Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Roundhills geodesic dome (five person)
Liked The site feels very secluded and peaceful and is in a beautiful setting overlooking the valley. The dome was well-equipped with everything we needed for our stay and was spotlessly clean. There were lots of lovely thoughtful touches that made it feel like a home from home. My son loved choosing games and books to borrow and it was really useful having the honesty shop on site for snacks. It was an easy drive to nearby attractions and towns - we particularly enjoyed the steam railway at Darley Dale and there is a lovely shady playground there too.
Disliked No dislikes as such but good just to bear in mind that the domes get very hot during the day, and quite cold overnight! Our stay was in the middle of a heatwave and we couldn't really be in the dome during the day as it got so hot and there is not much shade on site. But most mornings we did need blankets and warm socks before the dome warmed up. There also isn't loads of space on the site for running and playing - this wasn't an issue for us with a toddler but might be more restrictive for slightly older children.
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Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful friendly campsite with stunning views of Thorpe Cloud. Lots of space to roam around and felt very peaceful and private as the pitches were well spaced out. Enjoyed having a fire in the evening and watching the barn owl out hunting in the next field. Nice to have hot showers with lots of space for hanging things and getting changed!
Disliked Only two toilets meant quite often having to queue, also was occasionally a little awkward washing up in the same room as the loos!
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