Brook Farm

View prices & book 8.9 48 reviews
Visitor image of the sunrise from their tent
Visitor image of the sunrise from their tent
Field views all around
Fields all around
Service points at the pitches
Trees around the site
Spacious pitches
Path through the site
Well-maintained grass pitches
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Field views all around
Fields all around
Service points at the pitches

  • Quiet rural site five minutes' drive from Ashbourne
  • A 10-minute drive from the Peak District; 20 minutes from Alton Towers
  • Two pubs within walking distance
Essential ingredients for a rural Derbyshire break? Peaceful spot surrounded by open fields and plenty of space for games/campfires/chilling out… If that combination sounds just about right, book yourselves into Brook Farm, a well-kept quiet site with no facilities out in the countryside five minutes’ drive from Ashbourne. The views here are mainly made up of various shades of green, in the form of fields and trees, with a few location bonus points thrown in for being on the banks of the Dove river. There’s plenty of space to play with around this site, but the folk here understand the value of peace and quiet, so they keep a lid on guest numbers rather than cram people in – and thumbs up to that move, as it leaves a great swathe of space for kids/dogs/demob-happy office workers to run around and for barbecues or campfires to be constructed safely away from the action. Beers, buns and burgers for the barbecue can be picked up from the butcher, baker and supermarket in Ashbourne. Want to stretch your legs further? There are plenty of walks to be had in the surrounds, and there are two pubs within walking distance of the site, the closest being just 25 minutes' walk away. The Peak District National Park’s about a 10-minute drive away for more outdoorsy options, and Alton Towers is 20 minutes away if you want to swap rural rambles for rollercoaster thrills. The site is also a short walk away from bus stops with an hourly bus service to locations including Derby, Ashbourne and Uttoxeter.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 14 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 48 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
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Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Brook Farm offers a peaceful and tranquil escape with beautiful countryside views and excellent walking opportunities directly from the site. Pitches are described as large, level, and well-maintained. Owners are consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. While the site is basic, with portaloo toilets and no showers or washing-up facilities, many guests found them to be clean. Some visitors felt it was expensive for the limited facilities provided, especially if expecting more than a back-to-basics stay.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

So very peaceful, so many nice walks straight from the campsite, large…

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Cathy D.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked So very peaceful, so many nice walks straight from the campsite, large pitches and pretty level too.
Very friendly owners. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely & accommodating owner who met us on arrival. Nice site located…

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Daniel R.

Cowfield non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely & accommodating owner who met us on arrival. Nice site located on the edge of Ashbourne, everyone there seemed friendly and there certainly wasn't any loud noise during the late hours. Excellent price and would cetainly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely flat, well - mown field with tap, very clean toilet and…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely flat, well - mown field with tap, very clean toilet and electric hook-up. Perfect!

Recommend to friends Visit again

This our second visit to this quite and relaxed site, we love…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked This our second visit to this quite and relaxed site, we love that there are limited facilities but what is there is spotless and that it generally has similar guests as ourselves - more mature couples.
There is not much for children to to apart from the field.

The walk to the pub at Clifton is quiet.

There are Red Kites around the area which was lovely to see

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really beautiful view from your camper. It was really nice

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Darren L.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Yes but the the facilities let it down really the view was lovely

Disliked No toilet or shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We really appreciate the lovely review but everyone knows prior to booking that there are no showers and it is a portaloo.

Excellent site and friendly hosts.

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Clean, tidy, host was more than accommodating and very nice. Would recommend to others

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good site at a reasonable price

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Alan B.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice quiet and tranquil site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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Bryan R.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Campsite was clean tidy quite and we had a friendly greeting from owner on arrivel.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The quiet field which was level and well kept, only 2 pitches…

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Gillian C.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The quiet field which was level and well kept, only 2 pitches incl our occupied. It had everything you need for back to basics stay. Decent walk into Ashbourne and then the bus back was ideal for us. Whilst toilet was a porta loo it was cleanest I’ve ever seen.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value for money, will be visiting again

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scott w.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location and friendly welcome

Disliked Would of liked communal sink to wash pots

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Brook Farm

Church Lane

Mayfield

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2JS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.9996°N
1.77637°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.1 mi Fishpond Hotel
12.1 mi Fishpond Hotel
12.3 mi Bus Garage
Rail
7.9 mi Uttoxeter Rail Station
10.2 mi Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station
12.1 mi Duffield Rail Station
Airport
22.2 mi East Midlands Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The Peak District National Park is quite simply a fab place to spend a few days roaming around on foot, on bikes, on horseback… If you can’t pick a place to start your explores, perhaps aim for the stepping stones across the valley at Dovedale (15 minutes’ drive), or set out on the Tissington Trail, which heads out of Ashbourne to wend its way along 13 miles of abandoned railway line. Much excellent wandering can also be done in the grounds of the area’s smart stately homes. Chatsworth (40 minutes) is a fab place to fill a whole day out: as well as the art-filled house and gorgeous gardens, there’s also a farmyard, a kids’ trail and a huge playground area. The National Trust’s Sudbury Hall (15 minutes) and Kedleston Hall (20 minutes) are mighty fine options too. If you love a good scream as you plummet earthwards on a rollercoaster, a day out at Alton Towers (20 minutes) is a must on the schedule. For somewhat gentler family days out, try an animal encounter at Peak Wildlife Park (15 minutes) or a steam-driven ride on the Churnet Valley Railway (20 minutes).

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 4.8 mi

Sudbury Hall 7.5 mi

Kedleston Hall 9.9 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.8 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 12 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 2.3 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 7.7 mi

Kedleston Hall 10.4 mi

Winster Market House 11.3 mi

Shugborough Estate 17.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ashbourne (Bellevue) - Hanging Bridge - Clifton - Wyaston - Osmaston - Ashbourne 2.1 mi

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 2.1 mi

Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 2.3 mi

Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 2.3 mi

Osmaston - Shirley - Longford - Rodsley - Osmaston 3.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Brook Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brook Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brook Farm? The Peak District National Park is quite simply a fab place to spend a few days roaming around on foot, on bikes, on horseback… If you can’t pick a place to start … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brook Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brook Farm? From £22.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.