Waters View

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Camping field (added by manager 16 Jun 2023)
New
Alpacas at the farm (added by manager 16 jun 2023)
Decking area (added by manager 16 jun 2023)
Hot tub (added by manager 16 jun 2023)

  • Peaceful and spacious motorhome pitch overlooking Carsington Water
  • A 15-minute drive to Dovedale or Heights of Abraham
  • Private hot tub; alpaca walks available and fresh eggs to buy
Waters View was an appropriate name to choose for this Derbyshire site – park your motorhome at this working farm 15 minutes’ drive from Matlock and you’ll be looking out over Carsington Water, with a backdrop of lush green countryside to make that outlook just a bit sweeter. There’s just the one pitch here, so you’ll have plenty of space, peace and privacy for your stay. You’re unlikely to be lonely though, as you’ll be sharing the farm with resident cows, sheep, ducks, geese and hens (who kindly lay the eggs that you can purchase at the farmhouse for a tasty local breakfast). And then there's the alpacas – a friendly bunch that you’ll no doubt meet while you’re here, and can get to know better by joining an alpaca-walking expedition (there’s a discount for farm guests, and it’s a good idea to book ahead by dropping a line to the farm once you’ve booked your stay). This pitch has been set up to provide a comfy stay for guests – you’ll have access to a shower, toilet and washing-up area, and there’s heaps of space for the kids to run around and play games. The views of the water are pretty lovely wherever you sit, but surely at their very best when you sink into your private hot tub after a long walk… Dogs are welcome at Waters View but as it’s a working farm they’ll need to be well behaved and you may be asked to keep them on a lead at certain times (such as during lambing season).

Campground type

RV sites 1
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Dec 13 2023 to

Reviews

100%

would recommend this campground to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Wonderful private pitch with a hot tub and fantastic view

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Katharine M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and gravel campervan campsite (hot tub)

Liked: Such a lovely single pitch! An incredible view, a lovely pitch with a nice table and chairs and decking. The hot tub was extremely pleasant and relaxing. The pitch was very private and the view was the best ever! The toilet and shower "shed" was very nicely done and we had a lovely stay. I can definitely recommend it!

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 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 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Waters View

Owslow Farm

Ashbourne Road

Carsington

Matlock

Derbyshire

England

DE4 4DD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.07183°N
-1.64733°W

Route directions

Use the Google Maps location for ‘Alpacas at Carsington’

Nearest transport

Bus
4.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
4.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
5.9 mi Railway Station
Rail
5 mi Cromford Rail Station
5.1 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
5.9 mi Matlock Rail Station
Airport
21.5 mi East Midlands Airport
24.9 mi Sheffield City 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

Carsington Water is the place to start, of course – you can walk across the fields from your pitch, then walk or cycle around the eight-mile perimeter, settle in for some fishing or take to the water for sailing and windsurfing. Alternatively, set off in the other direction to the village of Brassington for a drink in its friendly local pub. For more outdoor time, take bikes out along the Tissington Trail from Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or head into the Peak District National Park for top spots like Dovedale (15 minutes) and Thor’s Cave (20 minutes). Meanwhile, if you’ve got a head for heights you can see the scenery from above on a cable car ride at Heights of Abraham (15 minutes; ask on site for details of a guest discount). Still got some time left over? Try a day out at Chatsworth House (half an hour), ride the vintage vehicles at Crich Tramway Village (20 minutes) or get set for a day of thrill rides at Alton Towers (half an hour).

Must see

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 4.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 4.7 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.4 mi

Haddon Hall 8.6 mi

Chatsworth 10.2 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 4.8 mi

Kedleston Hall 9.1 mi

The Old Manor 9.7 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 13.7 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carsington - Hopton - Kirk Ireton Circular 0.7 mi

Carsington - Ible - Winster - Brassington - Carsington 0.8 mi

Carsington - Griffe Grange - Ible - Bonsall - Middleton by Wirksworth - Hopton - Carsington 0.8 mi

Brassington - Carsington - Hognaston - Kniveton - Brassington 1.2 mi

Wirksworth - Bolehill - Middleton Top - Wirksworth 3.2 mi

Local events

  • Buxton Festival (Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Thursday, July 4, 2024)

    Buxton, England 17 mi

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Thursday, August 8, 2024)

    Swadlincote, England 23.4 mi

  • Rewind North (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)

    Macclesfield, England 27.5 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Want to know more about camping in Derbyshire?

  • Does Waters View have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Waters View dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Waters View? Carsington Water is the place to start, of course – you can walk across the fields from your pitch, then walk or cycle around the eight-mile perimeter, settle in for some fishing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Waters View?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Waters View? From $95.30 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.