When can I check in and check out of The Royal Oak?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Oak?

From $19.81 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Royal Oak

View prices & book Last booked 2 days ago 9.4 135 reviews

Aerial view of the site (added by manager 26 Sep 2022)

The cosy pub, where you can enjoy food and drinks throughout your stay

Family-friendly pub site in the southern Peak District
A 15-minute drive to Bakewell or Buxton; 20 minutes to Ashbourne
Friendly pub with open fire; large beer garden and outdoor seating

'Large beer garden' – surely one of the most enticing phrases language has to offer? If you're nodding your head vigorously by this point, take a closer look at this popular pub site in the southern Peak District, where it's a toss-up between energetic cross-country treks and laidback times back at base. The Royal Oak is in Hurdlow, a hamlet just off the A515 and five minutes' drive from the village of Monyash. This family-friendly Derbyshire spot is sandwiched between the lush limestone valleys of Dovedale (20 minutes' drive) and the market towns of Buxton and Bakewell (both 15 minutes). It's also a few steps from the Tissington Trail and High Peak Trail, which run along a shared car-free path that splits into two routes a couple of miles to the south at Parsley Hay bike hire centre (five minutes). It sure is handy pitching up right by a pub, especially when that pub has a kids' menu and welcomes dogs. The Royal Oak serves up lunches and dinners seven days a week. (Book ahead if dining here, as tables are rightly in high demand.) With open fires for chillier days and that ample outdoor space for when the weather is fine, fully expect to be spending quite some time in these mellow surrounds… The site has unisex toilets and showers; extra toilets are available in the pub when it's open.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Campervans larger than 5.3 metres in length and 2 metres wide are not accepted on the site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Apr 1 to Thu, Oct 31 2024

Campsite types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Added bonus of a couple of tree swings to entertain the kids!

Our little set up with a make shift table. bbqs and cooking allowed off the floor

Fantastic site, staff super attentive. I will be back soon!…

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Richard H. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (four person)

Liked: Fantastic site, staff super attentive. I will be back soon!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Tina D. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (large)

Liked: Love the site. Quite but close to main links to places to visit.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice, small but well maintained site excellent facilities washing up station…

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Location	10
Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (four person)

Liked: Very nice, small but well maintained site excellent facilities washing up station and hot showers use of a freezer and guest WIFI and in the back garden of a pub!! We had a very good meal in there, all the staff we met were very nice and friendly. And the pitch sizes are very generous, you don't feel crowded.

Disliked: Not enough sunshine

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice pub, quiet site, good location…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

richard j. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (large)

Liked: Nice pub, quiet site, good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitch was lovely with plenty of space and the facilities were…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (four person)

Liked: The pitch was lovely with plenty of space and the facilities were immaculate. Staff at the pub were so welcoming and helpful. We would definitely recommend having dinner at the pub as well!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent Site would recommend

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Emma H. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (large)

Liked: The friendliness of the staff, we were made to feel welcome, site was fab and just what we needed to try out our tent. Perfectly located as a base and good facilities. Food is a must in the pub. We will be back!!

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities Location Plenty of long close walks Woodland play area for children…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Hannah S. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (four person)

Liked: Clean facilities Location Plenty of long close walks Woodland play area for children

Disliked: Mixed toilets Pitches quite close together

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for families and couples.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Tony C. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (large)

Liked: Big spacious pitch in small private campsite (great)! Excellent toilet and washing facilities.. Really clean & kept that way! Pub next door was really nice, with good food. Nothing not to like.. Except the weather. Great campsite.. We will be back!

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (four person)

Liked: Very welcoming Well organised Good size pitches Level pitches, good ground Sheltered from wind Very good showers Clean facilities Everything easily accessible Lovely suggestions for activities Excellent pub on site Right at the start of the High Peak trail

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful spot for a short break or a longer break as a base.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (four person)

Liked: The friendly and super helpful staff, the cleanliness of the toilet/shower rooms and the absolutely delicious food served at the pub.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Royal Oak

Hurdlow

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 9QJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.19087°N
-1.81187°W

Nearest transport

Bus

5.8 mi Buxton Road

5.9 mi Matlock Street

6.2 mi Market Place

Rail

6.4 mi Buxton Rail Station

8.2 mi Dove Holes Rail Station

9.5 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

22.3 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3

22.4 mi Manchester Airport

22.5 mi 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

People have lived in the Peaks for a very long time indeed, as you'll see for yourself at Arbor Low (10 minutes' drive), a prehistoric henge and Neolithic barrow on the White Peak plateau. After inspecting these ancient ruins, fast-forward a few dozen centuries and zip off to Haddon Hall (30 minutes) for a jaunt around an Elizabethan house and gardens. Next up, trips into town are in order. The town in question is very much up to you, and there's a fair bit of choice around here – options include sauntering around Buxton (15 minutes) and its Georgian terraces, heading to a showground event or sampling the puddings in Bakewell (15 minutes) and visiting Ashbourne (20 minutes), a market town full of varied independent shops. Kids (and adults, for that matter) who are fans of fluffy animals can take a trip to Mayfield Alpacas Animal Park (35 minutes), while those who prefer more urban explores can be taken to Sheffield (45 minutes), where bowling, indoor climbing or a visit to the National Videogame Museum should do the trick.

Must see

Haddon Hall 6.3 mi

Chatsworth 8.3 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.6 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 12 mi

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 14.3 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.9 mi

The Old Manor 14.8 mi

Lyme Park 15.1 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 15.1 mi

Hare Hill 16.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Monyash - Flagg - Pomeroy - Earl Sterndale - Monyash 1.5 mi

Monyash - Flagg - Taddington - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.5 mi

Parsley Hay - Pilsbury - Sheen - Hartington - Parsley Hay 1.8 mi

Monyash - Flagg - Sheldon - Lathkill Dale - Monyash 1.9 mi

Parsley Hay - Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Ashbourne 1.9 mi

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the Pub.
Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Motorhomes are not permitted.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.

Additional terms

Campervans larger than 5.3 metres in length and 2 metres wide are not accepted on the site.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Oak have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Royal Oak dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Royal Oak? People have lived in the Peaks for a very long time indeed, as you'll see for yourself at Arbor Low (10 minutes' drive), a prehistoric henge and Neolithic barrow on the White … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Royal Oak?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Oak? From $19.81 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.