Barlow Country Club

View prices & book 8.4 138 reviews
The lakes
The lakes
Some of the pitches
Stunning sunrise over the lakes
Pitches
Pitches
Carp fishing on site
Lakes on site
Fishing on site
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Some of the pitches
Stunning sunrise over the lakes
Pitches

  • Scenic caravan site set in 50 acres’ worth of lakes and woodland
  • On the edge of the Peak District, a 20-minute drive from Bakewell
  • Dog-friendly and adults-only spot with seven fishing lakes and a café
Flock to 50 acres of wildlife-rich woodland and lakes for an escapade to the eastern edge of the Peak District National Park at Barlow Country Club. Whether you want to unwind or explore, this Derbyshire destination has you covered – being an adults-only site, it’s a few notches more peaceful than your average park and has tons of space for chilling out or having a wander amid nature. There’s also a café serving food all day for relaxed meals on base, plus a couple of pubs – and a coffee shop and a gift store – are a 15-minute walk away in the centre of Barlow. Bites can be grabbed in between carp fishing and coarse fishing at the seven lush lakes on site (and lessons are available if you’re new to the sport). For trout fishing, there is a spot 25 minutes' drive away. Those keen on kicking it around top Peak District tourist spots while here might like to take the 20-minute drive to stately homes like Chatsworth House and famed villages such as Bakewell. The park is also 25 minutes from Ladybower reservoir for roams around spectacular spots like the Upper Derwent valley. Walks are, of course, cracking on site as well with 50 acres to adventure around. Guests can also drag the dog along on dawdles as Barlow Country Club is a pet-friendly place.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 138 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

86% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only site offers spacious, exceptionally private pitches, often surrounded by mature hedges. Guests praise the peace and quiet, beautiful countryside walks, and convenient location near local pubs and a lakeside cafe. While many highlight the excellent fishing opportunities, some note the lack of on-site facilities like toilets and showers, and the occasional need for site maintenance. The private, well-equipped pitches are a major draw, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 14/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely campsite

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Wifi
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 Tracey J. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Huge private pitches. Amazing responsive hosts. Beautiful walks. Amazing fisheries.

Disliked No toilets/showers. But we did know that before booking and were prepared.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfectly peaceful

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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 Duncan S. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Perfectly peaceful site, massive pitch - felt like wild camping but with electric, water and security - and a great lakeside cafe

Recommend to friends Visit again

pitch was large and private…

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2 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked pitch was large and private

Disliked By no stretch of the imagination is this a country club set in 50 acres of woodland, it is nestled between a housing estate and a water treatment plant!
there is building going on on the site and lorries start turning up at 7am and are coming and going all day,The 7 fishing lakes (2 fly fishing only, 2 specimen carp fishing (has to be pre booked with specialised fishing equipment) which leaves 3 small over fished lakes which is charged at £10 per day,if you want to walk to the lakes to fish you have to get your fishing kit down a steep bank with razor wire alongside the walk down, then over a 1 foot wide plank of wood(good luck) or it is a 2 mile round trip down a single lane,the cafe is not open all day it is 10 to 2
also no internet or tv reception on pitches
very expensive for what is offered and no way would we have booked if this if the listing was accurate

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site very tidy and quiet…

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6 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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 Jill L. 6 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely site very tidy and quiet

Disliked Not any ones fault but ours for arriving late but we ended up with the only pitch with no grass.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Huge pitch. Very private with hedges…

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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 Joanne H. 5 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Huge pitch. Very private with hedges all around. Peaceful and nice walks round lakes and to cafe

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place for fishing and camping…

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10 out of 10
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 Tommo R. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful place for fishing and camping 🏕

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful , quiet surroundings , …

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10 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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Tracey W. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful , quiet surroundings , felt very safe , very large pitches and the most private pitch I have ever stayed on , lovely walks and within walking or driving distance to excellent pub , pretty villages and towns etc . We had the most lovely weekend

Recommend to friends Visit again

The quiet…

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10 out of 10
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 Graham P. 3 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super quiet and secluded.

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10 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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Gregor J. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Been to this site a few times and we love it, it’s quiet, peaceful and has everything you need.

Disliked Would love some form of WiFi but understand that it’s remote.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The privacy and sizes of pitches.…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 8
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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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 EMMA F. 3 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The privacy and sizes of pitches.

Disliked The long walk to the cafe from the pitch up site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Peaceful Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Barlow Country Club

Crowhole

Barlow

Dronfield

Derbyshire

England

S18 7TP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.27686°N
1.49589°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 mi Hunstone Avenue
3.7 mi Hunstone Avenue
4 mi Coach Station
Rail
2 mi Dronfield Rail Station
3.6 mi Dore & Totley Rail Station
4.1 mi Chesterfield Rail Station
Airport
9.5 mi Sheffield City Airport
24.5 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
24.8 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

Checking out Chatsworth House (20 minutes’ drive) is a must while you’re here – this stately home is set in vast parkland edged by woodland, craggy hills and heather moors, so it’s an excellent choice for explores on foot. Inside the posh pad is a sizeable collection of art, ranging from Old Masters' drawings to neoclassical sculptures. Bakewell – yes, home of the tasty tarts – is also a sweet spot for a stroll thanks to having old cottages, tiny alleys and tucked-away courtyards to totter around, as well as a river to roam beside (20 minutes). If you’re an eager trekker seeking more of a challenge, mosey along the Monsal Trail starting from Coombs Viaduct, a mile south east of Bakewell, and leading 8.5 miles to Topley Pike junction in Wye Dale, passing by Peak District hotspots like Headstone Viaduct, Cressbrook Mill and Litton Mill enroute. Further on (around 50 minutes) are other popular places for pottering around, like Dovedale valley with its wooded ravine and the 517-metre Mam Tor hill near Castleton, christened one of the Seven Wonders of the Peak by 17th-century philosopher Thomas Hobbes because of its dreamy views.

Must see

Chatsworth 6.4 mi

Haddon Hall 8.8 mi

Bolsover Castle 8.9 mi

Hardwick Hall 10.6 mi

Hardwick Old Hall 10.8 mi

National Trust

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 10.8 mi

Hardwick Hall 10.8 mi

Winster Market House 11.1 mi

Mr Straw's House 16 mi

Clumber Park 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Linacre Reservoir - Millthorpe - Oxton Rakes - Linacre 1.9 mi

Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 3.3 mi

BEAUCHIEF HALL 3.6 mi

QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 4 mi

Eastmoor (Robin Hood) - Froggatt - Curbar - Baslow - Chatsworth Park - Eastmoor 4.1 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 Barlow Country Club have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barlow Country Club dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barlow Country Club? Checking out Chatsworth House (20 minutes’ drive) is a must while you’re here – this stately home is set in vast parkland edged by woodland, craggy hills and heather moors, so it’s … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barlow Country Club?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.

    If there is no one on site to welcome you, please enter the site through the gate at the top of the yard and pitch up on any available pitch.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barlow Country Club? From £60 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.