Bank House Farm Reviews

Great time

What a great site, brilliant hosts and facilities, everything you needed. Pub right next to the site. Great for walking and the views.

Good site in lovely area

This is a very well-run site by excellent wardens. It is clean and very well-maintained. It has all the facilities you would expect on a 'good' site, but nothing exceptional given the quality of many sites nowadays. There is also a good range of (tent) camping options. My only criticism is that at £40 a night for one person on a hard-standing pitch with EHU it is the most expensive site I have ever stayed on. Friday and Saturday nights were busy and the site coped very well. The pizza van on Saturday was a welcome bonus, as was the bus stop right outside the gate.

Good caravan site

Good site, excellent staff & location, immaculate showers/toilets. Only a couple of negatives, in our opinion, to be addressed. We were on pitch 21. On Friday night, there were two big dogs running around on the field next to our van, came through our canopy/ wind break knocking everything over. Surely dogs must be on a lead for the safety of children as well? Only other negative is Wi-Fi signal is pretty poor. This is a great site in a lovely location it's no way a negative review, but thought it was worth a mention.

Site's response

Hi Michael, many thanks for your lovely review. I'm really sorry that dogs came charging through your pitch. You're absolutely right, dogs are supposed to be on leads at all times and this is stated in our terms and we tell people to please keep dogs on leads. Our Wi-Fi can become weaker on a weekend when we have a full site, as everyone seems to be logging in at the same time. Look forward to welcoming you back at some point. Kind regards, Wayne & Team.

Great site stunning panoramic views friendly welcome

Really great stay here in the lower Peak District. The view from the top field was great, watching the sunset with a log on the fire a good way to spend an evening when weather is favourable. Bit windy up there but the view was the best on site. Multiple fields to pitch in, hard standing pitches for campervans and motorhomes. Facilities are central to the site, well stocked shop, clean and washing area. Rubbish disposal was hard to find and couldn't find recycling options only general waste but didn't ask for help to be honest. Value for money, pizza on site some days but a local pub with some good options literally across the road (don't order the Thai Curry though, other options and breakfast good though). Good walk along the cycle route to a cool cave (4m away).

Site's response

Hi Rob, thanks for a great review, pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. All our rubbish is sorted and zero to landfill as per Peak Waste Recycling's policy, who collect all our rubbish. When you arrive, we hand each guest an information booklet with important information regarding the site, this includes rubbish disposal. Look forward to welcoming you back sometime. Regards, Wayne and the Team.

Weekenders

Lovely site, owners friendly and helpful.

Site's response

Many thanks for your review, look forward to welcoming you back at some point. Kind regards, Wayne & team.

Take your own toilet

They wouldn't allow us to pitch near the toilets, with 2 in our group that had disability needs. I for one found the walk from the field up the hill to the facilities hard.

Site's response

Hi Steven, 5he lead booker booked your group of 5 bikers. We informed them that you will be over in the Meadow Field where we have no facilities and you'll need to walk back over to the main site to use them, which is a 5 minute walk. Unfortunately, when you arrived and asked to be moved over to the main site, we were unable to accommodate your request as the campsite was fully booked. We are sorry for any inconvenience that it caused you. Kind regards, Wayne.

Short stay

We booked a last minute weekend away in May half-term with our 2 (6 & 14) boys. Spotlessly clean site in a beautiful location with plenty of walks and bike rides in close proximity. Was very busy when we were there but there was a lovely atmosphere across the whole site. Facilities were spot on and staff/owners very helpful. We tried the pizza van on the Saturday night which was delicious, sat next to the river. We will absolutely be returning in the near future, hopefully this time for a little while longer! Would highly recommend!

Site's response

Thank you so much for your lovely review it is very much appreciated. We look forward to your next visit with us.

Nice campsite, but weather did affect our original booking

Staff friendly, camp very clean, tidy & kept on top of. Good location for walks etc. Unfortunately, the pitches we had booked at the top were flooded so we were told we had been upgraded to premium pitch. Whilst it was a secluded corner plot, there were some downsides to this. The river at the bottom was lovely but did restrict the children being able to play with balls as several went in and were irretrievable and meant we were further from the children's area. We were also right next to the road and entrance to the campsite and the local pub which could be quite noisy, and did affect sleep at times.

Site's response

Hi Evangelia, pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Sorry Toll Corner was not what you expected, hopefully next time, our top field wont be waterlogged and you can camp up there. It's a tough year with all this rain to keep our grass pitches in tip top condition. Kind regards, Wayne and the Team.

Nice family site

Lovely campsite. Very clean. Great toilet block, showers and pot wash area. Beautiful surroundings and a nice pub next door. We stayed in the meadow field which is across the road from the toilets etc. The site would be improved if there were a couple of toilets in this field as it was a bit far in the middle of the night! Also, l couldn't find any recycling facility. On the whole though, a great campsite and good value for money.

Site's response

Thank you very much for your kind review, Emily. All recycling is done at Peak Waste after collection from us. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, The Bank House Team.

Very well run and attended campsite

We aren't experienced campers at all, but we were made to feel very welcome and the staff were really friendly and helpful. The toilet/shower block was spotless and warm. The pub across the road an added bonus and the pitches by the river were very nice and very well maintained. The pizza on the Saturday night was excellent and the Manifold way was really lovely for walkers or cyclists. The mill tea room was very good with beautiful cakes. Would definitely recommend this campsite. Not far from Bakewell and Chatworth house and gardens, beautiful.

Site's response

Many thanks for your lovely review Christine, it's always good to hear what campers enjoy and do, we all try our best to make every guest welcome and we'll look forward to welcoming you back at some point. Kind regards, Wayne & the Team

Super location

We stayed 2 nights and really enjoyed our stay. Great location right next to a lovely pub and a bus stop right outside to Buxton or Ashbourne. Facilities were great. All immaculately clean. Handy on site shop, laundry and use of freezers. The on site managers were helpful and friendly. Would definitely return and recommend to others. Beautiful setting.

Site's response

Thanks for your review Richard, always good to know that you've enjoyed your stay. We'll look forward to welcoming you back again at some point kind regards Wayne & Team.

Perfect relaxing stay in the beautiful Peak District

We stayed at bank house farm in April and what a lovely site, spotless facilities, friendly staff (Wayne and Ian) and great pitches right next to the river. Perfectly situated for weekend of walking, close to Luds Church and great for exploring cute villages and towns like Buxton. Site is great for couples and families including your fur babies. First time booking through campsites.co.uk, found it very simple and will be using again in the future.

Site's response

Many thanks for your informative review Shaun, always great to know campers had a great time, we all give 100% to make Bank House the great place to make memories, relax and come back to at some point. Kind regards Wayne & Team

Easter 2024

Beautiful site, helpful staff. Very clean and tidy, and quiet site. Only negative is how far you have to go for chemical toilet disposal - A lot of steps, so not ideal

Site's response

Hi Sarah, thanks for your lovely review. The chemical waste is located near the facilities as this is the only suitable place .We can't have it at the bottom of the site as we have the River Manifold running through the site. We are in the Peak Park, so we're not flat, it's only a few steps (5). Regards, Wayne and Team.

Fantastic site

This is a fantastic site to stay on. Pitch sizes are a little bit tight, but would not prevent us from recommending or returning.

Site's response

Thanks for your review Jo. Pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back at some point. Kind regards, Wayne and the team.

Okay

Camp is in a lovely setting. Great for kids and handy for the Manifold trail. Ideal for a flat cycle.

Site's response

Many thanks for your review Chris, We look forward to welcoming you back at some point. Regards, Wayne and the Team.

Lovely site and lovely people

This was my first solo trip in my new van, and I was very nervous. The reception and warden were both friendly and welcoming but more than that, the warden came with me to get my van filled with water and set up, he found me a tap connection I hadn't realised I would need. When I was experiencing problems with gas, he and another camper came and helped me establish that it was a fault and it meant it needed to go back to the dealer. The site itself is immaculate and well laid out, it is quiet and well sited. I was particularly impressed with the enormous dog exercise field which meant that my working cocker could run to his heart's content safely. Across the road from the site is an excellent traditional pub with very good food. It's also good for walkers wanting to go to Thor's Cave or use the Manifold trail. A great site for dog lovers and those into peace and quiet.

Site's response

Hi Susan, many thanks for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to help you out and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Wayne and the Team.

Great Campsite (and Pub!)

A superb campsite! Great, clean and modern facilities with access to some beautiful walks straight from the site. An added bonus is having the Manifold Inn Pub in such close proximity, great beer, great food and really friendly atmosphere. Would highly recommend!

Site's response

Many thanks for your review, Robert. It was a great opening weekend and we hope to see you again sometime. Kind regards, Wayne & Team

Fabulous!

This was our first adventure with a camper van and Bank House Farm was the ideal place. Wayne was super helpful every step of the way. Toilets and shower block were modern, clean and warm! Hot water always available for washing pots. Well lit at night without being intrusive. A lovely calm atmosphere and a beautiful river. We will certainly recommend to friends and family. Thank you!

First timers

Lovely location next to the river. Very clean toilets and shower block. Pub straight over the road with nice beers and food, what more could you ask for.

September weekend

Excellent site with great facilities - exceptionally clean showers and toilets and very helpful and friendly staff.

Fantasic site with amazing views!

We had an amazing 3 night stay. The place was so relaxing, the staff super friendly and helpful and the bathrooms were very clean and modern.

Beautiful place

What a fantastic site this is. We have just returned from a wonderful few days spent with friendly people in a truly beautiful setting. Many thanks Wayne and all your team, we will be back.

September break

Great campsite in the Peaks. Lots of walks, Manifold trail nearby. On site shop useful. Pub across the road, the Manifold Inn. 1 3/4 miles from lovely village of Hartington. Only downside is that facilities were up a set of steps (ok for fit and able bodied individuals). Would go back.

Terraced on a hill

Lovely campsite in terraces on a hill on a farm.

Best campsite we’ve stayed at

Lovely campsite, with great amenities and in a perfect location for surrounding walks we wanted to do. Also bonus points for the pub being across the road with a lovely beer garden and food.