Ilex Farm Camping
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- Peaceful Derbyshire site a mile and a half from Clay Cross
- Peak District National Park 15 minutes' drive; 25 mins to Chatsworth
- Spacious dog-friendly pitches with lovely views; pub under a mile away
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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 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.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jun 20 to
Pitch types & availability
Power optional grass RV campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 9m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 14m depth (84m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Reviews
89% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
Ilex Farm: Peaceful, scenic countryside near Matlock. Spacious, level pitches, great facilities. Owners are friendly. Some found facilities limited during busy times & noted hygiene/staff issues in one review. Car recommended for exploring.
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Lovely peaceful small site with excellent showers and toilets.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely site very peaceful. Very new and modern showers and toilets that were kept very clean and tidy. Lovely owners of site checking in that everything was ok.
Disliked Nothing
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Very peaceful site. Owners were very friendly and guided us to our…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Very peaceful site. Owners were very friendly and guided us to our pitch and the facilities. Facilities were very clean and well maintained. Great to have until 12:30 to pack up so you aren’t rushed. Definitely would recommend.
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Lovely place with space, accessibility and friendly host
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Quiet, lovely campsite. Clean shower facility. Lots of walking routes nearby.
Disliked No washing up facilities
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Pretty place and environment, lovely owner, beautiful facilities…
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Pretty place and environment, lovely owner, beautiful facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful campsite. Really well kept and private. Lovely walks from the site,…
Power optional grass RV campsite
Liked Beautiful campsite. Really well kept and private. Lovely walks from the site, we didn't use our van the whole time we were there. Found two nice pubs within walking distance. Owners were so kind and the facilities are modern and very clean. Thank you, we will return for a second visit :)
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Its a farm field with three toilets two of which have showers,
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Location was good, close to Matlock in nice scenic countryside.
Disliked Uneven campground, very basic.
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Lovely site, very clean and quiet. Friendly owner.
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Very clean and quiet site.
Disliked Nothing
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Will return
Power optional grass RV campsite
Liked Peaceful site, very attentive host in lovely surroundings.
Spacious, level pitches and excellent shower& toilet facilities.
Disliked Do need to get that dish washing facility installed soon as possible. Every campsite needs somewhere to wash the pots etc!
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From the manager: Hi Jeremy
Thank you for your positive review, it was lovey to meet you and glad that you enjoyed our site.
Yes, sorry about the washing up facilities. The new sink units have arrived and we are just waiting on our plumber to install them shortly.
Best regards
Carolyn
Ilex farm is a lovely countryside retreat not too far from shops.
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Owners very friendly and hard working.
Lovely new shower block. The toilet sink and shower are all in one individual room, making showering very private.
The hand soap was luxurious and smelt amazing. I asked the campsite owner for the brand and have ordered some myself.
They haven’t skimped on it, it’s quite expensive.
Campsite is very small and quiet but we liked that.
If you like horses you’ll love it here. The owner looks after horses and teaches people how to ride.
The owners are very much into animal welfare and sustainability.
I would have no hesitation in booking Ilex farm again.
Disliked Nothing that wouldn’t stop us rebooking.
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Beautiful site and a lovely proprietor. Size of the pitch was more…
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Beautiful site and a lovely proprietor. Size of the pitch was more than expected and nicely secluded by trees
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Ilex Farm Camping
Ilex Farm
Handley
Clay Cross
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
England
S45 9AT
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.15362°N
1.43827°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Hardwick Old Hall 8.8 km
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 9.2 km
Hardwick Hall 9.4 km
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 9.5 km
Bolsover Castle 12.8 km
National Trust
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 8.8 km
Hardwick Hall 8.8 km
Winster Market House 13.6 km
Kedleston Hall 22.7 km
Clumber Park 27.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Woolley Moor - Handley - Ashover - Ravensnest - Woolley 0.9 km
Woolley Moor (Ogston Reservoir) - Brackenfield - Mathersgrave - Ogston Reservoir 0.9 km
Woolley - Highoredish - Ashover - Ashoverhay - Woolley 1.6 km
Highoredish - Ravensnest - Ashover - Ashoverhay Loop 3.4 km
Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge 5.5 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ilex Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ilex Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ilex Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Ogston Reservoir (sailing): five minutes' drive - Clay Cross Active leisure centre (swimming and tennis): five minutes - Hardwick Hall: 15 minutes - Heights of Abraham: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ilex Farm Camping?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ilex Farm Camping? From $41.18 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.