Barlow Country Club

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The lakes
The lakes
Some of the pitches
Stunning sunrise over the lakes
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Carp fishing on site
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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.

Site type

RV sites 10
Travel trailer sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This 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.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

7.9

Overall rating from 121 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

79% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

Adults only. Praised for exceptionally large, private, well-kept pitches with hook-ups. Enjoy peaceful atmosphere, countryside, great walks. Nearby pubs & cafe. BUT, no operational toilets/showers & needs some TLC.

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Loved the site and the surrounding areas

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent communication and flexible check in times.
Huge enclosed pitches very private.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large, enclosed pitches with EHU and water but not much else.

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Sara B.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great size pitches that are nice and enclosed. We loved the grass and hard standing combination. The surrounding conifers made for a relaxing stay with our dogs. EHU and water available on the pitch too, which is always a plus. We had a nice stay, despite Storm Amy.

Disliked Poor value for money.

We knew there were no facilities available which wasn't an issue for our 2 night stay. However, the pitches need maintenance, the site needs maintenance and the "on-site cafe" is not "on-site" at all. To be honest the whole place felt deserted.

We paid £30 per night for a pitch and EHU with no other facilities at all. Not even a welcome board. Given that £30 a night is more or less the going rate for a site with facilities, staff and some home comforts I do think this site is over priced.

We felt like we had pulled up in a layby that happend to have an EHU. This feels like it once was a fantastic site unfortunately it has been left to ruin.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet. Great cafe…

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Daren J.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet. Great cafe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and plenty of space…

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7 out of 10
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Nick B.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Peaceful and plenty of space .which i suppose is what you pay for .Nice little cafe and walks with the dogs

Disliked Could do with a little tlc and mabe a washing up station. So abit expensive for what you get

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice caravan pitches, didn't see much else as it's tucked out the way

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Anthony B.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very quiet, well maintained pitches

Disliked Nobody there to check in or out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely peaceful stay

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Kim M.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The layout and size of the pitches. They were very private.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site !

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David C.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked A nice peaceful site with enormous pitches.
Great walks close by and a lovely pub just a 5 minute walk away

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitches and secluded pitches

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janet d.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked We liked the touring pitch it was exclusive to your unit big sized pitch enclosed by trees so was separate from nxt pitch .was basic site but we liked it it was quiet too which we like

Disliked Nothing really

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location, lovely pitches.…

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Steve R.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent location, lovely pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We liked the secluded pitches and…

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5 out of 10
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Cheryl H.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked We liked the secluded pitches and the fact it was adult only. The lakes were nice. A nice walk with the dogs. It was nice for a few days stay however any longer it gets boring as there’s not much to do.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers 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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $112.40 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.