Crowdecote Campsite

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Pitches on site
Pitches on site
A view from the first set of EHU pitches across the wildflower meadow
The track down to the bottom corner pitches
Winter visitor
View towards High Wheeldon
The view from the bottom corner on one of the EHU pitches
A view across one of the wildflower meadows
View across the pitches
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A view from the first set of EHU pitches across the wildflower meadow
The track down to the bottom corner pitches
Winter visitor

  • Peaceful and sheltered adults-only site on a working farm
  • A 15-minute drive from Buxton; Bakewell 20 minutes
  • A few minutes' walk from a traditional country pub and the river Dove
Small in size but big on views – that’s the fine mix on offer at Crowdecote Campsite, an adults-only farm site in the Peak District National Park near the little village of Crowdecote. Green fields, trees and hills are all around at this quiet Derbyshire site, and local beauty spots like the river Dove, Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill are all within comfortable walking distance. Facilities on site are low-key so as not to detract from these peaceful surrounds, but essentials like a toilet, shower, running water and chemical disposal are all provided (the shower has hot water but please note there's no hot water elsewhere). This rural spot is also home to a herd of friendly cattle and their pygmy goat pals Kenny and Dave, all of whom can be seen in fields by the site. Dogs are welcome here, but please keep them on a lead and under control – this is a working farm, after all. Firepits are also welcome, and firewood is available to purchase on site. You'll need to keep all fires/barbecues in a steel container that's raised off the ground (please don't light fires on the ground or try to construct a firepit out of stones). Looking for something to make that view even nicer? A friendly country pub is a short walk away and a handy local bus service to Buxton and Ashbourne stops just opposite the pub, so you won't necessarily need a car for local hill walks (and you can also head straight out to Dragon's Back or Chrome Hill on a footpath from the site). The next village over is Longor (just over a mile away), where there's a café, bar and well-liked local chip shop.

Site type

Caravan sites 9
Motorhome sites 9
Tent sites 9
Open now
Opens 4 May
Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Dogs

  • 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.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • There is no hot water on site except for the showers.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 4 May to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 119 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views, peaceful adults-only spot. Friendly owner, clean facilities, great walks & pub nearby. Pockets generally good size. Most happy, though some found facilities basic & had minor hot water/cleanliness grumbles.

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Lovely, good toilet and…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass caravan site (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Lovely, good toilet and showers. Nice to see the chicken 's roaming around.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Delightful campsite. Would go back to again.

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Christopher H. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Really relaxed and calm campsite. Well-maintained and looked after.

The views on offer are delightful, but then again we are blessed to be so close to such beautifully undulating landscapes.

The facilities are eco-minded and more than adequate. Expect a visit from the roaming chickens, who are friendly little dudes.

Plenty of local walks nearby, lots of cows so be aware if you’re a dog owner.

Particular highlight are the two local pubs, one being 200m from the campsite and the other a 15-20minute walk. Both are definitely worth a visit.

The locals are really friendly and farmers more than happy to point you in the right direction should you need some advice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet location. Plenty of space…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Very quiet location. Plenty of space to pitch tents. Local corner shop, pub, fish and chip shop close to campsite. Very good prices for tent pitches.will stay again if I'm visiting the area in the future.

Disliked Nothing.

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Would return to this site.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Location. Great views. Peaceful even when full. 2 good pubs in walking distance. Bus stop close by. Good hot showers. Great walks.

Disliked Toilet not quite as clean as I would like. Some people camping too close.

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Lovely small site in beautiful surroundings.…

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Mat L. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lovely small site in beautiful surroundings. Good basic facilities and close to a couple of pubs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful pitch in the valley. Pure…

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fiona d. 3 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Beautiful pitch in the valley. Pure tranquility

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab adult only site, clean facilities, fab views.

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Ann F. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lovely views, clean facilities, great location. One of our favourites.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very good and friendly site in a great location.

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 Brent k. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Location, clean, friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, super quiet, fantastic pitches,…

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Amelia D. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great location, super quiet, fantastic pitches, friendly and welcoming hosts, good facilities. Would definitely visit again !!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A hidden gem and stunning views with a pub and Buxton on a bus route

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 Susy 7 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Wow what a great campsite. The showers and toilets are basic but otherwise facilities great and everything you need. Beautiful views, bus to Buxton and Ashbourne a 2 min walk and local pub opposite the bus stop. Adults only and quiet. Everyone so friendly

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Crowdecote Campsite

Meadow Farm

Crowdecote

Derbyshire

England

SK17 0DB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.18599°N
1.85224°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.9 km Market Place
8.9 km Market Place
12.1 km Buxton Road
Rail
9.2 km Buxton Rail Station
12.9 km Dove Holes Rail Station
14.7 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
34 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
34.1 km Manchester Airport
34.3 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

Anyone for a walk? There are plenty of those around – as well as the routes by the site, you may like to pick up the Tissington Trail (five minutes’ drive), hunt for history at Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (10 minutes) or explore Errwood Reservoir (20 minutes), which is also a good spot for some fly fishing. Different landscape options include venturing underground at Poole's Cavern and Buxton Country Park (15 minutes) or making your way across the River Dove at the Dovedale Stepping Stones (25 minutes). Chatsworth House (25 minutes) is always worth a visit too, for tours of the house, a wander among the sculptures in the garden and some choice bits from the farm shop. For some town time, try the elegant spa town of Buxton (15 minutes) or head to Bakewell (20 minutes) to sample its famous puddings.
(within 10 km)

Food and drink

  • The Pack Horse Inn 0.3 km
  • Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese 1.2 km
  • The Royal Oak 2.7 km
  • The Bull I' Th' Thorn Pub & Pizzeria 3 km
  • Ye Olde Butchers Arms 4.3 km
  • Staffordshire Knott 4.5 km
  • The Church Inn 5.1 km
  • The Bulls Head 5.2 km
  • Royal British Legion 5.8 km
  • Charles Cotton Hotel 5.8 km

Groceries

  • Aldi Supermarket 6.9 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket 8.2 km
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 8.7 km
  • Lomas Foods Supermarket 9 km
  • Buxton Brewery Off-licence 9.1 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket 9.1 km
  • Beer District Off-licence 9.1 km

Public transport

  • Pack Horse 0.3 km
  • Market Place 1.3 km
  • Main Road 1.9 km
  • Pomeroy, A515 / Duke of York 2.8 km
  • Pomeroy, A515 / Bull in the Thorn 3 km
  • Sterndale Moor, Main Road 3.2 km
  • Sparklow, Tagg Lane 3.3 km
  • Lea Holme 3.7 km
  • Post Office 4.2 km
  • The Ditch 4.3 km

Other nearby

  • Level Two Nightclub 8.8 km
  • The Springs Shopping Centre 9.1 km
  • Buxton and High Peak Golf Club Golf course 9.5 km
  • Cavendish Golf Club Golf course 9.9 km

Local services

  • Hartington Doctors Surgery 5.4 km
  • Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre 7.9 km
  • Esso Buxton Express Fuel station 8.2 km
  • NoteMachine Cashpoint 8.2 km
  • NoteMachine Cashpoint 8.2 km
  • Morrisons Fuel station 8.4 km
  • Newhaven Services Fuel station 8.4 km
  • Fairfield Pharmacy 8.5 km
  • Buxton Health Centre Hospital 8.7 km
  • Buxton Medical Practice Doctors 8.8 km

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Must see

Haddon Hall 12.8 km

Chatsworth 16 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 20.9 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 21.6 km

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 21.6 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 14.9 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 21.6 km

Lyme Park 23 km

The Old Manor 23.3 km

Hare Hill 24.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Longnor - Pilsbury - High Peak Trail - Longnor 1.1 km

Longnor - Newtown - Reaps Moor -Longnor 1.2 km

Longnor - Chrome Hill - Axe Edge - Flash - Longnor 1.2 km

Longnor - Chrome Hill - Earl Sterndale - Longnor 1.2 km

Parsley Hay - Pilsbury - Sheen - Hartington - Parsley Hay 4.8 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 Crowdecote Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crowdecote Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crowdecote Campsite? Anyone for a walk? There are plenty of those around – as well as the routes by the site, you may like to pick up the Tissington Trail (five minutes’ drive), hunt … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crowdecote Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crowdecote Campsite? From $46.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.