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
Prefer peace, space and scenery over lively places with loads of facilities? You'll be among like-minded folk when you stay at Ilex Farm Camping – not that many of them though, because this Derbyshire site always keeps guest numbers on the lower side to ensure everyone has a nice restful break with plenty of space to relax. These simple but spacious tree-lined grass pitches are spread across three level terraces, giving all of them privacy, shade and great views across the valley. There are plenty of easy and interesting walks to follow from the farm (with your dog by your side if you like), along with some longer cycling routes. Handily, the nearest pub is just under a mile away for a good meal or a refreshing pint at the end of your walk or ride. If you fancy more walks or bike rides, it's useful to know that the Peak District National Park is about 15 minutes' drive away. Golf, swimming, tennis and sailing are all nearby too for a change of activity, and you'll be well placed for outings to attractions like Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall and the Heights of Abraham. The site is close to a bus route with services to Chesterfield and Matlock, also passing through nearby Clay Cross (five minutes' drive), which has a decent selection of pubs, cafés, takeaways and supermarkets. Simple facilities on site include ice pack freezing, toilets, showers and a chemical disposal point.

Site type

Tent pitches 9
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling 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 hen/stag 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 bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 1 May to

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10
Child friendliness
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Wifi
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96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, tidy site has roomy, flat pitches in a lovely rural spot. Praised for its clean, calm vibe. Friendly, helpful owners and spotless new toilets noted. A few missed washing-up spots, but this is being sorted. New toilet block teething issues fixed. Great for exploring the Peak District.

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Everyone was welcoming and helpful for…

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Dawn B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everyone was welcoming and helpful for us novices. Very clean toilets showers and site. Peaceful and relaxing, will definitely visit again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting

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Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Such a lovely site, beautiful and peaceful. Extremely clean toilet and showers.
Good to have a little chat with the friendly owners and then relax in the countryside.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely little site, quiet, relaxing,warm friendly…

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Maria G. 1 review

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely little site, quiet, relaxing,warm friendly welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Flat pitches. Good conveniences. Nice location.…

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Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Flat pitches. Good conveniences. Nice location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great cheap site - very quiet and clean

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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful, toilets and showers were spotless, host was friendly and informative.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting

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Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely beautiful little site! We had the most relaxing time. Gorgeous surroundings and so quiet. Toilets and showers are spotless! Will definitely be back. We didn't want to leave!

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Last minute booking and exactly what we wanted

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Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Your welcomed by a lovely lady that shows you to your pitch. It's quiet, surrounded by horses and clean. Toilets are cleanest I have seen on a camp site.

Disliked Could do with a few more tickets even the small amount of campers that were there was a bit of a queue.

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Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Cleanliness, staff, pitch, area, space, toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will book again, very nice site.

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Lee B. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Nice site, very quiet. Just birdsong and horse noises. Relaxing and tranquil. Level grass to pitch on, plenty of space, clean toilet & shower block. Just the 3, but as the site is small, never had to wait for a shower.

Disliked Nothing.

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Would visit again

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Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Simple site, nice and peaceful. Nice big pitches. Minimum facilities,.but that didn't bother us.
Owner was lovely. Tree lined, so you weren't staring at the back of anyone else.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Ilex Farm Camping

Ilex Farm

Handley

Clay Cross

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

England

S45 9AT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.15362°N
1.43827°W

Route directions

As the road starts to steepen, look for a stone farmhouse with tarmac drive and wooden gate on the right, signposted as Ilex Farm Camping. Do not believe sat nav telling you the site is on the left. Any problems please call for directions.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km Railway Station
9 km Coach Station
9.2 km Fishpond Hotel
Rail
7.5 km Alfreton Rail Station
8.2 km Matlock Rail Station
8.7 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
Airport
27.2 km Sheffield City Airport
37.1 km East Midlands Airport
46.2 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

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: 20 minutes - Haddon Hall: 20 minutes - Bolsover Castle: 20 minutes - Chatsworth House: 25 minutes - Bakewell: 25 minutes - Alton Towers: 55 minutes.

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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  09:30 –  19:30
    Depart by:  12:30
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ilex Farm Camping? From €26.86 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.