Sweet Knoll Camping

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  • Peaceful family-friendly Peak District site next door to a farm
  • A 15-minute drive from Castleton and 20 minutes from Bakewell
  • Seating area with a woodburning stove; direct access to scenic walks
Welcome to the Peak District: pretty hikes, miles of countryside, historic properties and country lanes. Down one of those country lanes is Sweet Knoll Camping, a rather lovely (and very much peaceful) place to stay next door to a pretty Peak District farm. Spectacular views? You bet. This central part of the Peak District is particularly gorgeous, and the pitches have views of sloping green fields. A launch pad for lovely hikes? Indeed. There are a variety of walks guests can take directly from the site. If that’s not satisfying enough already, the local village pub (including a shop) is only a 15-minute walk away and can be added as a pitstop for pints or local grub. The village also has a kids' playground. The family-run site has a Belfast sink where guests can set about washing up their dishes. In the same washing-up area, there’s seating next to a woodburning stove. There are also a couple of toilets and showers on site. Barbecues are permitted at Sweet Knoll Camping should guests fancy grilling their own dinner rather than tracking down food in the local towns or villages, like Bakewell (20 minutes’ drive) and Castleton (15 minutes). The closest shops are a 10-minute drive away, or there’s a farm shop a five-minute drive away.

Campground type

Tent sites 49
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 249 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning Peak District views & a peaceful vibe, with super friendly hosts. Toilets & showers are spotless. Great for walks, with a pub nearby. Generally chill, but some noise & queues during peak times. Extra showers coming!

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If you love beautiful scenery, great sunsets. Definitely recommend .

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Sweeping hills, beautiful scenery, awesome sunsets. Good facilities.
Welcoming hosts. It was a very chilled relaxing weekend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be staying again in the future

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 George S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Field and facilities were spot on, owner was present and very friendly and welcoming, purchased a fire pit that was very easy to aquire when we got set up.

Disliked Absolutely nothing!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gem of a place

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Julie W. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely owner. Good facilities and a great view.

Disliked Could do with a big fridge in the storage area 🙂

Recommend to friends Visit again

Probably nice when it's quiet.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked It's a lovely location with clean facilities.

Disliked We were there for a weekend in June and it was rammed. We had to camp cheek by jowl with others, there were queues for the loos, queues for the showers etc. They had just taken way more bookings than the site could handle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be back

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Stephen M. 10 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked View, cleanliness and simplicity, quiet despite very busy

Disliked No chemical waste disposal

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great welcoming campsite. Would definitely recommend.…

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Jonathan B. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great welcoming campsite. Would definitely recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for access to local walks at the Derbyshire countryside

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Beautiful site well maintained in a gorgeous location with views over the fields. Our host could not do enough to make sure everyone was enjoying their time. Well maintained facilities with lovely, warm showers, indoor and outdoor washing up areas. Would highly recommend for a peaceful getaway in the Peak District.

Disliked Only thing I disliked was that it got busier on the weekend, and I had to share the tranquility with everyone else

Recommend to friends Visit again

I and everyone I spoke to will be returning, as I expected and more.

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 Joy G. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Everything!!! This camp is gold star rating.
The owner is amazing, she is friendly, helpful and has more interaction with her camp than I have ever seen.
Facilities were clean, extremely high level and very well maintained.
All hand wash, washing up and cleaning products are provided as is toilet paper and hand towels.
There is a chest freezer onsite and I believe a new fridge to be installed.
The views were a British version of the Tuscany hills.
A pub at the end of the Road (opened Thursday to Sunday)
Walks directly from camp.
The list goes on!!!!!

Disliked Nothing about the camp or the owners.
I will say as human beings, if camping please do consider your environment and your fellow campers, camps have noise rules, these are in place to ensure all enjoy their stay.

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Perfect and peaceful even with other…

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Gina G. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Perfect and peaceful even with other campers here. There was a group of DofE here but still all the facilities were well maintained and adequate for me 😊. There a local pub a 15 min walk down the lane with an honesty shop and the food was lovely too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot, gorgeous views…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely spot, gorgeous views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Tents for hire 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

Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

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 Sailing nearby

Location

Sweet Knoll Camping

Sweet Knoll Farm

Eldon Lane

Peak Forest

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8EW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.31847°N
1.82669°W

Route directions

There is a sign at the bottom of the lane saying Eldon Lane. The satnav may end its journey here. However, you should follow the road to the top of the lane, where there’s an open gate.

Nearest transport

Coach
9 km Market Place
9 km Market Place
15.4 km Buxton Road
Rail
4.7 km Dove Holes Rail Station
5.2 km Edale Rail Station
6.2 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
29.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
30.1 km Manchester Airport
30.2 km 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

Castleton (15 minutes’ drive) village is a very cute local spot. Its show caverns (including Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern) have contributed to its fame, but the stone houses and views of Hope Valley and the High Peak are also ravishing. A walk up Mam Tor (15 minutes) is likely to please outdoorsy types. The five-mile route passes through heather moors on Kinder Scout and a reservoir before reaching the 517-metre hilltop in the High Peak. After your climb, you might decide that the Bakewell tarts and puddings of Bakewell (20 minutes) are the next natural course of action. The market town also has access to the Monsal Trail, a cycling route through old railway tunnels. Tuck into your sweet treats on the riverfront, a popular spot with other consumers of the famous tarts. There are some splendid walks around Chatsworth House (half an hour) should you crave more outdoorsy days out. Royal family members live in the house, so interested folks can book a tour to see some of the historic rooms (and the surrounding 105-acre garden and farmyard if they so wish).

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 15.3 km

Haddon Hall 17.5 km

Chatsworth 17.8 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 23.9 km

Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 28.2 km

National Trust

Lyme Park 15.7 km

Winster Market House 23.3 km

Hare Hill 23.9 km

Nether Alderley Mill 27.6 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 30.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PEAK DISTRICT 2.7 km

Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 4.1 km

Castleton and Peak Forest 4.2 km

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 4.2 km

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 4.3 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 Sweet Knoll Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sweet Knoll Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sweet Knoll Camping? Castleton (15 minutes’ drive) village is a very cute local spot. Its show caverns (including Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern) have contributed to its fame, but the stone … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sweet Knoll Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Knoll Camping? From $48.15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.