Intake Farm

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Colourful and unique accommodation
Wudu grass camping pitches
Visitor image of the spacious tent pitches
The Lazy Cow

  • Friendly off-grid farm site a mile from the village of Ipstones
  • Alton Towers and Peak District National Park within 20 minutes' drive
  • Meet the animals on site and join in with feeding time
Set up for a stay in the Staffordshire Moorlands at a rural spot that’s also within easy reach of heaps of days out and amenities. Intake Farm is in a great position about half an hour’s drive from the centre of Stoke-on-Trent and 15 minutes from Leek (both handy places for shops and other essentials). It's completely off-grid, so there's no electricity on site. Days out? There’s plenty to choose from, whether you’re aiming to hike your way around the Peak District National Park, scream along the rollercoasters at Alton Towers or take the kids to see the animals at Peak Wildlife Park and Trentham Monkey Forest (or perhaps a bit of all three…) In between such outings you’ll be staying at a small farm where you’ll share the space with horses, cows, sheep, llamas, pigs, hens, ducks and a pet goose – they’re a friendly bunch, and even more so if you manage to join in with feeding time while you’re here. Barbecues and campfires are permitted on site, so come along prepared with the right kit, and pick up the food elements at the small supermarket in Ipstones, a mile away. There are a couple of pubs in the village too if you fancy an evening of dinner and drinks. Please note that this is a calm site with quiet time expected after 10pm.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 5 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • The site has USB charging facilities.

Languages spoken

English

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Visitors praise the peaceful woodland camping experience and the opportunity to interact with friendly farm animals, including feeding sessions. Hosts Maria and David are consistently described as welcoming and accommodating. Facilities, including toilets and hot showers, are generally found to be clean and functional. The site's rural setting and proximity to walks are also highlighted as positives. While some mention basic, "back to basics" amenities, this is often seen as part of the farm's rustic charm. A few reviewers noted issues with damp firewood or the condition of pitches during off-season, with one solo camper expressing concerns about safety when sharing the woodland area with other guests.

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Peaceful, beautiful surroundings, friendly hosts…

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Anonymous

White Cloud microlodge

Liked Peaceful, beautiful surroundings, friendly hosts

Disliked Bus comfortable but a needs a bit of TLC and a clean, lots of cobwebs and dust around

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Great hosts made us feel extremely…

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Jamie B. 1 review

Wudu Woodland non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Great hosts made us feel extremely welcome. Peaceful campsite, off grid without lots of noise. Great tour of the farm for the kids (and adults!). Great for exploring local attractions.

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Great stay

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Anonymous

Wudu Woodland non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Clean facilities, toilets and hot showers close to the pitch, feeding the animals, very peaceful surroundings.

Disliked A few more picnic tables would be nice

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Fantastic as always. This was our…

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Zoe Y. 6 reviews

Wudu Woodland non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Fantastic as always. This was our 3rd visit and we are already planning our next trip.
If you don’t like nature, peace and quiet and animals then this is not the place for you!!! This is a farm campsite and its rustic charm is the reason we keep returning.

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Kids loved to interact with animals.…

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Wudu Woodland non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Kids loved to interact with animals.

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Best camping trip we’ve had! So…

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Max H. 2 reviews

Wudu Woodland non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Best camping trip we’ve had!
So lucky to have a quiet spot in the woods all to ourselves and get to feed and meet lots of wonderful animals.
The staff were so welcoming and we will be returning soon!

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Peaceful and beautiful.

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Wudu Woodland non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked It was magical. I stayed in the woods and it was wonderful. Really peaceful , exactly what I was looking for.
It’s a great campsite definitely on my list to go back to.
Thank You

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The site was immaculate, the people…

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Jade D. 1 review

Wudu Woodland non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked The site was immaculate, the people were so friendly and welcoming. Our children had an amazing time helping with the animals and waking up to the animals in the field in the morning was so refreshing. We had an amazing time here and will definitely be back.

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A great find. Lovely location, walks nearby, on a farm.

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Wudu Woodland non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Ability to camp in the woods
Being on a farm
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Opportunity to hep feed the aninals and friendly host .
Just a nice quiet stay with walks nearby
Wish i had been able to stay longer.

Disliked Nothing

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Wudu Woodland non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Camping in the woodland was a special experience. Excellent shower and compost loo. Very friendly and helpful.

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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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Intake Farm

Church Lane

Ipstones

Staffordshire

England

ST10 2JT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.05021°N
1.99003°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.9 mi Bus Station
8 mi Bus Station
8 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.5 mi Blythe Bridge Rail Station
7.4 mi Longton Rail Station
8.5 mi Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station
Airport
24.4 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
24.5 mi Manchester Airport
24.6 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

There are lots of great places to get out for a walk around the Peak District National Park, the edge of which is about 15 minutes’ drive away. If you can’t decide where to start, head to Ashbourne (25 minutes’ drive) to pick up the Tissington Trail for a traffic-free walk or bike ride, or pick up a circular walk in Dovedale (25 minutes) to cross the famous stepping stones. A quiet bit of bird-spotting might take your fancy at RSPB Coombes Valley nature reserve (10 minutes), or if you’re after some more exotic wildlife encounters you could visit the excellent Peak Wildlife Park (10 minutes) or giggle at the antics of the residents of Trentham Monkey Forest (35 minutes). For more of those family-friendly outings, put the rides and other attractions of Alton Towers (20 minutes) on the schedule, splash your way down all the slides at Waterworld water park (half an hour) or opt for something more low key with watersports and a ride on the steam railway at Rudyard Lake (25 minutes).

Food and drink

  • Old Red Lion Pub 0.8 mi
  • Marquis of Granby Pub 0.8 mi
  • Black Lion Consall Pub 0.9 mi
  • The Linden Tree Pub 0.9 mi
  • Sea Lion Pub 1 mi
  • The Boat Inn Pub 2 mi
  • Fox and Goose Pub 2 mi
  • The Railway Inn Pub 2.2 mi
  • Red Lion Pub 2.5 mi
  • The Flintlock at Cheddleton Restaurant 2.6 mi

Groceries

  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 2.4 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 3.8 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 4 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 4.3 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 4.3 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 4.3 mi
  • The Green Ball Off Licence Off-licence 4.4 mi
  • Mill street food & wine Off-licence 4.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Deep Hayes Country Park 3.3 mi
  • Ladderedge Country Park 3.6 mi
  • Thorpe Rise Play area Playground 3.7 mi
  • Pickwood Recreation Area Playground 3.8 mi
  • Pickwood Recreation Area park 3.8 mi
  • Chuchill Play Area Playground 3.9 mi
  • Woodcroft park 4 mi
  • Sparrow Park 4.1 mi
  • Cruso Street Play Area Playground 4.1 mi
  • Birches Gardens park 4.1 mi

Family days out

  • Butter Cross 1.7 mi
  • The Hopestone 1.8 mi
  • Egg Well 2.3 mi
  • Deep Hayes Country Park 3.3 mi
  • Nicholson War Memorial 4 mi
  • Cheadle Discovery and Visitor Centre 4.4 mi
  • Earl's Rock 5.3 mi
  • Gentleman's Rock 5.3 mi
  • Wright's Rock 5.6 mi
  • Painter's Rock 5.6 mi

Public transport

  • Marquis of Granby PH 0.9 mi
  • St Leonards Avenue 0.9 mi
  • Park Lane 1 mi
  • Brookfields Road 1 mi
  • Crossroads 1.4 mi
  • Rail Station 1.9 mi
  • Foxt 2 mi
  • Newhall Street 2.1 mi
  • Johnson Crescent 2.1 mi
  • Railway Bridge 2.2 mi

What’s nearby

  • Whiston Golf Club Golf course 2.9 mi
  • Leek Golf Club Golf course 3 mi
  • Westwood Golf Club Golf course 4 mi
  • Penny Lane Shopping Mall Shopping centre 4.3 mi
  • Stoke-on-Trent Boat Club Marina 5.3 mi
  • Greenway Hall Golf Club Golf course 5.5 mi

Local services

  • Texaco Fuel station 2.6 mi
  • Ashcombe Centre Clinic 2.7 mi
  • Kingsley Moor Filling Station Fuel station 2.7 mi
  • Poplar Service Station Fuel station 3.6 mi
  • Leek Moorlands Hospital 3.7 mi
  • Morrisons Fuel station 3.9 mi
  • Edith Shaw Unit Clinic 3.9 mi
  • Fountain Street Pharmacy 4 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 4.1 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 4.1 mi

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Must see

Alton Towers Resort 6 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 7.9 mi

Royal Stafford 8.6 mi

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 9.9 mi

Trentham Monkey Forest 10.5 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 8.7 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 9 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 14.5 mi

Winster Market House 15.8 mi

Shugborough Estate 17.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

COOMBES & CHURNET VALLEYS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/01/1998) 0.4 mi

Winkhill - Waterfall - Waterhouses 3.4 mi

Leek - Ladderedge - Denford - Leek 3.6 mi

Leek - Denford - Brown Edge - Rudyard - Leek 3.6 mi

Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 4.4 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 Intake Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Intake Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Intake Farm? There are lots of great places to get out for a walk around the Peak District National Park, the edge of which is about 15 minutes’ drive away. If you can’t decide … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Intake Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Intake Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.