Calwich under Canvas

The resident chickens
The resident chickens
Derbyshire countryside
Sunset over the site
Plenty of space
Sunset over the park
Outside a yurt
Summer at the site
View from the site
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  • Quiet glamping site surrounded by Derbyshire countryside
  • Alton Towers less than 15 minutes away by car
  • Sauna, hot tub, breakfast hampers, firewood sales and guest kitchen
A gorgeous glamping time for grownups and for kids… easily sorted at Calwich Under Canvas in Derbyshire. This quiet, family and countryside site has spectacular luxury yurts to bed down in after a day's exploring, and is within easy reach of heaps of family attractions including Alton Towers under 15 minutes' drive away. And there's a sauna… and a hot tub… and all prices include a breakfast meat hamper, locally sourced where possible (the site also caters for vegetarian and gluten-free diets too, so just specify when booking which you'd prefer). For seeking further supplies, Ashbourne is 10 minutes' drive away and Derby is within half an hour. And then then there's those yurts. Each is swishly kitted out with handmade wooden beds and plush bedding (linen and towels provided), a woodburning stove (a free basket of logs is given on arrival, and further logs, coal, sticks and firelighters can be purchased at reception), and a wooden terrace with outdoor furniture. The yurts aren't hooked up with an electricity supply, but candles and lanterns are provided. Guests can buy disposable barbecues from the team for sizzling supper alfreso, or use the well-equipped kitchen hut with two large hob ovens, two microwaves, two toasters, kettles, a sink, a fridge freezer, a large communal area, crockery, cutlery, utensils and pots and pans. The amenities at Calwich Under Canvas include bathroom block, set a few metres away from the yurts, with underfloor heating and flushing toilets, washbasins, hot showers, hairdryers and hair straighteners: you might want to avail of these last after a damp hour or two in the enclosed hot tub or sauna…

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Calwich under Canvas

Foxgloves

Calwich Rise

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2HE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.99153°N
-1.80322°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.5 km Fishpond Hotel
21.5 km Fishpond Hotel
21.7 km Bus Garage
Rail
11.1 km Uttoxeter Rail Station
16.3 km Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station
17.9 km Blythe Bridge Rail Station
Airport
36.7 km East Midlands 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

Alton Towers will doubtless be top of the agenda if you're here on your yurt holiday with kids; it's just five miles away and reachable in less than 15 minutes' drive. Other kid-friendly attractions in the region include the Alton Towers waterpark (that's for day two), or meeting and greeting the species at the Peak Wildlife Park in Leek, also 15 minutes' away. Kids of a certain size may also like a trip to the Heights of Abraham at Matlock Bath (35 minutes), for cable car rides high up above spectacular Peak District countryside; play areas, picnic spots and acres of handsome woodland are all at the site for when you descend back to ground. If you're here to hike, start out from Dimmingsdale (15 minutes), for walks through the Churnet valley – before a virtuous cream tea in one of the town's award-winning tearooms. You can also hike around the scenic surrounds of Carsington Water (30 minutes), a top outdoor spot with cycling, fly fishing, birdwatching, sailing, canoeing and windsurfing all available.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 5.8 km

Sudbury Hall 11.3 km

Kedleston Hall 17.6 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 20.9 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 21.2 km

National Trust

The Old Manor 1.9 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 11.8 km

Kedleston Hall 18.2 km

Winster Market House 19.8 km

Shugborough Estate 26.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 1.7 km

Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 1.7 km

Ashbourne (Bellevue) - Hanging Bridge - Clifton - Wyaston - Osmaston - Ashbourne 5.3 km

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 5.3 km

ALTON TOWERS 5.6 km

Local events

  • Download Festival (Friday, June 13, 2025 – Friday, June 13, 2025)

    Derby, England 34.1 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 Calwich under Canvas have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Calwich under Canvas dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Calwich under Canvas? Alton Towers will doubtless be top of the agenda if you're here on your yurt holiday with kids; it's just five miles away and reachable in less than 15 minutes' drive. Other … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Calwich under Canvas?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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