Sweet Knoll Camping
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- Peaceful family-friendly Peak District site next door to a farm
- A 15-minute drive from Castleton and 20 minutes from Bakewell
- Seating area with a woodburning stove; direct access to scenic walks
Site type
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The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.- At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 3 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
2 
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
5 people maximum 
8.6/10
22 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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- 5
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum 9.4/10
154 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Fabulous views and a grand spot for walks in the Peak District. Campers rave about the spotless loos, welcoming hosts and quiet vibe. A bit exposed for some, and queues at busy times, but upgrades are happening. Animal sightings are a big hit!
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Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Not many in campsite this early in the season so able to get a level pitch, but the main field is sloping. Toilets and Showers were fine
Disliked Bit of a farmyard smell. Quite exposed to the wind.
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Fantastic! The views, the facilities were…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Fantastic! The views, the facilities were well kept which you don’t see much of on camping sites
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Very easy to get to by…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very easy to get to by car. No staff on-site, which I liked as the process was simple. You can freely choose your spot and park your car right next to your tent.
Two large grass fields with plenty of personal space. The ground is mostly flat, with one side is a bit sloped.
Good local attractions nearby, though we enjoyed the site so much we didn't leave.
Several horses stayed on the farm next door. Very quiet and peaceful.
Strong mobile phone signal.
There are two toilets and two showers at the main building by the entrance, with another two toilets and washing sinks conveniently located near the pitches. All facilities were clean, in good condition, and well-stocked with toilet paper.
A fridge is also available, though we didn't need to use it.
Disliked Since it relies on self-discipline, some campers didn't flush the toilets, which was quite annoying.
Despite that, we were very satisfied with the stay and will definitely come back again!
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Perfect spot with clean toilets and…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Perfect spot with clean toilets and showers and a plenty of hot water for washing up.
Great walks on the doorstep
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Nice big pitches with plenty of…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Nice big pitches with plenty of room. Beautiful views from the site. Modern facilities.
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Lovely owner, a good few level…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Lovely owner, a good few level pitches, toilets and showers great. Allowed campfires, what more could you want. A great hike from there to castleton too!
Disliked Nothing.
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Beautiful views with plenty of options…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful views with plenty of options to pitch up. Easy to park your car and have privacy. The facilities were great and always clean. Host was very welcoming, kind and attentive. Love the sounds of staying on the farm. Easy access to walks, views and the local village. Everything was very close by including the town of Buxton which has everything you need. We will be returning ❤️❤️
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site to rowdy, owners can not control noisy campers.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked nice area
Disliked site to noisy, it felt like camping at a festival . booked for 2 nights only stayed for 1 . Group on site very loud with music blaring and shouting conversation until around 1am . The sites policies states to be respectfully quiet by 10pm till 6am , the owners didn't really do anything to reduce the noise , I called to complain they stated they will 'come , see and talk to them' but the music carried on then called again later and then immediately had my call rejected with no reply. So all respectful campers (some with children) had to bare with the noise because the owners could not bothered to go by the polices and happy to take the money.
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From the manager: Thanks Daniel for taking time to leave a review,I’m sorry you didn’t have a very good experience at sweet knoll campsite but I did go over to the group three times during that evening to tell them to be quiet and be more respectful to others on the campsite,they did eventually listen even though it was late,the group were two families camping together including children so there was definitely not a festival going on.
It is really difficult to keep everyone happy and I can only try and make everyone’s stay enjoyable .
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Didn't end up going but the owner was nice on the phone when I spoke
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Polite host
Disliked Couldn't make it in the end
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Great location and facilities has good signal aswell.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location and facilities
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Sweet Knoll Camping
Sweet Knoll Farm
Eldon Lane
Peak Forest
Buxton
Derbyshire
England
SK17 8EW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.31847°N
1.82669°W
Route directions
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
Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 15.3 km
Haddon Hall 17.5 km
Chatsworth 17.8 km
Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 23.9 km
Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 28.2 km
National Trust
Lyme Park 15.7 km
Winster Market House 23.3 km
Hare Hill 23.9 km
Nether Alderley Mill 27.6 km
Biddulph Grange Garden 30.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PEAK DISTRICT 2.7 km
Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 4.1 km
Castleton and Peak Forest 4.2 km
Castleton and Dunscar Farm 4.2 km
Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 4.3 km
Local events
- Parklife Festival (Saturday 20 June 2026 – Saturday 20 June 2026)
Manchester, England 30 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 Sweet Knoll Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sweet Knoll Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sweet Knoll Camping? Castleton (15 minutes’ drive) village is a very cute local spot. Its show caverns (including Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern) have contributed to its fame, but the stone … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sweet Knoll Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Knoll Camping? From €28.68 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.