The Brassic Retreat
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Add your business details- Colourful converted van for adults-only Derbyshire stays
- Buxton and Mam Tor both 20 minutes' drive away
- Bedding and kitchen kit provided; lovely views over local hills
She’s starred on TV and had a lifetime of adventures… and now she’s parked up in her retirement spot, ready to be part of your Derbyshire holiday. The Brassic Retreat is a large van that’s seen a bit of action in the past and has now been converted into a cosy and colourful countryside getaway for adults only.
The van is part of a larger campsite in the scenic Combs Valley, with gorgeous views over the surrounding hills and a peaceful atmosphere that’s all about the fresh air, the wildlife and the chance to slow down for a little while.
As part of her glow-up, the van’s been kitted out with everything you should need for a comfy escape – she’s got a very colourful and characterful sleeping area (check the pics for full details…), heating and a kitchenette with a fridge, cooker and all the associated utensils, crockery and cutlery. Toilets and showers are a short stroll away in the main campsite, and you should be able to pick up all necessary supplies for your stay in Chapel-en-le-Frith (five minutes’ drive away).
The outdoor space here may well entice you to spend some time with your feet up, popping open a drink or few and perhaps stoking a barbecue – but the van also makes an excellent base for outdoor adventures, with fabulous trails of the Peak District National Park close by.
Site type
1Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
The Brassic Retreat
Combs Valley Campsite
Chapel-en-le-Frith
Combs
High Peak
Derbyshire
England
SK23 9UW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.30707°N
1.93328°W
Route directions
When you arrive at the campsite, drive straight to the top and turn right at the white house/ reception to the campsite entrance. Park next to the toilet facilities, in front of the black fencing. There will be a sign saying Brassic Parking.
The van is up the path behind the toilet facilities. There is a lock box on the van with a key.
Please do not park from the top of the van.
Nearest transport
Coach5.8 km Market Place
5.8 km Market Place
17.6 km Mottram Moor/Gun Inn
Rail1.1 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
3 km Dove Holes Rail Station
3.8 km Chinley Rail Station
Ferry
Airport23.2 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
23.4 km Manchester Airport
23.5 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Buxton: 20 minutes' drive
- Gritstone Trail: 20 minutes
- Mam Tor: 20 minutes
- Cats Tor: 20 minutes
- Poole’s Cavern: 20 minutes
- National Trust - Lyme: 25 minutes
- Eyam (plague village with museum): half an hour
- Kinder Scout: half an hour
- Monsal Trail: half an hour
- Bamford Edge: 35 minutes.
Food and drink
- Deacon's Bank 2.1 km
- Bukharaa Chapel 2.2 km
- Rems Cafe Bar & Restaurant 2.2 km
- Coco Chapel 2.2 km
- Golden Dragon 2.4 km
- Cafe Bombay 3.7 km
- Memories of India 4.1 km
- Bridge 42 4.2 km
- Baileys 5.4 km
- St. Moritz 5.4 km
Parks and play
- Brown Edge Road Playground 4.4 km
- Arnold Rhodes Playground 8.6 km
- Dane Hill Close Playground 8.7 km
- Hague Bar Picnic Site 8.9 km
- Crow Wood Playscape 9.2 km
Public transport
- Turnstead Milton, Manchester Road / adjacent Hanging Gate 1.2 km
- Turnstead Milton, Manchester Road / opposite Hanging Gate 1.2 km
- Chapel en le Frith, Manchester Road / opposite Whitestones 1.3 km
- Chapel en le Frith, Manchester Road / adjacent Whitestones 1.3 km
- Turnstead Milton, westbound Tom Lane 1.5 km
- Turnstead Milton, eastbound Tom Lane 1.5 km
- Chapel en le Frith, Manchester Road / opposite Crossings Road 1.6 km
- Chapel en le Frith, Manchester Road / adjacent Crossings Road 1.6 km
- Chapel en le Frith, Manchester Road / opposite Eccles Fold 1.7 km
- Chapel en le Frith, Manchester Road / adjacent Eccles Fold 1.7 km
Groceries
- The Co-operative Food 2.1 km
- Morrisons 2.5 km
- Spar 3 km
- Aldi 3.1 km
- The Co-operative Food 4.1 km
- Tesco 4.5 km
- Waitrose 5.4 km
- Lomas Foods 5.5 km
- Morrisons 6.3 km
- Co-op Food 7.6 km
Family days out
- Brown Edge Road Playground 4.4 km
- Arnold Rhodes Playground 8.6 km
- Dane Hill Close Playground 8.7 km
- Hague Bar Picnic Site 8.9 km
- Crow Wood Playscape 9.2 km
Must see
Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 8.8 km
Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 16.7 km
Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 21.4 km
Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 21.4 km
Haddon Hall 21.9 km
National Trust
Lyme Park 9.6 km
Hare Hill 16.8 km
Nether Alderley Mill 20.4 km
Biddulph Grange Garden 24.9 km
Winster Market House 26.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Buxworth - Hayfield and the Goyt Way 4 km
A Circuit of the Goyt Valley 4.1 km
Goyt Valley - Oldfield Farm - Fernilee Reservoir 4.5 km
The Goyt Valley - Shining Tor - Pym Chair 5.2 km
Around Buxton 5.5 km
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Warrington, England 47.1 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 The Brassic Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Brassic Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Brassic Retreat? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Buxton: 20 minutes' drive - Gritstone Trail: 20 minutes - Mam Tor: 20 minutes - Cats Tor: 20 minutes - Poole’s Cavern: 20 minutes - National … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Brassic Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.