The Royal Oak

9.4 115 reviews
Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
The cosy pub, where you can enjoy food and drinks throughout your stay
Pub interior
Cosy dining area
Pub drinking area
Large beer garden
Spacious pitching field
Outdoor breaks in derbyshire
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  • Family-friendly pub site in the southern Peak District
  • A 15-minute drive to Bakewell or Buxton; 20 minutes to Ashbourne
  • Friendly pub with open fire; large beer garden and outdoor seating
'Large beer garden' – surely one of the most enticing phrases language has to offer? If you're nodding your head vigorously by this point, take a closer look at this popular pub site in the southern Peak District, where it's a toss-up between energetic cross-country treks and laidback times back at base. The Royal Oak is in Hurdlow, a hamlet just off the A515 and five minutes' drive from the village of Monyash. This family-friendly Derbyshire spot is sandwiched between the lush limestone valleys of Dovedale (20 minutes' drive) and the market towns of Buxton and Bakewell (both 15 minutes). It's also a few steps from the Tissington Trail and High Peak Trail, which run along a shared car-free path that splits into two routes a couple of miles to the south at Parsley Hay bike hire centre (five minutes). It sure is handy pitching up right by a pub, especially when that pub has a kids' menu and welcomes dogs. The Royal Oak serves up lunches and dinners seven days a week. (Book ahead if dining here, as tables are rightly in high demand.) With open fires for chillier days and that ample outdoor space for when the weather is fine, fully expect to be spending quite some time in these mellow surrounds… The site has unisex toilets and showers; extra toilets are available in the pub when it's open.

Site type

Tent pitches 19
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs 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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Royal Oak

Hurdlow

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 9QJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.19087°N
1.81187°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 mi Buxton Road
5.9 mi Matlock Street
6.2 mi Market Place
Rail
6.4 mi Buxton Rail Station
8.2 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
9.5 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
22.3 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
22.4 mi Manchester Airport
22.5 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

People have lived in the Peaks for a very long time indeed, as you'll see for yourself at Arbor Low (10 minutes' drive), a prehistoric henge and Neolithic barrow on the White Peak plateau. After inspecting these ancient ruins, fast-forward a few dozen centuries and zip off to Haddon Hall (30 minutes) for a jaunt around an Elizabethan house and gardens. Next up, trips into town are in order. The town in question is very much up to you, and there's a fair bit of choice around here – options include sauntering around Buxton (15 minutes) and its Georgian terraces, heading to a showground event or sampling the puddings in Bakewell (15 minutes) and visiting Ashbourne (20 minutes), a market town full of varied independent shops. Kids (and adults, for that matter) who are fans of fluffy animals can take a trip to Mayfield Alpacas Animal Park (35 minutes), while those who prefer more urban explores can be taken to Sheffield (45 minutes), where bowling, indoor climbing or a visit to the National Videogame Museum should do the trick.

Must see

Haddon Hall 6.3 mi

Chatsworth 8.3 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.6 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 12 mi

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 14.3 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.9 mi

The Old Manor 14.8 mi

Lyme Park 15.1 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 15.1 mi

Hare Hill 16.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Monyash - Flagg - Pomeroy - Earl Sterndale - Monyash 1.5 mi

Monyash - Flagg - Taddington - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.5 mi

Parsley Hay - Pilsbury - Sheen - Hartington - Parsley Hay 1.8 mi

Monyash - Flagg - Sheldon - Lathkill Dale - Monyash 1.9 mi

Parsley Hay - Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Ashbourne 1.9 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.

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 115 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Great location for walking with excellent pub food and friendly staff.…

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Tiffany H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Great location for walking with excellent pub food and friendly staff.

Fantastic site, everything you need and pub onsite was incredible

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Del F.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Facilities were fantastic, really clean and organised. Owners of the site were super helpful and were knowledgeable about the area and things to do.

Fantastic site, staff super attentive. I will be back soon!…

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Richard H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Fantastic site, staff super attentive. I will be back soon!

Great stay

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Tina D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Love the site. Quite but close to main links to places to visit.

Disliked Nothing

Very nice, small but well maintained site excellent facilities washing up station…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Very nice, small but well maintained site excellent facilities washing up station and hot showers use of a freezer and guest WIFI and in the back garden of a pub!! We had a very good meal in there, all the staff we met were very nice and friendly. And the pitch sizes are very generous, you don't feel crowded.

Disliked Not enough sunshine

Nice pub, quiet site, good location…

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richard j.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Nice pub, quiet site, good location

The pitch was lovely with plenty of space and the facilities were…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked The pitch was lovely with plenty of space and the facilities were immaculate. Staff at the pub were so welcoming and helpful. We would definitely recommend having dinner at the pub as well!!

Excellent Site would recommend

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Emma H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked The friendliness of the staff, we were made to feel welcome, site was fab and just what we needed to try out our tent. Perfectly located as a base and good facilities. Food is a must in the pub. We will be back!!

Disliked None

Clean facilities Location Plenty of long close walks Woodland play area for children…

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Hannah S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Clean facilities
Location
Plenty of long close walks
Woodland play area for children

Disliked Mixed toilets
Pitches quite close together

Great place for families and couples.

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Tony C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Big spacious pitch in small private campsite (great)! Excellent toilet and washing facilities.. Really clean & kept that way! Pub next door was really nice, with good food. Nothing not to like.. Except the weather. Great campsite.. We will be back!

Disliked Nothing.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Royal Oak have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Royal Oak dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Royal Oak? People have lived in the Peaks for a very long time indeed, as you'll see for yourself at Arbor Low (10 minutes' drive), a prehistoric henge and Neolithic barrow on the White … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Royal Oak?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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