Sweet Knoll Camping
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- Peaceful family-friendly Peak District site next door to a farm
- A 15-minute drive from Castleton and 20 minutes from Bakewell
- Seating area with a woodburning stove; direct access to scenic walks
Site type
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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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 3 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
2 
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25
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- 5
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is praised for its stunning 360-degree views and convenient location for exploring the Peak District. Visitors highlight the friendly and attentive owner, the cleanliness of facilities, and good value for money. While the site is generally peaceful and well-maintained, some reviews mention that during busy periods, the limited number of toilets and showers can lead to queues. Despite this, many express a desire to return.
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Last updated 23/06/2026
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Perfect and peaceful even with other…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Perfect and peaceful even with other campers here. There was a group of DofE here but still all the facilities were well maintained and adequate for me 😊. There a local pub a 15 min walk down the lane with an honesty shop and the food was lovely too.
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Great campsite
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Lovely location, beautiful 360 degree views, central for visiting a lot of lovely places and beautiful walks nearby.
Friendly owner, who was very diligent about keeping the facilities clean and stocked.
There was a local pub a short walk away that serves good food and has a small shop.
Disliked Only a few toilets and 2 showers resulted in small queues each morning (it was busy weekend) hence the loss of 1 star.
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Brilliant sunset views and a nice…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Brilliant sunset views and a nice atmosphere at the campsite. We are a 30yo couple in a van with a dog and it was a lovely getaway with bridleway walks straight out of the site.
Toilets always clean and well stocked.
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music festival vibe
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked - campsite location (there is a 3 mile trig bagging walk you can do and end it in the pub)
- cleanliness
- friendly owner
- more facilities are being put in
Disliked - noise till 2am, apparently caused by the 'regulars' who arrived on Friday evening in two ford fiestas but decided to re-pitch their tent at 10.30pm which took them over an hour because they spent more time shouting at each other than actually pitching the tent, then proceed to start frying dinner till well past midnight and having a late/early morning dinner followed by alcoholic drinks and loud burps while blasting music on their portable speaker. Despite an alleged round around the fields to ensure quiet time at 11pm the noise continued till 2am.
Since one 6 persons group got away with noise nuisance the next night others have joined in and we found ourselves surrounded by drunker festival goers blasting music, swearing and shouting racist remarks to their 'friend' on the phone.
In the end we only got one night of sleep and what was intended to be a quiet gateaway and an opportunity to rest from day hikes turned out into a survival camp on very little sleep.
- a little bit of a slope but nothing too dramatic
- pitches not marked which resulted with groups of friends building 'forts' and taking up a lot of space as well as people pitching almost on top of each other
- it would be great to have some more picnic benches
It would have been our 'to-go-back-to' campsites, if the noise was managed.
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It is a nice, very clean…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked It is a nice, very clean campsite, and the lady looking after it was very pleasant and kept the grounds and facilities very clean.
Disliked The site is on a slight slope, but it is manageable. During our stay, a group of young adults was talking until the early hours of the morning. Fortunately, I had earplugs, so it wasn't too much of an issue.
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Location, lovely views and nearby walks.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location, lovely views and nearby walks. New toilets are a great addition
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Room for improvement needed!
Anonymous Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked The location was absolutely beautiful.
For a few campers on site, considering there's only four toilets & two showers, the facilities are adequate - but they could be much better maintained.
Over the last two days on site, many many more campers arrived! There were too many camping on site, for the facilities available.
There were two extra portaloo toilets which were kept locked, even when the site became busy, for some reason unknown to us.
In addition, there was not enough spacing between pitches, nor any guidance as to guide campers to space out more, purely for safety reasons.
Disliked The strong winds! Thats out of the owners control!
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Access to hot showers, washing up…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Access to hot showers, washing up area.
Disliked Gaps between wooden slats in toilet, could see through to out side and next toilet.
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Lovely views and cute animals all…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely views and cute animals all around!
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Great facilities for the price. Actual…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great facilities for the price. Actual water pressure! Lovely location, friendly host. We went on a busy half term weekend in the sun and the site didn’t feel overcrowded.
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Features
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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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
Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby 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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Sweet Knoll Camping
Sweet Knoll Farm
Eldon Lane
Peak Forest
Buxton
Derbyshire
England
SK17 8EW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.31847°N
1.82669°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 9.5 mi
Haddon Hall 10.9 mi
Chatsworth 11 mi
Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 14.9 mi
Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 17.6 mi
National Trust
Lyme Park 9.8 mi
Winster Market House 14.5 mi
Hare Hill 14.9 mi
Nether Alderley Mill 17.1 mi
Biddulph Grange Garden 19.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PEAK DISTRICT 1.7 mi
Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 2.6 mi
Castleton and Peak Forest 2.6 mi
Castleton and Dunscar Farm 2.6 mi
Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 2.6 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 Sweet Knoll Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sweet Knoll Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sweet Knoll Camping? Castleton (15 minutes’ drive) village is a very cute local spot. Its show caverns (including Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern) have contributed to its fame, but the stone … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sweet Knoll Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Knoll Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.