Intake Farm
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- Friendly off-grid farm site a mile from the village of Ipstones
- Alton Towers and Peak District National Park within 20 minutes' drive
- Meet the animals on site and join in with feeding time
Site type
2
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The site has USB charging facilities.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
Intake Farm provides a tranquil, rural getaway with woodland camping. Guests rave about the friendly owners, Maria & David, and the chance to feed farm animals. Facilities are basic but clean. Some note spotty phone signal & damp wood. One felt unsafe due to behaviour & poor lighting. Recommended for an engaging, back-to-basics farm stay.
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Liked Lovely setting.
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Friendly, family run site with lots to see and do.
Wudu Woodland primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked A very relaxed environment - we chose a pitch in the woodland area. There were fire pits and tripods available to rent as well as firewood available for sale. We had a spacious pitch perfect for our children to play safely without feeling like we were imposing on other campers. The hosts are very gracious, they have a small but useful on site farm shop for various supplies. They gave clear instructions to us on arrival. We had the option to be left to our own devices but they were more than happy to offer their advice when called upon. We chose to visit the barn one morning which I'd definitely recommend - our kids and adults had a great time meeting and feeding the animals and learning about day-to-day life on the farm.
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Lovely farm in a peaceful location. It was my first solo camping…
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Liked Lovely farm in a peaceful location. It was my first solo camping trip, and on arrival, I was told I would have the whole woodland area to myself, quite far from the main buildings and owners. This was exactly what I was looking for.
However, after returning from a walk, I found that two other campers had arrived and would also be staying in the woods. I generally don’t mind sharing space, but these two men were very loud, speaking foreign language, and as it got dark, I started to feel anxious and unsafe. The internet connection was unreliable, and I was unable to contact anyone for reassurance.
Throughout the night, the men were walking back and forth with torches until around 3 am, and I felt too scared to leave my tent, especially as the site was completely dark and the toilet area had no working lights. I did not sleep at all that night, and it completely ruined what was meant to be a peaceful first solo camping experience.
This site could be perfect for solo campers if you truly have the place to yourself or if the area is busy with other families or groups, but being alone in the forest with two drunk strangers was frightening for me. Sadly, it has put me off solo camping in the future, which is a shame, as the farm itself is lovely.
Disliked Feeling unsafe
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Lovely site with animals, clean facilities.
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Liked Maira and David were excellent hosts and were very accommodating. It's a lovely little site, very basic but everything you need. The Black Lion Consoll is a short walk away and a beautiful spot.
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Everything! Excellent farm location, Maria and Dave were great and we learnt…
Wudu Woodland primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Everything! Excellent farm location, Maria and Dave were great and we learnt lots about farming, peaceful site with the option of field or woodland. Able to buy produce including eggs from the farm which were so good we bought 2 dozen to take home, also able to hire a tripod fire pit for the duration of our stay for £5. We will be back more than once I'm sure. Phone signal poor but for me that's a massive positive
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Great woodland camping, quite sheltered when the weather is not so great!…
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Liked Great woodland camping, quite sheltered when the weather is not so great!
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Lovely site on a working farm with peaceful woodland pitches, which seems…
Wudu Woodland primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Lovely site on a working farm with peaceful woodland pitches, which seems to be a rare find!
Eco-friendly toilet, shower and washing up facilities.
Everything I needed for a minimalist overnighter, would definitely visit again.
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Liked My little boy (aged 5) absolutely loved feeding the animals in the evening. The van had everything we needed for a 2 night stay and when we had some issues with the fire, David came out straight away to fix it.
If you want an actual farm experience then this is the place for you. Back to basics but perfectly clean and comfortable.
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Had the best weekend at intake farm, lovely peaceful camp site and…
Wudu Woodland primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Had the best weekend at intake farm, lovely peaceful camp site and good facilities! The owners were great and showed us all the animals around the farm and let us have lots of cuddles with them all, they went above and beyond! Will 100% be returning!
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Excellent site, friendly staff.
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Liked Great wooded area for camping. Feeding of farm animals.
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge 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 Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Intake Farm
Church Lane
Ipstones
Staffordshire
England
ST10 2JT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.05021°N
1.99003°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Alton Towers Resort 9.6 km
Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 12.7 km
Royal Stafford 13.9 km
Wedgwood Visitor Centre 15.9 km
Trentham Monkey Forest 16.8 km
National Trust
The Old Manor 14.1 km
Biddulph Grange Garden 14.5 km
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 23.4 km
Winster Market House 25.4 km
Shugborough Estate 28.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
COOMBES & CHURNET VALLEYS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/01/1998) 0.6 km
Winkhill - Waterfall - Waterhouses 5.4 km
Leek - Ladderedge - Denford - Leek 5.8 km
Leek - Denford - Brown Edge - Rudyard - Leek 5.9 km
Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 7.2 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Intake Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Intake Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Intake Farm? There are lots of great places to get out for a walk around the Peak District National Park, the edge of which is about 15 minutes’ drive away. If you can’t decide … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Intake Farm?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Intake Farm? From $54.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.