Slate House Farm
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- Quiet and spacious site on the edge of the Peak District National Park
- Ensuite pods each with kitchen, double bed and TV and DVD player
- Eight miles from Gullivers Kingdom and 10 from Chatsworth House
Site type
4Languages spoken
English
32 
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
Slate House Farm offers well-equipped, clean, and cosy pods in a beautiful, peaceful countryside setting with stunning views and friendly, accommodating hosts. Guests enjoyed the close proximity to nature, farm animals, and open spaces for children. While generally well-received, some noted the pods are a snug fit for four people. Concerns were raised about the water quality and occasionally noisy heaters, though managers have indicated that improvements have been made.
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Last updated 03/06/2026
Perfect short break. Already booked to return
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Liked Warm welcome. Great pods. So peaceful. Ricky & Toni are great hosts.
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Fantastic setting, peaceful stay and great family atmosphere
Camping pod
Liked Beautiful location with stunning views, plenty of open space, animals around the farm and a lovely fishing lake. We especially enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the opportunity to be close to nature. A great place for families looking to explore the Peak District.
Disliked The main area for improvement would be the water quality and bathroom facilities, as the water had a strong metallic smell and the shower and toilet were sometimes difficult to use.
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Brilliant place for a weekend away
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Liked We had a wonderful stay at Slate House Farm. The pods are lovely. Well equipped and very clean. We had a BBQ and a firepit plus a bag of marshmallows! The setting is beautiful. It is just completely surrounded by countryside. We have never camped or stayed in a pod before and I think this was a brilliant place to come to try it out. Our pod had lots of space outside for us to sit and relax and also our own picnic bench to eat at. A really big grassy area too for the kids to play. The farm has places to explore with more seating away from the main pod area and a separate field for playing football.
Disliked The only thing I would flag is that the pod was really snug for 4 - 2 adults with 2 bigger kids (10 and 12). It was a lot of juggling things around to get our beds down each night. But I guess that is the camping experience! We would still do it all again.
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Fantastic site on working farm, beautiful views, very friendly owners
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Anonymous Camping pod
Liked Green open spaces for the kids to run about freely, beautiful views. Pod had all the little things you might need, plus some extras like marshmallows for toasting. Extra bedding stored under the bed, plenty of towels, bottles of water in the fridge.
Disliked Just a few niggles, nothing major.
Dvd player didnt work and boiler often wouldn't ignite so we were without hot water for showers or washing up on a couple of nights. We managed.
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An excellent place to connect with nature.
Anonymous Camping pod
Liked We had a lovely stay at Slate House Farm Pod. The pod was very spacious and equipped with everything you need. We received a very warm welcome from the owners, who made us feel at home straight away.
The surroundings are absolutely amazing, with stunning views everywhere you look. There is also a lovely pond next to the pod, which made the stay even more relaxing. We especially loved seeing all the animals — ponies, horses, chickens, and baby sheep.
We had such a lovely time and would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful countryside getaway!
Disliked The mattress was a little too soft for someone with sciatica, but the owners kindly offered another mattress straight away, which we really appreciated.
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Lovely, peacful and well equipped…
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Liked Lovely, peacful and well equipped
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excellent location
Anonymous Camping pod
Liked great . brilliant hosts nothing too much trouble everything we needed was in the pod
Disliked the shower water was not too hot but not a problem at all.
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Everything here is amazing, hosts are…
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Liked Everything here is amazing, hosts are great, really friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Our daughter loved it and even got upset when we had to leave.
Thankyou for a lovely couple days, we are looking forward to coming again soon.
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Well equipped cabin with shower, toilet,…
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Liked Well equipped cabin with shower, toilet, TV, fridge, kettle, toaster, gas hobs, cutlery, plates
Good views
Friendly and accommodating hosts
Easter eggs for kids was a nice touch!
Disliked A couple of teething issues but all were resolved very quickly including a problem with the hot water, the heater and an extra bed needed.
As others have mentioned a bit of a squeeze for 4 people.
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Friendly welcome. Well equipped and cosy-everything…
Anonymous Camping pod
Liked Friendly welcome. Well equipped and cosy-everything you need for a last minute weekend away.
Perfect location for getting out in the Peak District.
Marshmallows and fire wood provided! Lovely touch!
Drinking water provided.
Disliked Lost some water heat during the Saturday… possibly due to water pressure?
Wasn’t a problem to us and certainly did not ruin our stay.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Slate House Farm
Birkin Lane
Ashover
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
England
S45 0LQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.18845°N
1.48529°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 5.9 mi
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 6.1 mi
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 6.2 mi
Haddon Hall 7.3 mi
Hardwick Old Hall 7.4 mi
National Trust
Winster Market House 7.2 mi
Hardwick Hall 7.4 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 7.4 mi
Kedleston Hall 16.1 mi
Mr Straw's House 17.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge 2 mi
Eddlestow Lot - Milltown - Ashover - Kelstedge loop 2.1 mi
Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 3 mi
SYDNOPE HALL 3.2 mi
Woolley Moor (Ogston Reservoir) - Brackenfield - Mathersgrave - Ogston Reservoir 3.5 mi
Local events
- Download Festival (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026)
Derby, Derbyshire 25.3 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 Slate House Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Slate House Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Slate House Farm? As well as Gulliver's Kingdom and Alton Towers (well, after Gulliver's Kingdom and Alton Towers), kids of a certain trainspotting disposition might like a puff around the National Tramway Museum, set in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Slate House Farm?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Slate House Farm? From £196 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.