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 6 February
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Dogs

  • 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).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 6 Feb to

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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views and a chilled vibe. Facilities are spotless, staff are a gem, and accommodation is cosy. Handy spot for exploring. A few reckon more seating in pods and better shower temps would be sweet. Top marks from guests, keen to return.

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Valentyna S. 1 review

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Anonymous

Camping cabin

Liked Clean facilities
Friendly owner
Heater and kettle in hut
Family friendly

Disliked The fold out beds were abit to small for my children and the cushion kept sliding off. Would be suitable for smaller children. Would take a blow up bed next time.

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Of you like camping in a tent ten you might like a wooden shed

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Anonymous

Glamper camping pod

Liked Peaceful
Good location
Children played safely

Disliked Not clean enough
Lack of facities. Yes its a campsite but no spoon to stir a coffee, dirty mugs, dirty cimmu all kitchen.
Im not a camper so not used to this at all.

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Amazing stay

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 J P. 1 review

Rambler camping pod

Liked Amazing stay, good facilities.
Loved our stay, would love to come back.

Disliked Check in at 3pm and check out at 10am. For 1 night it really wouldnt be enough time. Earlier check in or later check out would make a big difference.

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We shall be returning

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 Jennifer J. 2 reviews

Glamper camping pod

Liked Such a lovely site, very welcoming and peaceful.
All very clean
Amazing views

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Kate C. 2 reviews

Glamper camping pod

Liked Overall, a fantastic stay at Ernest’s Retreat! Beautiful surroundings and very cozy setup.
Thanks💙

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Relaxing peaceful dreamy spacious pods in great location

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 Laura J. 2 reviews

Glamper camping pod

Liked The location was stunning. The view from the pod was insane. The pods weee clean and spacious and the welcome pack with biscuits and drinks was much appreciated after a long journey to get there. Mugs were also available in the pod which was also a useful touch . Plenty of showers and toilets and the site wasn’t too overcrowded. Facilities were cleaned daily . Site owners were welcoming and accommodating. The fire pit hire was great! Everyone who was visiting seemed to be having a great time . I would definitely return.

Disliked Nothing. Everything was great.

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 Gemma C. 1 review

Camping cabin

Liked Great location, lovely pod, great family adventure

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Peaceful location. Great showers. Lots of…

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Anonymous

Glamper camping pod

Liked Peaceful location. Great showers. Lots of space for children to play. Quiet at night. Easy check in. Very relaxing break.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect stay

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 Graeme B. 1 review

Camping cabin

Liked As always, our stay was perfect. The views, the staff and the facilities are all top notch and we had an amazing time. The views are spectacular.

Disliked None.

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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 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.

Food and drink

  • Figaro 3.2 km
  • Koo 4.6 km
  • Oz Antep 5 km
  • New Eastern 5 km
  • Maison MesAmis 5 km
  • Nonna's 5.3 km
  • New Dynasty 5.4 km
  • Dragon's Fold 5.5 km
  • Zahid 5.5 km
  • Lambarelli's 5.6 km

Groceries

  • Real Ale Corner Off-licence 4.7 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket 4.7 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 5 km
  • Booze Xpress Off-licence 5.1 km
  • Majestic Off-licence 5.5 km
  • Ashgate Road Co-op Supermarket 5.5 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 5.5 km
  • Spar Supermarket 5.7 km
  • Tesco Extra Supermarket 5.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 5.8 km

Parks and play

  • Belmont Park 3.9 km
  • Somersall Park 3.9 km
  • Somersall Park 4.3 km
  • Little Monkeys Play Centre Playground 4.5 km
  • Boythorpe Park 4.6 km
  • The Avenue Reclamation Site park 4.8 km
  • Inkerman Playing Fields park 5.3 km
  • Inkerman Playground 5.3 km
  • Kenning Park 5.3 km
  • Queen's Park 5.5 km

Family days out

  • Matlock Farm Park Visitor attraction 4.2 km
  • Bailey's Tump Visitor attraction 6.8 km
  • Wishing Stone Visitor attraction 6.8 km
  • Hall Leys Park Railway Visitor attraction 7.9 km
  • Riber Castle 8.3 km
  • Coal Hole And Tunnel Visitor attraction 8.9 km
  • The Cascade Visitor attraction 8.9 km
  • Heights of Abraham Visitor attraction 9.4 km
  • Derwent Amusement Centre Amusement arcade 9.5 km
  • Aquarium Amusements Amusement arcade 9.6 km

Public transport

  • High Ashes Lane 0.4 km
  • Sheeplea Lane 0.7 km
  • Darley Road 0.8 km
  • Birkin Lane 1.2 km
  • Stone Edge 1.2 km
  • Hardwick Lane 1.5 km
  • High Lane 1.5 km
  • Hall Moor 1.8 km
  • Lodge Cottages 1.9 km
  • Peglant 2 km

What’s nearby

  • Press Manor Fishery Fishing 1.2 km
  • Stanedge Golf Club Golf course 1.5 km
  • Matlock Golf Club Golf course 5.3 km
  • Loundsley Green Shops Shopping centre 5.8 km
  • Theatre Yard Arcade Shopping centre 5.9 km
  • Groove Nightclub 6.2 km
  • South Chesterfield Golf Club Golf course 6.3 km
  • Vibe Nightclub 6.3 km
  • The Association Nightclub 6.3 km
  • Tapton Park Golf Club (Dobbin Course) Golf course 7.1 km

Local services

  • Wingerworth Medical Centre Doctors 3.1 km
  • Peak Pharmacy 3.1 km
  • Ashover Medical Centre Doctors 3.3 km
  • BP Fuel station 3.8 km
  • Lady Wood Garage Fuel station 4.1 km
  • Walton Hospital 4.2 km
  • Chatsworth Road Medical Centre Doctors 4.3 km
  • Brampton Service Station Fuel station 4.3 km
  • The Grange Family Health Centre Doctors 4.3 km
  • Cohens Pharmacy 4.3 km

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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
Camping cabin

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 2 nights
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Glamper camping pod

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 2 nights
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Rambler camping pod

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 2 nights

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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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Ernest’s Retreat? From $125.57 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.