Five Acres Farm Campsite

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  • Rural and peaceful Peak District farm with animals including llamas
  • A five-minute drive to cycling on the Monsal Trail and 15 to Bakewell
  • Tideswell, Castleton, Bamford and Chatsworth all within 20 minutes
Who needs to organise a hol all the way over in South America when you can linger beside the llamas at Five Acres Farm Campsite in Derbyshire? This park full of furry, friendly animals may not be within spitting distance of treks to Macchu Picchu, but it does have Peak District paths for hikes and cycle rides on the Monsal Trail starting from a five-minute drive away. The views are also nothing short of lush: the site is surrounded by wide open fields, and walks can be had without needing to get in the car towards the nearest settlement of Wardlow and up to Hay Cop (20 minutes on foot) for a look over the local landscape. If you’d rather dig into dessert than dawdle, the tarts and puddings of countrywide renown are at Bakewell, the only market town in the Peak District and a 15-minute drive from the site. Not too stuffed to think about stocking up on supplies after sampling the wares? Food stores are here too and other urban areas worth a wander for chocolate-box houses and cutesy craft shops include Tideswell, Castleton, Bamford and Chatsworth, all within 20 minutes. Plenty other activities can be had in these towns too: Tideswell’s got the impressive St John the Baptist Church to have a gander at; Castleton’s known for its caverns where the famed Blue John stone is mined, and Bamford has three different dams to trek around. Chatsworth, meanwhile, is home to swanky stately mansion Chatsworth House – yep, that one mentioned in Pride and Prejudice and regularly voted Britain's top country house.

Campground type

Caravan sites 5
RV & Motorhome sites 5
Tent sites 70
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 1 May to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 495 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot! Gorgeous site, amazing views. Spotless facilities, friendly owners, spacious sites, chill vibes. Great for families & newbies. Pick your own spot, see the farm animals. Perfect base for local walks & sights.

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Lovely family run site. Shout out…

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 Andrea R. 1 review

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Liked Lovely family run site. Shout out to young Eddie for learning the ropes and helping his Nan and Auntie out in the running of the site, a lovely confident young lad. Great amenities, plenty of showers, toilets and washing up facilities. Stunning scenery. Will definitely frequent.

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Would definitely go back. It was our first time camping, loved it!

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Dom C. 1 review

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Liked Good place to camp, good location, great views. Definitely recommend, friendly staff and people on site respectful. Facilities clean and freezer handy to refreeze ice blocks

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We absolutely loved this campsite and…

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Anonymous

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Liked We absolutely loved this campsite and will 100% be returning! 🫶🏻

The campsite was idyllic, in a stunning location surrounded by hills and incredible views. The highlight was the magnificent sunsets that we saw each evening, as well as the wonderful farm animals just across the road. We particularly liked the goats!🐐☀️

Facilities were brilliant. Clean, well maintained and plenty of guidance for local adventures in the huts. Toilets, showers, pot wash, fridge/freezers, and even a little “getting ready” hut with mirrors and sockets. We used the showers during our stay (which I hate about camping) but they were really good. 🚿

The hosts, Rachel and her daughter Meg were lovely too. Very friendly and helpful, and very explanatory of the rules regards BBQs and fires currently on the site. ⛺️ Understandably, with the weather as hot as it has been recently, the Peaks are extremely dry and there is no way we would run the risk of lighting any BBQs or fires. The site have temporarily disallowed fires and BBQs and that makes complete sense; you’d be a muppet to think it would be okay when the grass seems as dry as the Sahara desert. And to be honest, we didn’t need a fire as the beautiful sun kept us warm until it disappeared behind the hills. It was gorgeous! 🌅

All in all, we had a brilliant time and will return. Thank you so much for having us, and we’ll be back soon to see the farm animals and sunsets again! 🦙🩷

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Great clean facilities, very spacious, friendly…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great clean facilities, very spacious, friendly staff

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Peaceful and spacious, excellent facilities -…

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Beth M. 3 reviews

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Liked Peaceful and spacious, excellent facilities - everything is always really clean. Close to lots of excellent walks.

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Shower and toilet facilities were kept…

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Anonymous

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Liked Shower and toilet facilities were kept clean and the campsite had great views.

Disliked Very disappointed to be told once arriving on the campsite bbqs were not allowed and we would be asked to leave if we had a bbq. At the time of booking it was stated bbqs were allowed which was a big selling point to us. I believe we should have received a message prior to arrival about the change in rules as we spent £40 on meat for a bbq which then had to be thrown away. We also would have made arrangements to stay elsewhere if we knew this prior. Communication between host and guests could be improved.

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Superb facilities. Very good for first…

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Anonymous

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Liked Superb facilities. Very good for first timers and families.

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Perfect for a peaceful stay away.

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Katie F. 1 review

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Liked Really beautiful campsite. Toilets and showers clean and really good. People were so friendly.
Loved the fact that you could choose where you wanted to pitch up.

Disliked Liked everything

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Nice campsite, great views, good facilities.…

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Martin B. 1 review

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Liked Nice campsite, great views, good facilities. Bus stops at end of the road to get to different villages and pubs. Highly recommended.

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Absolutely fantastic facilities for cost…

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Kevin C. 1 review

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Liked Absolutely fantastic facilities for cost

Disliked Nothing whatsoever

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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 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

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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Five Acres Farm Campsite

Narrowgate Lane

Wardlow

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8RP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.27244°N
1.72292°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.3 km Buxton Road
7.5 km Matlock Street
12.9 km Market Place
Rail
7.4 km Grindleford Rail Station
7.6 km Hathersage Rail Station
7.7 km Bamford Rail Station
Airport
26.5 km Sheffield City Airport
37.8 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
37.9 km Manchester 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

If guests do decide to give pedal pushing on the 8.5-mile and traffic-free Monsal Trail a go, they can use it to reach Bakewell, stopping at Monsal Head on their merry way for views of the River Wye and the Headstone Viaduct. For leisurely walks with typically stunning Peak District views, try Mam Tor or the Ladybower Reservoir (both around 20 minutes’ drive away); hardier hikers can take on an expedition to Kinder Scout, 40 minutes' drive away, to scale the national park’s highest point. Or, if you’d rather do your sightseeing underground, boat trips through Speedwell Cavern are 20 minutes away...

Must see

Chatsworth 9.2 km

Haddon Hall 9.4 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 20.7 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 21.3 km

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 23.3 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 15.6 km

Lyme Park 23.9 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 29.9 km

Hardwick Hall 29.9 km

Hare Hill 30.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eyam - Abney - Bradwell - Little Hucklow - Foolow - Eyam 3.4 km

Eyam - Stoney Middleton - Great Longstone - Foolow - Eyam 3.4 km

Eyam - Little Longstone - Great Longstone - Eyam 3.4 km

Eyam - Stoke Ford - Bradwell - Great Hucklow - Foolow - Eyam 3.4 km

Eyam, Coombs Dale and Stoney Middleton 3.5 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 Five Acres Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Five Acres Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Five Acres Farm Campsite? If guests do decide to give pedal pushing on the 8.5-mile and traffic-free Monsal Trail a go, they can use it to reach Bakewell, stopping at Monsal Head on their merry way … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Five Acres Farm Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    On arrival, please pick any pitch you like. Pitches 1-5 are for touring units only.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Five Acres Farm Campsite? From $43.89 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.