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Knotlow Farm Campsite
Flagg
Buxton
Derbyshire (Browse area)
SK17 9QP
Tel: 01298 85313
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Pitches: 60
Open: 24/04/2026 to 26/09/2026
23/04/2027 to 25/09/2027
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 Caravan Pitches |
 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 |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 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 |
| Activities |
 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 |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Adpooler |
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 Just got back from a crackin' three night camping trip at Knotlow Farm!
We arrived at midday on Friday so had virtually the pick of the site. As a rule the site is undulating but we managed to get a flat pitch.
On arrival we checked-in at the farmhouse and were greeted with a walm welcome, a very informative info sheet, and shower tokens (one per person/per night).
The shower/toilet block was very clean. The five minutes alloted for your shower with the tokens is plenty (although I admit I was sceptical at first). Saturday morning's shower was warm despite it being a busy weekend and knocking on for 10-10. 30am, and today's (Monday) was hot! Presumably as it was less busy on the site today.
The bins, of which there were plenty, all got emptied once per day during our stay.
Within 1. 5 miles there are three pubs (in various directions) but we only tried two (The Bulls Head & The Bull I'th Torn). Directions to the pubs are on the info sheet given to you on arrival. Our favourite was the Bulls Head, which is probably the nearest (but there isn't much in it).
There are five camping fields in all and it seems that the owners try to keep families/kids together as my partner and I didn't see any children in our field.
The Limestone Way runs right through the site so it's ideal if you're backpacking across it's length. This weekend was pretty much a lazy one for us and we only ventured to Bakewell for a mooch, other than that we either lazed on the campsite or visited the local hostelries. If that sounds like your kind of weekend then I whole heartedly recommend Knotlow Farm! 
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: KathleenG |
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We've just returned from a long weekend away at Knotlow Farm - perfect campsite!
Set in picturesque countryside, nice and quiet site (with no traffic noise!). A 20 minute walk to a lovely local pub - the Bulls Head in Monyash (dogs and children welcome). Lots of walks to do from the site and various towns to visit, just a cycle/short drive away.
Facilities excellent! Shower/toilet block appears to be quite new and was kept very clean. Bonus points for the eco friendly water system. The hot power showers are on a token system (free tokens given at check in) and each token gives 5 minutes - plenty of time! The washing up facilities are in the same block, again very clean and well laid out.
We took our dog with us. Well behaved dogs welcome (at no extra cost :) ).
When we arrived we were given the choice of two fields to pitch in and were able to choose wherever we wanted to pitch (we prefer this traditional style to being given set pitches, all measured out) and families with younger children seemed to be allocated to specific fields and adults/older groups allocated to other fields.
Everyone we spoke to on the site really enjoyed their stay and at £7 per head its very good value!
Well done Knotlow Farm!
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Emski_123 |
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We have just come back from a wonderful 6 nights at Knotlow farm. The site is lovely and very well kept, everywhere is clean and tidy (much cleaner than many others we passed on our travels around the area!).
A very peaceful site, no road noise and loads of space to choose from spread over 3 or 4 fields, we were there for the first week of the summer holidays and had practically a whole field to ourselves, it got busier at the weekend but still plenty of space between tents and only 5 min queues for the shower even at the busiest time!
The new toilet block is brilliant, spotlessly clean, loads of hot water and free showers - (you get a token when you check in to use for the showers which gives you one shower for each night you stay, showers last for 5 minutes on a timer which is great as it means people don't spend hours in there!).
The washing up area was a great plus too!
There are loads of walks from the site, a couple to local pubs which is always handy!
All in all a great location in the peak district and a beautiful site! thank you, we will be returning next time we come to the area!
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Interpol |
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We stayed at Knotlow Farm for 2 nights (Fri-Sun) in order to try out all our new camping gear. What a lovely campsite. Stayed on one of the 5 hook-ups. Site was very quiet on arrival due to poor weather with a few more tents arriving over the weekend. Site is really laid back and has an away-from-it-all atmosphere. Beautiful countryside.
New toilet block was fantastic. Loads of hot water and very clean.
Highly recommend a walk over to the Bull's Head pub in Monyash. Excellent pub.
All in all a great weekend and would definitely come back again. Thanks Margaret.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Grays |
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A 3 night break away from the children.
Lovely Friendly well kept campsite. We were very impressed with the great new wash block. Clean and eco friendly toilets and Warm showers.
Open fires allowed (but would like to mention the £5 per night charge to hire a compulsory fire basket).
Walked along Limestone Way to find the Bulls Head, Monyash, a friendly welcoming pub with great facilities.
Would benefit, from our point of view, with having an adult only field for those without children.
All in all a great place to escape, with good clean facilities.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Pline |
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My friend, 11 year old daughter and myself stayed on the very pleasant campsite here a few days ago. We also took my friends dog. They are happy to accept dogs as long as you are responsible and ensure it is well behaved and clean up after it.
The owner was friendly and hospitable from arrival onwards. We were able to purchase a fire bucket and kindling and logs from the farm. Being able to have a camp fire was a real boon as my daughter, who had not been properly camping before, absolutely loved toasting marshmallows at it.
The space for camping is plentiful and we were certainly not too crowded, although I am aware this would vary depending on holidays, time of year etc. The surrounding countryside is gorgeous, the location is very peaceful as it is quite a distance from the nearest road and we woke up to birdsong every morning. There are lots of things to do in the nearby towns of Matlock, Buxton and Bakewell, and there are short walks that you can do from the campsite itself.
The toilet and shower block was kept very clean and there was always toilet paper! There might be a problem with the number of toilets and showers at busy times, but it was not a problem for us at all.
We had a lovely time at Knotlow Farm and would highly recommend it.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Muppet77 |
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We stayed at Knotlow Farm on spring bank holiday weekend, the weather wasn't brilliant, however we had a lovely time.
The new toilet block had just been opened credit to the owners and tradesmen who were working through the night to get them finished for bank holiday!
There is now 4 indoor pot-wash sinks, 4 showers and 5 toilets in ladies and 4 showers, 3 toilets and 3 urinals in gents, and also a family room with baby changing facilities. There is plenty of hot water and the showers are amazing!
The site was fairly busy but didn't feel over crowded. We found a lovely pitch by a drystone wall which reflected the glow from our fire basket at night!
One afternoon we walked along the limestone way footpath to The Bull's Head pub at Monyash,(20 min walk) lovely village and fantastic local pub.
Overall the site is clean and well run with good facilities. Only downside is its fairly spread out so would advise cycling to toilets, there is bike parking provided outside!
Recommend this camp site if you're visiting the Peak District.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Littlejo2004 |
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We've just got back from a weekend camping at Knotlow farm and we were very impressed by the site. We stated on the Chestnut site, which was fine. The new toilet block opened on Saturday and the facilities in there were modern and clean. A shame the family room wasn't open yet, but a good addition when it is.
The site was clean, the grass kept short and it was signposted from the main road. Only thing that would have improved this site for us is maybe a swing/slide to keep the children entertained, but as we were only there 2 nights, it wasn't a problem for us.
The owners were friendly and helpful.
We would recommend this site.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Notreallyacamper |
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I stayed in the new Yurts which are owned by Long Valley Yurts (you book with them not the farm) and it was my first time in any kind of camping capacity!
We loved it, spotlessly clean showers and loos, yurt was really nice, thick duvets, comfy bedding, easy to drive up to. Really safe for kids to run about, very very quiet site, if you want facilities or life don't come here!
The whole point of this site if get away from it all. The showers and loos, and washing up area was much nicer than I expected, but then as a first timer I think I was expecting horrors!
I would definitely go again and would recommend to friends. One thing to note in particular, this Company is flexible with dates and arrivals, so do ask if the package doesn't suit.
My dad stayed in the farm B&B which was perfect as he could join us and the kids but had somewhere to retreat to.
My kids are already asking to go back.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Thorntop |
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Huge site with plenty of space, great views and very friendly helpful owner. Good value. Very limited toilets and showers until new block completed. If you don't want to queue for toilet then use the right-hand portableloo opposite which is clean, works and doesn't smell. Left hand one has broken flush.
Would definitely stay again. This site is likely to get busier once the new toilet block is complete but there is so much space I doubt it will ever feel full. One mile from High Peak trail so bring bikes, also useful for cycling to toilets if camping in one of the further fields.
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| Date of Visit: October 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Smwright69 |
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I have just returned from my third weekend visit to the site (which must say something). I have always enjoyed staying there, albeit I haven’t stayed during a busy summer weekend.
The reason why I return is that the sky is fantastic over the site. On a clear night there are a million stars in the sky and it is fantastic to sit by the rented brazier and just take it all in. I certainly didn’t find the air traffic a problem. The few planes are at high altitude when they pass over (I never heard any noise) and the vapour trails lit by the setting sun are stunning.
The location is really good for walking. I would recommend circular walks along the Limestone way in both directions. It is also possible to find many other nice walks in the area including the Lathkill Dale and High Peak Trail.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Chorlton1 |
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Very relaxing stay despite the weather but the ground did not become boggy around the site and a good access road leads right through to the farm.
The facilities are probably not of the highest standard housed in mobile cabins but they were always kept clean and well stocked although small queues did occasionally develop.
Strangely this site quotes only 30 pitches even though there seems to be a lot more space available in the three fields surrounding the farmhouse which had all been mowed short so wellies were not essential as with other sites.
We opted to have a fire for the two nights we were there which I think was £5 per night and £2.50 for a bag of wood I doubt they would mid if you took your own though as long as it didn't damage the field which is very well kept.
The pubs are quite a walk the nearest one I clocked was 1.5 miles away on the A515 the menu looked good but we opted to cook our own food. I would definitely stay at the site again but I would gladly pay a bit more if a modern brick washing block could be built.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Vanfan |
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We have just returned from a weekend at this campsite which we enjoyed very much. There is a field for caravans with 5 hook-ups along one wall. There is no hardstanding but the grass is nice and short and the hook-up side of the field is fairly flat.
However the field does slope upwards towards the top so if you camp in this field you may find yourself on a bit of a slope! The toilets and showers are pretty basic but ok (They aren't in a proper building -the toilet block is in a lorry trailer type thing and the shower and potwashing area in a large trailer with the wheels dug into the ground. That sounds worse that it really is!)
There was plenty of toilet paper and hot water and the shower was a pleasure to use. No pushing buttons in every few seconds! The area is beautiful and there is a great walk over the fields to the pub at Monyash.
My only disappointment was the price. It cost myself and my husband and daughter £46 for two nights with hook-up. Every little thing seems to incur an extra price per night! Although I like the site I have stayed in sites with far better facilities for much much less. A shame really.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: JFK001 |
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We spent a long weekend here at the end of May and found it to be quiet and relaxing. The facilities were clean and adequate. Had to queue for the showers (even though the site wasn't full) but the water was hot and free!
A little gripe as there was only one sink for wash up which really isn't sufficient for a site of this size. We had lots of space around our pitch and the children really enjoyed the space which enabled them to play without being a bother to others.
Lovely views. On the whole a lovely clean well maintained site but a tad expensive. Would stay there again if in the area.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Morgz84 |
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Have arrived back from the Peaks after a very enjoyable trip. We had booked a pitch with EHU and were allowed to choose from 6 pitches. All of which were (well almost) flat with plenty of space between. The site is in nice surroundings with a feeling of remoteness and you have to listen hard to hear the A515 a mile away. The views from the site aren't spectacular but nice country scenery and the site itself is nice.
What I liked:
- From arrival at our site the staff were very approachable and helpful.
- Having a camp fire is lovely and the wood is priced very reasonably at £2.50 per bag of logs / kindling.
- Not loads of rules and regulations.
- Electric hook ups well spaced.
- Toilets / Showers hot, clean and modern if a bit limited in quantity.
- Almost silent at night during the week before the weekend invasion apart from the odd plane flying in / out Manchester.
- Indoor washing up area.
- Shops close by in Bakewell / Buxton.
A few whinges:
- Never any real queues for toilets or showers to speak of however if the site gets much busier then there might be. A few more showers might be in order.
- In the shower cubicle there is little plastic window thing high up however you can't open it. It would be nice if you could open a vent as in hot weather I could barely breathe - not good for asthma sufferers.
- By the main Portable cabin toilets there are two Portable loo's, No. 1's only according to the sign. These would be better strategically spaced around the site as its a pain to keep walking back and forth.
- On Saturday night there was a noisy group who failed to have any consideration for other campers - up talking loudly and people wandering across the field whistling loudly at 1:30am. Signs indicate that it is a 'quiet campsite' and that any antisocial behaviour should be reported to the farm house with a number displayed. I was on the verge of reporting the noise makers when they eventually shut up.
- No recycling facilities that I could see.
- Finally, this site is under the flight paths in and out of Manchester Airport. As an aviation enthusiast this didn't bother me but people should be aware of it so they know what they're in for.
Summary:
I really like this site and will visit again. I find there are many sites which don't have loads of rules with an ethos of 'be nice or leave' and it works.
However if there is just one rule that they need here it should be a curfew which is checked on and enforced as noise seems to be a popular complaint in these reviews. With niggles aside though, this is a great site with pleasant staff and decent facilities.
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