Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site

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  • Pods on a family-run farm just outside Barrow On Trent
  • Derby, Donington Park and East Midlands airport within a 20-min drive
  • A short walk from three pubs and the River Trent
What better way to start (or end, or spend) the day than with a waterside wander? Barrow On Trent, between the meandering River Trent and the historic Trent and Mersey canal, is especially well-placed for scenic rural rambles (accompanied by a well-behaved dog, if you’ve got one looking like it needs a hol). In the middle of these green surrounds, the peaceful fields of Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site make a great base for hols in this quiet corner of Derbyshire. No matter when you come, stays in this family-run site's pods should be nice and cosy – each one is insulated and has electric heating included to keep guests toasty on chillier nights. Guests also have access to a smart toilet and shower block and a washing-up area, and are welcome to set up a barbecue for a spot of alfresco cooking.  Other dining options include the three local pubs that can be reached on foot or heading 20 minutes by car into Derby to peruse the city's range of restaurants and takeaways. Need to burn off last night's meal? Help is at hand: make tracks for the local watersports centre (five minutes' drive) or lace up your boots and head for the moors and valleys of the Peak District (50 minutes).

Site type

Tent sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 195 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Clean facilities, friendly staff, and great hot tubs are highlights. Comfy, well-equipped bell tents and pods get a shout-out. It's a peaceful spot for relaxing and exploring, though a few mentioned noise or close pitches. Most loved it and want to come back.

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Arrival date (latest first)

We stayed for 1 night - we wished we could have stayed longer!

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Anonymous

1 bedroom bell tent (hot tub, deluxe, plus)

Liked Belle tent so spacious and so cosy!
Beds comfy!
Amazing hot tub with lights!
Food van great!
We felt very well looked after by host! (We needed assistance keeping the log burner alight - it was sorted within 10 minutes - Thankyou)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet at night, beautifully maintained,…

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Anonymous

Camping pod (hot tub, plus)

Liked Very quiet at night, beautifully maintained, clean and tidy and much more amenities than expected including kettle, microwave and water tap in the cabin, spare cutlery and cups etc if needed. Staff were lovely and incredibly helpful, highly reccomend!

Disliked No issues, only concern is only 2 showers on site so could be limited at busy times however this did not impact us at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities really friendly and helpful staff

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Amy K.

Bell tent (hot tub, plus)

Liked The whole experience was amazing. I took my daughter for her 16th with my other younger kids they all loved it. Very clean and spacious well worth the money would highly recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pod was excellent, everything needed was catered for

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Stephanie w.

Camping pod (hot tub, plus)

Liked The stay was excellent, very clean and maintained facilities, the staff was so helpful and friendly and the hot tub was perfect. We will definitely be booking again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities friendly staff

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Karen S.

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked Very nice clean and tidy hot tub was hot nice and warm and cosy inside the hut

Recommend to friends Visit again

have a good wonderful experience for…

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Chi Wah C.

Bell tent

Liked have a good wonderful experience for my family and kids!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, not noisy, facilities, customer service…

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Camille R.

Bell tent

Liked Clean, not noisy, facilities, customer service

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely love this site, so relaxing and staff are amazing 🤩

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Maria E.

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked The pods are very well equipped, hot tubs an absolute bonus , love the toilet shacks , all spotless clean
Lovely pub just down the road
It’s great that they have the good van there now

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the Bell Tent. Beds very…

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Nige S.

Bell tent (hot tub, deluxe)

Liked Loved the Bell Tent. Beds very comfy.
Toilets and showers so clean and modern.
Ease of check in.
Shame the food van wasn't open on thurs night but found local pub for tea.
Great sight , deffo book here again.
40 mins from Alton Towers

Disliked Loved the hot tub but found quite difficult to regulate the heat. But that's a learning curve.

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely little place to stay, cosy…

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Anonymous

Camping pod (hot tub, plus)

Liked lovely little place to stay, cosy pods and nice touch with the hot tub, clean toilets and shower facilities. really enjoyed our stay and would recommend!🙂

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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

D. of E. 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Moor Lane

Barrow On Trent

Derbyshire

England

DE73 7HZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.85993°N
1.46895°W

Route directions

Please use the Hill Byre entrance.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.9 km Bus Station
6.9 km Bus Station
10.3 km Coach Park
Rail
4.1 km Peartree Rail Station
6.3 km Derby Rail Station
6.4 km Willington Rail Station
Airport
10.1 km East Midlands 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

Barrow On Trent may be a peaceful spot, but if day trips are your thing you’ll likely appreciate its excellent transport links: major roads like the A50, A6 and M1 are all within easy reach. The local area's got a lot going for it, too: anglers can spend their days at nearby Robinwood Lakes (10 minutes' drive), while speed demons can zoom down to Donington Park race circuit (15 minutes) or East Midlands Aeropark (20 minutes). For more high-adrenaline adventure, head to the classic rides at Alton Towers theme park (40 minutes).  For days spent at a gentler pace, head to the house and grounds at Elvaston Castle Country Park (15 minutes) or the National Trust's Calke Abbey (15 minutes). More history is on hand at Derby's Pickford House Museum (20 minutes) – swing by here to try on some Regency costumes (if you think you can pull them off).  In need of some nature therapy? Head for the Peaks for walks in the spectacular valleys around Dovedale (50 minutes) or bracing hilly hikes like the Win Hill trail (about an hour and a quarter). For an unconventional stroll closer to base, pencil in a date with the Charnwood Forest alpacas (20 minutes).

Must see

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 5.8 km

Calke Abbey 7.4 km

Castle Donington Museum 9 km

Kedleston Hall 13 km

Conkers Discovery Centre 14 km

National Trust

Calke Abbey 6.2 km

Staunton Harold Church 9.7 km

Kedleston Hall 11.8 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 20.3 km

The Old Manor 26.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Barrow Hill - Swarkestone 1.3 km

SWARKSTONE OLD HALL 1.8 km

Melbourne Parks 5.2 km

Ticknall - Calke Abbey - Ticknall Limeyards 5.2 km

MELBOURNE HALL 5.6 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 Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site? Barrow On Trent may be a peaceful spot, but if day trips are your thing you’ll likely appreciate its excellent transport links: major roads like the A50, A6 and M1 are all … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site? From $212.57 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.