train into Manchester which took nearly an hour and the last train back was about 11pm.
Local pub was very nice, but we only had a few quick drinks and a game of pool so can’t comment on food.
So overall a very good site and I really enjoyed my time here, great autumn weather really helped, but If I lived locally, not over 200 miles away, I would almost certainly visit again, but so much more of the country to see alas I probably won’t.
Just had a great weekend at Hardhurst Farm. The pitch was great, nice and flat and we could be near friends in tents which was great. The toilets and showers are basic but fine. The kids loved the space and found loads to do. The cafe is amazing, really friendly and great full English breakfasts! We were in heaven. The site is great for walking, we had an easy stroll to Castleton and then the men of the group wandered back after sampling a few local pubs. There is a bus from Castleton which was great for the little ones. I would also recommend the fish and chip shop in Tideswell which is five minutes up the road, great value and lovely food. We will definitely go back again.
Stayed here for a very busy August Bank Holiday weekend (Have stayed here many time before).
The site is large and level and not used for sheep etc. It is very cheap for camping, a mere £5 per person per night with no extra charges for cars etc etc which some campsites add. Tent pegs went into the ground easily! Whilst there the first field was full of touring caravans, the second field was for tents and a third field was being used by CDA (don't know who they are but they were in caravans. Considering how busy the campsite was (full) the noise levels were very low and unobtrusive, the main noises being the trains and a donkey in a nearby field. The trains do start running pretty early which can make a lie in awkward.
The facilities are great. Free showers which are reasonably powerful and hot! Ample toilets which are checked, cleaned regularly and didn't run out of loo roll. Two sinks for washing up
There is a cafe on site which does an excellent full English breakfast (2 sausages, 2 bacon, fried egg, oat cake, beans, tomato, mushrooms, black pudding, 2 slices of buttered toast and tea)for £6. 50
It was bank holiday weekend and we had left it until the last minute to book somewhere and surprise, surprise, everywhere was full!
Luckily we phoned Hardhurst Farm. Normally I don't choose to stay somewhere that has no photos, I mean, if you can't be bothered to advertise your business then why should I trust that it is suitable for me? However, as we were desperate we booked a four night stay.
When we arrived at the site (which we found very easily, just double check you know where it is first, Google map it) I was pleasantly surprised. The owner was friendly, directed us to the field and told us to pitch anywhere we liked, which was nice. The field is a large size and is walled mostly by hedge rows, so well secluded and sheltered. The ground is very soft and pitching was quick and easy (no mallet required!)
The field did fill up quite quickly being a bank holiday but it never felt too crowded.
Facilities are ample; plenty of toilets in the one block, showers ran hot and had good pressure (both male and female), washing-up area was clean, well placed and lit and there is a laundry room with freezer. No fridge.
Cleanliness of the toilets etc was slightly below standard. It is a working farm and it is obvious that the site comes second to that.
There is a train line nearby which can be heard but it didn't concern us in the slightest. It is no different to a bit of road noise when living in a busy town.
It's a shame that the owners don't market their site better as it is a nice little site and extremely cheap. Ideal for hiking or just a quiet family get-away.
We will be returning at some point which, I think, speaks volumes.
Really good site! Stayed here for a night whilst doing an expedition in the peak district. Stayed in the top field with a few other DofE groups no problem at all.
The toilet blocks had 4 / 5 toilets in the men’s and a urinal and sink not sure about the ladies. Showers were excellent warm and powerful 4 men’s & 4 women & 1 disabled shower with 4 wash hand basins in shower block. The outdoor washing up facilities was basic but useful. This site also had a laundrette including 1 washer & 1 tumble dryer.
Breakfast was absolutely lovely I had a full English in the cafe costing £5.50 very good price including a drink. Had electric hookups and water points also.
A few problems:
Trains noisy run till gone 11:45 pm
Location is easily missed (drove by once had to turn around)
Toilets could have been a little cleaner
But all in all a good well run family site and very good value for money.
Really easy to find. A fabulously flat field to camp in. The owners are so relaxed, we were directed to the field and off we went, no specific pitch, just chose a great spot.
The toilet facilities are basic but what more does anyone need when camping? The showers are hot and were never full even though it was bank holiday weekend. The washing up facilities are basic again but they were enough for what we needed.
The trains are not that noisy, hardly even registered they were going past.
The pub at the bottom of the road serves great food and is a great place for kids.
A relaxed site, suitable facilities, great location and cheap!
Nice site. But no hot water for washing up and no hot water at all in the Ladies Toilets. Also on arriving on the Sunday nothing to dry your hands on at all in the Ladies Toilets. Toilets were obviously not cleaned either, looked the same Sunday and Monday!
Sign post was not clear, you could easily miss it!
Noisy at night, especially the trains which seem to run a lot!
Lots of children running around and in between our tents which was annoying.
Having decided to brave the cold, we brought the caravan out of storage and took it to Hardhurst farm in the wonderful Hope Valley, we made a telephone a couple of days before the weekend, I was told that I could arrive any time after mid day.
The site is sign posted off the main road but the sign at the end of the drive could be easily missed!
On arrival I was greeted by the farmer who directed me to my pitch and gave me a quick run down of the whereabouts of such things as toilets and showers etc, being mid Feb and out of season the male toilets were out of action due to being refurbished, not a major concern.
the hard standing was not that level but was ok, at least the view up towards wind hill was great,
After a days walking in the cold it was a pleasant surprise to use the very clean shower block and that there was ample hot water.
Overall a great site for weekend away in the Peaks and will be using again, the only down side I would say about the site was that its quite close to the train line and trains do run late into the evening.
Yet another year at hardhurst farm, There was a small group of us who had a bit of a get together for a walk/hike in the hills of the peak district. Had some really nice weather and the site is as I remember it from last year, a very very friendly family run site and the owners were as pleasant as they were last year.
The site itself was very clean just like I remembered, toilet blocks were fairly clean but still in need of a bit of updating, as for the shower blocks the mens were nice and hot, with lots of hot water just what you need after a sweltering days walk in the hills, the cafe on site did yet another fabulous breakfast and at a very reasonable price too for what you got, we were lucky as they site was full for the whole weekend. The noise was kept to a minimal and any loud music was nipped in the butt straight away by the owners.
As just like last year an overall good weekend and I would still recommend this site.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No 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 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
The site is well located, for walks and site seeing. 
