Hill Wood View

View prices & book 9.1 36 reviews
Tent pitches with woodland views
Tent pitches with woodland views
Blue skies over derbyshire
Camping field
Grass pitches
Hall leys park
Steam train nearby
Gorgeous walks nearby
Gorgeous walks nearby
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Blue skies over derbyshire
Camping field
Grass pitches

  • 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
Open now
Opens 20 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. XL Bully, 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 Fri, 20 Jun to

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Reviews

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Peaceful

84% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful and quiet escape with beautiful views and excellent walking opportunities directly from the site. Visitors consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and helpful owners. Facilities are basic, primarily a clean portaloo and water tap, which most guests found sufficient. The site is described as a secluded, no-frills field. Some guests noted the camping field is on a slope, which can make levelling difficult for motorhomes and may present traction issues after rain.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Not for me, wanted more of a wild camp or more secluded pitches.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Booking was easy, seems relaxed. Had toilets on site.

Disliked Was just a big field. Was so busy only the centre was free, would be more comfortable on the outside or near a tree (just a preference nothing wrong with the site ) so ended up going to another site.

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Joanne and Pete were very friendly,…

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Shannon H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Joanne and Pete were very friendly, and helpful during our 2 night stay, even helped with putting our tent up
Perfect location to local pubs
Fantastic stay

Disliked Nothing :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi it was great to meet you both , glad you enjoyed your stay x

Stayed here for a first camping…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stayed here for a first camping session with my daughter. The camping site is quite and small and ideal for weekends away, plenty of the basic facilities if needed of basic toilets and clean drinking water. Also has some nice walking tracks nearby and near some lovely pubs both in Darley dale and south Darley within easy walking distance.

Disliked slighlty at a slant but good.

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From the manager: Hi so glad you and your daughter enjoyed your stay , it was lovely to see you both,

Very friendly owners…

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Andrew H.

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Liked Very friendly owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi it was lovely to meet you, glad you enjoyed your stay,

Definitely worth a visit, clean and well looked after.

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Kristine Z.

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Liked It was an absolutely beautiful spot, and we enjoyed our stay immensely. Joanna, Pete, and their adorable little dog, Leo, could not have been friendlier. They were welcoming, helpful, and always greeted us with a smile. We loved the location, as it is situated near some stunning places. We would definitely recommend visiting Hill Wood View and cannot wait to go back. Thank you!

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From the manager: Hi it was a pleasure to meet you both , and and coco was adorable , so glad you enjoyed your stay, safe journey home x

Ideal for me whilst bike packing

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly owner
Low key no frills site

Disliked Most of site on a slope

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From the manager: Hi it was lovely to meet w, hope you had a safe journey home x

Friendly staff, clean.

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Marie C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite near to some great walks.
Brilliant to be back to basics.

Joanne and Pete were really attentive and friendly.

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Great if you want something minimal, quiet and out the way

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Vincenzo S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very quiet, peaceful campsite with minimal facilities, out of the way

Disliked Location, not particularly near anything interesting

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A quiet, small campsite, very nice…

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Justyna G.

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Liked A quiet, small campsite, very nice owners, clean toilets, a surprising feature for me was the drinking water tap, which is a plus for me :-)

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Absolutely fantastic campsite Couple so kind…

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Karina N.

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Liked Absolutely fantastic campsite
Couple so kind ,helpful, chatty. Always went above me beyond nothing was to small or big for them to do for us.
Location is perfect not to far away from shops pubs etc but far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet with amazing views.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 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 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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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

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 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. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • 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.