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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

From £22 1 night, 2 adults

4 people maximum 9/10 3 reviews
One Roof tent or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 6m width × 9m depth (54m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Roof tent, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Availability

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Your booking From £22
Based on 1 night, 4 people
2 adults

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Ilex Farm Camping

View prices & book 8.9 19 reviews
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Location
9
Value for money
10
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

89% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Ilex Farm offers a peaceful, scenic countryside location near Matlock with spacious, level pitches and excellent, clean shower and toilet facilities. The owners are frequently described as friendly and attentive. While the campsite is small and quiet, some visitors found the facilities limited in busy periods and reported issues with hygiene and staff unwelcoming behaviour in one review. A car is recommended for exploring the surrounding areas.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely peaceful small site with excellent showers and toilets.

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Claire D.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site very peaceful. Very new and modern showers and toilets that were kept very clean and tidy. Lovely owners of site checking in that everything was ok.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful site. Owners were very…

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9 out of 10
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9
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful site. Owners were very friendly and guided us to our pitch and the facilities. Facilities were very clean and well maintained. Great to have until 12:30 to pack up so you aren’t rushed. Definitely would recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful, clean new toilet and…

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8 out of 10
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kate B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful, clean new toilet and shower facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place with space, accessibility and friendly host

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9 out of 10
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10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
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10
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9
Wifi
3
Maria S.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Quiet, lovely campsite. Clean shower facility. Lots of walking routes nearby.

Disliked No washing up facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pretty place and environment, lovely owner,…

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9 out of 10
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Maryline B.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Pretty place and environment, lovely owner, beautiful facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite. Really well kept and…

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Lucy L.

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite. Really well kept and private. Lovely walks from the site, we didn't use our van the whole time we were there. Found two nice pubs within walking distance. Owners were so kind and the facilities are modern and very clean. Thank you, we will return for a second visit :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Its a farm field with three toilets two of which have showers,

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5 out of 10
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6
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Child friendliness
5
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5
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Alan R.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Location was good, close to Matlock in nice scenic countryside.

Disliked Uneven campground, very basic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, very clean and quiet. Friendly owner.

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Charlette T.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Very clean and quiet site.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will return

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9 out of 10
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Jeremy P.

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful site, very attentive host in lovely surroundings.
Spacious, level pitches and excellent shower& toilet facilities.

Disliked Do need to get that dish washing facility installed soon as possible. Every campsite needs somewhere to wash the pots etc!

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From the manager: Hi Jeremy
Thank you for your positive review, it was lovey to meet you and glad that you enjoyed our site.
Yes, sorry about the washing up facilities. The new sink units have arrived and we are just waiting on our plumber to install them shortly.

Best regards

Carolyn

Ilex farm is a lovely countryside retreat not too far from shops.

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10 out of 10
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Ian B.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Owners very friendly and hard working.
Lovely new shower block. The toilet sink and shower are all in one individual room, making showering very private.
The hand soap was luxurious and smelt amazing. I asked the campsite owner for the brand and have ordered some myself.
They haven’t skimped on it, it’s quite expensive.
Campsite is very small and quiet but we liked that.
If you like horses you’ll love it here. The owner looks after horses and teaches people how to ride.
The owners are very much into animal welfare and sustainability.
I would have no hesitation in booking Ilex farm again.

Disliked Nothing that wouldn’t stop us rebooking.

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 Tiny (1-10 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 £22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.