HADDON GROVE FARM, PEAK DISTRICT CAMPSITE REVIEW
Location: 'Peak District'
Haddon Grove, Over Haddon, Bakewell DE45 1JF
We visited 13th - 15th August 2021
THE SITE /NEED TO KNOW
This campsite is on a working farm - so lots of farm noises and smells to be had and seen. From cats to cows to chickens and not forgetting a few horses/pony's dotted about too - so if you have a beagle/dog best to keep them on a lead! There is also a no fires rule and BBQs must be raised off the ground.
PRICE AND BOOKING:
For us, a 2 night stay (no electrics or awning) cost us £24 - which breaks down to £5 per adult per night and then £2 for the 'car'.
However, if you're a family of 4, with electrics and an awning you're looking at £27per night... as children under 10 are £3 (under 3 are free). Awnings/gazebos are an extra £4 and if you require electrics that is another £5.
We didn't need to pre book - we just arrived and knocked on the cottage reception door to pay and picked our own pitch.
DIRECTIONS
Really easy to find - google sat nav took us straight to the entrance and the cottage is clearly labeled with 'reception'.
THE SITE
The site comprises of 3 large fields for camping, one for family specifically. But the Facilities are by the farm so depending where you park this could be quite a walk for a wee at 3am.
There are multiple water taps dotted about on the surrounding fences, as well as a few rope tree swings and couple of picnic benches dotted about too.
Where we camped was in the far right field - which is next to the cow field so we woke up to the sound of mooing. The grass was exceptionally long when we went - which hid all the bumps - as the ground was very un even. We saw a little Bedford come in and looked like they were swimming...
SURROUNDING AREA
The far right field backs onto a popular walk path for Lathkill dale following the river which was breathtakingly clear. However due to wildlife protection, there are signs stating that people and dogs are not allowed in the river.
We did a 10km circular walk from the campsite, down and across the field. Then a small scramble down off the edge until you find the river and followed it to the left. You can find the full route and details over on our all trails account here - but yes it does have a pub on route 🤣
This site is also just a 10 min drive from Bakewell which I highly recommend if you've never been before. But be warned it can be quite busy here.
OVERALL
We loved the campsite but not the fellow campers as we ended up with a group of families camped opposite us who decided to play rounders in the middle of the campsite. The ball hit our van once as well as a neighbours van. They apologised but the lack respect and common sense in the first place was shocking from both the children and the adults.
A lot of people also didn't have dogs on leads which could be an issue dependant on your dog and it's behaviour towards others.
We'd defo camp here again - it's just a tad unfortunate we had a bad experience this time.
