The Bothie

1 review
The deck and porch capture the best of the evening sun.
The deck and porch capture the best of the evening sun.
Fast brews
New features for 2021 season; raised base, larger deck and porch. brilliant for relaxing.
Twilight
End of the day
Even in storm ellen, the tent retains a calm
Table and cushions
Bake bread
1/27
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  • Peaceful sole-use site set on a small field bordered by trees
  • A 10-minute drive from Chesterfield; 25 minutes from the Peak District
  • Cosy bell tent with woodturning stove, barbecue and firepit provided
The Bothie is a small and secluded site set in a peaceful Derbyshire field. Stays here are fully secure (with a lockable gate) and very private indeed, with just a single smart tent set up in these grassy surrounds (which, being west-facing, are something of a suntrap). The bell tent you'll be settling down in is high spec, with a woodburning stove, oven and cosy furnishings. The toilets and showers here are well-kept and in keeping with The Bothie's adventurous spirit – there's a dry composting loo sheltered by trees and a similarly wild battery-operated jungle shower (super for a refreshing scrub once you’ve got the knack). The materials used for all this kit are canvas, natural wood and stone. While you're free to get cooking in the tent, there are more food prep options on hand in the adjoining gazebo, where a gas-fired stove and a charcoal barbecue are stored. Firewood and other bits of fuel are provided to get you started. This spot may feel a world away from the toing and froing of busy roads, but it's actually about a five-minute drive from here to the speedy M1 and A617. That makes it all the easier to get here and, once unpacked, to get out and explore the surrounding area, whether you head for Chesterfield town centre and its far-famed crooked spire (10 minutes' drive) or the Peak District National Park (25 minutes). Closer to base, those looking for a sweet treat should head for the local honey farm that’s a few minutes' walk away. The nearest supermarket is 10 minutes' drive away.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Campfires 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 Local produce 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

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

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Bothie

Sutton Lane

Sutton Scarsdale

Derbyshire

England

S44 5SU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.21485°N
-1.34515°W

Route directions

Turn onto Rock Lane. After 50 metres, you will arrive at a gate set in a dry stone wall. Go through the gate and park next to the tent.

Nearest transport

Coach
6 km Coach Station
12.6 km Bus Station
12.9 km Bingo Hall
Rail
5.6 km Chesterfield Rail Station
9.3 km Langwith - Whaley Thorns Rail Station
9.6 km Shirebrook Rail Station
Airport
20.3 km Sheffield City Airport
37 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
37.5 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Walks around Sutton Scarsdale (ask owners for maps): a few minutes' walk from site - South Chesterfield Golf Club: five minutes' drive - Bolsover Castle: 10 minutes - Chesterfield: 10 minutes - Peak District National Park: from 25 minutes - Chatsworth House: 30 minutes - Heights of Abraham: 30 minutes - Crich Tramway Village: 30 minutes

Must see

Bolsover Castle 3.8 km

Hardwick Hall 5.1 km

Hardwick Old Hall 5.7 km

Mansfield Museum 12.5 km

Chatsworth 18.2 km

National Trust

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 5.7 km

Hardwick Hall 5.7 km

Mr Straw's House 18.9 km

Clumber Park 19.5 km

Winster Market House 21.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BOLSOVER CASTLE 3.8 km

Hardwick Hall (Derbyshire); Inn and Lakes 4.8 km

HARDWICK HALL 5.6 km

QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 6.2 km

RENISHAW HALL 9.5 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.

Reviews

10

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

excellent site, clean facilities, friendly owners, great location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Peter K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Great set up and fantastic owners who went out of there way to make us all feel welcome and have everything we needed. Even had a cheeky home made cider on Sunday night which was great. The location is perfect for exploring the surrounding areas. Facilities well thought out and we had everything we needed including the jungle shower, which was fun. We loved the fact that the area was secure so Kids had freedom to run around. Was nice seeing them playing rather than being on electronics. Clear skies at night meant we had a perfect view of stars due to there not being much light in the area. ( apart from the fire pit and toasting marshmallows.)
We will definitely be staying again as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.





Beautiful location, excellent facilities and lovely owners who were really helpful and friendly. Our two young children loved having space to run around and it was lovely to have the place to ourselves. The jungle shower was a lot of fun and we had everything we needed in the gazebo to cook meals in the evening. We hope to return again soon

Disliked: nothing

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Bothie have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Bothie dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Bothie? Local attractions and activities include: - Walks around Sutton Scarsdale (ask owners for maps): a few minutes' walk from site - South Chesterfield Golf Club: five minutes' drive - Bolsover Castle: 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Bothie?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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