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Bank Top Farm Caravan And Camping
Fenny Bentley
Ashbourne
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE6 1LF
Tel: 01335 350250
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Pitches: 40
Open: 01/05/2026 to 30/09/2026
01/05/2027 to 30/09/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 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 |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No 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 |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Reviewer: Eagerbeaver |
17 reviews from this member |
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 September 2005
Spent one night here in a tent - would have been two but for the weather. Camping field part flat & part sloping but we wanted electrics so we were on a flat pitch among the caravans. Toilet block clean and adequate but I gather is to be replaced next year. Nice site, friendly owners & reasonable pub at bottom of track. Only gripe was having to pay 20p for a bowl of water to wash up - bizarre, and 20p for a shower. I would rather pay an extra 50p a night to cover this. Would definitely use this site again. 
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| Reviewer: Vf580 |
4 reviews from this member |
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June 2005
A standard sort of campsite paid 19.00 for 2 nights, had a poor pitch near the road, however there were better pitches available, more set back into the campsite.Yes I agree with other campers comments the toilets and shower rooms (or should I say barns) were not very inviting or hygenic looking. The floors were always wet, probably comparable to a milking parlour. A good scrub would also get rid of the flys and cobwebs.
However a friendly farmer who welcomed us and also his wife. All in all a 'bog standard' campsite.
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| Reviewer: Su+Rh |
6 reviews from this member |
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May 2005
This small, farmside campsite was conveniently located for exploring Ashbourne and Buxton and the surrounding countryside. The camping field was small, slightly sloping and with allocated pitches. We would have liked to have chosen our own.
The showers, rather frustratingly, take 20p's for hot water. My first 20p got stuck in the machine, and my partner put his in at the wrong time and had a cold shower. It seems to be a finely timed operation!
The pub at the end of the drive is in an ideal location. We forgot our camping stove so tried the food. Not the best we've tasted, but convenient nevertheless.
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| Reviewer: MuDgE |
1 review from this member |
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September 2004
After visiting this site once before, I decided to visit again, and I was just as pleased this time as before.
The campsite is what you'd expect - clean showers and toilet facilities, friendly owners and a flat camping field. In the washing room, there are a variety of leaflets on activities in the surrounding area which I thought was a nice touch.
This is the perfect site if you enjoy walking, and as mentioned before, it is a great base for the peak district. Ashbourne is only 2 miles down the road, as well as Thorpe Cloud and Dovedale being about the same distance away over the fields.
The only thing I can say bad about the site is that it is not really orientated towards children. The deadline for noise is 10:30pm, and there are no children specific facilities such as playgrounds. Having said this, there are many activities including walking and histrorical buildings in the local area ot keep them occupied!
Overall, a very nice site worth visiting again!
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| Reviewer: Tracy151 |
1 review from this member |
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August 2004
We were at this site over the August Bank Holiday weekend and the only disappointment was the weather We found the owners to be very friendly. The toilets, showers and washrooms were all very clean. The pub at the end of the drive is nice and will let you take dogs in if you want to eat. The Coach and Horses is the Village is very nice and the food is excellant, well worth a visit.
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| Reviewer: Rainbowfamily |
11 reviews from this member |
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July 2004
All the facilities were fine (not fantastic but relatively clean and okay) but the area for tents was on quite a steep slope and piches were numbered and allocated on arrival so no chance to choose what suited us best. Our pitch was relatively flat but very mole-hilly and therefore muddy - might have preferred another one next door. It rained a lot during our stay and everything was covered in wet grass clippings by the time we left - our belongings and the facilities too.
Cows along drive and in field behind us so quite fun for the children. However, there were two smouldering bonfires blowing their smoke across the tent field while we were there - one was further afield and seemed to belong to another farmer, but the other appeared to be in Bank Top Farmyard - not exactly considerate to campers.
20p charges for showers and also for washing up (never come across this before).
I am advised by local friends and the Coach and Horses in Fenny Bently and the Shoulder of Mutton at Osmaston (off A52 towards Derby)are regarded as the best pubs in the area for food.
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| Reviewer: Graham.b |
1 review from this member |
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May 2004
I have been using this site as a base for exploring the peak park for ages, and find it to be ideal. The owners are very friendly and will go out of their way to help with any problems.
The showers are clean and in good condition and the washing and toilet facilities good but a little dated.
D of E groups are welcomed under supervision and Grieg the owner is very interested in these activities.
I would not recommend the site to campers who are looking for entertainment for themselves or young children, but if you are a keen outdoor type it's great.
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| Reviewer: Jeanette |
4 reviews from this member |
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13th - 15th September 2003
I'm glad I didn't read the previous reviews to this campsite before I went - or I think it would have put me off. We had a lovely weekend at this site. I do not know how anyone can say this site is unfriendly. The owner was extremely friendly, pleasant and helpful. The showers and toilets, although they may have been somewhat dated, were very clean. I do not think it is a hardship to pay 20p for a shower or for washing up - most sites we have visited charge this and I would prefer that than pay an extra few quid per day! The owner informed us that there was a charge for showers and asked us if we needed any change.
I can appreciate that it may be busy during the peak periods and that you may end up with a sloping site. We were lucky and as it was late in the season and we had the camping field to ourselves on one night! The views from the road up to the campsite are lovely and it is ideally situated for visiting Ashbourne, Dovedale and the Tissington Trail.
The pub at the bottom of the drive was really nice - the terraced patio is lovely and we had a very good meal.
I am glad that this campsite does not cater specifically for children - not everyone wants to put up with someone elses screaming kids all the time. It's nice to get away to the countryside and enjoy the peace and quiet.
All in all, we had a lovely weekend and I will have no hesitation in visiting this site again!
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| Reviewer: carrie-ann plant |
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August 2003
Dome reviews above said that the site needed a play area well me and my sisters didnt need a play area because we found some nice friendly people on the site and we soon made friends. We all found Grieg the farmer owner of the campsite and his wife friendly and he helped us with all the little problems with the caravan. I dont agree with people saying the showers,toilets and the laundrette isnt clean it is totally the other way round they are realy clean. All I found was terrble about the site is the pub at the bottom of the drive because we got the opposite of what we asked for apart from the pub the site is great. For a nice meal try the coach and horses. by Carrie-Ann (12)
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| Reviewer: Heather Field |
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August 2003
The farm is quiet but a little cramped in space. The toilets and showers are old fashioned, but they were clean. The 20p business is a pain but understandable. There is an area of grass marked off as "private" to keep the longer stay caravaners happy, but unfortunately the tents have little room.
My main disappointment was that there was no facilities for children and they were discouraged from exploring around the farm. This was one of the reasons for picking a farm site! I am not sure that children are welcomed.
The pub at the end of the drive has a lovel big lawned area and play facilities and provided good food.
Ashbourne is a nice town with a children's paddling pool in the main park (worth a dip). The market square has a great Chinese with a buffet menu which was fantastic.
Worth a week-end visit but for families there may be more child friendly options.
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