Barlow Country Club

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The lakes
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.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 10
Caravan sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • 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 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

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77% would recommend this campground to a friend

77% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely pitches

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site, quiet and guests obeyed park regulations

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great private pitch sheltered quite nice fishing around the…

Overall 8/10

Location
10
Value for money
7
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Great private pitch sheltered quite nice fishing around the corner

Disliked No toilet facilities but we new that

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location, great big private pitches, clean, tidy, fantastic

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
5
craig l. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked The location was superb, the pitches were the biggest ive seen and surrounded by 10 foot hedges that had recently been trimmed giving fantastic privacy, the grass on the pitches as well as the main area was also recently cut, the whole area was clean and tidy, easy access to the power and water outlet as well as easy access to the toilet and sink waste, on the day we were arriving we had a text message with all the instructions we needed and communication with the site was quick and helpful, local pubs and caffe were fantastic serving lovely food in a great venus. A perfect location to base yourself.

Disliked This in no way affected how much we enjoyed our stay but needs attention, there is a large fenced of area for the bins, unfortunately none were labelled so we didn't know which was general waste or recycling etc, if they were set out with labelling it would be easier to dispose of the waste but again its not a deal breaker thus the 10 star review

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tidy site; large, level picthes; no wardens (not a problem).

Overall 7/10

Location
6
Value for money
6
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
2
Les Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Large, private pitch.

Disliked Couldn't really understand why it's called a "Country Club" but that didn't really matter.

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Peaceful site in dire need of some TLC

Overall 5/10

Location
6
Value for money
2
Accommodation
2
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
2
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
2
Wifi
1
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked The size of the pitch was really generous.

There are some fabulous circular walks from the site which were enjoyed with our dog.

This was a peaceful site for the most part. There were some parties around that we could hear but they finished at reasonable time.

Fantastic pub in the village Tickled Trout food was delicious staff were lovely.

Disliked We weren’t greeted at any point but had good text directions and instructions the day before and day of our arrival.

Hedges very untidy and way too high.

Hard standing required weeding.

The Elsan point was in a shed that was difficult to unbolt and high off the ground.

Waste water area was untidy and in disrepair. Bin area just a jumble of numerous bins.

The whole site was in great need of some TLC which is a shame as it has great potential.

Unsure why it calls itself a Country Park.

The fishing lakes beside the site were fabulous but there was no easy access from the pitches making it less attractive. Very disappointed in it and definitely not value for money. I guess the fees haven’t changed since the facilities block fell into disuse. Can’t emphasise enough how beautiful this could be if some tension was given to these areas.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Private pitches and quiet area. Nice dog walks. 2 nice local pubs in…

Overall 8/10

Location
9
Value for money
7
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
No rating
Wifi
No rating
Craig B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Private pitches and quiet area.
Nice dog walks.
2 nice local pubs in walking distance.
Nice cafe on site.

Disliked Shower and toilet facilities not working

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to find an access ,Excellent pitch,very quiet and peaceful,enjoyed are stay…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Easy to find an access ,Excellent pitch,very quiet and peaceful,enjoyed are stay ,an will be booking again ,never got to try the cafe ,maybe next time

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

An enjoyable stay in a great location with walks from the site.

Overall 9/10

Location
10
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Martin C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked The pitches were spacious, well spaced and having our own individual water supply made life easier. The site was clean and tidy with well mown grass. Night time security was okay with locked gates. Level pitches.

Disliked The hedges around the pitches were a bit too high and imposing. The padlock on the gates at night was fiddly and time consuming. The site would have benefited with lighting at the gate, chemical disposal point and in general.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect quiet peaceful location.

Overall 9/10

Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Dionne L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked The whole site! We loved the secluded individual pitches, location and the peacefulness. The pitches were all very tidy and maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dismal.

Overall 1/10

Location
1
Value for money
1
Accommodation
2
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
2
Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
1
Dawn W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked The tree-lined, enclosed pitches offer ample privacy and the delightful sounds of birdsong.
Prompt response to text messaged queries.

Disliked The gate is broken.
The electric hookup is functional, but dirty and partially obscured by trees.
The on-site cafe is actually a 10-minute walk away, through the Fisheries.
There are many huts, buildings etc that appear to be abandoned.
There is no visible staff.
There is no country club.

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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 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

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 Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Barlow Country Club

Crowhole

Barlow

Dronfield

Derbyshire

England

S18 7TP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.27686°N
1.49589°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 km Hunstone Avenue
5.9 km Hunstone Avenue
6.5 km Coach Station
Rail
3.3 km Dronfield Rail Station
5.8 km Dore & Totley Rail Station
6.6 km Chesterfield Rail Station
Airport
15.2 km Sheffield City Airport
39.4 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
39.9 km 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 10.4 km

Haddon Hall 14.2 km

Bolsover Castle 14.4 km

Hardwick Hall 17 km

Hardwick Old Hall 17.3 km

National Trust

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 17.3 km

Hardwick Hall 17.3 km

Winster Market House 17.9 km

Mr Straw's House 25.7 km

Clumber Park 28.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Linacre Reservoir - Millthorpe - Oxton Rakes - Linacre 3 km

Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 5.3 km

BEAUCHIEF HALL 5.8 km

QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 6.5 km

Eastmoor (Robin Hood) - Froggatt - Curbar - Baslow - Chatsworth Park - Eastmoor 6.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 caravan
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    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 $124.85 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.