Thorpe Cloud View Camping
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- Peaceful dog-friendly hillside farm site with level, mowed terraces
- A 10-minute drive from Ashbourne; 15 minutes to Carsington Water
- Fire baskets for hire and wood to buy; footpaths through the farm
Site type
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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).
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Please note from time to time mentored youth/faith & D of E groups are accepted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
2

Non-electric grass campervan pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-regarded campsite offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, with many guests praising the friendly and helpful owner, Ed. Pitches are spacious, and the location is ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside. Facilities are basic but generally clean, with hot showers available. Some guests noted that the men's toilet facilities were insufficient during busy periods, and a few pitches are on a slope. However, the overwhelming sentiment is positive, with many visitors stating they would happily return.
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Me and my friend were very…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Me and my friend were very surprised ....how amazing place was ...! Frist we meet Mr Ed that was fabulous ,kind and happy and specially helpful .
We love every minute at the campsite ....the view the location the moon in the night and stars ! Mr Ed make sure we had the best time in our life ....so he supplies us with fire pit and everything that you need for fire ....and it's not even expensive only 15£
There is toilets and showers as well + hot water + drinking water ....what else do you need ? I guess some cold beers only ;) and amazing atmosphere !
Definitely I recommend to anyone who love to connect with nature ....
Mr Ed thank you for having us ....! Definitely we will come back soon ;)
Disliked There is nothing to dislike
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V nice…
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Liked V nice
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This was our first camping experience…
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Liked This was our first camping experience and overall we had a very positive impression of this campsite. The environment and views were lovely, and the whole place had a relaxing atmosphere.
One thing to note is that many of the driving paths around the campsite are mainly gravel roads, which may feel a little rough or risky for some cars. However, as long as you drive carefully, it should be fine.
Overall, the campsite environment was very good. The only area that could be improved slightly was the toilet facilities. The women’s toilets were perfectly fine, but the men’s side only had temporary toilets, which felt a little less comfortable compared to the rest of the campsite.
Despite that, we still enjoyed our stay and had a good first camping experience here.
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Beautiful views and friendly campsite
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked This was our first time camping at this campsite and overall we had a really good experience.
The farm owner was very kind and friendly, and the whole campsite was well organised. The environment was lovely, especially with the good weather during our stay. We also liked the terraced layout of the campsite, which made the whole place feel nicely arranged and spacious.
That said, overall the campsite atmosphere was great and everything else was managed very well. We would still recommend this campsite and enjoyed our stay.
Disliked The only small downside for us was the toilet situation. Although there are separate toilets for men and women, the men’s side currently only has one temporary toilet. We understand that adding more facilities would likely increase the campsite fees, but during busy times there could be quite a long wait if someone urgently needs to use it. It also felt a bit difficult to comfortably use the temporary toilet for bigger toilet needs.
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Ed was a fantastic host, regularly…
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Liked Ed was a fantastic host, regularly checking the site and making sure everyone was happy. We stayed 3 nights and had a fantastic view over Dovedale.
Basic but clean toilets and shower.
Very natural with no airs and graces, grass quite long, but it was dry so didn't bother us.
We had a wonderful stay and would recommend it.
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Great potential spoiled by inadequate toilet facilities & lack of care
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Liked The pitches were spacious. Views were beautiful and the location peaceful. The owner, Ed, was very friendly, helpful and talkative.
All of the positives above were spoiled by the substandard facilities; see dislikes.
Disliked The facilities.
Toilets consist of a single portaloo for gents and, in a small portable building, two toilets for ladies.
Additionally there were two usable showers (out of 3 potential) and two sinks in another portable building.
The gents portaloo filled up over the busy bank holiday weekend and ended in a revolting and unusable condition. It was not adequate for the number of male campers and wasn't checked and cleaned regularly enough.
The ladies toilets were better but ran out of soap and stayed that way for over 24 hours indicating again an inadequate checking and cleaning routine. Additionally one of the toilet door locks didn't work.
The ladies were in a portable building shared with the washing up facility. As a bloke tasked with doing the washing up this left me feeling uncomfortable and compromised doing it next to the ladies toilets.
There is no shade on the campsite.
It's a pity about the toilet facilities. A relatively small investment in another portable building like the ladies would resolve it. As it is now, with only one portaloo for gents, I would not return.
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Location. Aspect overlooking the countryside is…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Location. Aspect overlooking the countryside is lovely. Quiet location, good rules around noise. Large pitches.
Disliked Facilities. Men had one porta loo between them. It was disgusting. Women had two loos, one didn’t lock and the washing up facility was also in here. Paper towels and soap ran out and bins were over flowing.
Two electric showers were fine. Just think with all the money made a bit of it could go in improving the facilities. As a man I would not return to the site because of the facilities.
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Lovely views. Large pitches. Really friendly…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Lovely views. Large pitches. Really friendly staff.
Disliked Showers could be a bit newer. Still fine though.
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Great alrounder
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Spacious pitches and great reception and help from the owners and very friendly
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Plenty space. Owner very friendly…
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Liked Plenty space. Owner very friendly
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Thorpe Cloud View Camping
Riddings Park Farm
Wood Lane
Knivetonwood
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
England
DE6 1JF
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.04774°N
1.70895°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 7.5 mi
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 7.7 mi
Alton Towers Resort 8.6 mi
Kedleston Hall 8.8 mi
Haddon Hall 10.5 mi
National Trust
The Old Manor 6.7 mi
Winster Market House 7 mi
Kedleston Hall 9.5 mi
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 11.3 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Mapleton - Dove Dale 1.7 mi
Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 1.7 mi
Tissington - Dove Dale - Biggin Dale - Tisington 1.7 mi
Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 1.9 mi
Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 2.3 mi
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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 Thorpe Cloud View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thorpe Cloud View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thorpe Cloud View Camping? Historic towns? Terrific trails? Prehistoric sites? Absolutely. For the former, work a visit to the market town of Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or the spa village of Matlock Bath (20 minutes) into … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Cloud View Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Cloud View Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.