Common End Farm

9.6 170 reviews
Electric pitches
Electric pitches
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The reception office
Lots of space
View from the site in late spring
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  • Set among 20 acres of pastureland
  • Spectacular views over Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud
  • Peak District National Park within easy reach
There’s absolutely nothing common about the small and secluded Derbyshire site of Common End Farm: well maintained with helpful staff and views you won’t want to leave behind are just a couple of its perks. This very green site is set among 20 acres of pastureland, to sort old-style camping stays with modern and well-kept amenities. The site’s traditional stone barn has been transformed into a free shower and toilet block (separated into male and female amenities), but retained to fit into its rural surroundings. Hairdryers and electric sockets are provided in both the ladies' and the gents' blocks. Also available on site are drinking water taps, designated refuse areas and a chemical disposal point (green fluid only please; you can buy this on site). The friendly site owners have gone to the trouble of filling reception with info-filled noticeboards to help you on your stay; walkers and hikers can explore the southern Peak District National Park, while eats and drinks can be sorted after a hard day uphill (and down again) at the local pub, 300 metres away.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site 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.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Groups of three or more, where the responsible adult is aged 25 years or under, are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 01 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 170 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 5
Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Great campsite! Praised for spotless facilities, big pitches, and friendly staff. Guests loved the views and relaxed vibe, ideal for walks and Alton Towers. Fire pits for hire, handy shop. Some wind and weak Wi-Fi noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly helpful staff, clean facilities

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5 out of 10
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Tracy K.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site, excellent toilet facilities, good pub down the road.

Disliked If you are in the second field it is a long walk each time and at night times to the toilet block. Would prefer to pick your own pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Hannah B.

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice location and facilities good
Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful

Disliked Push button showers although understand the water saving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site. Recommended

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Had a lovely few days here. Toilets and showers clean. Lovely staff. Site nice and quiet and didn't feel overcrowded. The atmosphere in evening was great and loved that quiet time was from 11pm as some sites are earlier than this which is too early when you're enjoying yourself on holiday.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite ,near enough to civilisation but close enough nature.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Stephen L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great campsite with a nice atmosphere.
There is a little shop on site.
Massive flat pitches with no restrictions.
Surprisingly quiet through the week at peak time.
Good views.
Clean toilets,showers and pot cleaning stations.
HOT water at all times.
Staff were really really nice.
Aldi is 5 min down the road so you don’t have to worry about keeping food fresh.
Just over 10 min from Alton towers.
Loved the chickens having a mooch round in the mornings.
Loads of sites to visit near by like thors cave and the stepping stones,Carsington water,Ashbourne is ok for a short walk around a nice little town.
We only visited the area for Alton towers,I like the lakes but I was stunned by the drive from the campsite to mams tor(about an hour away),the scenery was top notch and I am a convert to the Peak District,can’t wait to come back.

Disliked One thing that done my head in was footballs getting booted around and hitting tents.
play any games you want but football should be a no go around the pitches,especially after 9pm.
Also,if 11pm is quiet time the fires should be out as well at that time,it only encourages the drunks to stay up past that time and once it gets to 12 o’clock ish they realise no one is stopping them and the noise ramps up.if you want to stay up all night and get drunk as farts and ignore your kids then your backyard is the place to do that 😂
Site was genuinely lovely other than those two things.
I’m not sure if there is a playing field,if there is there should be some signage saying no football around the tents use the fields.
Fires out by 12 at the latest as a rule and you have a PERFECT site.
I was going to send my criticism to the site manager but thought it best to put it here just in case my points can be a deal breaker for people.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything Very welcoming wardens with a handy little shop. Had everything on hand…

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Elliot H.

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything

Very welcoming wardens with a handy little shop. Had everything on hand if you forgot anything. Spacious tent pitches, plenty of water points and electric hook ups. Lot of room at the pot wash and shower and toilet block had plenty of room and was very clean. Really enjoyed our say and will be returning.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Linda S.

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site , very busy but lots of space. Great to see and hear children playing. Wardens absolutely lovely. Facilities spotless and although site was very busy there were enough. Hot , hot water in pot wash. Good walks from site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cleanliness Flat pitches Very friendly and helpful staff Stunning views…

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

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Cleanliness
Flat pitches
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stunning views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly welcome and laid back feel. Great facilities.…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly welcome and laid back feel. Great facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location to go to Alton Towers!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great big open space, the views were lovely and the facilities really clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitches, lovely views, nice walks from campsite, clean and tidy site.…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, lovely views, nice walks from campsite, clean and tidy site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Common End Farm

Swinscoe

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2BW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.03564°N
1.80905°W

Route directions

By car: From the north (M1) - Leave the M1 at Junction 28 (Alfreton) onto the A38 signposted to Derby - At the Markeaton Park, Derby roundabout take the 3rd exit for the A52/Ashbourne Road - On reaching the roundabout at Ashbourne, take the first exit signposted A52 to Leek - Go straight on at the next roundabout (Homebase) - Take the first left at the next roundabout (Recycling Centre) signposted A52 to Leek - Continue on this road through Mayfield and up the hill for a further 1 ½ miles until you enter the village of Swinscoe - Continue for approximately 0.75 miles passing The Dog and Partridge pub on the left-hand side and you will find us on the right-hand side marked by a green sign. If you reach the A523 and crossroads to Alton Towers, Blore and Calton you have gone too far. From the south (M1) - Leave the M1 at Junction 24 (Nottingham) onto the A453 signposted Nottingham (S) - At the roundabout take the exit for the A50 signposted Stoke - Leave the A50 at the roundabout signposted A515 to Ashbourne - Follow the A515 and on reaching the roundabout at Ashbourne (Homebase), take the first exit signposted A52 to Leek - Take the first left at the next roundabout (Recyling Centre) signposted A52 to Leek - Continue on this road through Mayfield and up the hill for a further 1.5 miles until you enter the village of Swinscoe - Continue for approximately 0.75 miles passing The Dog and Partridge pub on the left-hand side and you will find us on the right-hand side marked by a green sign. If you reach the A523 and crossroads to Alton Towers, Blore and Calton you have gone too far. From the West (M6) - Leave the M6 at Junction 15 (Stoke/Newcastle/A500) and merge onto the A500 (Signs for Stoke on Trent/Stone/A34/Uttoxeter) - Look out for the right turn onto the A50 to Ashbourne. - Continue along the A50 until you reach the cross roads signposted right to Ashbourne, straight over to Blore. - Turn right and after ½ mile you will enter the village of Swinscoe. You will find us immediately on entering Swinscoe on the left hand side marked by a green sign. If you reach the Dog and Partridge pub in the village you have gone too far. By rail: Derby Station is approximately 30 minutes by car. Taxis available from the station. Regular bus service also run from Derby bus station. By bus: Trent Barton (1) and Arriva Derby (1) operate between Derby bus station and Ashbourne. Clowes Coaches (108) operates between Ashbourne and Swinscoe but services are very limited.

Nearest transport

Coach
18.9 km Fishpond Hotel
18.9 km Fishpond Hotel
20.3 km Railway Station
Rail
15.8 km Uttoxeter Rail Station
18.9 km Blythe Bridge Rail Station
19.4 km Cromford Rail Station
Airport
39.7 km East Midlands Airport
47.5 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
47.6 km Manchester 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

Set up at Common End Farm for outdoor activities of all sort: just about anything you fancy trying your hand (or foot) at is within easy reach. Walkers can set out from to the southernmost tip of the Peak District National Park; cyclists can slip on your brightest Lycra (fret not, kit's not compulsory) to take to an array of laidback or more challenging cycle paths, and for those who simply want to visit some of the prettiest towns and villages in the UK, Common End Farm has easy accessibility to plenty. Cycle hire is available at Ashbourne three miles from the site, as well as at Waterhouses and Parsley Hay. The National Trust-managed land of the Dovedale valley is a two-mile walk from the site, which you can get to along the river’s footpaths. For family days, Alton Towers is five miles west of the site.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 7.6 km

Sudbury Hall 16.2 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 18.5 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 18.9 km

Kedleston Hall 19.3 km

National Trust

The Old Manor 6.5 km

Winster Market House 16.2 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 16.7 km

Kedleston Hall 20.1 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 25.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ilam Hall - Manifold Valley - Wetton - Thor's Cave 2 km

Ilam - Grindon - Wetton - Castern Hall - Ilam 2 km

Ilam - Beeston Tor - Wetton - Bunster Hill - Ilam 2 km

Ilam - Blore - Mapleton - Ilam 2.1 km

Ilam - Mill Dale - Hope Dale - Castern Hall - Ilam 2.1 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Common End Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Common End Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
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  • When can I check in and check out of Common End Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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