Barn Farm Campsite Reviews
Barn Farm Campsite has got family camping and touring in the Peaks down to an art. Rated 5 pennants by the AA, they've also scooped a place on best camping lists in both the Guardian and Telegraph. With The Limestone Way on hand and both Bakewell and Matlock close by, come and explore this idyllic setting.
4.85 /5
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Nice weekend at Barn Farm
David L
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Nice weekend spent at Barn Farm with friends (caravan, motorhome, campervan). Touring pitches are on a slope, be prepared to chock your caravan. Good facilities, clean showers and toilets, welcoming and friendly staff. Well positioned for exploring the Peak District, Bakewell and Matlock on the doorstep: Chatworth House and Ladybower Dam further afield. They take a lot or DofE students camping out, so something to be aware of. A lot of teenage kids, they were fine, no issues with late night noise, but something to be aware of if booking.
Weekend break
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Laura S
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We loved our stay here, just unfortunately busy in the loo’s with the DOE students hanging around. However, it’s great there are showers for non DOE guests. Loved the location and the lady at reception was very helpful!
perfect campsite
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Vicky S
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Barn Farm Campsite is an excellent site in a beautiful location with gorgeous views across the Derwent Valley. on arrival, the staff were friendly and informative. During our stay, all the staff were busy keeping the site looking great, but were always pleasant and friendly. Adult showers were a bonus and kept very clean in fact the whole site was kept in great order without feeling restricted. We had our Cocker spaniel with us and he was also made very welcome, the only place dog aren't allowed is the toilets and shop, which is understandable. I'd recommend local walks and both pubs, I'd also recommend booking ahead as they're very popular. The campsite staff offer information on all sorts of things in the local area from maps to menu's for the pubs. I can't speak highly enough of this wonderful campsite, we'll definitely be returning.
Fab stay
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Jacqueline H
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Lovely & picturesque location, facilities are clean & cleaned regularly.
Great family camping site
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Danielle M
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Lovely child's park on site. The staff clearly kept the facilities as clean as possible. Fantastic facilities and a perfect location, right next to some lovely walks, and pubs on the doorstep.
Great weekend
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michelle b
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Amazing fist ever camping trip we loved it and will definitely be back thank you.
Great family campsite
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Rachel E
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Was recommended this site as a great family option. Took my daughter camping for the first time here and she absolutely loved it! The family field has a play area, which makes it ideal for kids to run around whilst parents can relax but still watch them. There's also loads of wildlife and my daughter enjoyed spotting the peacocks the most! There were plenty of facilities and generally they were clean, unless you happen to go in after the Duke of Edinburgh groups. They weren't awful but hence why I have a 4 star for cleanliness. There are adult only facilities however, which I didn't use which I presume may've been better. The bigger sized shower rooms certainly were. There's also plenty of dog hooks if you need to tie up your dogs. Reception were really welcoming and helpful and went above and beyond to help me. There was a small shop, which had the basics and some spare camping items if you need anything. There was an ice cream van that came round on the late afternoons and they provide details of takeaways that deliver if you don't fancy cooking. There's two local pubs, we visited the Druids Inn that did great food. It does get busy though so if you can book beforehand, try to.
Meet up
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B B
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Facilities could do with an early morning clean up after all the DofE kids have been in.
What views
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Andrew T
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This site is very well kept and has all the facilities necessary for a very pleasant stay. The location is perfect for walks with the most beautiful scenery. We will return with pleasure!
Amazing location and facilities
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Andrew F
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We have been coming here for the last 3 years as the "Sumer Hillside Meet" in our camper vans. 21 vans this year. The staff are welcoming and the facilities are always clean and well provisioned at all times. There is a small shop onsite that is very well stocked with everything you may need (or forgotten to pack) The staff are very informative and helpful. Two pubs a short walk away with the Druids being our choice for food except on a Sunday when the Red Lion does an amazing lunch. The Duke of Edinburgh use the big fields but you wont notice them, early to bed - early to rise and they clean up after themselves. Paying guests have their own facilities so no waiting for the students to leave. Plenty of easy walking in the area, the circular walk to the Nine Ladies is our favourite, passing two pubs on the return.
Meet up with Hillside owners
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Diane B
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Booked a grass pitch by mistake but it was graciously swapped for hardstanding. Stayed at Barn Farm a few times now and will definitely be back, lovely site and staff.
Hillside owners group meet
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Karen B
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Beautiful site. Lovely facilities. Hard standing pitches could be made more level. Considering the number of DofE people on site they do a fantastic job of keeping it clean.
Lovely!
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John H
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An idyllic location, really well kept fields, lovely clean facilities. Just a note for anyone considering staying - there are around 5 peacocks are can be a bit loud at times and can be heard until the sun goes down and start again when it comes up. It wasn't a problem for us, they're lovely to see.
Our stay
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Sarah D
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Big campsite area. We stayed in the family field, which was medium sized and uneven. Nice play area. Washrooms and pot wash areas cleaned regularly. Took us a while to find the family bathrooms as they are not signposted. Lots of noisy peacocks.
What a wonderful time.
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Jayde H
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What a wonderful time we had. The campsite was just perfect. We camped with our 4 children in the site with the play area. The site is so welcoming and friendly and we all had such a good time. The facilities are great, toilets are clean and showers hot and clean too. We can’t wait to come back. Thank you for such a lovely time Barn Farm.
Lovely stay
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Amy G
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Just returned from 3 nights here, as a family of 3 and a dog. We were first timers, but the facilities were amazing, really clean and tidy. Daughter loved the play area and it's nice to be amongst other families.
Relaxing weekend
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Patricia C
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We have stayed at the campsite previously, but found our favourite pitch this time. Fingers crossed it's always available!! Some great walks directly from the campsite. A busy weekend for the campsite, but we were always able to use the facilities. Very clean site.
As good as ever
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Lyn J
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Very busy with DofE but still such a lovely atmosphere with children and young adults enjoying the sunshine and activities!! Staff friendly and site clean and tidy. Will be back later in the year.
Had a brilliant stay
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Lesley B
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Lots of nice walks and food places. Would have no problem suggesting to friends and family to stay.
Excellent campsite
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Alan L
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We loved our visit at Barn Farm. People at reception were friendly and made it super easy to get parked up and set up for the weekend. Facilities were great and the area was great for walks and food at the Druid inn was fab.
Great bouldering trip
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Corey C
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Such a lovely location and perfect for what we wanted: to walk to Robin Hood’s Stride and other great bouldering areas. Will definitely come here every time.
Unfortunately not for us
Jon B
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Very noisy and very busy with backpacking D of E participants (probably 100+ young people on the tenting field at times). A lovely set up but don't go if you want peace and quiet. We wouldn't have booked if we had known this was the case. Best suited to teenagers. One of the shower blocks was closed (the one designated for non D of E) so even taking a shower was full on. Toilets were very messy on the morning we left.
Tranquility and wonderful views
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George D
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We have stayed here twice now. We have a motorhome and we use the bus to visit Matlock and Bakewell. It was certainly an experience around the tiny roads. The site is excellent and the staff are very friendly, but the reason we go back is the wonderful views.
Quiet and clean
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Linda c
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I was in my small camper van. Lots of lovely facilities everything clean. Hot showers and wonderfully friendly and helpful people. Also felt safe as I am a solo woman traveller, though we were a group in our individual campers on this occasion.
Lovely site
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Graham P
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Lovely site, well kept with good facilities which were very clean.