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
Welcome to the Peak District: pretty hikes, miles of countryside, historic properties and country lanes. Down one of those country lanes is Sweet Knoll Camping, a rather lovely (and very much peaceful) place to stay next door to a pretty Peak District farm. Spectacular views? You bet. This central part of the Peak District is particularly gorgeous, and the pitches have views of sloping green fields. A launch pad for lovely hikes? Indeed. There are a variety of walks guests can take directly from the site. If that’s not satisfying enough already, the local village pub (including a shop) is only a 15-minute walk away and can be added as a pitstop for pints or local grub. The village also has a kids' playground. The family-run site has a Belfast sink where guests can set about washing up their dishes. In the same washing-up area, there’s seating next to a woodburning stove. There are also a couple of toilets and showers on site. Barbecues are permitted at Sweet Knoll Camping should guests fancy grilling their own dinner rather than tracking down food in the local towns or villages, like Bakewell (20 minutes’ drive) and Castleton (15 minutes). The closest shops are a 10-minute drive away, or there’s a farm shop a five-minute drive away.

Site type

Tent pitches 49
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 18 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) 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

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 206 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

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

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Ben T.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Polite host

Disliked Couldn't make it in the end

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Great location and facilities has good signal aswell.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

An absolutely lovely campsite with gorgeous…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked An absolutely lovely campsite with gorgeous views and the friendliest donkeys and horse. Toilet facilities were clean, modern and smelt nice. Just a lovely place in general will be coming back!!

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Great campsite with everything needed for…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Great campsite with everything needed for a fantastic camping experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close to Mam Tor

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Myles H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site. Clean facilities, warm water and fantastic views with Sheep in every direction!

Close to Mam Tor

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location, a bit exposed but very well designed

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Gareth P.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

We spent a couple of nights…

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Geoff C.

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff and clean facilities and can park anywhere on the field

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Rachel R.

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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Kayleigh H.

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!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location with great shower and…

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Emma S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location with great shower and bathroom facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Sweet Knoll Camping

Sweet Knoll Farm

Eldon Lane

Peak Forest

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8EW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.31847°N
1.82669°W

Route directions

There is a sign at the bottom of the lane saying Eldon Lane. The satnav may end its journey here. However, you should follow the road to the top of the lane, where there’s an open gate.

Nearest transport

Coach
9 km Market Place
9 km Market Place
15.4 km Buxton Road
Rail
4.7 km Dove Holes Rail Station
5.2 km Edale Rail Station
6.2 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
29.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
30.1 km Manchester Airport
30.2 km Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

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 houses and views of Hope Valley and the High Peak are also ravishing. A walk up Mam Tor (15 minutes) is likely to please outdoorsy types. The five-mile route passes through heather moors on Kinder Scout and a reservoir before reaching the 517-metre hilltop in the High Peak. After your climb, you might decide that the Bakewell tarts and puddings of Bakewell (20 minutes) are the next natural course of action. The market town also has access to the Monsal Trail, a cycling route through old railway tunnels. Tuck into your sweet treats on the riverfront, a popular spot with other consumers of the famous tarts. There are some splendid walks around Chatsworth House (half an hour) should you crave more outdoorsy days out. Royal family members live in the house, so interested folks can book a tour to see some of the historic rooms (and the surrounding 105-acre garden and farmyard if they so wish).

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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Knoll Camping? From R581,45 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.