Barley Fields Holidays

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Around the site
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The hardstanding pitches
View towards bredon hill and church from site
The camping field before mowing

  • Quiet, rural adults-only site on the Leicestershire-Derbyshire border
  • Donington Park Circuit and the Cloud Trail both five minutes’ drive
  • Countryside views; 10 minutes’ walk from the village pub
Liking the sound of direct access to the National Forest, with its miles of scenic forest tracks for walking and cycling? How about adding in views of Derbyshire’s Priory Church of St Mary and St Hardulph atop Breedon Hill? Camping without any kids? If you’ve answered “yes” to all three questions, then you should be heading for Barley Fields Holidays on the Leicestershire-Derbyshire border. This peaceful adults-only site also has stunning views to the Peak District National Park to the north, or the Vale of Belvoir to the east. And just when you thought things couldn’t get any better, you’ll be pleased to learn that your dogs can join you, the site has modern showers and loos, and – although barbecues are allowed on site – you’re only 10 minutes’ stroll from a popular Breedon on the Hill pub that serves decent grub. So… on arrival, get set up and… just chill. Life will take care of itself. Sit back, relax, watch the horses in neighbouring fields and see if you can spot/hear any of the following: cuckoos calling in late spring, swallows arriving on their early summer stop-overs and birds of prey circling overhead. And on clear evenings, you’ll be sure of bagging a truly spectacular sunset. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Open now
Opens 14 April
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, 14 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a new, adult-only campsite praised for its beautiful location, clean and modern facilities, and friendly staff. Pitches are well-maintained and flat, offering lovely views. While some guests noted occasional aircraft or racetrack noise, most found the site peaceful. Provisions for motorhomes are still developing. Close to local pubs and walking routes.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

We had a lovey stay and would visit again.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
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10
Wifi
10
Helen B.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site was nice size not rammed together. Showers and other facilities were all immaculate and well maintained.

Disliked Did him some road noise and a few planes but not enough to disturb our sleep.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site

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9 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
kate C.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Quiet beautiful area
New large clean washblock
Exceptional communication from owner

Disliked Pitch not level so required quite a few blocks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice basic facilities. Clean and modern. Just a simple field. Good…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Jackie B.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice basic facilities. Clean and modern. Just a simple field. Good communication. Other campers nice. Would come again. Lovely pubs easy walk away. Really nice area.village shop nearby which seems to sell everything! And fantastic WiFi.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely small (ish) site, a lovely new and clean toliet and shower…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
10
Ruth g.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked lovely small (ish) site, a lovely new and clean toliet and shower block.
good wifi, and a lovely welcome from the owner, stayed in a camper van

Disliked no room to pass other people using the washing up facilities - too much of a tight squeeze behind where you stand, also not big enough draining area, my plates all slid off on to the floor- just a suggestion to make a bigger area once the site gets busier.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review, plate drying racks now included which we hadn't thought to include so appreciate the suggestion.

Excellant Site with very clean facilities.

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
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10
Wifi
5
Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely, secure, clean and quiet site. Easy to find. Will definately be back.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

- Showers and Toilets were very clean - Big size pitches - Very…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Holly D.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked - Showers and Toilets were very clean
- Big size pitches
- Very quiet
- Good price especially with electric hook up
- Would definitely come back and recommend to friends and family

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quite site

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8
John B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great site. Neat and tidy. Toilets and showers are clean and well kept, (could do with a hand wash sink in the toilets though) Always hot water available. Site is well located for local sight seeing. Site owner/manager are very friendly. I shall return!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice basic site, modern clean facilities.

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8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
10
JOANN H.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Jumbo pitches !! We fitted a campervan, tent, gazebo and car on with room to spare. Ray came and explained where everything was. Showers/toilets were nice and clean, even when the site was busier we never had to wait. People have said about the plane noise but that’s to be expected and it didn’t bother us at all.

Disliked People not picking up after their dogs. So annoying doing the dodge the poop walk to the toilets.
Showers could do with abit of ventilation.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent adult only site! Lovely and quiet, hot clean showers, didn’t have…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Jane W.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Excellent adult only site! Lovely and quiet, hot clean showers, didn’t have to queue even though it was fairly busy. Short walk to the village and easy reach of the Cloud trail.
Would definitely stay again!

Disliked Nothing, cracking site!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed my stay.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Matthew S.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet field, I had a pitch with hook up, great toilet/shower/washing facilities with really nice hot water! I was working locally so arrived late and left early - easy with key coded gate I would 100% stay again.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 Rallies welcome 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 Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Barley Fields Holidays

Tong Lane

Breedon On The Hill

Breedon on the Hill

Leicestershire

England

DE73 8AJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.80505°N
1.39099°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.1 mi Coach Park
5.2 mi Church
5.2 mi Church
Rail
6.7 mi East Midlands Parkway Rail Station
7 mi Long Eaton Rail Station
7.2 mi Peartree Rail Station
Airport
3 mi East Midlands Airport
28.2 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
28.2 mi Birmingham International 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

Local attractions and activities include: - The National Forest: direct access - East Midlands Aeropark (aviation museum): five minutes’ drive - Donington Park Circuit: five minutes - Cloud Trail (Sustrans route): five minutes - National Trust - Calke Abbey: 10 minutes - Staunton Harold Reservoir (sailing): 15 minutes - Twycross Zoo: 20 minutes - The Museum of Making (industrial displays): 25 minutes - National Space Centre: 35 minutes.

Must see

Calke Abbey 2.4 mi

Castle Donington Museum 3.3 mi

Conkers Discovery Centre 7.9 mi

National Forest 8 mi

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 8.1 mi

National Trust

Staunton Harold Church 2.4 mi

Calke Abbey 3.4 mi

Kedleston Hall 12.2 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 16.7 mi

The Old Manor 21.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MELBOURNE HALL 1.6 mi

Melbourne Parks 1.8 mi

STAUNTON HAROLD HALL 2.3 mi

Staunton Harold - Breedon - Church on the Hill (The Thirteen Stiles) 2.6 mi

CALKE ABBEY 2.8 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Barley Fields Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barley Fields Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barley Fields Holidays? Local attractions and activities include: - The National Forest: direct access - East Midlands Aeropark (aviation museum): five minutes’ drive - Donington Park Circuit: five minutes - Cloud Trail (Sustrans route): five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barley Fields Holidays?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barley Fields Holidays? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.