Ernest’s Retreat
View prices & book- Glamping site five mins' drive from Peak District National Park
- Quiet and secluded spot with views over Derbyshire countryside
- Paradise for ramblers, bikers and petrolheads
Site type
- 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).
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 5 Feb to
Open from Wed, 5 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
Rambler camping pod
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £45 1 night, 2 adults
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4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £50 1 night, 2 adults
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5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £55 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 89% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: How accessible everything is. Pizza on Saturday was a hit with my kids (3&4) Clean toilets/showers
Disliked: Not a dislike but would appreciate a small area for kids to play
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Thank you to Claire and her lovely Ernest Retreats Site. We had…
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Liked: Thank you to Claire and her lovely Ernest Retreats Site. We had never been before and were so happy with the site. It was clean and peaceful and the views were incredible. Such a relaxing weekend. The Ramblers Pod was perfect for us. We enjoyed every minute. Such a stunning area. Claire and her family were very friendly and helpful. A real family site. Wonderful space for children to enjoy and play also.
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Very friendly staff. Place is beautiful and family friendly. I have recommended…
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Rambler camping pod
Liked: Very friendly staff. Place is beautiful and family friendly. I have recommended it to all my family and friends to visit the place.
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Friendly staff , very clean, good vibe .
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Liked: Hi In short, we are happy with family. We recommend 100%. Wonderful time spent with the family. We stayed for 4 nights, the best nights!! All frendly people.Thank you for being there and allowing us to spend such a wonderful time. Definitely we will comeback.
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The site was great layout, toilets and showers really clean and tidy,…
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Liked: The site was great layout, toilets and showers really clean and tidy, the lodges were fantastic, spacious and had just what we needed.
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Great place, would recommend
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Liked: Brilliant site, felt secure and facilities were clean. Owners very friendly and happy to help.
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Liked: Nice site that still feels peaceful even when busy. The showers/toilet blocks kept clean there’s even an accessible/family bathroom. On arrival staff are really friendly and update you with things that are going on on the site ie visiting food trucks. The view from pod was lovely and on a clear night you can see stars for miles. There are loads of local walks if that’s your thing and I would definitely recommend visiting the heights of Abraham, which is only around 15 minutes away. We went on a rainy day and still had a brilliant time! Only a short drive away from supermarkets also Which is handy. Reasonable sized field for kids to play and let off steam. Everyone seemed to stick to the 10:30 quiet time ☺️
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Perfect for families!
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Glamper camping pod
Liked: Ernests retreat is a fantastic place for children. The space in the pod is great so lots of space to set up games and colouring if the weather is miserable. There's also lots of grassed areas where children can play. Having a wood fired pizza oven there on select days is a brilliant added bonus. A really family friendly campsite!
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Very easy to book with Pitchup. We have visited this site a…
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Liked: Very easy to book with Pitchup. We have visited this site a few times now and always enjoy our stays here. The pods are clean and just about right for a short stay in the countryside. Our dog seems to enjoy it just as much as we do! The owners are lovely people and always willing to help with ideas for visiting the locality. We'll be back again for sure!
Disliked: Nothing to dislike at all.
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Wonderful place and Amazing views.
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Glamper camping pod
Liked: This place is beautiful. The view is simply stunning. It is a small site so very peaceful We stayed in the 5 person Glamping Pod. These things are insulated well - we barely heard any noise outside. Even with the small window open. This does also mean the pod stays very toasty warm - for me this was lovely as I love warmth but my partner found it far too hot so we kept the door open for the evening to cool it down until we turned in for night. The double doors work a treat for cooling it down. The single bunk bed and bed above double fit our children wonderfully. They are 4ft2, 4ft8 and 5ft1. The children slept in sleeping bags we brought ourselves, with room to spare. The double bed fit both myself and partner snuggly but we both slept well. The bed was quite comfortable - however you do need to bring own bedding. (For this we do this anyway as we prefer our own) There is a freezer onsite with a honesty box to purchase icecreams (£1.20 at time of our stay). We did not use but felt this was a wonderful idea. The facilities (showers, toilets, pot wash area) were very well kept. The man who came to check us in came very quickly once we called the number on the check in desk. The man, Peter, was lovely and informative did not miss any information out that we may have needed. Inside the pod there is a kettle, hot drinks sachets provided including biscuits. There is also a small raidiator provided if needed. There are 4 plug sockets in the pod. We were expecting only 2 so this was lovely surprise. I did not check for WiFi. We have enough data we used mobile hot-spot. ID mobile network coverage was great.
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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/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Ernest’s Retreat
Highashes Lane
Stonedge Ashover
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
England
S45 0LH
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.19417°N
-1.48543°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
Chatsworth 5.7 mi
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 6.5 mi
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 6.5 mi
Haddon Hall 7.2 mi
Hardwick Old Hall 7.5 mi
National Trust
Winster Market House 7.4 mi
Hardwick Hall 7.5 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 7.5 mi
Kedleston Hall 16.4 mi
Mr Straw's House 17.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge 2.4 mi
Eddlestow Lot - Milltown - Ashover - Kelstedge loop 2.4 mi
Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 2.7 mi
SYDNOPE HALL 3.3 mi
QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 3.4 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 Ernest’s Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ernest’s Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Ernest’s Retreat?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ernest’s Retreat? From £45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.