Hill Wood View

From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults 8 7 reviews
Tent pitches with woodland views

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Tent pitches with woodland views
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  • Simple Derbyshire campsite with spectacular Peak District views
  • Chatsworth House and Heights of Abraham 15 minutes’ drive
  • Dog-friendly grass pitches; walks from site; pubs five minutes’ drive
When you book a stay at Hill Wood View, that’s exactly what you get… stunning rural views over the hills and woods of the Derbyshire Dales. It’s time to pack your gear and embark on a peaceful back-to-basics camping trip to a family farm 15 minutes’ drive from Matlock and on the very edge of the Peak District National Park. This is just the spot for introducing the family to the idea of pared-back camping with just a tent and not a huge amount of facilities on site. Sheltered by tall trees, the grass pitches are supplied with running water (drinking water is also available on site) and portable toilets are on hand. However, please note there’s no electricity at all on site, so you’ll have to pack torches and batteries for navigating your way around after dark. Bring barbecues too for alfresco feasts (grab supplies in Matlock supermarkets), or forget the self-catering malarkey altogether and head for the pubs of Darley Dale (five minutes, or 20 minutes’ walk if you want to make a night of it). Hill Wood View is also a springboard for family-friendly days out at local theme parks, stately homes and caves. And sporty types, don’t forget all those cycling and hiking trails just waiting for you – and of course, any dogs who might be accompanying you – in the national park.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Opens 29 June

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 29 Jun to

Reviews

8

Overall rating based on 7 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great find

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Gill T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Setting is glorious The new feline friend I made helping me to pitch and making me welcome. The personalised bin bags !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Private, quiet, rustic, simple - like camping is meant to be!…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Private, quiet, rustic, simple - like camping is meant to be!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Probably more suitable for cars and tents.

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
David W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Location, view and peace and quiet

Disliked: Site is on a slope so levelling was difficult, our camper van also got stuck and required snow chains to get it out! Lighter vehicles were okay though on the grass surface.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and quiet!!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Dan K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet, peaceful, and beautiful views!! Friendly owner!! Nighttime visit by two deer!!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The. Views was stunning…

Overall 2/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
John W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The. Views was stunning

Disliked: The graidiant of the field motorhome got stuck

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and how quiet it was.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Location and how quiet it was.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Portaloos and water on site, Owners were really nice and friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lisa T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful little hidden spot, Nice and quiet and the owners were so friendly and helpful, Myself and my friend will definitely be going back, We we’re made to feel very welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

Wild swimming

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

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

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Hill Wood View

Oldfield Lane

Warren Carr

Matlock

Derbyshire

England

DE4 2LN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.15922°N
-1.61464°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi Railway Station
3.5 mi Fishpond Hotel
3.5 mi Fishpond Hotel
Rail
2.7 mi Matlock Rail Station
3.5 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
4.2 mi Cromford Rail Station
Airport
19 mi Sheffield City Airport
25.9 mi East Midlands 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

Some easy-peasy family strolls include the ramble up to Nine Ladies Stone Circle (20 minutes’ walk) to spy the Bronze Age formations, or a potter around the manicured grounds at Chatsworth House (15 minutes’ drive). If you can persuade the kids, you could also tour the sumptuous house filled with priceless antique treasures, and reward them with a visit to the petting farm and adventure playground afterwards. Days out with younger kids might encompass pony rides and lamb feeding (in spring) at Matlock Farm Park (10 minutes), or a watery ride on the log flumes at Gulliver’s Kingdom. Major pulls for older offspring include cable-car journeys up to the woodland trails and illuminated caves at the Heights of Abraham (both 15 minutes), or perhaps a day on the adrenaline rides at Alton Towers (45 minutes). Rainy day? Keep everyone busy with a visit to the swimming pool and soft-play centre at Arc Leisure Matlock (10 minutes), see a film in Chesterfield (25 minutes) or go deep underground on a guided tour of the mining tunnels leading to the Waterfall Cavern at the Blue John Cavern (40 minutes).

Must see

Haddon Hall 3.2 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 3.9 mi

Chatsworth 4.1 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 4.2 mi

Hardwick Old Hall 12.7 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 1.7 mi

Hardwick Hall 12.7 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 12.7 mi

Kedleston Hall 14.3 mi

The Old Manor 15.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Darley Dale - Oker - Jughole Wood - Bonsall - Wensley - Darley Dale 0.7 mi

South Darley Parish Walk 0.8 mi

WHITWORTH INSTITUTE 1 mi

Winster - Robin Hood's Stride - Youlgreave - Elton 1.5 mi

Winster - Ible - Brassington - Aldwark - Winster 1.9 mi

Local events

  • Buxton Festival (Thursday 4 July 2024 – Thursday 4 July 2024)

    Buxton, Derbyshire 14.2 mi

  • Download Festival (Friday 14 June 2024 – Friday 14 June 2024)

    Derby, Derbyshire 25 mi

  • Rewind North (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Macclesfield, Cheshire 26.6 mi

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)

    Swadlincote, Derbyshire 29.5 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.

Want to know more about camping in Derbyshire?

  • Does Hill Wood View have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hill Wood View dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hill Wood View? Some easy-peasy family strolls include the ramble up to Nine Ladies Stone Circle (20 minutes’ walk) to spy the Bronze Age formations, or a potter around the manicured grounds at Chatsworth House … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hill Wood View?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Hill Wood View? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.