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This was the only site in Ashbourne we could get in at short notice, so we were a little dubious about what to expect but we have just spent 4 nights and had a fab time. The site was kept very clean, the shower / toilet block were spotless with plenty of hot water( pressure a bit low) and a free hairdryer.
The views were beautiful and the setting itself was really peaceful even when the field was full.
All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning.
We have just returned from a 3 night stay at Peak Gateway with our 2 young children and have had a lovely time! The site consists of static caravans, log cabins, caravans, trailers and tents in lovely surroundings and kept very clean. The field we were allocated had fantastic views over the Derbyshire Dales and completely unspoilt by any houses in view although Ashbourne is only a 5 minute drive away. Each tent/caravan is allocated a pitch number and although our tent is a large 12 man we had plenty of room around us for the children to play. Although the site was nearly full there was a feeling of space and the owner clearly has not been 'greedy' during peak times and crammed loads of tents in.
The children's play area was a real bonus (we hardly saw our 2) and with the swipe car barrier in operation we felt that they were completely safe to explore the site on their own.
The toilets, pot wash and freezer near the tent field was very adequate, however the new toilets and showers near the main entrance were to a very high standard and kept immaculate.
The friendly bar on site with an adults only room and family room was very reasonably priced and next to the children's play area.
Overall this site was very reasonably priced for the facilities, cleanliness and pitch sizes and we will definitely be returning!
We have just returned from our camping weekend at Peak Gateway and the site was fantastic. We had an electric hook up tent, the ground was level and you get a very generous size pitch - ours is a 3 bedroom tent and we had plenty of space. The views are absolutely fantastic, it did help that the weather was good all weekend. The facilities are clean and in good working order, showers and toilets are spacious, spotless, water's hot. There's a children's play area which my daughter loved, I would say suits children of 3 years and over. There is a bar although we didn't try it with a beer garden outside next to the children's playground so you can keep an eye on the kids and enjoy a cool beer. We will definitely be returning again at some stage.
Just returned from a weekend at peak gateway and was really impressed with the facilities.
The pitches were large, well maintained and spacious, lots of areas for the kids to play safely in around the fields nearby. The site was not very busy which we liked but did lack atmosphere so I would recommend coming with friends!
Shower blocks were excellent, warm, clean and not a long hike to get to.
The shop was adequate stocking essential items however the pub is only open for 3 hours on a Friday and Saturday evening only which was a little disappointing. Also as it rained most of the day one day a business opportunity missed.
Firstly I must say that to book this site was quite difficult, they have no website. I tried from last summer and it said 'website under construction' which I believe it still does. Also rang several times with no answer. However after booking and upon arrival there is a barrier with a phone number to ring, upon doing this a lady came to us gave us a barrier card and pitch number with site plan.
We weren't given details of where water, refuse. Toilets etc were but they were not hard to find. The pitch was of a good size and level too. The site was fairly quiet but this perhaps because of the time of year but I felt it lacked atmosphere. It did have a few old and tatty buildings on the grounds and I found the toilets and showers to be quite a walk from the pitch.
We were disappointed with the park, firstly the weekend we were there it was locked with no reason - and a notice saying under 10's only. We have children over the age of 10 so they were very disappointed and I felt we should have been told this when we booked. The pot wash area was locked, and everything else was closed apart from the bar which was open from 8pm but we didn't try this so can't comment.
I think this campsite is expensive compared to other sites we have visted in Ashbourne.
Peak Gateway is a mixed site of very well maintained statics, touring caravans on hardstanding pitches and tents. The tent area consisted of four large fenced areas which is non-EHU, of which the pitches are numbered and you are allocated a particular pitch when booking. The site is accessed through a barrier of which the barrier card is sent through the post after booking.
Despite camping over the bank holiday weekend it wasn't too busy and and there was plenty of space between pitches and the ground was level.
There is a male and female toilet block near the camping field with a washing up room and an outside tap for drinking water, however the showers are situated a little walk from the field near the main facilities.
Although the showers and toilets were clean and spacious, the showers are a push button type and I have to say that when I showered one morning about 9.00am along with everyone else at the time, they were hardly lukewarm. However when my friend showered earlier at 7.30am they had been hot, therefore they appear dependant on how many users are showering at the same time.
There is a good play area for the kids of all different ages including a trampoline.
There is also a small clubhouse, which although we didn't use, the guys did have a well deserved pint in there after setting up the tents. It had a look of a converted scout hut which was very quaint, they were playing music for the kids and had them involved in a game of musical chairs, so fun stuff if that's what you are after.
Apparently there is a shop on site although it wasn't open while we were there and we ended up using shops in Ashbourne(less than 5 mins away) and Derby(about 20 mins away)
Overall Peak Gateway was a pleasant and clean site with the biggest bonus being that; despite the rain of the summer and during the weekend there was no evidence of mud or soggy ground. Therefore it appears to have excellent drainage.
A recommended site but don't expect power showers!
This was our first camping experience with our kids (aged 10 & 8) so we can't compare to other sites but we had a fantastic time! The site was spotless and well marked out. The portacabin was just a few yards away with the essential loos and pot wash area, whilst the new shower block was located in the main building only a short walk. The showers were clean and free, never had to queue and even had a free hairdryer! The inn was closed over the weekend but the function room was open and free to get in (not £3 as stated in previous reviews). The couple who run the site are friendly and very hardworking - they do the whole thing by themselves! The site is well located with local attractions such as Tissington cycle trail and Carsington Water only a few minutes drive away along with the town of Ashbourne and it's many pubs. We would definitely recommend this site!
The site over the last couple of years has undergone great changes since the new owners took over. The pitches are adequate. They have a shop which is not open for long, a clubhouse and a function room and a place to get food at selected times. The showers etc are again adequate. They are clean but shower hot water lasts for just a short period.
There is a very nice pub about 20 min walk with nice food. Ashbourne is just a short drive and very quaint.
I did like the site because the owners are improving as they can afford it. I decided to book to see how after a year what improvements they have done. I was about to book this next bank holiday including 5th May, but was told that the management have decided that they are charging £100 for that weekend. However if you are a family it may be worth a visit.
We liked the pitch so much that we now have our tourer pitched there annually. The kids love the play area, Bubbles is great for them ( bring change), the pub looks very inviting, but unfortunately the boys are usually so pooped after playing and running around we have yet to have a drink there.
The showers are a little slow and underpowered, but the facilities are being improved as I type, lots of money being spent on it, more for a relaxing break/base camp.
We have visited this campsite every year for 3 years now, the first time we visited the site was dull and not very appealing, however the change has been remarkable.
There are still some things needing done, ie reception and the shop needs to be open more often as its very hard to get hold of anyone.
I have been trying to contact them for over a week now to book this years stay, we go every year to the Ashbourne Highland Gathering and now stay for 4 days and love it!
The kids, Abbie 5, Devan 4 and Jayden almost 2, have a blast and love the trampolines and play area and we simply cannot wait for Cap n Jacks to open.
The new shower block is lovely, and always kept clean althought the showers don't stay on for very long which is quite frustrating but you can't have everything.
The pitches are plenty big enough and quite well positioned and the outside in is lovely, although the prices are a bit on the high side.
We love Peak Gateway and will be returning again this year (if I can ever get hold of anyone in order to place my booking) and we are hoping for better weather this year to make our stay even more pleasant.
All in all a very nice campsite and one that keeps getting that little bit nicer each year.
We stayed at Peak Gateway in August for a week with friends, in two large family tents. Peak gateway is just outside the town of Ashbourne, which is convenient for local shops and supermarkets, such as Sainsbury’s, Somerfield and The Co-op. The entrance to the site is a tarmac road secured by a barrier. When we booked, we were asked to pay in full and a card key was sent in the post. The key will operate the barrier between 08:00 and 23:30. In the centre of the site, near the entrance barrier is what look like old military style buildings. The owners have done a good job of modernising these and this is where the bar, amusements, shop, reception and showers are. There is also another room called the Blenheim Room, which is used for special events. The shop is open twice a day for about two hours. As another reviewer has suggested, it looks more like a tuck shop than a place for camp essentials. We never visited, as it was never open when we tried. We never saw the reception open either, which is I assume why the barrier keys are posted out. There are also many paper signs stuck up with drawing pins giving a mobile number for emergencies. A large part of the site is for static caravans, there are also touring fields for caravans and a tent field. The tent field is at the back of the site and has a portakabin housing the toilets and two washing up sinks, with plenty of hot water. There are no showers on the camping field. The tent pitches are an excellent size and easily took our large family tent. When we booked we asked for an electric hook-up, we were told that these were not available. When we arrived, we understood why, the electrical hook ups are only on the touring fields and they don’t allow tents on there. This seems a little bizarre as they allow trailer tents on the touring field. The last time I went to a site with this kind of rigid separation I was a teenager! As mentioned, the showers are in the centre of the site, which is a short walk from the camping field. These have been finished to a very high standard and are kept very clean. What lets them down is that they are only open from 08:00 to 20:00, which means if you fancy having a shower after a long day out, you can’t. We found this especially frustrating for keeping the children clean. They other annoying thing was the limited time the push button gave you and the lack of power. There is however two old showers in the old toilet block next door, which are open 24hrs. We preferred to use these as they had a control tap and were more powerful. Although these did require modernisation and a lick of paint. The chemical toilet disposal point was also in the central area, which meant a strenuous walk from the camp field with a full toilet and as another reviewer has mentioned, this facility is in the washing up area. We visited the bar, with limited opening times, which was pleasant and had a separate children’s room, however if there is an event on in the Blenheim Room, the bar is closed and there is a charge to enter the event. The events appear to happen at weekends. We were not interested in the event (disco) and didn't want to pay £3 just to buy a beer! Conclusion: A clean site with modern facilities and large tent pitch sizes. The showers could be open longer and have longer times on the push buttons. The site requires more staff to allow the shop, reception and bar to open longer hours. All in all, nothing too major to complain about, however we will not be returning, because the site is simply not our “cup of tea”.
Great site. I liked the fact they post you the barrier fob so that you can enter site and need not bother booking in etc. I don't normally like set pitches but there was plenty of room. The tent field had wonderful views. Toilet/shower block very new and it was a pleasure taking a shower! This site is very child orientated, there's a playground and inside area for children to "hang out". While we were there they had rock climbing, archery, bouncy castles and there are 2 trampolines there all the time. It is a fantastic location. The walk into Ashbourne is well worth it where there a number of good pubs and restaurants. We will definitely be returning next year.
We have just spent a week here and had a fantastic time! Our 2 kids are 6 and 10 and they loved it! the site is clean and the staff very friendly. The down side is that because of all the earlier rain the site was very quiet so to say it was peak season not many people were here and that reflected on the facilities which werent open very often at all. The pub opened every night but only till there was someone wanting a drink when there was no one about they closed, some nights before 9 which was dissappointing. I only saw the shop open a couple of times in the evening which didnt really matter as it didnt really stock proper provisions anyway mainly sweets for the kids. The kids loved bubbles and the park which was very good, and the new shower blocks were brilliant. The tent pitch we were on was no 1 and I would say was the best pitch on the site as it was nearest to the toilets and washing up sinks and the pitches were huge of all the campsites weve been to these were definitely the biggest. Loads of room for the kids to play and not disturb other campers,also the pitches were nice and flat. We were lucky because the week we stayed the weather was gorgeous which made the holiday! the site was just outside of Ashbourne which is a lovely town. All in all we would definitely come back here just hope all the rest of the facilities like the cafe and the blenheim room to be open as we never got to sample these.
We had a fantastic time here, its great for familes. The management were very friendly and helpful.
The new shower block is now finished and what a job. Great. Just a tip though if your like me and need your like the wife and need your straighteners then the old shower block has an electrical point.
We have a 4 year old and he loved the children's play area. The flooring is cut up black rubber tubes so great if your little one falls, but not so good if you want to keep them clean. they get covered in black dust. But don't let this put you off (showers are free).
There is also a room called Bubbles which is really for the older kids. Arcade and dance type games.
The added bonus for the parent is the bar, you can watch the kids playing while havin' a nice pint.
They also have a shop and cafe, which unfortunately we didn't visit, but the cafe got a good review from most of the people we met.
One of the many plus points to the site apart from being friendly is the generous pitch size, we have a Diablo 900 and have been charged for a double pitch on some sites, but this one had ample room without the extra charge.
We will be going back.
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
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 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis On Site 
No Beach 
Watersports <5 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Have just returned from Peak Gateway after having spent bank holiday weekend there. Site is clean and tidy and the toilets were immaculate. 
