Sweet Knoll Camping

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  • Peaceful family-friendly Peak District site next door to a farm
  • A 15-minute drive from Castleton and 20 minutes from Bakewell
  • Seating area with a woodburning stove; direct access to scenic walks
Welcome to the Peak District: pretty hikes, miles of countryside, historic properties and country lanes. Down one of those country lanes is Sweet Knoll Camping, a rather lovely (and very much peaceful) place to stay next door to a pretty Peak District farm. Spectacular views? You bet. This central part of the Peak District is particularly gorgeous, and the pitches have views of sloping green fields. A launch pad for lovely hikes? Indeed. There are a variety of walks guests can take directly from the site. If that’s not satisfying enough already, the local village pub (including a shop) is only a 15-minute walk away and can be added as a pitstop for pints or local grub. The village also has a kids' playground. The family-run site has a Belfast sink where guests can set about washing up their dishes. In the same washing-up area, there’s seating next to a woodburning stove. There are also a couple of toilets and showers on site. Barbecues are permitted at Sweet Knoll Camping should guests fancy grilling their own dinner rather than tracking down food in the local towns or villages, like Bakewell (20 minutes’ drive) and Castleton (15 minutes). The closest shops are a 10-minute drive away, or there’s a farm shop a five-minute drive away.

Site type

Tent sites 49
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 169 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Great Peak District views and a peaceful vibe. Stephanie's a legend, facilities are top-notch, especially the showers. Perfect for walks to Castleton and Mam Tor. A few niggly bits: could do with more loos in peak times, and some campers can be a bit loud.

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Great facilities! 100% will be back!…

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Amy B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great facilities! 100% will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, best for large groups.

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Rebekah W.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Access to walks
Amenities
Friendly and helpful staff

Disliked Overcrowded
Noise until 2am

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site in a great location. Great value for money.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Lots of space, easy to find, friendly staff, pleasant facilities, allows dogs, firepits, allows groups, allows tents and vans together

Disliked For the amount of people staying, it would be better if there were at least 2-4 more showers, other facilities seemed to be enough.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed my stay would definitely go again

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Gabriel B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked I liked the location

Disliked Not enough showers for the people staying there but only had to wait 10 mins for the shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a magical time staying here kids wanted to come back

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Chiara J.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Friendly welcome on arrival and relaxed atmosphere. Clean and tidy toilet facilities which are easy to access, lovely views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning area of the Peak District, but not the campsite for us!

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Beautiful countryside and good location for a starting point for a number of walks, can walk easily to Mam Tor and Castleton. Devonshire Arms 15 mins walk away which is a friendly local pub.

Disliked If you like to play ball with your well behaved and well trained dog then this isn't the campsite for you as the owner has a very stricked no dogs off lead policy. Which I totally understand, but the aggressive manner we were spoken to by the owner was unacceptable when a quiet word would have done.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review,im sorry you thought this but I asked you three times to put your dogs on the lead as they were all over the field.Dogs have to be kept on leads at all times as it is a working farm and that weekend you stayed there was a child on site that was frightened of your dogs and the parents asked me to have a word because it was not acceptable,

Lovely location, site is investing in…

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Graham H.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely location, site is investing in new facilities (new toilet block arrived while we were there), views of the hills on an evening. Excellent value for a Peak District location.

Disliked As we arrived on a Friday it was very busy and there are only 2 showers so needed to plan a quiet time to go

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little campsite with clean facilities.…

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Rachel S.

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Lovely little campsite with clean facilities. Would definitely come back here.

Disliked Could have been a couple more toilets but they look like they are being built.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, really clean, friendly and helpful staff

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Hayden B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great campsite, easy to find and fantastic facilities. Showers, toilets and washing up spaces are really clean and always stocked up. I’d recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a relaxing weekend in the outdoors.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice peaceful campsite with great views…

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Zoe F.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Nice peaceful campsite with great views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Sweet Knoll Camping

Sweet Knoll Farm

Eldon Lane

Peak Forest

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8EW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.31847°N
1.82669°W

Route directions

There is a sign at the bottom of the lane saying Eldon Lane. The satnav may end its journey here. However, you should follow the road to the top of the lane, where there’s an open gate.

Nearest transport

Coach
9 km Market Place
9 km Market Place
15.4 km Buxton Road
Rail
4.7 km Dove Holes Rail Station
5.2 km Edale Rail Station
6.2 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
29.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
30.1 km Manchester Airport
30.2 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

Castleton (15 minutes’ drive) village is a very cute local spot. Its show caverns (including Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern) have contributed to its fame, but the stone houses and views of Hope Valley and the High Peak are also ravishing. A walk up Mam Tor (15 minutes) is likely to please outdoorsy types. The five-mile route passes through heather moors on Kinder Scout and a reservoir before reaching the 517-metre hilltop in the High Peak. After your climb, you might decide that the Bakewell tarts and puddings of Bakewell (20 minutes) are the next natural course of action. The market town also has access to the Monsal Trail, a cycling route through old railway tunnels. Tuck into your sweet treats on the riverfront, a popular spot with other consumers of the famous tarts. There are some splendid walks around Chatsworth House (half an hour) should you crave more outdoorsy days out. Royal family members live in the house, so interested folks can book a tour to see some of the historic rooms (and the surrounding 105-acre garden and farmyard if they so wish).

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 15.3 km

Haddon Hall 17.5 km

Chatsworth 17.8 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 23.9 km

Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 28.2 km

National Trust

Lyme Park 15.7 km

Winster Market House 23.3 km

Hare Hill 23.9 km

Nether Alderley Mill 27.6 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 30.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PEAK DISTRICT 2.7 km

Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 4.1 km

Castleton and Peak Forest 4.2 km

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 4.2 km

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 4.3 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 Sweet Knoll Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sweet Knoll Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sweet Knoll Camping? Castleton (15 minutes’ drive) village is a very cute local spot. Its show caverns (including Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern) have contributed to its fame, but the stone … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sweet Knoll Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Knoll Camping? From $57.67 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.