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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: July 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Funmummy |
8 reviews from this member |
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 Have just returned from a six night stay at Packhorse Farm. We chose this site after reading several reviews of sites in the area and were not disappointed. The owners are friendly and helpful, the site is well laid out and the toilets and showers were very, very clean. The washing up area was great and the freezer for freezing ice packs was welcome as was the socket in the ladies loos.
There was some intermittent noise from a nearby kennels and some road noise but this wasn't a problem. The site was very quiet at the start of our stay as not all schools had broken up but towards the end of the week it got noticeably busier.
The only things I think the site lacked were, a shelf in the ladies toilets to put your toiletry bag on and a fold down seat in the dressing areas of each of the shower cubicles. That said, we could live without these and it wouldn't stop us returning. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Blackpool escapee |
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This is my first review on this website and the first time we've camped in the UK for many years - we have camped in France for the last 20-odd years though.
From the first phone call to check availability, the arrival, tha pitch we were allocated and the facilities, right through to the management of the site and the cleanliness of the the toilet and shower block, we cannot praise highly enough the standard of the Packhorse Farm campsite.
We followed the recommendation of the owners and visited both the Tavern in Tansley and the fish & chip shop in Wessington. A word to the wise; go on a three day fast before attempting to eat at either establishment. The 'lighter option' at the Tavern at lunchtime was a telegraph pole disguised as a baguette with a very generous portion of chips and a salad. We had foolishly asked for a side order of onion rings which were superb but huge in size. The chippy is serving Moby Dick size portions of fish with a half acre of spuds for garnish. You have been warned!
All-in-all, a very enjoyable 2 days and nights and we will be back as soon as possible.
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
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| Reviewer: PeterPan997 |
17 reviews from this member |
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Sorry to say we were not overly impressed with this site.
The pitch we had booked was uneven and small, the owners did however allow use to change to another pitch, this again was uneven and small but better than the first one.
There are very few pitches with EHU and tend to be small compared the the other pitches towards the end of the drive, these were much lager and flatter but no EHU.
The wash area was fine but the water was lukewarm
Needs addressing, toilets were clean and well kept but could foresee busy at weekends and school times due to the small nature.
Some road noise could be heard but not excessive.
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| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Xxsquarahxx |
3 reviews from this member |
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Had a lovely two night stay at Packhorse Farm. Facilities were spotless throughout the weekend and never had to queue for toilets/showers even though the site was busy.
Pitches are well laid out and flat. They also have the added bonus of picnic tables which we thought was a great idea.
The site is in a great location if you wish to visit Matlock/Matlock Bath.
All in all we loved the site and will definitely return.
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| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Sazzle94 |
1 review from this member |
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Lovely site, thoughtfully planned out into several areas separated by hedges.
Nice clean shower block with hot showers and separate wash/changing cubicles. Great pot washing areas with hot water too.
Most pitches have a picnic bench. There are lovely walks outside the campsite through fields.
We ate at The Tansley Tavern, on the main road in Tansley it's fairly small inside and they were busy, but they still squeezed us in. The food was good, lovely home made puddings.
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| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Sarac |
9 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here for a weekend with friends and we had two pitches next to each other. The camping areas are very well laid out, with clearly marked spacious pitches and lovely landscaped trees and hedges. The area is pretty much level everywhere apart from a very gentle slope in the lower field.
The facilities are excellent - very clean, roomy free showers with lovely full flowing hot water, free hairdryers and power points, a large pot washing area, again always with hot water, and a freezer pack fridge. The owners were friendly and helpful, with fresh eggs on sale.
The site is about 20 min walk into Tansley where we found a pub on the main road - we just had a drink, but the food looked good.
Overall, this is an excellent campsite for a very good price (£18. 00/night for camper and 2 adults).
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Wilkins |
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We have stayed at Packhorse Farm Campsite for the past five years, always the first bank holiday in May.
Our first visit was May 2009 & the facilities block was almost brand new, the facilities are first rate & centrally heated they are keep spotlessly clean at all times & as a separate disabled facility.
Credit to the owners, the facilities block is as good as the day it was opened, clean & well maintained, as is the rest of the campsite, so keep up the good work.
The washing up area was added a little later, it is under cover at the end of the facilities block, always plenty of hot water, also located there is freezer for ice blokes provided free of charge.
We have for the past three years taken advantage of one of the EHU pitches & will continue to do so, as we visit relatives in Matlock, which is beautiful, as is the surrounding countryside of Derbyshire.
We are campers of 30 years experience; I would put this site high up in my list of the top ten best sites of the UK & would highly recommend this site.
The owners deserve all the good reviews posted on UKCampsite.co.uk so keep up the good work, we will be back for many years to come.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Loubie-at-home |
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We visited this site because it was close to Matlock and were not overly concerned what the site would be like as we intended to explore a lot of Derbyshire during our 10 night stay. That said we fell in love with this site. We were welcomed warmly and directed to our pitch which was large and centrally located. We pitched in a hail storm and it rained most days, but the pitch never became overly water logged. We were able to play bat and ball outside the tent and it was lovely when a picnic table was delivered to us for our personal use.
The washing facilities were generally clean, you have to take into account that mud would be walked in as we were in the middle of a wet summer. Washing up sinks were always clean and plenty of hot water.
Over the weekend a loud family arrived and music blared out late into the night. Thankfully they only stayed two nights, but it would have been nice if site owner maybe did a walk round at night and reminded noisy campers to quieten down.
Loved this site so much we tried to book for May bank holiday weekend but they were fully booked, they kindly recommended somewhere else. Hoping to visit again this September.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Cazaholic69 |
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We had a lovely 7 night stay on an electric pitch next to the wash area, thought would be noisy but wasn't to bad except for one night when a group washed up about midnight!
Found staff helpful and friendly.
Nice lay out, liked the bench and table next to pitch was very handy. Nice touch.
All amenities of good standard, plenty of hot water, showers clean and hot, better than most hotels/BnB's I've been to!
Fresh eggs on site to.
The only gripe was the barking (overnight) from the nearby kennels for the first couple of nights. When I spoke to the owners of the site, they said was due to a dog that comes now and again, and will settle down soon.
Apart from that had a great week.
Would definitely stay again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: BuddingTraveller83 |
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We have just spent 6 nights at Packhorse farm and it was a positive experience.
First of all, the owners are really nice, kind and always available should you need them. They open up their home as a reception from 9. 30am-9. 30pm and after that there is a phone number should you need it. - this is really accessible and good to know.
The pitches are flat, we were in the bottom field and were able to choose our pitch on arrival. There is a large pot wash area and freezer for the blocks. The toilet block is cleaned every day; early afternoon and is spotless when cleaned although due to the afternoon clean, they got very muddy in the toilet and shower area in the morning. There are not many electric hook ups so book early if you want them.
It was full being the summer hols and the wake up call of kids was very early- so I found my new love, ear plugs and it worked wonders.
I would not hesitate to go back again, but probably in a quieter time period.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Gmowe |
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This was our first weekend camping. It was a great success; the weather was brilliant.
We booked last minute, but no problems, the owners were welcoming & helpful.
The campsite was great, well laid out; with all the facilities required for a comfortable stay. The showers were great with the added luxury of heated shower room.
We were within close driving distance to visit Monsal Trail, well worth a visit, stunning!
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Hankwaddo |
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Just had 9 days camping at packhorse farm what a great site it is, nice flat ground and good draining as we did have a bit of rain heavy at times but soaked away well.
The owners were nice and would come for a chat.
Matlock is just down the road if you need some shopping. The farm eggs are lovely, our granddaughter loved taking the dog for a walk around the site,
The amenities are excellent central heated toilet and shower block and always kept clean, so was the pot wash area which also has a freezer for ice blocks. Bbq bricks provided along with park benches for you to use outside your tent.
Well done packhorse farm and thanks for a nice week, would recommend this site to anyone. Loved it its a must and will be back.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Thesparks11 |
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This was our first visit, first of many weather permitting, and a last minute one as the sun decided to shine. The site was flat, well laid out, sheltered and broken up by very nice hedging; a fantastic location. The owners were very helpful and the eggs very tasty!
The toilet/shower block was clean, free hairdryers and private sink units; I have never seen those anywhere else and what a good idea. The showers were roomy and very warm. Loved the idea of providing bricks for BBQs. We will be back.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Purplebean |
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We have now stayed at Packhorse Farm three times in less than a year which I think says a lot about the campsite. In July 2011 we had a family holiday, three tents with an age range of 4 - 80 (the people not the tents). September 2011 with Hubby and son and then this month with hubby and son.
The site is split in two with the first area having pitches in trees and the EHU pitches, then there is a larger open field. In the tree area some of the pitches are small so if you have a big tent you will be put on the field. All pitches are numbered but not marked out, apart from those in the trees where the tress mark the pitch area.
The toilet block is fairly new and was clean at all times (except for the muddy boot marks but that can't be helped). The toilets were cleaned each day and if you went in just after they were spotless. In the ladies there are four toilets, three showers, three sinks in cubicles and three sinks in the open. In July the site was full and there was a queue for the shower in the morning. I had my shower at about 4. 30pm and the place was empty.
Although every pitch was taken when we stayed last July it still didn't feel full. September was much quieter only about half the pitches taken and in April just 5 which dropped to 2 by our last night. There are 5 washing up sinks and even when the site was full we didn't have to wait to washup. By the sinks is a freezer for ice blocks, we really needed this in July but in April my ice blocks stayed frozen as it was so cold!
The owners are very friendly we had a chat with them on our most recent visit and discovered that the toilets empty into a reed bed which we were impressed with. New for 2012 is a catering van, not open when we were there but I am sure it will prove popular.
There is a circular walk that goes down the farm drive called the Cuckoostone walk and you can get a leaflet from reception.
In terms of noise you can hear the Chesterfield/Matlock road and there is also a kennels nearby so some barking as well. But it is no noisier than many other sites we have been to.
I think three times since last July tells you what we think of this site and we will certainly be back again.
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| Date of Visit: March 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Jax9041 |
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We stayed overnight and were lucky to have beautiful sunshine.
In the evening we ordered an Indian take-away and it was delivered - not a brilliant meal but was better than nothing as we were not prepared for being a long way from any eateries.
The site is on a working farm, they were very friendly and it was immaculate, the shower blocks very good with lovely hot showers.
I would definitely recommend the site if you just want peace and quiet and we would most definitely go back again.
I can't really rate child friendliness as it isn't a specific child friendly site i. E. With play area etc.
If your children are happy with basic then it would be 10/10.
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