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Electric optional grass tent pitch

From £23 1 night, 2 adults

4 people maximum
Multiple Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Min 6m width × 14m depth (84m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, Roof tent not allowed, Trailer tent not allowed

Features

Electric: 16 amp extra cost
Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Other restrictions

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Electric hook-up (16A) (1 max) £2 per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Reviews 9.1/10 25 reviews

Flat pitches. Good conveniences. Nice location.…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Flat pitches. Good conveniences. Nice location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely beautiful little site! We had the most relaxing time. Gorgeous surroundings and so quiet. Toilets and showers are spotless! Will definitely be back. We didn't want to leave!

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Cleanliness, staff, pitch, area, space, toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will book again, very nice site.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Lee B. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Nice site, very quiet. Just birdsong and horse noises. Relaxing and tranquil. Level grass to pitch on, plenty of space, clean toilet & shower block. Just the 3, but as the site is small, never had to wait for a shower.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is a very relaxing site…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked This is a very relaxing site … well maintained … owners very friendly… showers and toilets really modern and very very clean and well kept … I will be returning frequently as it’s only 10 miles from my home but I felt like I had been miles and miles away on a little holiday. Would definitely recommend x

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, friendly owner, everything you need…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Clean, friendly owner, everything you need and explained where is what. Horses around.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little campsite! Seeing the horses…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely little campsite! Seeing the horses each morning was lovely.
Toilets and showers were well looked after always clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Availability

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Based on 1 night, 4 people
2 adults

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Ilex Farm Camping

View prices & book 9.3 56 reviews
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96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its peaceful, quiet, and relaxing atmosphere, with many highlighting the friendly and helpful owners. Pitches are described as well-spaced, private, and secluded by trees. The modern toilet and shower facilities are consistently reported as clean and well-maintained. Some guests appreciated the scenic countryside location and proximity to walking routes. A few minor issues were noted, including a lack of washing-up facilities and occasional problems with hot water or a lack of toilet roll, though a manager comment indicates the latter has been resolved.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everyone was welcoming and helpful for…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
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10
Wifi
No rating
Dawn B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everyone was welcoming and helpful for us novices. Very clean toilets showers and site. Peaceful and relaxing, will definitely visit again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting

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9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
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No rating
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10
Wifi
No rating

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Such a lovely site, beautiful and peaceful. Extremely clean toilet and showers.
Good to have a little chat with the friendly owners and then relax in the countryside.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site, quiet, relaxing,warm friendly…

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9 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
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Maria G. 1 review

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely little site, quiet, relaxing,warm friendly welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Flat pitches. Good conveniences. Nice location.…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Flat pitches. Good conveniences. Nice location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great cheap site - very quiet and clean

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful, toilets and showers were spotless, host was friendly and informative.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely beautiful little site! We had the most relaxing time. Gorgeous surroundings and so quiet. Toilets and showers are spotless! Will definitely be back. We didn't want to leave!

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Last minute booking and exactly what we wanted

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9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Your welcomed by a lovely lady that shows you to your pitch. It's quiet, surrounded by horses and clean. Toilets are cleanest I have seen on a camp site.

Disliked Could do with a few more tickets even the small amount of campers that were there was a bit of a queue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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Customer service
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No rating
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10
Wifi
1

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Cleanliness, staff, pitch, area, space, toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will book again, very nice site.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Lee B. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Nice site, very quiet. Just birdsong and horse noises. Relaxing and tranquil. Level grass to pitch on, plenty of space, clean toilet & shower block. Just the 3, but as the site is small, never had to wait for a shower.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would visit again

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Simple site, nice and peaceful. Nice big pitches. Minimum facilities,.but that didn't bother us.
Owner was lovely. Tree lined, so you weren't staring at the back of anyone else.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite 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 Tennis nearby

Location

Ilex Farm Camping

Ilex Farm

Handley

Clay Cross

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

England

S45 9AT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.15362°N
1.43827°W

Route directions

As the road starts to steepen, look for a stone farmhouse with tarmac drive and wooden gate on the right, signposted as Ilex Farm Camping. Do not believe sat nav telling you the site is on the left. Any problems please call for directions.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi Railway Station
5.6 mi Coach Station
5.7 mi Fishpond Hotel
Rail
4.7 mi Alfreton Rail Station
5.1 mi Matlock Rail Station
5.4 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
Airport
16.9 mi Sheffield City Airport
23 mi East Midlands Airport
28.7 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Ogston Reservoir (sailing): five minutes' drive - Clay Cross Active leisure centre (swimming and tennis): five minutes - Hardwick Hall: 15 minutes - Heights of Abraham: 20 minutes - Haddon Hall: 20 minutes - Bolsover Castle: 20 minutes - Chatsworth House: 25 minutes - Bakewell: 25 minutes - Alton Towers: 55 minutes.

Must see

Hardwick Old Hall 5.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 5.7 mi

Hardwick Hall 5.9 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 5.9 mi

Bolsover Castle 8 mi

National Trust

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 5.5 mi

Hardwick Hall 5.5 mi

Winster Market House 8.5 mi

Kedleston Hall 14.1 mi

Clumber Park 17.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Woolley Moor - Handley - Ashover - Ravensnest - Woolley 0.6 mi

Woolley Moor (Ogston Reservoir) - Brackenfield - Mathersgrave - Ogston Reservoir 0.6 mi

Woolley - Highoredish - Ashover - Ashoverhay - Woolley 1 mi

Highoredish - Ravensnest - Ashover - Ashoverhay Loop 2.1 mi

Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ilex Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ilex Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ilex Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Ogston Reservoir (sailing): five minutes' drive - Clay Cross Active leisure centre (swimming and tennis): five minutes - Hardwick Hall: 15 minutes - Heights of Abraham: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ilex Farm Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9:30 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ilex Farm Camping? From £23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.