Ernest’s Retreat
View prices & book- Glamping site five mins' drive from Peak District National Park
- Quiet and secluded spot with views over Derbyshire countryside
- Paradise for ramblers, bikers and petrolheads
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. 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 Mon, Feb 5 to
Campsite types & availability
- Offer
Rambler camping pod
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Arrival daysFrom £49.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Camping cabin
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Arrival daysFrom £54 1 night, 2 adults
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Glamper camping pod
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Arrival daysFrom £67.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 90% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Great location & facilities, easy to find and plenty to do!
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Glamper camping pod
Liked: Great location & facilities, easy to find and plenty to do!
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The glamping hut was spacious and well laid out with a comfy…
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Camping cabin
Liked: The glamping hut was spacious and well laid out with a comfy double bed and tea making facility. The views were breathtaking. The toilet and showers were spotless. Peter and his daughter were both friendly,charming and helpful. My wife, our dog Teddy and I would definitely recommend staying here. We will hopefully return later this summer.
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An all round lovely stay, very peaceful.
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Glamper camping pod
Liked: The quiet rule at 10.30 works lovely. The honesty room was also a bonus. The views from the site are breathtaking.
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Clean facilities
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Glamper camping pod
Liked: Family friendly
Disliked: No door mat and inside table too small
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It was ideal for us.…
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Camping cabin
Liked: It was ideal for us.
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Exceptional stay, will revisit.
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Rambler camping pod
Liked: The whole experience was amazing. Peaceful setting, the hosts were exceptionally helpful and even kindly came back after hours to give us a fire pit. Our dog thoroughly enjoyed the gardens and even met some other lovely dogs. The small cabin we stayed in was just right. Definitely going to rebook.
Disliked: Not a dislike at all, but couldn’t get connected to the wifi. Next time we’ll try doing it not at 11pm haha.
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Will be looking to book again soon
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Camping cabin
Liked: Absolutely stunning, cabin was clean and tidy, had everything you need
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It was fantastic the whole site was neat & tidy. We checked…
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Rambler camping pod
Liked: It was fantastic the whole site was neat & tidy. We checked in at 3 p.m & relaxed in our pod. We took our extremely nervous Teacup Chihuahua who also relax & loved a nice walk around, Ernest Retreat passed the Jeff test Thank you 😊
Disliked: Nothing
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Great site, clean facilities.
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Glamper camping pod
Liked: Great accomodation, fantastic and helpful hosts. Very clean pods, nice touch with coffee, teas and biscuits tray. We will definitely be back there.
Disliked: Would like to have more chairs, it was 4 of us and only 2 chairs. Luckily we brought our own but would be good for the future to have 4.
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Pleasant, quiet site with clean facilities
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Camping cabin
Liked: Small peaceful site with friendly owners /staff. Scenic views from the site which gave us a great sunrise. Fab farm shop and cafe across the main road. Clean toilet/shower facilities.
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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/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
Disabled facilities
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
Rallies welcome
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
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal freezer
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback 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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.19417°N
-1.48543°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Chatsworth 5.7 mi
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 6.5 mi
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 6.5 mi
Haddon Hall 7.2 mi
Hardwick Old Hall 7.5 mi
National Trust
Winster Market House 7.4 mi
Hardwick Hall 7.5 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 7.5 mi
Kedleston Hall 16.4 mi
Mr Straw's House 17.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge 2.4 mi
Eddlestow Lot - Milltown - Ashover - Kelstedge loop 2.4 mi
Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 2.7 mi
SYDNOPE HALL 3.3 mi
QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 3.4 mi
Local events
- Buxton Festival (Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Thursday, July 4, 2024)
Buxton, England 18.3 mi
- Download Festival (Friday, June 14, 2024 – Friday, June 14, 2024)
Derby, England 25.7 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.
Offers
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Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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- Does Ernest’s Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ernest’s Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Ernest’s Retreat?
On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ernest’s Retreat? From $63.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.