Whim Farm Caravan Site

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Aerial view
Aerial view
Plenty of space
Looking towards the village over the fields
Miles of views
Wide entrance with an elsan point and water on the left
Plenty of space
Summer nights
Views towards tagg lane
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Plenty of space
Looking towards the village over the fields
Miles of views

  • Quiet Peak District caravan site with simple spacious pitches
  • A 10-minute drive from Bakewell and 20 minutes from Chatsworth Estate
  • Part of a working farm near Monyash and Tissington Trail
Take off on the Tissington Trail and the Limestone Way or sample some of the puddings in Bakewell – with easy access to these footpaths and being 10 minutes’ drive away from Bakewell, Whim Farm Caravan Site is all about making your holiday around this Derbyshire farm a treat. Just outside the village of Monyash, it’s a small site with basic but spacious pitches and plenty of fab outings nearby… As well as those trails, you'll also be able to stretch your legs some more at Chatsworth Estate (20 minutes) or Lathkill Dale (easily accessed from here), or sign up for the thrills of Alton Towers (half an hour). It’s only a short drive to other popular spots including the Monsal Trail and Dovedale. It’s a fairly simple setup on site with drinking water, an Elsan point and recycling bins provided but no showers or toilets. The rewards for self-contained visitors are good ones though: there are stunning views out over the Peak District National Park all around, and plenty of places nearby to get out for good walks. Access is easy too, with a nice wide entrance straight off the B5055 allowing plenty of manoeuvring space for tourers. Two pubs are within walking distance of the farm too (one in the village and one on the Tissington Trail), and there’s a café in the village too. Top reward for all walkers, however, has to be a treat from the farm next door, which makes its own ice cream from its herd of dairy cows and sells it in the café and shop.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 16
RV sites 16
Open now
Opens April 11
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 11 to

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Reviews

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful site with lovely countryside views, close to village amenities, walks, and the Tissington Trail. Reviewers appreciate the friendly owners and quiet vibe. Basic facilities are generally found sufficient for self-contained stays, with many planning to return. Some noted grass length or soft ground, and one had payment admin issues.

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Sue A.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Only one other van there when we arrived so we could attach our dog to a training line and give him some freedom. Really quiet spot with lovely views out over the peaks. We didn't walk from site as we were only using this as a trial stop for our nervous dog whilst we get him used to van life . We received a text from the owners regarding payment of the balance, once arrived we paid by bank transfer as we had a little bit of signal on site. Obviously no facilities but this is quite clear in the listing and didn't affect us as we have what we need in the van. Sheep in the next field gave a real back to nature feel . The field had a slight slope to it but easily fixed with the chocks. Would definitely stay here again and selfishly hope it was still as quiet

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful location wildlife camping with the…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful location wildlife camping with the essentials fresh water, bins and elsen dump station.
Short ride to the Tissington trail, two pubs within a mile from site.
Lovely peaceful chilling weekend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely place to pitch up, will be back.

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Nicola H.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The location and the views. Lovely simple no frills site, a field, water and ELSAN. Within 5 min easy cycle to the start of the High Peak and a Tissington Trail. Walk to the pub in Moneyash ( although no path so had to walk on the road which was fine for us) Was also able to get an Uber from and back to the site as EE phone signal was good.

Disliked nothing

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Nice little place and helpful people

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice and quite grass field easy access

Disliked No toilets or showers

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Great site with unusually large pitches…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site with unusually large pitches and beautiful views. We were able to park our 7 metre Camper Van horizontally so we could enjoy the far reaching views of the valley. The response from owners to any messages was immediate. Basic facilities as advertised.

Disliked The only downside for us was there were no footpaths on the roads out of the site.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely loved our stay at Whim Farm Caravan Site. It was quiet at night, and the pitches were spacious with lovely grass, and the kids enjoyed to play at grass. Booking was simple online, and check-in was quick. Overall, a great spot for a peaceful getaway.

Disliked No toilet facilities.

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Beautiful level field.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The views across the Peak District are spectacular.

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Can't wait to come back!

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thomas w.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Stunning view! Lovely host! Quiet, well kept pitches

Disliked Nothing!

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Friendly owners

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shaun s.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Brilliant beautiful place view's fantastic

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Great site with beautiful views. Stayed…

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Greg S.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site with beautiful views. Stayed for 1 night, site was half full. Owners greeted us on arrival and were very helpful and friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Whim Farm Caravan Site

Tagg Lane

Monyash

Bakewell

Derbyshire

England

DE45 1JP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.19296°N
1.79233°W

Route directions

Look out for the caravan site entrance on the right after turning off the B5055; don't keep going all the way down the farm lane.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 km Buxton Road
8.2 km Matlock Street
10.8 km Market Place
Rail
11 km Buxton Rail Station
13.6 km Dove Holes Rail Station
15.7 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
35.4 km Sheffield City Airport
36.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
37.1 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

To take in the Tissington Trail landscapes on two wheels, bicycle hire is 20 minutes’ drive away from the site. Of course, you could walk this 13-mile trail too. Either way, there are plenty of views of the Derbyshire Dales to go around. On your way around Dovedale (25 minutes’ drive), you’ll get to cross stepping stones and enjoy valley views instead. This beauty spot joins a club of local vistas: Chatsworth Estate (20 minutes) is another big one, with the stately home itself and then the gardens and petting farm. To elevate your heart rate some more, Go Ape Buxton (15 minutes) will put your balance to the test with treetop obstacle courses and zipwires to put your feet back on firm ground. While you’re over this way, you might also like to stop by at Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park (15 minutes), where there’s a limestone cavern, as well as woodland trails up above. Fancy a walk around a medieval park or a tour of parts of a Tudor mansion? This historic type of stroll is available at Haddon Hall (20 minutes).

Must see

Haddon Hall 8.8 km

Chatsworth 12 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 17.7 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 18.3 km

Alton Towers Resort 23.7 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 11.6 km

The Old Manor 24.1 km

Lyme Park 25 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 25.7 km

Hare Hill 28 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Monyash - Flagg - Pomeroy - Earl Sterndale - Monyash 1.1 km

Monyash - Flagg - Taddington - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.1 km

Monyash - Flagg - Sheldon - Lathkill Dale - Monyash 1.7 km

Monyash - Conksbury - Bradford - Youlgreave - Monyash 1.7 km

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.8 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 Whim Farm Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whim Farm Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whim Farm Caravan Site? To take in the Tissington Trail landscapes on two wheels, bicycle hire is 20 minutes’ drive away from the site. Of course, you could walk this 13-mile trail too. Either way, there … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whim Farm Caravan Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whim Farm Caravan Site? From $22.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.