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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: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Si_P |
5 reviews from this member |
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 We (Me my wife and my 1 year old daughter) have just returned from 3 nights at this site.
This site was impressive from the word go. It felt small and intimate with lots of natural screening from hedges preventing the lots of tents in a field type vibe. This resulted in a communal feel about the site.
The owner was really helpful throughout the booking process and very accommodating to our late arrival.
The shower and toilet facilities were nice and new and always clean (and we did have a few torrential down pours during our stay.)
Our only let down was the lack of any form of shop. We are disorganised people so found on the last night that additional food would have been good for dinner. You can order Indian take away to be delivered but this felt a bit too much like cheating.
All in all a lovely site. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Queen71 |
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We decided not to venture too far on our first night of camping and really wanted to see how the children would react to sleeping in a tent.
We chose to go on a Bank Holiday weekend but only from the Sunday night and only for one night. On arrival the owners were really helpful and when I booked I had commented that my husband was worried about being too cramped in.
We had no reason to be worried we were given a choice of pitches and were taken to see them before we decided. We have a great pitch (in a corner away from anyone wanting to laugh at us for quite obviously being 1st time campers!.
The toilet facilities were excellent as I am very fussy about public toilets this was something else that worried me. There were very clean and I loved the idea that not only were the toilets and showers in cubicles but sinks were as well so you could get washed in private.
There wasn't a play area for the children, but they soon made friends with other children and it became difficult in the end to get them to come back for tea!
We would definitely go back again and now we have a plan of the site we can also book a pitch in advance which is great for us.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Lrr77 |
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We booked this site for 3 nights as part of a tour of the Peak District in our Motorhome.
The area is lovely and its about 5 mins drive from Tansley and about 10 minutes drive into Matlock.
The camp site looks lovely and some of the pitches have hard standing and looks well maintained. One point was that its on their sign and website that they have a new shower block but its not stated that its for the tents and not the motorhomes as they are in two separate fields.
The owner seemed friendly but you have to pay cash or by cheque as they do not accept cards. The information provided by the owner was limited and perhaps more information on the site and area could have been provided.
The motorhome shower block desperately needs upgrading as the female only has 2 toilets and one cramped shower which was fine for when we stayed but during a busy period there must be a long wait for a shower. It did not appear that the showers were cleaned regularly I cannot say even every day as the shower was in the same state later in the day as it was left by someone earlier in the morning.
The sinks were small and only 3 in number again when it is busy it would not be ideal.
There is no vegetable preparation / pot cleaning area which is a must really. I'm not after all the mod cons but at the least a decent amount of showers / toilets and a veg prep area / pot cleaning area is a basic requirement.
We paid £16 per night which is reasonable but for the facilities provided it was over priced in my opinion. Don't get me wrong its a nice area but if the facilities are improved I think it would be a lovely site. I would be reluctant to visit again.
There was a dog walking area but no children's play area.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: JazzDad |
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Nice site overall but it felt a little cramped. The units were less than a metre apart in some places and with cars next to tents it was difficult to manouvre sometimes. The pitches were also quite small and we only just got our tent on.
There were good facilities that were really well kept and Matlock had everything you needed. No play area for the children which was a bit of a problem for some campers.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Beesue |
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Just back from a 'Campathon' to celebrate my 60th, all my friends and family, 20-odd of us in all - and the day we were all there together turned out to be just perfect, hot and sunny with barbecues, bunting, the lot! What a perfect way to celebrate a big birthday!
The site was all I could have hoped for and the owners could not have been more helpful and accommodating for us. The only small suggestion I could make to perhaps make a great site even better would be the addition of a small stool in the shower cubicles to sit on whilst foot-drying. We have had those in other sites and it really makes drying oneself so much easier. There was a slight hiccup with the hot water to the basins and pot wash while we were there but nothing too bad. The showers were just perfect.
Perhaps I have created a monster now because everybody wants to go again next year! Don't worry folks, us over 60's are quiet, we NEED our beauty sleep!
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Chrissyeh51 |
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Have just returned from a stay at this site and do not totally agree with previous comments - perhaps we were unfortunate in the timing of our visit. We found the pitches very cramped. There were a lot of very large tents that more than filled their pitch then had to encroach on others space to park their cars. As a result the site appeared very crowded and we weren't too sure about the fire safety aspect when barbecues were in use. It was also very noisy as there were several large groups camped together and their loud chatter went on past 11pm.
It would be nice to see the owners on the site from time to time - they took our money then we never saw them again. We have never stayed on a site where the owners have been so conspicuous by their absence.
Overall the site is attractive and well sheltered by trees and bushes. The man who comes in to clean the facilities and empty the bins does a sterling job. There is plenty to do in the area and the food and service at the nearby Gate pub is very good and reasonably priced.
Finally a note to those with motorhomes. There is fresh water available but there is nowhere to empty chemical or grey waste, you have to use the facilities on the caravan site next door which is a bit of a trek with full receptacles.
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Gumgumtree |
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Echo all the positive comments already written about this site. We visited in April with a couple of small tents.
The site is well laid out with individual pitches and you may be lucky enough as we were to nab one of the picnic tables supplied for use over your stay.
Local pub is a bit of a walk and quite a steep climb back.
Facilities are second to none
Definitely follow the directions given to the site and do not rely on Sat Nav unless you like driving up steep, narrow and winding roads.
Would definitely return.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Very Tired! |
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This was our 3rd visit to Packhorse Farm, the second this year. As always the site was very clean as were the shower blocks and Susan and her husband were as welcoming and accomodating as ever. We took a trip into Bakewell, somewhere we hadn't visited for many years, I can recommend a day here and you can't not visit Bakewell without buying a Bakewell Tart, which was the best Tart I had ever eaten!
Our only cause for concern on this visit was a number of other guests to the site, mainly large groups, who were loud and very noisy until very late into the night, as we were staying for 3 nights we endured two nights of this, from 2 different parties.
Both Susan and her husband did ask the guests concerned to consider other campers on the site and to be quieter, unfortunately the quiet didn't last long! This is no fault off the owners off the site, camp rules are very clearly displayed with regards to noise and music, the fault lies with a minority of campers not respecting the rules and fellow campers trying to sleep, at 11pm at night this is not an unreasonable hour to want to sleep!
We have booked to go again in September, fingers crossed we have quieter nights!
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Peppered |
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Stayed here over a busy Friday and Saturday night early july, and visited nearby Matlock, Matlock Bath and The Heights of Abraham (fantastic, by the way!). Site was very welcoming and easy to find by way of the instructions sent out - point to note, use the instructions sent - don't rely on Sat Nav as it'll likely take you up a very narrow, steep lane. I speak from experience.
We found the pitches to be a little cramped in the corner of the field furthest from the shower block, but as our neighbours were fine we had no problems other than some fairly intense snoring! The shower / toilet block is second-to-none and has set the bar very high for all future camping trips! The pitches between the trees nearer to the shower block looked very cosy.
The only issue we had was music being played by a group of younger lads, and the campsite owners did nothing whatsoever to curb the noise, despite it continuing into the early hours of Sunday morning. Thankfully we were some distance away!
All in all a cracking site that we will be very happy to return to - as long as the owners enforce their own rules!
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: MIZSCOTTY |
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This is a lovely site, the owners were both very welcoming on our arrival. We stayed on pitch 12, which was a good size and great if you have dogs, as bit secluded.
The toilet block was clean, showers were hot and it had great little dressing cubicles with sink/mirror opposite them. Pot wash area was clean with plenty of hot water and this is were you get the menu for the Indian takeway that delivers to your pitch!
The surrounding area was lovely and good for walking the dogs. The nearby towns of Matlock and Bakewell are a must and also the tavern at Tansley is great for lunch.
The only downside we felt was that it could do with a little shop for morning papers etc, as you have to drive into town to the nearest shop. Overall a great little site and we would highly recommend it and will definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Nettieeddie |
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What a great campsite,
We had a large pitch and the site was very clean. Shower / toilets were very clean. Hot water was pre-set and was great. Plenty of room to wash up the pots and dishes, with the free use of a freezer for the ice blocks.
Shops were a distant, and the pub.
Site could do with a little on site shop for those arriving empty.
Nice and quite in the evening
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Greatrix |
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Lovely site with immaculate facilities - toilet and shower block heated with hot water at all times of the day. No issues about using the facilities although the site appeared to be full. The site is broken up by lots of trees / bushes which gives you a feeling of privacy.
The kids enjoyed themselves making dens and visiting the animals (horses and goats). The village is walkable - we made it there for the summer fete. Indian takeaway from Matlock delivered on Saturday night - good food and on time.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Wallys_mum |
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This has to be one of the best campsites we have been to for both cleanliness and value for money
The pitches are a good size (and we have a big tent)and the one we had was nice and secluded. The toilets and shower block were spotlessly clean and the showers were free - always a bonus.
The lady who owns the campsite if very friendly, accommodating and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble.
There are plenty of rubbish bins around, bricks for barbecues and water taps within easy reach of any pitch you are on.
There is plenty of information available from the site with regards to places to visit, walks, pubs etc. There is even a local Indian Take Away that delivers to campers - and the food was delivered within the time they said, arrived hot and was very tasty.
There are hairdryers in the shower blocks which are again free to use, and a freezer by the washing up area for you ice packs.
We took out two dogs with us and as I said found plenty of lovely places too walk them.
Looking forward to our next visit
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Calisnenath |
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Had a lovely holiday here for half term. Spoilt slightly by a couple of loud family groups, but they did eventually quieten down by 10 - we wouldn't have noticed if we hadn't have had small children trying to sleep.
Love the way they have secluded all the areas with trees while still packing them in, but it does make it tricky if you have like us a large tent! We made it in eventually. This is a lovely spot and the facilities are fantastic.
Would recommend with no hesitation. Matlock does have road works at the moment though - so getting almost anywhere took some time!
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: TheGriswalds |
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Packhorse Farm was chosen by us to be the destination for our 1st family camping trip and we weren't disappointed.
We have an Outwell Nebraska XXL and it fitted very snugly on the jumbo pitch. There are pitches hidden amongst some trees that looked really nice. Electrical hook up wasn't a problem. Scattered about the place are quite a few 'Beer Garden' type benches which you can grab and put outside your tent which was a great touch. Bricks were provided to put disposable BBQ's on if required.
The toilet block was heated & well kept with it being cleaned daily to a high standard. There is also a Disabled / Baby changing room that has toilet / shower sink etc. The whole building looks brand new and was superb. To the side of that was the pot washing area which was also immaculate. Here we found a freezer to put our blocks, some local info with regards take away / pubs, some books, potable water tap and a box with some games in to keep the kids busy while you are fighting the canvas!.
The lady (Susan) that runs the site is very nice and approachable. As we were setting up she came round to have a chat and give us a little bit of local knowledge which is all very useful.
Lots of local attractions that aren't too much of a trial to get to such as Gullivers Kingdom, Heights of Abraham and Bakewell. Matlock has a great little Lido in a lovely little park, well worth a visit if its warm enough for the kids to have a paddle.
All in all a great site if you like the countryside and the sounds and smells that go with it!. It was great listening to the owl hooting away as we went to sleep!.
Only drawback was that there wasn't anything for the kids to do there, ie, swings, slide etc but to be honest, who needs it when there is so much to do in the surrounding areas!.
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