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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

From £18 1 night, 2 adults

Adults only 2 people maximum

Pitch size

Max 6m width × 5m depth (30m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Roof tent not allowed, Trailer tent not allowed

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

One Campervan or Motorhome or Tent allowed per pitch

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Car parking by pitch/unit
Firepit

Reviews 9/10 70 reviews

Great little place, tucked away from…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Robert H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great little place, tucked away from the main road and right next to a retail centre if U need to do some shopping, just needs a sign on the main road to help find the location as it's so easy to miss, look out for a topsoil and telephone number underneath sign and that's the place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would defo stay again in fact booked an extra night

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loved how peaceful it was whilst being still close to amenities, good to be back to basics.

Disliked Be great if they did have at least one shower for rainy dirty days

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice chilled field

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Scott P. 15 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Just a really nice field with a couple of toilets. We weren't there that long but it was during a rather heavy downpour. Managed to get on and off easily. We communicated with the host via text and got all the info we needed. Great time thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site Toilet and washing…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Susan M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site
Toilet and washing up area clean.
Loved it next to the pond .
Slept so well here .
Walked into Ashbourne and back .
M&S 5 mins away for some treats on last morning .
Good location for surrounding area.
Will go back for sure

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of flat space to find…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Tom M. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Plenty of flat space to find so didn't need to level the van. Convenient spot with surrounding shops and a gentle walk into the town for nice shops, cafes and pubs. Back to basics type of site which we enjoyed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed such a peaceful weekend…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Heidi B. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Really enjoyed such a peaceful weekend here. Lots of space to pitch up which I loved and could choose where to pitch which is also a bonus. Nice clean toilets on site and owner was really helpful and directed me to local places. Great location for walks in the area and close to Ashbourne for food and drinks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
 Loz C. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great site not too far from Ashbourne town and shops. Helpful guy Sam gave us all the info. Will definitely be back

Disliked Ducks a bit noisy in the night ha ha but it’s all part of nature

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Wifi
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Budget/backpackerPeaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-regarded, back-to-basics campsite, praised for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful views, and excellent location within easy walking distance of Ashbourne's amenities. Visitors frequently highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the owner, Dee, and the cleanliness of the toilets and washing-up facilities. While most find the site provides everything needed for a simple stay, some mention occasional road noise and challenges with signage to a larger, sloping field. A recent comment noted issues with long grass following a bank holiday weekend, which the manager stated has been resolved.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great little place, tucked away from…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 1
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 No rating
Wifi
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Robert H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great little place, tucked away from the main road and right next to a retail centre if U need to do some shopping, just needs a sign on the main road to help find the location as it's so easy to miss, look out for a topsoil and telephone number underneath sign and that's the place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would defo stay again in fact booked an extra night

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loved how peaceful it was whilst being still close to amenities, good to be back to basics.

Disliked Be great if they did have at least one shower for rainy dirty days

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice chilled field

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Scott P. 15 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Just a really nice field with a couple of toilets. We weren't there that long but it was during a rather heavy downpour. Managed to get on and off easily. We communicated with the host via text and got all the info we needed. Great time thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site Toilet and washing…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 No rating
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Susan M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site
Toilet and washing up area clean.
Loved it next to the pond .
Slept so well here .
Walked into Ashbourne and back .
M&S 5 mins away for some treats on last morning .
Good location for surrounding area.
Will go back for sure

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of flat space to find…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 No rating
Wifi
 No rating
Tom M. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Plenty of flat space to find so didn't need to level the van. Convenient spot with surrounding shops and a gentle walk into the town for nice shops, cafes and pubs. Back to basics type of site which we enjoyed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed such a peaceful weekend…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Heidi B. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Really enjoyed such a peaceful weekend here. Lots of space to pitch up which I loved and could choose where to pitch which is also a bonus. Nice clean toilets on site and owner was really helpful and directed me to local places. Great location for walks in the area and close to Ashbourne for food and drinks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
 Loz C. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great site not too far from Ashbourne town and shops. Helpful guy Sam gave us all the info. Will definitely be back

Disliked Ducks a bit noisy in the night ha ha but it’s all part of nature

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, no hidden extras, dog…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Nicola C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly staff, no hidden extras, dog friendly no kids and quiet, plenty of room to pitch up. Facilities are basic but just what you need. Short walk into Ashbourne and local pubs etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space and very well…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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emma m. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Plenty of space and very well priced. Some lovely views if you park up right! Quiet site, well ran, proper flushing toilets and basic amenities. Exactly what we wanted for a one night stay (self sufficient camper van).

Disliked Being so close to the road there was some noise, however it wasn’t too bad and it meant there were shops and a pub in walking distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site ,

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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DAVID W. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked What an Absolute Gem of a find , I think this is one of the most peaceful settings We’ve stayed at to date 😎 We will definitely be returning as quite a few people We spoke to already do 😎👍

Disliked Toilets were nice and clean with plenty of paper to lol 😂
Could possibly do with some lighting that works as the solar ones in the gents didn’t seem to ! It certainly pays to carry a torch,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Hilly Springs

Lodge Farm Cottage

Clifton Road

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2DH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.00787°N
1.74268°W

Route directions

Access to the site is from a small junction on the A52. Please use the map marker provided, as the site's location does not show up correctly on Google Maps.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.7 mi Fishpond Hotel
10.7 mi Fishpond Hotel
10.8 mi Bus Garage
Rail
9 mi Uttoxeter Rail Station
10.3 mi Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station
10.8 mi Duffield Rail Station
Airport
21.3 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Alton Towers (theme park): 15 minutes’ drive - Ilam Park Dovedale & the White Peak (country park and estate managed by The National Trust): 15 minutes - Carsington Water (watersports): 20 minutes - Black Rocks (woodland trails): 25 minutes - Gulliver's Kingdom (theme park): half an hour - Heights of Abraham (country park and show caverns with a cable car and deep limestone gorge): half an hour - Thor's Cave (natural cavern): half an hour - Matlock Bath (village known for its spa waters): half an hour - Chatsworth House (house, garden, farmyard animals and playgrounds): 45 minutes.
(within 6.2 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Stepping Stones Pub 0.2 mi
  • The Wheel Inn Pub 0.7 mi
  • The Cock Inn Pub 0.7 mi
  • The Bridge Pub 0.7 mi
  • Red Chilli Restaurant 0.7 mi
  • Coach & Horses Pub 0.7 mi
  • Asia Table Restaurant 0.7 mi
  • The Greenman Pub 0.8 mi
  • Ye Olde Vaults Pub 0.8 mi
  • Lamplight Restaurant 0.8 mi

Groceries

  • Majestic Off-licence 0.2 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 0.2 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 0.6 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 0.8 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1 mi
  • Coca-Cola Freestyle - Forbidden Valley Drinks shop 6 mi

Public transport

  • The Stepping Stones 0.1 mi
  • Lodge Avenue 0.2 mi
  • Hospital 0.3 mi
  • Spencer Close 0.6 mi
  • Old Hill 0.6 mi
  • Tollgate Cottages 0.6 mi
  • Hilltop Schools 0.6 mi
  • House No. 21 0.6 mi
  • Cock Hill 0.7 mi
  • Ashbourne Bus Station 0.7 mi

What’s nearby

  • Ashbourne Golf Club Golf course 0.4 mi
  • The Venue Nightclub 0.6 mi
  • Longford Fishery Fishing 5.2 mi
  • Brailsford Golf Course 5.9 mi

Local services

  • Saint Oswald's Hospital 0.4 mi
  • Ashbourne Medical Practice Doctors 0.4 mi
  • Ashbourne Surgery Doctors 0.4 mi
  • Ashbourne Pharmacy 0.4 mi
  • Lumbards Service Centre Fuel station 0.7 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 0.8 mi
  • Duke of York filling station Fuel station 0.8 mi
  • Prestons Fuel station 1 mi
  • Mighty Compton Organ Fuel station 3.1 mi
  • Mill View Surgery Doctors 5.6 mi

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Must see

Alton Towers Resort 6.3 mi

Sudbury Hall 8.1 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.7 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 10.4 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 10.5 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 3.8 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 8.4 mi

Kedleston Hall 9.2 mi

Winster Market House 10.1 mi

Calke Abbey 18 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 0.8 mi

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 0.8 mi

Osmaston - Shirley - Longford - Rodsley - Osmaston 2.1 mi

Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 3 mi

Dove Dale (Isaak Walton) - Ilam - Castern - Wetton - Stanshope - Hall Dale - Dove Dale 3.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hilly Springs have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hilly Springs dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hilly Springs? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Alton Towers (theme park): 15 minutes’ drive - Ilam Park Dovedale & the White Peak (country park and estate managed by The National Trust): 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hilly Springs?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Hilly Springs? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.