Sweet Knoll Camping
From GBP 20 For 1 night, 4 adults- 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
Campground type
- This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
- The campground/park 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 26 Mar to
Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: Views, donkeys
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Beautiful scenery with animals all around. Donkey was making us laugh. Plenty of…
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Liked: Beautiful scenery with animals all around. Donkey was making us laugh. Plenty of space and good amenities
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Very relaxed feel .Great views. Good pub in village,Children friendly.…
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Liked: Very relaxed feel .Great views. Good pub in village,Children friendly.
Disliked: Don't follow post code directions. We were warned so not there fault
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Loved our stay on the campsite, everything you need!
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Liked: Beautiful secluded campsite, very clean and neat, plenty of space. I was really impressed with the toilets, very clean and well lit. Couldn’t ask for more really!
Disliked: Nothing
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Well-maintained site, not muddy despite lots of recent rain, lovely views in…
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Liked: Well-maintained site, not muddy despite lots of recent rain, lovely views in all directions, some indoor sofas perfect for bad weather, toilets kept clean and well stocked with loo roll.
Disliked: You are at risk of being woken up at all hours by donkeys, cows and sheep! But part of the experience!
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Absolutely stunning views at this campsite and we will definitely be back…
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Liked: Absolutely stunning views at this campsite and we will definitely be back a few more times this year! 😊 The site only has basic facilities with only 1 toilet, however this didn't bother us, we loved how this felt kind of close to wild camping. Plenty of gorgeous scenic walks nearby and we spent an evening in the local pub too which is within walking distance. 😊
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Great location, 15 minutes from Castleton. We got up and did Mam…
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Liked: Great location, 15 minutes from Castleton. We got up and did Mam Tor for sunrise, it made it easier only being 10-15 minutes away. Toilets and washing up area was kept very clean. We stayed for one night and it was a perfect set up.
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Great location, but away from everything.
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Liked: The toilet block was clean with a 'lounge '. The location, loads of lovely walks. I walked into Castleton from the site The remoteness
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Liked: Perfect place to stay, very clean and well kept.
Disliked: Nothing to do with the place. Unfortunately there was a family too loud and I had to leave earlier than expected. The problem were not the children but the temperamental father shouting at them.
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Beautiful views from the site and close by go everything we needed.…
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Liked: Beautiful views from the site and close by go everything we needed. Owners were lovely and helpful too:)
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
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
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 sites)
Pop-up campsite
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
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
Local events
- Buxton Festival (Thursday 4 July 2024 – Thursday 4 July 2024)
Buxton, England 8.9 km
- Rewind North (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Macclesfield, England 28.5 km
- Parklife Festival (Saturday 8 June 2024 – Saturday 8 June 2024)
Manchester, England 30 km
- RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday 17 July 2024 – Wednesday 17 July 2024)
Knutsford, England 36.8 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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Derbyshire?
- 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 caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Knoll Camping? From $37.87 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.