The Devonshire Arms

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Grass pitches on site
Grass pitches on site
Visitor image of grass pitches
Just behind the village inn
Pitch up behind the pub
Plenty of space
Rural location
Pub site
Peak forest
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Visitor image of grass pitches
Just behind the village inn
Pitch up behind the pub

  • Simple Peak District pitches behind a 16th-century village pub
  • A 10-minute drive to Castleton's caves and 15 minutes to Buxton
  • Pub open Thursday to Sunday for real ales and home-cooked food
Peak District hike followed by a well-earned pint? Splendid. All of this followed by a short toddle of a couple of minutes to your bed? Even more splendid. Such is the situation at The Devonshire Arms, where pitches have been set up just behind the 16th-century village inn in Peak Forest. Footpaths lead directly from this site to the Pennine Bridleway for walks and bike rides, with the likes of Mam Tor, Speedwell Cavern and Blue John Cavern all within striking distance. There’s bike hire nearby too if you’re not able to bring your own wheels along. This is a handy spot from which to explore Derbyshire by car too – it’s just off the A623 so there’s speedy enough access to places like Buxton (15 minutes’ drive) and Bakewell (20 minutes), to places like Chatsworth House or to the more remote corners of the Peak District National Park. And at the end of the day? It’s back to the pub, where freshly cooked meals can be washed down with well-kept real ales in the cosy bar or out in the beer garden before you stroll back to your pitch. The pub’s dog friendly and open from Thursday to Sunday; on other days, maybe journey into Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes’ drive) for supermarket supplies or takeaways. This is a small site with simple facilities, but guests can use the wifi, and the toilets and wash basins in the pub are accessible 24 hours a day.

Site type

Tent pitches 4
Touring caravan pitches 4
Motorhome pitches 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 220 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Walkers' paradiseBudget/backpacker

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Small, friendly campsite behind a pub, with great grub, lovely staff & handy for walks. Basic but grand facilities, honesty shop on site. A bit of road noise & static caravan loos/showers could do with a spruce, but all clean & working.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location Nice pitch Good pub grub Great…

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 Nina A. 4 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great location
Nice pitch
Good pub grub
Great to have the caravan for facilities 24hrs
Walks from the door and locally

Disliked Road noise at times (which can't be controlled by the pub)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, level plots and great food…

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 Cath T. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Quiet, level plots and great food in the pub. Handy shop on site run on an ‘honesty’ basis. Nice views from the rear of the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Location

Disliked Toilet and shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot to stop for the…

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 John C. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely spot to stop for the night. Good pub foodand lovely staff. Nice little shop with honesty box. Great use of a static van for facilities.

Disliked Perhaps electricity would be helpful but wouldn't stop us returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Another great experience

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 Mandy N. 4 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Perfect set up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop over

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Michelle O. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site on great wee pub garden with showers & toilets

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pub, great food, very and…

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 Phil H. 11 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great pub, great food, very and helpful staff.
Good location to walk from either over to Castleton and Hope Valley or just around this area. Facilities spot on. Be aware though, the road can be noisy so bring ear plugs if you need them.
We have been here multiple times over the last 3 years and will be back.

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Friendly warm welcome and good food.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Friendly warm welcome and good food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice spot Good food…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Nice spot
Good food

Disliked Basic toilet/shower
Expensive food

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved my stay on a lovely motorhome site with onsite pub and shop

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 Clare F. 13 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The site is directly behind the pub so easy access if you want to get refreshments, pizza van , great food and really welcoming staff . Loved the little shop that has honesty box with essentials. Toilets and shower in the big caravan next to pitches. You can choose where to put campervan . Very dog friendly, allowed in pub and staff give him treats !! Facilities clean , recycling facilities . WiFi in pub and on the site .

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Devonshire Arms

Hernstone Lane

Peak Forest

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8EJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.30986°N
1.82965°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km Market Place
8.2 km Market Place
14.8 km Buxton Road
Rail
4.2 km Dove Holes Rail Station
5.9 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
6.2 km Edale Rail Station
Airport
29.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
30 km Manchester Airport
30.1 km Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

Keen to give your boots or bike a workout? You’ve come to the right spot – from the pub it’s an easy jaunt to Mam Tor (10 minutes’ drive), the Monsal Trail (15 minutes) or Stanage Edge (25 minutes). You might like to stop in for a dip at the open-air pool in Hathersage (20 minutes) at the end too. There are many fine views to see around here – and some equally great sights to be seen below ground if you head to Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park (15 minutes) or up to Castleton (10 minutes) to visit Speedwell Cavern and Blue John Cavern. Back up on the surface, get a hit of history at Eyam (10 minutes), the village that sealed itself off from the world during the Bubonic Plague of 1665. Away from all the rural attractions, take some town time at the opera house, gallery and museum in Buxton (15 minutes) or fuelling up at the pudding shops of Bakewell (20 minutes). The excellent Chatsworth House (25 minutes) should be on the schedule too, for the farm shop and playground as well as the house and gardens.

Food and drink

  • 1530 5.2 km
  • The Merchant's Yard 5.2 km
  • Sal’s Italian 5.2 km
  • Golden Dragon 5.7 km
  • Rems Cafe Bar & Restaurant 5.8 km
  • Coco Chapel 5.8 km
  • Bukharaa Chapel 5.9 km
  • Deacon's Bank 5.9 km
  • Chatka Polish Restaurant and Bar 7.7 km
  • Bistro MyNoodle Bar 7.8 km

Parks and play

  • Brown Edge Road Playground 6.7 km

Public transport

  • Small Knowle End 3.2 km
  • Peak Dale, Batham Gate Road / adjacent Old Station 3.4 km
  • Dove Holes, Dale Road / adjacent Quarry 3.5 km
  • Dove Holes, Hallsteads / adjacent Brickrow Cottages 3.7 km
  • Dove Holes, Higher Hallsteads / opposite Platting Farm 3.7 km
  • Dove Holes, Hallsteads / opposite Brickrow Cottages 3.7 km
  • Dove Holes, Higher Hallsteads / adjacent Platting Farm 3.7 km
  • Dove Holes, Buxton Road / adjacent Barmoor Clough 3.8 km
  • Dove Holes, Buxton Road / opposite Barmoor Clough 3.8 km
  • Peak Dale, Batham Gate Road / adjacent School Road 3.9 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 5.1 km
  • Morrisons 5.7 km
  • Spar 5.8 km
  • Aldi 5.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food 6 km
  • Co-op Food 6.3 km
  • Lomas Foods 7.7 km
  • Waitrose 7.7 km
  • Morrisons 7.9 km
  • Aldi 8.9 km

Family days out

  • Brown Edge Road Playground 6.7 km

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Cycle routes

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

Other

PEAK DISTRICT 2.2 km

Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 4.9 km

Castleton and Peak Forest 5 km

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 5 km

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 5.1 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 The Devonshire Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Devonshire Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Devonshire Arms? Keen to give your boots or bike a workout? You’ve come to the right spot – from the pub it’s an easy jaunt to Mam Tor (10 minutes’ drive), the Monsal Trail … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Devonshire Arms?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:00 –  20:30
    Depart by:  12:00
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Devonshire Arms? From €23.36 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.