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Packhorse Farm Campsite
Foxholes Lane
Tansley
Matlock
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE4 5LF
Tel: 01629 580950
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Pitches: 50
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 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 |
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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 |
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| Facilities |
 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 |
| Activities |
 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 |
| Other Features |
 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 |
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Lisac1971 |
2 reviews from this member |
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 We have just returned home from a weekend away at this site after making a call to susan and asking if the had EHU for us at last minute which was great.
This is a well maintained campsite with fantastic facilities great showers with free hot water and plenty of it an undercover washing up station and a freezer for ice blocks it a great little touch, lovely well kept campsite with lighting to find you way in the dark, local pub a short walk down the hill looked lovely but we didn't try it. The pitch we had was ok but not really what we expected we didn't have enough room for our front extension this was pitch 46, but we just didn't put it up so the pitch was ok in that we adapted to it.
Couple of points I would add is that you can hear the main road but that cant be helped. But I think when it states quite in the evenings 9p. M. It should be adhered to as we stick to the campsite rules, it's a respect thing large groups getting drunk till quite late on doesn't make for a peaceful break away.
One other point there is no on site shop which is a bit of need as sometimes you don't want to have to drive offsite to pick up bits.
A children's play area would be great as lots of parents spent lots of time shouting at there kids which breaks the peace and quiet of the site.
Bakewell a short drive away the steam train ride was quaint, Morris dancers a plenty in bakewell worth a visit. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Wilkins |
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I was pleased to see the improvements made at Packhorse Farm Campsite since last year. Susan & Byron have added 44 Electric Hook up points, the site in the past only had six pitches that had EHU. This site is for tents only, but camping has moved forward & many campers now enjoy the benefit of EHU. The site & facilities are keep to an immaculate standard that I have come to enjoy, we used this site every year whilst we visit family in Lee Bridge, always during the first bank holiday in May. The Facilities block was built in 2008 & it is just as good today as the day it opened, washing up facilities were added three years ago, they are under cover with plenty of hot water, always well maintained & cleaned such a credit to Susan & staff. The site is well positioned for Matlock, Matlock bath, Bakewell, chesterfield & the peak district.
We are campers of many years, I put this site in our top ten best sites, I wish Susan & Byron every success for the future, keep up the good work. I highly recommend this site & will be visiting it hopefully for years to come.
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| Date of Visit: April 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Adamandlesley |
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We only live local to this campsite but it could be anywhere in the UK to us, it's is absolutely beautiful and we first used it a few years ago and come to it a few times a year now.
Susan the owner is fab, she is really helpful and chatty.
We are glampers now and do love our electrics and to our amazement Packhorse now has 44 electric pitches to choose from, we are about to make our second visit this year already!
It really is great and is only 5 minutes from the town of Matlock where we live and has really great transport links to towns and cities as well as a nice Sainsburys.
For me there isn't anything to criticise, please give it a try!
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: ALandPam |
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This was the first time my wife had been in a tent camping and our choice of this site for this was spot on. This is a beautiful campsite with very nice owners, great pitches and a nice clean shower/toilet block. We had a EHU pitch (Pitch 3) which had a verge either side which provided privacy. Even though there were children on site they were quiet and well behaved. First night was quiet with just us and 2 other tents between our 8 pitches, however the 2nd night was nearly full with 7 pitches taken but our fellow campers were great.
The whole site is well laid out with lots of privacy over 3 fields with some path lighting at night. Pub is about a mile away (the Gate Inn) but be warned! If you walk there it is a steep climb down to the pub. So after a meal a few beverages its an even more interesting one coming back! However it is worth the walk just for the beautiful scenery alone.
A site we will be visiting again very soon!
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Valkrider |
14 reviews from this member |
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We had 3 nights at Packhorse Farm with my motorcycle.
The couple that run the site gave us a great welcome and offered plenty of advice.
You can get milk and eggs from reception.
The toilet/shower block is spot on, kept very clean with plenty of hot water.
Most of the pitches are on a slight slope, the grass is well kept with hedges for a bit of privacy.
The electric pitch we had was fairly small but didn't concern us with a motorcycle. It would have been a bit tight with a car.
The only negative for me, which has nothing to do with the owners, is the small road from Tansley Garden Centre to the site.
It was in poor condition with grass growing in the centre and the outside edges crumbling away.
No big deal in a car but quite tricky on two wheels.
All in all, we had a very pleasant stay at Packhorse Farm.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Nunky |
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I visited Packhorse Farm on the spur of the moment as I wanted to see Lumsdale Waterfalls. I was made to feel very welcome the owners were aware I am a single female and a bit nervous of camping on my own but they suggested I pitch my tent opposite the shower blocks and I felt very happy with that. The site was very clean & tidy, toilets & showers were also spot on. You can buy milk, eggs on site but not much else. There was a walk to the waterfalls which the owners helped me with, also the walk down to the Tavern Pub where the food was great. So in all I had a fantastic weekend and will be staying there again hopefully very soon
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Geoff66 |
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Just stopped for two nights
What a gem of a site well laid out well thought out
Plenty of trees and hedges for cover and protection from the wind witch can get blowy as your high up on the moors
Matlock not far away so to stock up on essentials
Great for cyclists and ramblers plenty to go at
Showers toilet block spotless maybe a little shelf in showers apart from that perfect
Only noise we heard was nature itself sheep in fields horse neighing and birds tweeting will definitely be returning
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Jacksmum1987 |
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We visited Packhorse farm over Easter, we loved it! Great location and easy to find. The campsite was clean, tidy and very well kept. The toilet / shower / washing up areas were clean and the water was hot. The hosts were friendly and helpful and offered us advice on local attractions and where to eat and drink (The Gate Inn). They had plenty of leaflets of the local attractions and sold milk at the reception. We had a big tent and site 4 was more than big enough. We will definitely return. If I have any criticism at all- there is some road noise and I think a couple of chairs in the shower room would be helpful.
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| Date of Visit: February 2014 |
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| Reviewer: ECB23 |
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I received a friendly reception on the phone when booking, and as the site was quiet, they were kind enough to not worry what time we arrived.
A very clean and extremely well maintained site and facilities.
We received a lovely welcome and the owners had been up to the site earlier in the day to find a suitable sheltered and not too wet pitch for us.
Although the site is in the middle of no where it is easy access to Matlock where there is a large Sainsburys, and various food outlets.
The toilet block was very clean, well lit inside and out, and well heated, the showers were lovely, hot and powerful. The hairdryers were not very powerful but the hand dryer was and there is a socket to be able to use your own.
The pot wash area was sheltered, well lit and clean, with local information displayed on the notice board.
Overall a pleasant and peaceful place to stay.
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| Date of Visit: February 2014 |
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| Reviewer: El Bongo |
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Friendly welcome, good value, great scenery, nice facilities, good size pitches. When being good is this easy, it's amazing how so many others fail to get it right! That's my review really but the site says I have to enter 300 characters so I'll say a bit about the local pubs too. The best is probably the Gate which, handily, is nearest to the camp site. Really good value, nice food and decent ales. However, anyone staying at Packhorse farm would be missing out if they didn't visit the Old Poets' Corner in the nearby village of Ashover. This isn't the nearest pub to Packhorse farm; it's probably a 10min drive, but next time we visit we'll be ditching the car and making the 45 minute walk home! 10 real ales in a pub that serves a small village is amazing and worthy of the Camera pub of the year award they currently hold. Ok, have gone way over 300 characters so will shut up now. Suffice to say that Packhorse Farm and the surrounding area is well worth a visit!
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| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Marcuslw |
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We had a great weekend stay at this site.
The site is very well cared for and the owners are very friendly and helpful.
The facilities are very modern and clean with no lack of hot water. The pot washing area was very clean and had plug points for charging phones etc.
We had some noisy neighbours but we cannot blame the owners for that.
All in all this is a great friendly little site that we can highly recommend and hope to visit again soon
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Cathsteve |
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We visited Pack Horse last year and really enjoyed the site and surrounding area. When we arrived at our pitch, we had hundreds of flies landing on the windscreen and all over the front of the car, yuk, they seemed to appear from nowhere! As we looked at each other and both thinking that we will be leaving and have to start looking elsewhere they vanished as quickly as they arrived. We pitched the tent and stayed for a week and didn't see another single solitary fly. When we finally arrived after being sent here there and everywhere by the sat nav; we found the owners to be very welcoming and helpful and left us alone but were around if needed. The facilities are really nice and clean and the best we have had so far! Very good value for money costing us £21pn which included EHU and our dog. We are planning our next trip in Sept 13 and are looking forward to relaxing in the beautiful surroundings.
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| Date of Visit: October 2013 |
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| Reviewer: NorthSeaTiger |
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Went to the site at the end of October 2013 and stayed for four nights, this was the first time I had been camping, I found the site on here and all the reviews were pretty good so decided to give it a try. We turned up un announced and were met by the owners who were very pleasant, due to the time of year we had EHU for our heater, we were taken to the hook up pitches and chose the one we wanted the pitch was a decent size with a hedge either side for privacy the pitch was flat, even after a lot of rain the ground was still quite firm. The site is quite enclosed with lots of trees for shelter. The facilities were excellent, the toilet and shower block were better than some hotels I've stayed in, . This is a fantastic site that I would recommend.
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
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| Reviewer: LumpyAndBumpy |
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We chose this site after reading the previous reviews as the first site to visit after many years away from camping and were delighted with our short 2 day stay - mostly delighted anyway.
The campsite was well laid out and the pitches were generous enough. The shower block was clean with plenty of hot water for showers, although with only 3 showers in the ladies, we did have to queue on the Friday night/Saturday morning when the site was almost full.
The site is on a slightly sloping field but not enough to cause any problems and the hedges around the pitches gave the site a welcome enclosed feeling.
The owners seemed lovely from the brief chats we managed and the fresh eggs went down a treat for breakfast.
As others have said, there is a little noise from the road behind the campsite and from the dog kennels nearby but nothing too bad.
So, no complaints so far.
That said, the Friday night was ruined (not just for us) by two families that pitched opposite us. No one should have to suffer loud and foul language from fellow campers late at night on a site that is supposed to be peaceful. I know this isn't the fault of the owners but hopefully we can encourage site-owners in general to adopt a more positive approach to camping etiquette if we let them know.
Will we go back? maybe, but not in school holiday time.
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
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| Reviewer: TheMiniMesandMe |
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A pleasant and small site in a peaceful environment.
The owner was friendly, polite and informative upon checking in at reception (porch of her home) and provided a map of the site including details on our pitch.
We had pitch 28 (we weren't guided to it but it was easy to find) this was prearranged over the phone, which is quite large to fit our 8berth tent.
The ground was flat and pitches were well labelled with posts to the rear. There wasn't a lot of space between pitches for vehicles but thankfully it was very quiet and after the first day of arrival we were the only tent in this area with only 11 tents on the entire site.
Facilities were modern and tidy. Throughout the 4 days of our trip their seemed to be a lot of tissue around on the toilet floors however which could've been cleaned more frequently but generally the site was very clean. Shower cubicles were spotless although they needed a shelf and seat. They were lovely and hot although the push button only kept water flowing for around 10 seconds which was frustrating and you were unable to adjust the temperature. I took my children into the disabled/baby changing cubicle to shower as this did have dials to adjust the heat.
Taps are push button, there was lots if hand wash and there are some sinks which are within cubicles for some privacy if required. Hand dryers were all working and there were hair dryers and a plug socket for charging mobiles or electric devices within the toilet block.
There is a freezer by the washing area for ice blocks which was useful and solar lighting along the main driveway at night.
We enjoyed our stay and would return. Noise was minimal bar some barking from nearby which began in the distance from 7. 30 one morning.
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