Ernest’s Retreat
From £45 For 1 night, 4 adults
- 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
20
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
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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Camping cabin
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Arrival daysFrom £55 1 night, 2 adults
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Glamper camping pod
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Arrival daysFrom £60 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 91% of visitors View breakdown
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Glamper camping pod
Liked: Each of our stays at this glamping site is a beautiful experience. We always come back home with a thousand memories:) We come back here like boomerangs and explore the area:) always clean, quiet and the owners are very nice people:)
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A great overnight stay! Booking and check in was easy, the site…
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Camping cabin
Liked: A great overnight stay! Booking and check in was easy, the site is very peaceful and the cabin was spotless. We had a kettle in the cabin too alongside a heater which was great as the weather was a little chilly whilst we were there. The toilets were clean and well maintained too. We have stayed before and won't hesitate to go again, this place really is a hidden gem and feels safe and friendly. If you are thinking of booking, do it! Our little boy loved it and made friends with the children staying with their family next door, enjoying ball games on the grass. We also went to Matlock Bath for a couple of hours which is only a ten minute drive and is great for an 8 year old!
Disliked: WiFi was a little hit and miss if you need it during your stay, although we enjoyed the peace!
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Great site with great views excellent staff and great location…
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Camping cabin
Liked: Great site with great views excellent staff and great location
Disliked: Nothing
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Great site with good facilities, friendly owners and lovely views
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Rambler camping pod
Liked: Rambler pod was a good size for two adults. Enough space inside for a camping table and two chairs. Cosy and warm, didn’t need to use the heater very much at all. Toilet/shower facilities kept clean and regularly checked. Very friendly owners. Not too many pods so didn’t feel overcrowded/too busy. We had a very enjoyable 5 night stay and will definitely be returning!
Disliked: Nothing at all
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Great views, owners very friendly and helpful, cosy camping cabin with treats…
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Camping cabin
Liked: Great views, owners very friendly and helpful, cosy camping cabin with treats left for us on arrival. Most importantly dog friendly, we had a great relaxing time.
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We stayed at the Rambler’s pod. It was clean and cosy. The…
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Rambler camping pod
Liked: We stayed at the Rambler’s pod. It was clean and cosy. The pod had great views on the valley below. The facilities were clean too. The location was great - easy to get to the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District.
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Will be going again
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Glamper camping pod
Liked: Lovely pod, lots of room. Fabulous view and surroundings. Kettle and free tea/coffee/Galaxy hot chocolate. Clean toilets and hot showers. Sponges and washing up liquid provided in pot wash. Use of large chest freezer (ice creams in there at £1.20) You can park car up next to pod then park in the large car park next to the pods. Fire pits available to rent: £5 for the fire pit, £8 for logs, £2 for kindling. Free WiFi that ran at just over 20mbps in our pod. Friendly staff and just rang number to get pod key, someone arrived within 2 minutes.
Disliked: Nothing
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Amazing view and location, lovely staff and very welcoming…
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Rambler camping pod
Liked: Amazing view and location, lovely staff and very welcoming
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Lovely site, very clean cabin…
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Liked: Lovely site, very clean cabin
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Excellent location for exploring with some stunning walks from the campsite and…
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Glamper camping pod
Liked: Excellent location for exploring with some stunning walks from the campsite and the towns of Bakewell and Matlock only a short car journey away! Facilities really clean and warm! (Despite sub zero temperatures!). Lovely friendly welcome. Super clean glamping pod with comfy beds and plenty of space for your own chairs and table if wanted. Only minor issues for us were the kettle being on such a low table as we had to move it out of the way of our toddler….and the steps leading up to the pod were a bit steep and sloped so again a worry with the tiny human. Neither would stop us staying again!
Disliked: Nothing!
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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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
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
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Ernest’s Retreat
Highashes Lane
Stonedge Ashover
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
England
S45 0LH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.19417°N
-1.48543°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
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.
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Cycle routes
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SYDNOPE HALL 3.3 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.
Want to know more about camping in Derbyshire?
- 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?
Read moreOn-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.