Offcote Grange

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  • Peaceful adults-only farm stays in the Derbyshire Dales
  • A 10-minute drive to Ashbourne, Carsington Water and the Peak District
  • Family-run site with direct access to a public footpath
Point your compass towards the Derbyshire Dales and scoop up an adults-only stay at Offcote Grange, a well-kept family farm a couple of miles outside of the market town of Ashbourne. Tempted by the prospect of sleeping in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse? For those looking for grownup holidays, there's the added bonus that there'll be no noisy kids scurrying around site. Mild mischief is laid on (quietly and at a safe distance) by Offcote Grange's cheeky donkeys, who cavort through neighbouring paddocks as the farm's herd of cattle looks on. (Please note that the site is unable to accept dogs because of the livestock on site.) These lush green Derbyshire fields and ancient trees are kept in admirably good nick. While animals graze gracefully in their field, owners Pat and Chris tend to the lawns and large gardens. This tourer-friendly spot has a gated hard driveway for easy arrivals and departures, with facilities housed in a purpose-built block that has three sinks, toilets (including a cubicle with a higher seat, hand rails and an alarm) and a shower. Several water taps and a waste disposal point are also on hand, and if you need to dispose of waste, ask the owners. Stepping out to tour the surrounding Henmoor Valley could hardly be simpler, as there's a well-trodden footpath that passes right by the front of the farm. It's possible to traipse through the fields down to Ashbourne, but if you're planning on loading up on treats at the deli and other specialist food shops, you might want to clear the car boot and drive the 10 minutes into town instead.

Campground type

Caravan sites 3
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 41 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Tiny, tranquil spot loved for spotless amenities, lush gardens & cracking views. Hosts get rave reviews for being ace. Ashbourne's a nice stroll. Mind the slopes (levellers needed) & the lukewarm wash-up water. Access info provided.

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Excellent site with great facilities. Definitely recommend.

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Jonathan D.

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Spaces pitches and amazing scenery. The owners couldn’t do enough for us.The toilets and shower were immaculate.

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Everything was perfect, great views, spotlessly…

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Lee W.

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Everything was perfect, great views, spotlessly clean facilities and friendly hosts. Will be back for a longer stay. A hidden gem.

Disliked None

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Love this site, quiet peaceful beautiful views and stunning gardens,

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Stephanie W.

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Quiet, peaceful, spotlessly clean, lovely friendly hosts.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and peaceful site.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked The site is very peaceful and spotlessly clean. The toilet/shower block is really nice quality. The site is very small and friendly (about 5 places in the grounds of a house). You can walk into Ashbourne in about 40 minutes which is a nice town with a good range of cafes and shops.

Disliked There isn't a washing up point (just a sink with cold water). There was no Wifi (this didn't bother me but most sites have this now).

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Enjoyable stay in peaceful scenic location.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Lovely peaceful site with lovely scenery. Friendly welcoming hosts and well kept site. Easy access to Ashbourne.

Disliked Nothing. Gate access from lane could be wider for larger vehicles.

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Small site with super clean facilities…

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Graham W.

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Small site with super clean facilities … very quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Site

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Joe E.

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked It was an absolutely amazing site, lovely hosts, great facilities and a beautiful setting.

Will be staying there again and would recommend to anyone.

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A great spot just outside Ashbourne.…

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Paul M.

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked A great spot just outside Ashbourne. Peaceful

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Lovely and peaceful

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Valerie B.

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Lovely and quiet. Beautiful gardens & countryside. Not crowded, owner was friendly as were the other campers.

Disliked Just one shower so had to check back when it was free.

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Welcoming, respectful quiet site with plenty of space.

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angela h.

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Very welcoming and friendly owners with a cute dog, always a bonus! Large pitch but with a slope so levellers required. Lovely location, away from it all with some beautiful views over the hills from the gardens, which the owners are happy for you to use. Resident donkeys were friendly! The new shower block was clean with 2 toilets and another in the wet room shower. Plug points near the sink for a hair-dryer & electric shower so always hot water. There is currently no cover over the outside washing up sink and no hot water, which I'm sure the owners are working on - means boiling a kettle to wash up and taking a brolly if it rains. We cycled to the Tissington Trail from the site; a couple of big hills but just a mile, so easy to walk the toughest bits. Overall, a really nice stay where there were just 4 pitches and everyone was respectful with no loud noise - heaven!

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Offcote Grange

Offcote

Kniveton

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1JQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.02935°N
1.69524°W

Route directions

There are three access roads to the site, but two of them are single-track roads and are not suitable for large vehicles. Therefore, the site recommends you always set your Satnav and other devices for Ashbourne first, and then reset the location to Offcote Grange (DE6 1JQ) to use the best road. At the top of a hill, there is a sign for Offcote Grange and Billy's Bothy on your right. Drive straight past this sign. At the end of the hedgerow, there is a gate on the right. There are two large signs pointing you down the drive.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.4 km Fishpond Hotel
13.4 km Fishpond Hotel
14.2 km Bus Garage
Rail
13.5 km Cromford Rail Station
13.9 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
14.2 km Whatstandwell Rail Station
Airport
33.3 km East Midlands Airport
45.8 km Sheffield City 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

Keeping things local? It's a doddle to get from this well-located site to loads of nearby locales of note, whether you're keen to potter around Ashbourne's antiques shops, stride through the Derbyshire Dales or go boating on nearby Carsington Water (all 10 minutes' drive). Holidaymakers of an outdoorsy disposition are also a 10-minute drive from the edge of the Peak District National Park, a playground for walkers, pedallers and horsey folk. If you have a soft spot for stately homes, the surrounding Derbyshire countryside is also where to find cool country piles like Norbury Hall (20 minutes), Kedleston Hall (30 minutes) and Chatsworth House (45 minutes). Just because there are no kids about to egg you on, it doesn't mean you can't take advantage of this spot's proximity to Alton Towers (25 minutes) to zoom around on coasters of an afternoon. Go Ape Buxton (30 minutes) is also within reach if you have a head for heights but don't fancy queuing up to get your adrenaline fix.

Must see

Kedleston Hall 12.3 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 12.8 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 13 km

Alton Towers Resort 13.8 km

Sudbury Hall 16.1 km

National Trust

The Old Manor 10.1 km

Winster Market House 12.9 km

Kedleston Hall 13.2 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 16.5 km

Calke Abbey 29.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ashbourne (Bellevue) - Hanging Bridge - Clifton - Wyaston - Osmaston - Ashbourne 3.1 km

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 3.1 km

Osmaston - Shirley - Longford - Rodsley - Osmaston 4.5 km

Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 4.6 km

Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Mapleton - Dove Dale 5 km

Local events

  • Download Festival (Wednesday 10 June 2026 – Wednesday 10 June 2026)

    Derby, England 31.1 km

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 6 August 2026 – Thursday 6 August 2026)

    Swadlincote, England 32.7 km

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 Offcote Grange have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Offcote Grange dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Offcote Grange? Keeping things local? It's a doddle to get from this well-located site to loads of nearby locales of note, whether you're keen to potter around Ashbourne's antiques shops, stride through the Derbyshire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Offcote Grange?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Offcote Grange? From $60.39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.