Crowdecote Campsite

View prices & book 9.4 89 reviews
Pitches on site
Pitches on site
The gravel entrance road and first set of ehu pitches
A view from the first set of ehu pitches across the wildflower meadow
The track down to the bottom corner pitches
Winter visitor
View towards high wheeldon
The view from the bottom corner on one of the ehu pitches
A view across one of the wildflower meadows
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The gravel entrance road and first set of ehu pitches
A view from the first set of ehu pitches across the wildflower meadow
The track down to the bottom corner pitches

  • Peaceful and sheltered adults-only site on a working farm
  • A 15-minute drive from Buxton; Bakewell 20 minutes
  • A few minutes' walk from a traditional country pub and the river Dove
Small in size but big on views – that’s the fine mix on offer at Crowdecote Campsite, an adults-only farm site in the Peak District National Park near the little village of Crowdecote. Green fields, trees and hills are all around at this quiet Derbyshire site, and local beauty spots like the river Dove, Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill are all within comfortable walking distance. Facilities on site are low-key so as not to detract from these peaceful surrounds, but essentials like a toilet, shower, running water and chemical disposal are all provided (the shower has hot water but please note there's no hot water elsewhere). This rural spot is also home to a herd of friendly cattle and their pygmy goat pals Kenny and Dave, all of whom can be seen in fields by the site. Dogs are welcome here, but please keep them on a lead and under control – this is a working farm, after all. Firepits are also welcome, and firewood is available to purchase on site. You'll need to keep all fires/barbecues in a steel container that's raised off the ground (please don't light fires on the ground or try to construct a firepit out of stones). Looking for something to make that view even nicer? A friendly country pub is a short walk away and a handy local bus service to Buxton and Ashbourne stops just opposite the pub, so you won't necessarily need a car for local hill walks (and you can also head straight out to Dragon's Back or Chrome Hill on a footpath from the site). The next village over is Longor (just over a mile away), where there's a café, bar and well-liked local chip shop.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 9
Motorhome pitches 9
Tent pitches 9
Open now
Opens 4 May
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • 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.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • There is no hot water on site except for the showers.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 4 May to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 89 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Crowdecote Campsite is praised for its peaceful, rural location offering stunning views and excellent access to Peak District walks. Visitors highlight the friendly and helpful owners, clean basic facilities including hot showers, and the adult-only, quiet atmosphere. While some mention minor issues with shower size or occasional road noise, many express a desire to return, appreciating the value and relaxed environment.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 9
Arrival date (latest first)

A lovely site

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9 out of 10
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 Linzi W. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked It was quiet, respectful campers, Steve really helpful. Toilets, showers and washing up area really adequate. Love the flowers and tree planting outside toilets. Pubs with fab food nearby. Walks from the site.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, helpful owner. Facilities as…

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10 out of 10
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 Rachel H. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Great location, helpful owner. Facilities as described

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the quietest nicest sites I have ever been to!

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The amazing scenery, the quietness of the site. The clean and well maintained environment. The friendly host who looked after us so well. This is one of the quietest sites we have been to. The scenery is breathtaking, with so many walks available from the site. The showers, pot wash and toilets are clean and well looked after. A nice pub close by - this site has everything you could want

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super location, big pitches well spaced…

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10 out of 10
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 Alison L. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Super location, big pitches well spaced

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely lication

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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 Nichola j S. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Fab location, very peaceful with walks from the door, owner friendly & helpful. Thank you ☺️

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff adequate facilities immaculate views…

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Susan D. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Friendly staff adequate facilities immaculate views surrounded by wonderful scenery any kind of weather day or night 🌙 the fact that it's adult only peace and quiet

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super little site, in a lovely…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Mark W. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Super little site, in a lovely place, with all the facilities you need to enjoy a short break.
Two very nice pubs within walking distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with good facilities, decent size level pitches.

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8 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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Alison P. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We had a lovely 2 night stop at Crowdecote campsite,it had everything you needed there, toilets,showers and a place to wash your pots up in, picnic tables and fire pits. Steve the owner was very friendly and came out to greet us when we arrived and explained it all to us, then left us to set up. The Packhorse Inn is a 5 mins walk away and serves delicious meals at reasonable prices if you don’t fancy cooking and Buxton is only 6/7 miles away. Definitely would come again next year in the summer.

Disliked Nothing to dislike about the site itself but we were pitched close to the road and though there wasn’t much traffic as it’s a side road, occasionally during the night you can hear cars that were driving too fast down it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in a lovely location with simple facilities.

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10 out of 10
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Chris D. 5 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked This site was a perfect base for exploring the Peak District. The site itself is basic but there is everything that you need. The toilets/shower were clean (and the shower was hot!). The staff were friendly and I’d definitely stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace and quiet. Adequate facilities and friendly host.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 May E. 7 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Lovely and peaceful location but with a nice pub within a nice stroll along the lane.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Crowdecote Campsite

Meadow Farm

Crowdecote

Derbyshire

England

SK17 0DB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.18599°N
1.85224°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 mi Market Place
5.5 mi Market Place
7.5 mi Buxton Road
Rail
5.7 mi Buxton Rail Station
8 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
9.2 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
21.1 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
21.2 mi Manchester Airport
21.3 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

Anyone for a walk? There are plenty of those around – as well as the routes by the site, you may like to pick up the Tissington Trail (five minutes’ drive), hunt for history at Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (10 minutes) or explore Errwood Reservoir (20 minutes), which is also a good spot for some fly fishing. Different landscape options include venturing underground at Poole's Cavern and Buxton Country Park (15 minutes) or making your way across the River Dove at the Dovedale Stepping Stones (25 minutes). Chatsworth House (25 minutes) is always worth a visit too, for tours of the house, a wander among the sculptures in the garden and some choice bits from the farm shop. For some town time, try the elegant spa town of Buxton (15 minutes) or head to Bakewell (20 minutes) to sample its famous puddings.

Must see

Haddon Hall 8 mi

Chatsworth 10 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 13 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 13.4 mi

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 13.4 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 9.3 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 13.4 mi

Lyme Park 14.3 mi

The Old Manor 14.5 mi

Hare Hill 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Longnor - Pilsbury - High Peak Trail - Longnor 0.7 mi

Longnor - Newtown - Reaps Moor -Longnor 0.7 mi

Longnor - Chrome Hill - Axe Edge - Flash - Longnor 0.8 mi

Longnor - Chrome Hill - Earl Sterndale - Longnor 0.8 mi

Parsley Hay - Pilsbury - Sheen - Hartington - Parsley Hay 3 mi

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)

    Manchester, Lancashire 23.8 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 Crowdecote Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crowdecote Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crowdecote Campsite? Anyone for a walk? There are plenty of those around – as well as the routes by the site, you may like to pick up the Tissington Trail (five minutes’ drive), hunt … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crowdecote Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crowdecote Campsite? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.