Sweet Knoll Camping












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- Peaceful family-friendly Peak District site next door to a farm
- A 15-minute drive from Castleton and 20 minutes from Bakewell
- Seating area with a woodburning stove; direct access to scenic walks
Site type
- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
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94% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Great views and a chilled spot for Peak District adventures. Pub nearby, lovely walks. Clean ablutions, with new facilities added. Hosts are super friendly and helpful. Can get busy in high season, with facility queues, but it's being sorted.
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Didn't end up going but the owner was nice on the phone when I spoke
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Polite host
Disliked Couldn't make it in the end
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Great campsite with everything needed for…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Great campsite with everything needed for a fantastic camping experience.
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Good location, a bit exposed but very well designed
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great starting location, best showers/toilets I've seen in ages. Rolling fields, but mostly flat pitches
Disliked A bit windswept, in some instances
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We spent a couple of nights…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked We spent a couple of nights at sweet knoll.
Perfect location for a bit of walking.
Small site with basic amenities.
And a pub within walking distance.
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Friendly staff and clean facilities and can park anywhere on the field
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked This campsite is just brilliant just right in the countryside perfect for walking and great for couples and families. The campsite it sell has Toilets and 2 very good showers and washing up area. The owners are very friendly and even you can hire out fire pit and logs and farm animals on your doorstep. Would definitely recommend and will return next year thank you for a great weekend.
Disliked Nothing
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The facilities were great the campsite…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The facilities were great the campsite itself
Was lovely with great view was nice to have the animals nearby as the noisy cow next door was definitely entertaining!!
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Lovely location with great shower and…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely location with great shower and bathroom facilities.
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Facilities were clean and up to…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Facilities were clean and up to date.
Disliked Nothing
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The view was fantastic, quiet location…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The view was fantastic, quiet location and easy to find. the shower and toilet facilities were ideal. Clean, warm and plugs available to charge phones if needed. Hosts fast to respond and so kindly posting an item to me that I accidentally left. Great service
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Everything! Great location, clean toilet, warm…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything! Great location, clean toilet, warm water and there’s electric socket to charge in the toilet. Definitely recommend for campers. Would come back again
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby 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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Sweet Knoll Camping
Sweet Knoll Farm
Eldon Lane
Peak Forest
Buxton
Derbyshire
England
SK17 8EW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.31847°N
1.82669°W
Route directions
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
Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 15.3 km
Haddon Hall 17.5 km
Chatsworth 17.8 km
Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 23.9 km
Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 28.2 km
National Trust
Lyme Park 15.7 km
Winster Market House 23.3 km
Hare Hill 23.9 km
Nether Alderley Mill 27.6 km
Biddulph Grange Garden 30.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PEAK DISTRICT 2.7 km
Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 4.1 km
Castleton and Peak Forest 4.2 km
Castleton and Dunscar Farm 4.2 km
Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 4.3 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 Sweet Knoll Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sweet Knoll Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sweet Knoll Camping? Castleton (15 minutes’ drive) village is a very cute local spot. Its show caverns (including Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern) have contributed to its fame, but the stone … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sweet Knoll Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.