Chapel Farm Caravan Park

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  • Adults-only site on a scenic smallholding in the Peak District
  • A mile from Hartington and 20 minutes’ drive from Buxton and Bakewell
  • Dog-friendly walks right from the park on ancient routes and trackways
If you’re after a blissful base in the Peak District, Chapel Farm Caravan Park – set on a smallholding with first-rate views over the surrounding countryside – might just be your kind of place. But before you click book and start packing the kids and smart devices, it’s to be noted that this Derbyshire destination has two key USPs to make it even more of a restful respite: an adults-only policy and limited mobile phone signal… This is a place to digitally detox among the lush greenery or ask the dog if they want to go walkies – four-legged friends are permitted at the park as long as they’re well-behaved and kept on a lead. Set off on trails from the grounds through ancient routes and trackways, past old stone cottages and buildings like the early 17th-century Hartington Hall (a mile) and Charles Cotton Hotel (a mile and a half). People-pleasing Peak District paths are also close by – dawdle over to Beresford Dale, leading to Wovescote Dale and the famed Dovedale limestone valley stepping stones (25 minutes’ drive), then head to Upper Dove valley on quieter trails enroute to the Norman-era Pilsbury Castle and Crowdecote village (15 minutes). Prefer to potter with a bit more purpose? Venture to the villages of Hartington and Biggin (both less than a mile and a half) to run errands at the local shops or, better yet, to pull up a pew at one of the pubs. This site is fully committed to getting visitors back to basics, so it has no showers or toilets, but a chemical disposal point is available.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 154 Pitchup.com customers

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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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PeacefulSpectacular sceneryWalkers' paradise

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A tranquil, adults-only, no-frills farm site, lauded for magnificent country views and prime walking/cycling access. Pitches usually roomy with electric, water, and toilet disposal. Despite minor pitch slopes/mud and farm sounds, guests found basic facilities great value, praising the welcoming, helpful owners.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great place to stay will come again great walks and views

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Rob G.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Great

Disliked Nothing

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Basic adults only site with spectacular…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Basic adults only site with spectacular views. Ideal base for hiking/cyling.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent little site and great value for money.

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Bob P.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Great basic little site. Exactly as I expected; a few pitches at the back of a farmyard. I’m not sure what the people who’ve left bad reviews were expecting but it is exactly as advertised in my opinion. The pitches are a little sloping but unless you’re planning on playing marbles on your van floor you can get close enough with levelling chocks. Great view right from the pitch and the back gate leads straight onto a public footpath across the field. Nearest pub is only a short walk away.

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Good position for walks in the…

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Jo R.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Good position for walks in the Peak District.

Disliked No welcome, so was unsure of where to park. Water was clearly available but no obvious place to get rid of waste water and brown. It felt a bit like camping in the middle of farm machinery. I also think calling it a caravan park is stretching it a bit far.

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Close to tissington trail. Short walk…

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Rosanna C.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Close to tissington trail. Short walk to the local pub which was lovely, very friendly local people! Helpful people at the farm pointed us in the right direction for walks and the pub!

Disliked Bit pricey for the lack of facilities

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Great location for walks and great…

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David W.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Great location for walks and great views.

Disliked Pitches are not level and require big ramps. No lighting if arriving at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little quiet spot.

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Mark L.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Great quiet little spot. Its a nice 30 mins stroll to the Glass and Jug Inn which is a lovely pub with an open fire and dog friendly. The site was small, quiet and had amazing views. Electric hook up was fine, good 5g phone signal and great digital ariel signal. Water point on site and elsan point too. I cant believe some people complained in a review about mooing cows?!?! Its a farm!!!

Disliked Nothing.

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Great site at a fab price

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calum D.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Decent pitch size with electric, fab views. Few farm noises in the morning but expected being on the edge of a working farm.

Disliked Nothing

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peaceful and beautiful views

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karen k.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked beautiful landscape amazing views and walks!
very peaceful with normal farming sounds of cows and sheep and tractors

singing by farmer to his cows in the morning was a special thing to hear reminded me of my granddad❤️

been a few times and will be back again soon!

Disliked nothing

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Tracy R.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Cheap

Disliked It was very noisy and I found the cows crying distressing tbh they was dirty full of mud they didn't look cared for which don't get me wrong I eat meat but staying here had put me off I thought cows lived in a field not looked up crying and tbh looked scared when approached

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Chapel Farm Caravan Park

Heathcote

Hartington

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 0AY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53,13806°N
1,78062°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10,9 km Matlock Street
10,9 km Buxton Road
14,7 km Fishpond Hotel
Rail
14,8 km Matlock Rail Station
15,1 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
15,7 km Cromford Rail Station
Airport
39,1 km Sheffield City Airport
41 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
41,2 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

Chapel Farm’s in the south of the Peak District National Park, an area known for its limestone scenery as well as spa towns like Buxton (20 minutes’ drive). Referred to as the most complete Regency town in the UK, this Georgian-era settlement is worth a look for an amble around the shops of the Cavendish Arcade set inside the original thermal baths. Just outside town, pootle towards the limestone Poole’s Cavern or go further to Castleton (40 minutes) in the High Peak for four show caves, including Blue John Cavern where the semi-precious Blue John mineral is mined. Have a gander at other eye-catching attractions in the area too on trips to stately homes such as Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, both half an hour from the site, or drive the 20 minutes to Bakewell and feast your eyes on the lovely River Wye setting while sating your stomach with a Bakewell pudding.

Must see

Haddon Hall 10,3 km

Chatsworth 14,1 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 14,8 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 15,4 km

Alton Towers Resort 18,2 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 9,3 km

The Old Manor 18,1 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 25,5 km

Kedleston Hall 25,8 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 27,8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Heathcote - Biggin - Parwich - Heathcote 0,9 km

Heathcote - Biggin Dale - Alstonefield - Narrow Dale - Heathcote 0,9 km

Biggin - Tissington Trail - Upper Mill Dale - Biggin 0,9 km

Hartington Lollipop 1,9 km

Hartington - Wolfscote Dale - Tissington Trail 2 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 Chapel Farm Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Chapel Farm Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Chapel Farm Caravan Park? Chapel Farm’s in the south of the Peak District National Park, an area known for its limestone scenery as well as spa towns like Buxton (20 minutes’ drive). Referred to as the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Chapel Farm Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Chapel Farm Caravan Park? From R431,82 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.