Mandale Campsite

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Grass pitches and views
Grass pitches and views
Grass pitches
Rural views all round
Plenty of space
Peaceful, spacious pitches
Lots of space to spread out
Sunset over the pitches
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Grass pitches
Rural views all round
Plenty of space

  • Peaceful family-friendly site with views over Lathkill Dale
  • A 10-minute drive from the tearooms of Bakewell
  • Easy access to walking routes through the Peak District National Park
Take a peek at the fab Peak District views from the pitches at Mandale Campsite… whichever spot you pick as your territory, the outlook over the national park is painted in various shades of rural green – all fields, woods and perhaps the occasional farm. And just beyond the site’s fences is gorgeous Lathkill Dale, a fave spot for for hikers and birdwatchers. Peace, quiet and open air are in ample supply here – with heaps of space in the fields there’s no need to be living cheek by jowl with your neighbours. Passing school groups of Duke of Edinburgh’s expeditions are welcomed and housed in a separate field to avoid any friction between teenage antics and chilled family soirées. This is a particularly tempting location for sweet-toothed visitors, with the nearest town being Bakewell, home to famed desserts: debate continues among local and visitors as to which is the most scrumptious between Bakewell tart and Bakewell pudding, so clearly the only solution is for the individual to conduct their own scientific test by sampling both. The town’s tearooms can provide you with excellent examples, and there are plenty of pubs and restaurants around too. Feeding options closer to home include the country pubs in Over Haddon and Monyash, each less than a 10-minute drive away (there’s a little play area in Monyash too, if you’ve got energetic kids in tow). If the desire to create fire grabs you, you’re also welcome to light up a disposable barbie to grill a few bangers.

Site type

Tent pitches 46
Motorhome pitches 46
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 20 April
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1,00 (R21,62) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 20 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 409 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Nice, quiet spot with great views & space. Basic but clean facilities (hot showers, fridge). Perfect Peak District base with walks & Bakewell nearby. Some found dishwashing water pricey, but good value & friendly vibe, with many keen to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

So peaceful…

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Claire J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked So peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site…

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7 out of 10
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Carl A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site for the price, lovely walks within minutes, will return

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Andy B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Option of Large fields with plenty of space, facilities for washing, showering and toilets all tidy. We were lucky to have fantastic weather on our short stay.
Check in was easy and friendly.

Disliked Not such a dislike but a comment, if all showers are in use, the shower becomes weak.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent all round.

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Paul W. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lots of open space, you could park anywhere and all types together, motorhome, tent trailer tent etc.Facilities were spotless and a very reasonable price.

Disliked Some local info would have been good, like local guides and information. Hot water in the kitchen wash.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thanks again Mandale…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Thanks again Mandale

Recommend to friends Visit again

A place I don't recommend…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked A place I don't recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello Andrei.Thankyou for your kind review .
Please read terms and conditions when booking.
Im sorry you didn't like been told that music and partying into the early hours wasn't acceptable .

great place with good services…

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flavius c. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked great place with good services

Disliked a bit sloapy

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site surroundings were good, facilities…

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Katie D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The site surroundings were good, facilities were clean. Good access to some beautiful walks

Disliked We had an issue with the campsite next to us. There are no tent pitches, you find whatever spot you liked. However this led to a large group surrounding us when we had already set up. This group were loud into the middle of the night and other campers advised they had already been asked to be quiet in the day. However the quiet time was not policed and they were incredibly loud until 2am, with campfires as well.
There are rules in place at the campsite but there was nobody to monitor this.
It wouldn't have been so bad if we hadn't been surrounded by their tents (when there was ample space elsewhere). So maybe having allocated pitches may have made this more manageable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with fantastic walks along…

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Kirsty C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great site with fantastic walks along and around the stunning Lathkill Dale nearby.

Friendly welcome, very clean facilities, we loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with loads of space,…

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Ian S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great site with loads of space, very clean toilets and showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Mandale Campsite

Mandale Farm

Haddon Grove

Bakewell

Derbyshire

England

DE45 1JF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53,19543°N
1,72773°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4 km Buxton Road
4 km Matlock Street
13 km Railway Station
Rail
12,9 km Matlock Rail Station
14 km Grindleford Rail Station
14 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
Airport
32 km Sheffield City Airport
40,6 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
40,7 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

Eating as much Bakewell pudding as you like is perfectly acceptable because of the abundance of hiking trails on which to burn off the calories (that’s your excuse and you’re sticking to it). The limestone valley of Lathkill Dale, just outside the site, is a very fine place for a walk and has some excellent birdwatching to be done along the way. Further walks await all over the Peak District National Park for all abilities. The relatively gentle paths of Mam Tor and the Ladybower Reservoir are about 40 minutes’ drive away; keen hikers in search of a challenge should aim for Kinder Scout, 50 minutes’ drive away, to climb up to the highest point in the park. A popular option for families (on foot or by bike) is the Monsal Trail (20 minutes' drive), meandering through nature reserves and underground tunnels to finish near Bakewell (for a restorative pudding perchance?). For a spot of history (or to shelter on a damp day), head to Chatsworth, a splendid estate on the banks of the Derwent river half an hour away.

Must see

Haddon Hall 4,5 km

Chatsworth 7,8 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 14,3 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 14,9 km

Alton Towers Resort 25,5 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 8,4 km

The Old Manor 25 km

Lyme Park 28 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 28,1 km

Hardwick Hall 28,1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mendlesham - Wetherinsett - Mendlesham 2 km

Over Haddon - Sheldon - Monyash - Limestone Way - Over Haddon 2 km

Over Haddon - Bradford Dale - Elton - Youlgreave - Alport - Over Haddon 2 km

Youlgreave (Moor Lane) - Monyash - Sheldon - Over Haddon - Moor Lane 2,3 km

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 2,6 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 Mandale Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mandale Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mandale Campsite? Eating as much Bakewell pudding as you like is perfectly acceptable because of the abundance of hiking trails on which to burn off the calories (that’s your excuse and you’re sticking to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mandale Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Mandale Campsite? From R392 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.