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Our family (including 2 boys of 6 and 3) stayed at this site, along with my sister and her husband in their tent between 16 and 19 August 2012. We loved it. We arrived on a Thursday and so had the advantage of getting two pitches at the edge of the field (some of the central pitches were on slopes). The facilities are all in a converted farm barn and were very good, clean and spacious. The washing up sinks are indoors, which is a huge bonus at night and when the weather is inclement. There is a fridge for ice blocks, although they could definitely do with a much bigger one. My sister and her husband chose this site due to being able to have a firepit, which made for very social evenings. There were plenty of children and sufficient space for them all to run around, without getting in people's way. The site is well positioned for a walk to the local pub and playground, which was perfect with the children. Don't miss the local discount bookshop - its really well stocked. We would definitely recommend this site and will return ourselves.
Booked this about a month in advance of our trip, based on the reviews on here. No deposit was requested, which I think is quite unusual. The site was easy to find and on arrival, signs directed us to the farm house. All very 'free and easy'. Paid up and told we could go anywhere we wanted, so had a quick walk around and decided where we wanted to go.
There were a few other tents there upon our arrival, and we chose a site near the road, at the top of the field. Come the sunday, everyone else left (weekend before school hols started) and we were the only tent in the field for some days. The toilets, washing up area and showers were all very good, and really clean.
Overall I think in busy times, you may find it difficult to find a flat area as the largest field does have a large dip in the middle. Also, having to cross the field, could cause some problems if wet. We had quite a bit of rain while there and were pleased that we had gone by the main track up the field.
We did not see the owners at all during out weeks stay, and when busy, feel you could get in unnoticed! Saying that, there was breakfast baps, pizzas, fire baskets with logs etc available if needed all at an extra cost.
The site is central for many places, with good access and the only noise is from the farm animals! Would we use again? Yes, if going to the area, but would avoid busy times (so could get a flat site!)
We visited here for the second time, almost 3 years after we first visited and weren't disappointed. Booking was not a problem-telephoned a couple of weeks before hand, friendly and polite owner. On arrival, signs directed us to the main farm house to book in, very efficient.
The price was £7 per adult per night, and we weren't asked about size of tent - we have a 5 person tent for all our equipment. We were given a map of the campsite, with site rules, as well as outlining where all the areas to pitch were, toilets etc.
We were told to pitch where we liked in 1 of 2 areas (named maple and lime sites), although there are a further 2 fields for tents behind the farm (chestnut and willow sites). I'm not sure, but these may have been reserved for families, although there were families on the areas we were directed too as well.
There are some flat areas, but there are some slight slopes. You are able to park next to your tent. We pitched at the top of the maple field, which can be a bit breezy. There is a further field for caravans and electric hook ups, with 3 or 4 yurts also occupying his area, which can be booked.
Given we visited at a weekend during the school holidays, it was not crowded at all. However, this may have been because you do have provide your own entertainment for the children, there are no play areas. There were plenty of children playing ball games however.
The toilets have been upgraded from when we first visited, and were housed in a purpose built area. This was kept very clean, with plenty of toilets and showers in both male and female areas. We didn't use the showers, so are unsure how long they last for, but they were clean.
There was also a pot washing area housed here, with plenty of free hot water. This area also had a coffee/hot drinks machine (coin operated), as well as a cold drinks can dispenser. From where we pitched, this was quite a distance to walk for the toilet in the middle of the night, so bring a torch!
This is not a criticism, as we could have pitched closer. There are recycling facilities and fire extinguishers on each field, as well as drinking water taps.
Many of our fellow campers had hired the portable BBQs from the farm - £5 with £3 for a bag of logs or kindling. You are also able to buy a pizza for dinner from the farmhouse for £6 and a breakfast bap, (ordered before 6pm the night before), with 2 rashers bacon, 2 sausages, 1 egg, fruit juice or coffee for £5. We didn't buy either of these, but we did see plenty of people having the pizzas.
There is a no noise rule after 11pm, but this was not a problem while we were there, as it was fairly quiet as dusk fell.
This campsite is situated on the Limestone way, and Lathkill Dale is a short walk away too. The Tissington trail is not far.
As per the previous review. I booked early on the day and travelled up. The site was easy to find and kept beautifully manicured.
The shower/toilet block were immaculate and the surrounding countryside is gorgeous, if you want a break and back to a quiet peacefully location. Then I can recommend it. But don't tell too many people,
I shall certainly return and might try one of the Yurts for a change, there is plenty of room to choose your pitch hovered its not a flat site in all places.
The bins were clean and the whole place was a pleasure to visit, 5 stars from me
Lovely spacious campsite although finding a flat area can be a bit of a trial. The owners are friendly, helpful and welcoming.
If you don't wish to cook on site you can order a breakfast bap at the farmhouse the night before, and you can order pizza for the evening. Otherwise breakfast is available at the local tearoom which is quite expensive and poorly presented with dirty toilets which is a shame because appearances would suggest otherwise.
Evening meals at the pub in Monyash looked superb although we didn't actually try one. The ale was excellent
Back to the campsite. The shower, toilets and washing up facilities are excellent. Housed in a barn there are two double power points to plug in hairdryers, phone chargers etc (but if there's a group of DoE type girls you may have to fight for one!)
The showers are on a timer and now work on 20p pieces and 10p lasts a minute, previously you were given a token when you booked in that lasted 5 minutes. It's a bit of a sneaky way of increasing the price really as they haven't reduced the camping price to recompense the 50p token! Once they're going they're a good temperature but you have to decide in advance how long you'll need, otherwise every time you add another 20p you have a cold wait during the 10 second lead-in time.
Toilets use watersaving technology which seemed great most of the time, just one occasion when there wasn't enough available to flush. This might be worse in a long hot summer (some hope of that!)
There is plenty of space around this campsite and despite its fairly remote positioning it was well signposted and easy enough to find. There's lots of space for children to run around and a footpath to the pub.
You can hire a firebasket and buy logs to have warmth outside your tents in the evening and it gives the place a lovely glow.
All in all I would recommend this campsite despite the negative points I've highlighted as it is friendly, spacious and relaxing.
Stayed at this site over 4 days. Managed to book two adjacent pitches one electric and one non electric - they keep a couple of pitches for this request which was good and we had loads of room.
Toilet and shower block were reasonably/very clean depending on time of day the main problem was grass as the site was keenly mowed which resulted in the cuttings being trampled into the shower block. Washing up facilities are in the same block as the showers and were fantastic. There is also a selection of leaflets on local attractions. We would have liked to see information on local walks too as many dog owners are not permitted in many attractions.
This site is the most dog friendly we have ever stayed on. as long as they are well behaved they are allowed in the shower/wash up block, off lead on site (but obviously under strict control) and no rules on exercising off site as long as 'poop and scoop' is followed. There were loads of dogs ours included and not one was problematic.
There are several pubs within walking distance but all are at least a mile and a half away so you have to enjoy the walk and be warned if you get carried away its a long very dark walk back. You are given directions to the pubs and information on nearest towns etc when you check in. There is no shop in the immediate vicinity so go prepared. (7 miles to Buxton and Bakewell which are the nearest large towns)
All in all a well kept dog friendly site slightly more expensive than we expected but probably worth it for the night sky and the peace and quiet-silence after 11pm.
Just stayed at Knotlow Farm for the bank holiday weeking. While the weather was disappointing, the campsite certainly was not.
The site is divided into different fields, and they tend to keep families together. It's quite laid back, we arrived early evening but it wasn't a problem, was given a useful information sheet and it was left up to us where we wanted to pitch. There is no rush to be out on your day of departure either. The camping fields tend to undulate slightly but even camping on one of the inclines as we did posed no problems. The fields are quite open so do catch the wind well.
All fields have waste disposal facilities inc recycling, drinking water and a token fire extinguisher. Nice thought but your tent would have burnt down by the time you'd ran over to get it. Toilets are flushed by recycled rainwater.
The toilet and shower block is first rate, quite new and plenty of room for everyone. They are also kept spotlessly clean. The showers now take 20p coins, which last 2 minutes. You can load up the meter with more coins if you so wish but you have to remember it can take 20 seconds or so for the hot water to come through!
A footpath from one of the camping fields leads directly onto the limestone way, and through to Monyash. The Bulls head pub/restaurant in Monyash looks great but remember to book in advance, don't just turn up and find it fully booked (as we did). In fact most of the pubs on the local information sheet given on arrival get booked up quite quickly.
The Bulls head has also got a children's play area next to it (There are no children's play facilities on the site).
A lovely site, only downside was the weather, wet and windy bank holiday!
Nice new toilet and shower block, which the showers had just been converted to take 20p for 2 minutes.
The pitches are not flat, some are on quite a slope, which for bigger tents would be an issue if you don't mind rolling out of bed. T
he hire of a fire basket and logs is a really nice idea although we did not take up the offer as the weather was so bad and we decided to stay inside the tent and sit around our gas fire.
We thought this was a great campsite. It is off the main road and quiet, quite tranquil.
It is well maintained, washing up area is spacious-we had to queue once during busy time, toilets and showers are clean too-loved the floor, I think all campsites should have this type of floor (they are like pation slabs, dry quickly and seem more hygienic).
Toilets were always clean. Shower is 20p for 2 mins and the cubicle is on the small size, however I managed fine with my 9 year old daughter, we just had to be very organised.
The only negative point is there is no kids' playground, however as a lot of previous reviews have mentioned this, people can bring their own games to play, whilst we were there people brought stuff to play crickets and rounders which was great and the site we pitched was Willow site and people played in the middle of the field as was empty.
Also it would be useful for each site to have water point, there is not one in Willow site.
The owners were always friendly and accommodating. You can order homemade pizzas and breakfast for reasonable price. Fire baskets are available for hire for £5, kindling and logs are £3 each/bag sold on site.
Lots of pubs nearby, some approx 1 mile walking distance from the farm. We went to the Royal Oak pub (approx 3 miles, in Hurdlow) to have Sunday lunch and the meals were superb, the pub was voted the best traditional pub last year (2010) and we certainly were not disappointed.
Tesco express (with petrol station) and Sainsburys local are in Buxton approx. 7 miles from the campsite.
We would definitely return to this site and would recommend to our friends.
We went as a group of 4 adults 2 children. we thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. nice field, very undulating in chestnut field but we found a flat area.
Quiet friendly people. toilet blocks where new and very nice. Showers cost 20p for 2 mins. Open fires welcome but must rent fire pit or bring your own. The owners will sell logs and kindling £3 per bag. I used this often, nice place 20 mins from ahsbourne about 5 from buxton
You can also get breakfast from the house as it is a b&b order the night before £5 each.
Stayed for a two night weekend break at Knotlow Farm and had a great stay.
The site is spread over 5 fields, one of which contains some Yurts and the EHU's. As other reviewers have stated it appears that the owners are keeping certain areas for families and others child free.
We were directed to pitch on either of the two fields by the main driveway. The fields are quite sloping in parts, but there are flatter areas at the top and bottom of the slopes. The grass is well mown and there were are powered lights along the driveway to the facilities block. We pitched at the top of the hill which did get quite breezy but the views were great.
The toilet block was about 300 yards away for us. The facilities are excellent and kept clean. There are 4 washing up areas, hot water was free and plentiful. The showers are token operated which last for 5 minutes. Tokens are given out on arrival by the owners.
The Limestone Way passes through the site and there are instructions provided in a helpful information sheet with directions to local pubs. The site also hires out fire baskets for £5 a night. They also take orders for Pizzas and breakfasts at the farmhouse.
We found the site very quiet and relaxed. There was very little traffic noise, there are planes flying in and out of Manchester, but it didn't bother us at all and is the same for any campsite in the Buxton area.
Ideal base for Buxton (5 miles) or Bakewell (8 miles). All for £7 per person per night. Great value and we will definitely return.
The sign at the entrance to the farm track/road definitely helped ( I knew we were near and hated the thought of driving round and round ( as you do when things are not well sign posted)
The place was very organised, tidy, recycling bins, sign posts, clean toilet / shower / washing up block plus sockets for hair dryers and leaflets with local information. (Just a bit of a trek at 2am if you are in the top field)
Helpful at farmhouse giving change - (keep hold of your 20ps - as you need them for a 2 minute shower)
We were in tents - ground smooth and you didn't need a mallet for the pegs! No fear of puddles as slight inclines in the fields.
Pretty village nearby, pubs within walking distance. Farm quiet, enough room for children to run around. Dogs kept on leads. Good place for access to various attractions around Derbyshire.
Arrived here on Saturday afternoon after booking on the Thursday evening. Campsite was easy to find (even with a wonky Sat Nav) and was well sign posted from the main road.
Lovely warm welcome on arrival. We got given a useful information sheet which listed local attraction and pubs, as well as having a map of the site. Also received shower tokens (1 per person/per night).
We were surprised how quiet the site was, although the threat of bad weather probably put people off. It seemed they had grouped families into separate fields, although this could have been coincidence. The fields are well kept with short grass. You should be able to find something flat without too much effort.
Excellent showering/toilet/washing facilities. No queue for the showers on the Sunday morning and the 5 minutes that the token allowed was more than enough time.
The farm also sells pizza's in the evening and an 'All day breakfast bap' for the morning, although you have to give them advanced warning.
Lovely camp-site, will definitely use again in the future.
First time camping, was just with my 3 yr old daughter. Loved it, went Saturday to Monday, (2nights), had plenty of room, nice grassy pitches, and just had to be careful to pick a pitch not on a slope, but was a lovely clean site. The facilities block was ideal, plenty of hot water for pots, showers etc. Lovely country views, and 2 nice pubs that I found about a mile away. Only down, was there was no park etc for kids, but we made our own entertainment in the field. A little shop would have been nice too, but those are just small point. And at £8 per adult, (just me), made it very good value too. Will definitely return
An absolutely excellent site. The toilet, shower and pot-washing facilities are immaculate. The grass is kept nicely kept and the warm welcome on arrival was great.
We had a fire most nights which was great.
Only slight downside is the amount of air-traffic passing overhead, presumably landing at some local airfield, although not much of a distraction.
Site is very central to all the main Peak District towns and so great from that point of view.
We would definitely use this site again.
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Caravan Pitches 
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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 
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No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
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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 
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Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
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Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Our family (including 2 boys of 6 and 3) stayed at this site, along with my sister and her husband in their tent between 16 and 19 August 2012. We loved it. We arrived on a Thursday and so had the advantage of getting two pitches at the edge of the field (some of the central pitches were on slopes). The facilities are all in a converted farm barn and were very good, clean and spacious. The washing up sinks are indoors, which is a huge bonus at night and when the weather is inclement. There is a fridge for ice blocks, although they could definitely do with a much bigger one. My sister and her husband chose this site due to being able to have a firepit, which made for very social evenings. There were plenty of children and sufficient space for them all to run around, without getting in people's way. The site is well positioned for a walk to the local pub and playground, which was perfect with the children. Don't miss the local discount bookshop - its really well stocked. We would definitely recommend this site and will return ourselves. 
