Ernest’s Retreat

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  • Glamping site five mins' drive from Peak District National Park
  • Quiet and secluded spot with views over Derbyshire countryside
  • Paradise for ramblers, bikers, climbers and petrolheads
Get ready to fulfil your Jane Austen dreams at Ernest’s Retreat, a family-run site on a working farm 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Chesterfield in Derbyshire, Central England. Pride and Prejudice fans may know that being this close to the Peak District means you’re within easy reach of tons of stately homes: the spectacular Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall are all within 25 minutes of Ernest’s. The site is also in a prime spot for getting back to nature. The site is five minutes from the edge of the Peak District National Park, where there are plenty of trails to follow and loads of walking tours to join. If you’re more of a petrolhead than a rambler, you can tour the Peak District in something a little more your style: a 1929 Model A Ford Phaeton, run by Vintage Adventure Tours. Relax back on site by filling your eyes with views over the Derbyshire countryside before filling your stomach by firing up the barbecue – pile it high with supplies from one of the shops 10 minutes away. Need a break from cooking? Head to Chesterfield to grab a table at one of the restaurants, or try one of the nearby bar-restaurants.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Open now
Opens 5 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 5 Feb to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 187 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful spot, great views & friendly staff. Pods/cabins warm, clean, well-equipped. Spotless facilities. Ideal location. Minor points on hot showers/furnishings. Overall, top stay.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Brilliant place to stay in a good location. Gorgeous View.

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Jennie S.

Camping cabin

Liked Very friendly and accommodating to our needs.

Disliked Nothing really. Apart from one step on the front of the cabin was bending when you stood on it. So a bit of a hazard. Overall cabin was lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous get away

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Suzy W.

Camping cabin

Liked Really friendly with great views and very clean and comfortable stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and facilities were exceptional and staff extremely helpful and friendly!…

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Anonymous

Rambler camping pod

Liked Location and facilities were exceptional and staff extremely helpful and friendly!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant location, very nice views, clean showers and other facilities.…

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Anonymous

Glamper camping pod

Liked Brilliant location, very nice views, clean showers and other facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views and so quiet

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keith s.

Rambler camping pod

Liked Hosts were amazing! Site is exactly what we needed, and they provide everything you could need.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site for a great weekend!

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Hayley K.

Camping cabin

Liked A lovely peaceful site with fab views and great facilities. We booked a camping cabin which was for myself, partner and our 8 year old and it was perfect. The cabin was super spacious and the windows were great as we had a really hot day so could keep the air flowing in. We noticed how quiet they were inside, which meant we all had a great sleep unlike when we go camping in our tent. Toilets and showers were great and the addition of the food van on the Saturday was good, the site had everything we needed and a great base for exploring the local towns like Bakewell and Matlock. We will deffo be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful safe site, friendly hosts, clean shower and toilet facilities, good location…

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Amelie M.

Glamper camping pod

Liked Peaceful safe site, friendly hosts, clean shower and toilet facilities, good location for visiting the area e.g Matlock farm park, Bakewell and walking routes

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Warm cabin, very well sheltered from the wind & rain. Quiet and clean

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Amanda D.

Glamper camping pod

Liked Surprisingly warm and spacious. There was an oil heater which i was relieved about in case it was quite cold as we went during Whitsun, but we didn’t even need to use it. I would say its warmer than in my own home without the heating on. Had light switch and electric so could plug in anything we needed. There was a kettle provided with some complementary tea/hot chocolate sachets/biscuits etc which was nice. The french doors meant that during times when it was raining we could still sit and look out while keeping warm and dry! Good view for watching the sun rise in the morning! Water in the toilets and dishwashing area was nice and hot! There is a big freezer in the dishwasher area where you can keep your own labelled food and there are also some ice lollies you can buy by using their honesty box. Toilets were clean and always stocked up with sufficient toilet roll and soap. Washing up area clean. Site overall was clean and tidy. Theres a grassed area where kids can play ball games etc. Great location as near the town with shops and also near to the parade which has plenty of ice cream parlours/sweet shops, fish n chip shops, amusement arcades.

Disliked Was given a wifi password but it wasn’t recognised so didn’t have WiFi for any of our time there.
Different food trucks come on some of the days. It was good to have but they do take a very long time to cook everyone’s food. Its quicker to drive into the town and get a takeaway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean site, everything you need and attentive hosts. We really enjoyed…

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Melanie F.

Glamper camping pod

Liked Very clean site, everything you need and attentive hosts. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was really nice staff friendly and just a phone call away…

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Anonymous

Rambler camping pod

Liked Everything was really nice staff friendly and just a phone call away if you need anything nice and clean toilets and showers

Very nice view to wake up to

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Ernest’s Retreat

Highashes Lane

Stonedge Ashover

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

England

S45 0LH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.19417°N
1.48543°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 km Coach Station
7.9 km Railway Station
9.8 km Fishpond Hotel
Rail
6.6 km Chesterfield Rail Station
7.9 km Matlock Rail Station
9.3 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
Airport
23.4 km Sheffield City Airport
42.2 km East Midlands Airport
44.9 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

Exploration of the Peak District doesn’t have to mean pulling on those walking boots, slapping on a helmet or doing your best Toad of Toad Hall impressions in a classic car – you can also have an altogether more sedate experience, with fishing and golf five minutes from Ernest’s Retreat or a saunter around the banks of Ladybower Reservoir, 40 minutes away. If you’ve already put the splendour of Chatsworth, Haddon and Hardwick stately manors on your list, now add the 25-minute trip to Bolsover Castle, a fortified retreat with a reputation for revelry. Tread lightly, though – they say it’s haunted, and you don’t want to anger anything lying dormant… If the kids haven’t hit those Jane Austen literary peaks yet, they may need something more than Pride and Prejudice vibes to keep them entertained. Luckily, the kid-friendly Gulliver’s Kingdom theme park is only 15 minutes away and the entire family can head to Alton Towers, just under an hour from Ernest’s, for an adrenaline spike.

Must see

Chatsworth 9.2 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 10.4 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 10.4 km

Haddon Hall 11.7 km

Hardwick Old Hall 12.1 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 11.9 km

Hardwick Hall 12.1 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 12.1 km

Kedleston Hall 26.5 km

Mr Straw's House 28.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge 3.8 km

Eddlestow Lot - Milltown - Ashover - Kelstedge loop 3.8 km

Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 4.3 km

SYDNOPE HALL 5.4 km

QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 5.5 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

Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Rambler camping pod
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Camping cabin
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Glamper camping pod
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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ernest’s Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ernest’s Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ernest’s Retreat? Exploration of the Peak District doesn’t have to mean pulling on those walking boots, slapping on a helmet or doing your best Toad of Toad Hall impressions in a classic car – … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ernest’s Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ernest’s Retreat? From $101.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.