Sitwell Arms

10 5 reviews
Outside the pub
Outside the pub
Visitor image of grass tent pitch
Pub frontage
One of the pitches in the easter sunshine
Play area
Pool room
Pool room
Christmas
1/10

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  • Peaceful site in the grounds of a traditional Derbyshire village pub
  • Peak District/Matlock within 25 minutes' drive; Alton Towers an hour
  • Pub-restaurant, takeaway and play area
The Sitwell Arms is a peaceful holiday base with spotless, bang-up-to-date toilets and wet rooms. You’ll find the pub in the quiet village of Morton, on the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District, and it is blessed with a large beer garden that hosts occasional live music in the afternoon, when the outdoor bar and restaurant does lively business. This is a top spot for scenic walkers and explorers. The pub is 20 minutes’ drive from the popular towns of Matlock and Matlock Bath as well as the Peak District, where there are hikes and climbs for all you energetic souls. It’s also less than five minutes’ bike ride to the long-distance National Cycle Route 67, and 20 minutes to pony-trekking adventures in the national park. You might like to start your day with a full English breakfast (available seven days a week) or call in to the pub for a basket meal after 4pm on weekdays, and 12pm at the weekend. When lazy days are an absolute must, chill out in the pub’s large beer garden, and maybe have a bite to eat and a pint of beer. The kids can keep themselves happily occupied at the play area or head inside for a game of pool, dominos or good old-fashioned skittles.

Site type

Tent sites 6
Motorhome sites 2
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Sitwell Arms

Main Road

Morton

Alfreton

Derbyshire

England

DE55 6GS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.13686°N
-1.39093°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.1 km Coach Station
11.2 km Railway Station
11.7 km Fishpond Hotel
Rail
4.3 km Alfreton Rail Station
9.6 km Whatstandwell Rail Station
10.1 km Sutton Parkway Rail Station
Airport
28.8 km Sheffield City Airport
34.7 km East Midlands Airport
45.9 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

Fan of classic cars? Vintage Adventure Tours (30 minutes' drive), a local outfit with a fleet of ace older autos, can sort you with car tours through the Peak District. For more transport-related nostalgia, home in on the National Tramway Museum (15 minutes), where over 60 vehicles from days gone by have been lovingly restored for guests. When you're not whizzing through the countryside, stop to take a breather at Press Manor Fishing Lakes (15 minutes), a peaceful fishery that can also supply lessons for those yet to try their hand at angling. Alternatively, take a lazy stroll through Matlock (15 minutes) to take in its simple pleasures, or take some time to simply sit and stare at the lovely Lumsdale Falls (15 minutes). Coming with kids? Keep the prospect of a trip to Alton Towers (an hour) up your sleeve to ensure best behaviour throughout your stay. Princelings and princesses may also appreciate a lordly look-around at Bolsover Castle (25 minutes), a Stuart-era mansion. Attractions in the same vein include Chatsworth House (30 minutes) and Haddon Hall (35 minutes).

Must see

Hardwick Old Hall 6.5 km

Hardwick Hall 7.4 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 11.3 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.8 km

Bolsover Castle 12.2 km

National Trust

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 6.5 km

Hardwick Hall 6.5 km

Winster Market House 16.7 km

Kedleston Hall 22.1 km

Clumber Park 26.1 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 3.4 km

Woolley Moor (Ogston Reservoir) - Brackenfield - Mathersgrave - Ogston Reservoir 3.5 km

Woolley - Highoredish - Ashover - Ashoverhay - Woolley 3.5 km

Highoredish - Ravensnest - Ashover - Ashoverhay Loop 5.7 km

Hardwick Hall (Derbyshire); Inn and Lakes 6.1 km

Local events

  • Download Festival (Friday, 13 June 2025 – Friday, 13 June 2025)

    Derby, England 34.4 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Late checkin time until 10pm. We decided to stay very late at…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Roy L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Late checkin time until 10pm. We decided to stay very late at 7:15pm and arrived there at 8:30pm. Pub is still open. We can have a pint of beer and relax ourselves at a warm and cosy indoor. Dogs friendly.
Helpful and friendly staff.
24hr toilet block with shower house with key locked. High security and spacious.
Breakfast available at 9am Friday to Sunday at your cost. Quite convenient.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming and better place to stay.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Calum H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Brilliant Hosts
Great location
Fantastic access to facilities and pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

Outstanding - great stay.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked: Very friendly staff. Excellent service.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great find

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Marc W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Location
Owners
Beer garden
Bar meals
Wetroom/ toilet block amazing

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Couple that runs this site are lovely people treated us like old Frien

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked: Will be returning at a later date Wish we had spent more time there

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sitwell Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sitwell Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sitwell Arms? Fan of classic cars? Vintage Adventure Tours (30 minutes' drive), a local outfit with a fleet of ace older autos, can sort you with car tours through the Peak District. For more … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sitwell Arms?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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