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What a great little find! We booked this at short notice for bank holiday weekend and I am so glad we did. The site is in a lovely location a 15-20 minute walk down a lovely bridleway to the lovely village of Monyash which has a lovely pub serving good food and also a café next door. It was ideally placed for walking in the lovely countryside we even managed to walk to Buxton and back which took about 2 hours each way but was a lovely walk.
The site itself was delightful the owners were lovely and the tents were well spaced out so you had privacy BBQs were allowed so long as they were raised so as not to damage the grass and there were fire pits to hire. The facilities were clean and there was a freezer for ice blocks. All in all a great little find I will definitely be back.
We've just come back after long weekend at this campsite. It nice place with countryside views. It's far from main road, very safe. Pond with tadpoles kept my son occupied for hours ;) Toilets are spotless, owners very friendly. No mud so you don't really need wellies. Possibly quiet site but not over Bank Holiday weekend, a lot of families with kids. It was busy so it was hard to find levelled pitch. I found fire pits quite expensive £5 per night, some campsites hire them for free and in my opinion showers should be included in price. Apart from that it's a nice campsite.
This is a wonderful site. Sadly we arrived in the worst weather ever. We were the first to go on the site for new season but unfortunately we got stuck on the field and had to have a tractor to put us on our pitch. After saying this nothing was too much trouble for site owners. This site has the most helpful owners you could wish to meet. The toilets and shower blocks are immaculate and were always clean during our weeks stay. Would a pay a return visit. Certainly.
Visited here on the second weekend in September for one night. Large campsite in the middle of the country side! Plenty of options to pitch up. We chose the field that you drive through as it seemed the quieter option. It is a bit further to the toilet block. Toilets and showers spotless clean! Very friendly greeting. Fire pits a bit expensive £12 for pit and wood! Options to order some pizza/breakfast from the farm house. A few yurts on site also.
Had to write a review after having another great bank holiday at Knotlow farm. We have stayed here 4 times now and I really do like it for a quiet family break. This year was much quieter than last year so it was better, bad weather was forecast for monday so lots of people packed up sunday and went home. The facilities are good, great showers, (bit of a queue as it is quite a large site!) but we went at night instead and used the family room for me, hubby and our two kids which is great, got baby change station in there too. Fire pits are brill but book it when you book your tent as they get go up very fast!
If I had to pick a fault with it I would say that the family field 'chestnut' is way too sloping and I noticed lots of people preferred the top field 'willow' which I think is only open for busy periods, a much nicer flatter field BUT this is a MASSIVE trek to the toilets then! it could REALLY do with a portaloo or two as I heard many people saying they just wee'd in the bushes etc! ew! and for £24 a night (7 and adult £5 a child) it is quite expensive price without hookup! we just stayed at the isle of wight at £13 a night for 2 adluts 2 kids a dog and hookup! also the showers are 20P which runs out very fast think it lasts 2 minutes so take plenty of 20ps ladies! I think when you are paying £24 a night the showers should be free!
First time we have ordered one of their pizza this year though and they were lovely! very nice.
We like knotlow because it is quiet and away from any busy roads and its in the middle of some great walks. We had lovely days out at lathkill dale, monsal head, cheedale, curbar edge etc
This is one of the better sites we have visited in over 30 years camping, having been here once before, two years ago. The toilet block and washrooms were superb, using an eco-system to recycle the water. Constant hot water too.
There are several camping fields on this working farm, each field named after a type of tree: we stayed in Willow field, one of the two Family fields, with our youngest grandson, aged 5, plus my wife's brother and his two sons, aged 10 and 8, who we had arranged to meet there.
The location and views are very good, with several paths and bridleways to other villages and hamlets. Buxton, a spa town is only a few miles drive and well worth a visit.
Last time we were here we had the most amazing sunsets on three consecutive nights! This time we experienced a freak late summer storm that resulted in two large frame tents being dumped in a skip! The elevated and exposed situation of this site probably didn't help. However, we have no complaints whatsoever and will happily recommend Knotlow Farm for it's facilities, locality and pleasant proprietors.
We only stayed for one night, but were very pleased with the whole site. It is actually based in different fields, one seems to be for adults only while the remaining ones are for families. One has the Yurts and a wigwam which looked really good. The sites are on slopes so if you are in a tent you tend to be along the perimeter which is fine as they do help shelter you from the weather a bit.
The shower and toilet blocks are absolutely spot on, they are clean, warm, plenty of hot water. The showers take 20p for around 2 minutes. Plenty of sinks for washing dishes as well as a hot drink vending machine.
This site is great for kids, lots of space to run around. The weather was pretty grim while we were there but you do get to see what is rolling in as the views are stunning from the top fields.
First visit, and overall a good clean, well organised site, friendly staff, First time used a fire basket, and enjoyed the experience, so bought my own for future use. Nice 20 min walk to the bull pub, found a lovely beer there called Chatsworth Gold, there's 5or 6 other pubs in short driving times, as the lovely barmaid at the Duke of York told me. The prices are about right and reasonable, except the bag of logs for £4, you don, t get much wood. The weather was bad on Sunday so drove to Buxton and used the Panda Chinese at dinner, not expensive, and at night had a indian at the Tah Mayhall, lovely food. About 6ml to Buxton, the kids wanted a cinema but nearest I think is Stockport, We also drove to Hadfield, where they fimed the BBC comedy 'the league of gentlemen'. This was for the kids so for myself I carried on to Stockport to visit one of my favourite pubs in Britain, The Crown, which is under the massive viaduct. The weather was too bad for walking but we still managed to enjoy our weekend as best we could. Will definitely come again.
Spent three nights and thoroughly enjoyed the freedom of the campsite. It has five different fields - not all level - but we found a great spot in the LIMES where we were only 5 yds from the Limestone Way footpath but 100 yds from the toilet block! Our choice. The toilet block was warm, welcoming and very clean. I managed a shower inc hairwash for 40p- my wife had six minutes worth (60p).
Loved being able to walk to Monyash, nice pub, the Bulls Head. We also managed two great walks, North to Millers Dale and Ashford, South to Youlgreave and Alport.
There was some aircraft noise at night which surprised us as we were over 20 miles from Manchester Airport and these planes were on their descent, but we were also in the middle of a National Park so in that respect it was very peaceful. Owners gave us a very useful printout of what was available in the area plus directions and distances.
We had not visited this site before and booked it after reading the reviews on UK campsite site, The site was easy to find and accessable down a newish concrete track. The site was larger than expected and was split up into several fields, we worked it out that the big field that you first drive through is for adults and the big field past the farm on the right seems to be for families, as it was only my wife and I on this occasion we chose to pitch on the Left hand side as you enter the first field which was pretty flat, a lot of the site is on sloping ground. The site and facilities were very clean and tidy, Its a shame other sites were not all like this one, my only bit of a gripe is with the showers. 20p for 2 minutes, it took 30 seconds to run hot, I put another 20p in while it was still running but still only got 2 minutes, if you want a 4 minute shower you have to put 2 x 20p coins into the machine at the start of the shower, although you can order breakfast sandwiches and pizzas a small shop counter would go down well possibly selling essentials as there is no shop nearby. The location is very good it is only about a brisk 15 minute walk to the pub in Monyash which was well worth the walk, excellent food and beer. We will use this site again.
Just returned from yet another lovely weekend at this beautiful site. Location is perfect for us for a quick weekend retreat. First time using the EHU and had no problems at all. I love the fire buckets that you can hire for a fiver a night, you can even buy marshmallows and skewers, lovely :) there's no playground for kids but to be honest they seem to prefer the freedom and using their bikes etc. ( and the fire buckets at night if course )
Monyash is a short walk across fields and the bulls head pub serves great food and has a lovely beer garden. Pub is dog friendly too. Nice ice cream shop next door.
The Monsal trail is 10 mins drive away and well worth cycling or walking for stunning scenery.
The only slight negative is the drain smell in the campsite loos. They are spotlessly clean though I just think it must be a drain issue. Other than that, perfect. We will certainly return soon.
I visited this campsite again in May 2014 after a first visit 12 months ago. I am pleased to say it has not changed, It is still a great site. I visited bank holiday weekend and the washing facilities were always spotless along with the pot wash area.
The site is in a good location, just 10 minutes from Buxton
I will certainly be returning - especially at just £7 per person per night!
Can not express how disappointed we are with this site. We are experienced campers and this is the first time we have ever left any site early. We didn't ask for a reduction so have no axe to grind, just want to make sure campers are aware of the facts.
Firstly the good bits, the shower block is clean and warm, the grass is cut
The reality
The web site advertisers 16A EHU it's only 6A the owners assured us that it had been improved but it only had a 6A trip.
The view from the site was dismal, a metal barn, a hedge, the rest of the field and little huts with a back drop of nothing worth noting.
At night there was a constant drone, which wasn't loud but once you heard it (we think campers will hear it more than caravanners) you couldn't stop hearing it, if that makes sense, not sure what it was perhaps a local factory or the fact that planes heading for Manchester Airport regularly overhead.
It's not all that close to either Buxton or Bakewell so you're not paying for location or the view.
£20 a night plus then extra £5 per child for the kids (which we didn't take) no play ground for them if we had makes this site really expensive and certainly not value for money.
Showers appeared clean but 20p for a shower when you are paying over the odds just beggars belief.
In summary if we hadn't booked and arrived later than we hoped we would have found (and there are plenty of them near as we later found out) a better site and paid less for it.
Kelly and Broydon
Management response: Thank you for the review and we would like to comment on a few points raised:
The amps on all our hook-ups are 16A as stated on our website and not 6A as the reviewer has stated.
The shed is not a metal one but concrete with wooden Yorkshire boarding and is the arena as shown on our website.
The "little huts" are actually 4 yurts and very popular with those who do not wish to camp in a tent.
We are in the middle of the Peak District countryside here and have never stated that we are any closer than approx. 6 miles to nearest town.
The prices we charge for camping and showers are clearly shown and at no time have we hidden them so that when guests book onto our campsite they know exactly what to expect.
We are nowhere near to a factory so what the drone they heard was, we have no idea. Planes do pass over from time to time. We are 1 hours drive away from Manchester airport.
This couple left one day early without even seeing us to give us the opportunity to explain the facts.
Please take a look at our website and you will see that we have invested a great amount of money on this campsite including under floor heating in the toilet and shower block and keep re-investing in order to make everyone's stay an enjoyable one. We are family run and always available 24/7. The trees we have planted around the site are for shelter and wildlife for everyone to enjoy.
We're just back from a lovely two night stay at this beautiful site.
As its a little late in the year, the site was not busy and we used the field with electric hook up. The toilets, showers and pot washing were housed in an immaculately kept and toasty warm block and were the best I've encountered so far.
The beauty of this site at this time of year is that they hire out fire pits, which give out a lovely heat, make brilliant toasted marshmallows and gave us a lovely focal point for a glass or two of wine in the evenings.
There's loads of great walks and good pubs available and I would recommend this site without hesitation.
We stayed for four nights over the bank holiday weekend. This site is beautiful ! We weren't actually that far from home but we fealt like we were. Great walks from camp being located right on the limestone way. Short walk across fields to Monyash where there's a great dog friendly pub serving lovely food. Showers and loos were spotless but busy and there's not many of them. I expected this though as is was a very busy weekend, we never had to queue, you just had to pick your time ! Showers were 20p for 2 mins but I always managed easily with a 40p. Shower. Pot washing facility's were great, nice and warm and indoors.
A great thing about is site is that you can hire a fire pit for a fiver a night, they also sell you the logs and kindling. You can purchase marshmallows and skewers too which was a lovely touch. You can order pizzas and paninis and also a breakfast bap which some of our party did and they said it was delicious.
Staff were very friendly and left you too it which was great. Cant beat the price either at £7 per person per night. No price hikes around the bank holiday which is rare to find ! And no charge for the dog :)
We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
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 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <10 miles 
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 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
What a great little find! We booked this at short notice for bank holiday weekend and I am so glad we did. The site is in a lovely location a 15-20 minute walk down a lovely bridleway to the lovely village of Monyash which has a lovely pub serving good food and also a café next door. It was ideally placed for walking in the lovely countryside we even managed to walk to Buxton and back which took about 2 hours each way but was a lovely walk. 
