Brook Farm

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  • Quiet rural site five minutes' drive from Ashbourne
  • A 10-minute drive from the Peak District; 20 minutes from Alton Towers
  • Two pubs within walking distance
Essential ingredients for a rural Derbyshire break? Peaceful spot surrounded by open fields and plenty of space for games/campfires/chilling out… If that combination sounds just about right, book yourselves into Brook Farm, a well-kept quiet site with no facilities out in the countryside five minutes’ drive from Ashbourne. The views here are mainly made up of various shades of green, in the form of fields and trees, with a few location bonus points thrown in for being on the banks of the Dove river. There’s plenty of space to play with around this site, but the folk here understand the value of peace and quiet, so they keep a lid on guest numbers rather than cram people in – and thumbs up to that move, as it leaves a great swathe of space for kids/dogs/demob-happy office workers to run around and for barbecues or campfires to be constructed safely away from the action. Beers, buns and burgers for the barbecue can be picked up from the butcher, baker and supermarket in Ashbourne. Want to stretch your legs further? There are plenty of walks to be had in the surrounds, and there are two pubs within walking distance of the site, the closest being just 25 minutes' walk away. The Peak District National Park’s about a 10-minute drive away for more outdoorsy options, and Alton Towers is 20 minutes away if you want to swap rural rambles for rollercoaster thrills. The site is also a short walk away from bus stops with an hourly bus service to locations including Derby, Ashbourne and Uttoxeter.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 14 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 63 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, quiet campsite with lovely views and friendly, helpful owners. Pitches are generally spacious and flat with electric hook-up and fresh water available. A portaloo is provided, which is generally kept clean, though some visitors noted it as a basic facility. The site is well-located for walks and exploring the local area, including Ashbourne. While most guests found it excellent value, a few felt it lacked amenities for the price. Some guests mentioned the lane to the site can be narrow.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great communication with the host, lovely…

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Anonymous

Cowfield non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great communication with the host, lovely clean toilet. Great walks with a few good pubs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very helpful, informative and friendly, even…

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Elaine P. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch (members only)

Liked Very helpful, informative and friendly, even came over when we left to ask how are stay was.

Disliked Portaloo wasn't great but didn't expect there to be a toilet on site anyway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely perfect for us for a long weekend break

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Dawn G. 11 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch (members only)

Liked Very peaceful and tranquil with great views and a 2.5 mile walk into Ashbourne.
I don’t understand previous reviews saying there are no facilities….. read the description of places before you come and don’t blame your lack of research on the owners.
There is one portaloo and electric hook up and fresh water and chemical loo emptying point - which we were aware of before visiting and was fine for our long weekend

Disliked The lane down to the field from Ashbourne end is very slim - we have a Peugeot Boxer which was scrapping the hedges, I think you’d struggle with anything wider, especially when the houses down there have cars parked on the lane.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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 Mark M. 4 reviews

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Scenery
Host
Portaloo
Price
Quiet

Disliked Level gravel pitch would be nice

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful, well kept…

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Anonymous

Cowfield non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very peaceful, well kept

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice 2 night brea

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Emma A. 4 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch (members only)

Liked Really peaceful site in a fantastic location, with beautiful scenery. A good walk into Ashbourne which is a very nice town.
Easy access, level, access to EHU, water, waste and there was one portaloo if camping.
Owners came over to say hello and check all ok, but not overly intrusive

Disliked Nothing, all good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great!…

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Jodie G. 1 review

Cowfield non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for what I needed…

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Lee B. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch (members only)

Liked Perfect for what I needed

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was exactly as described.

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Anonymous

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked peace and friendly

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site. Portal was a…

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10 out of 10
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Kirstie M. 1 review

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site. Portal was a bonus as wasn't expecting any facilities.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Brook Farm

Church Lane

Mayfield

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2JS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.9996°N
1.77637°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.1 mi Fishpond Hotel
12.1 mi Fishpond Hotel
12.3 mi Bus Garage
Rail
7.9 mi Uttoxeter Rail Station
10.2 mi Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station
12.1 mi Duffield Rail Station
Airport
22.2 mi East Midlands Airport

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

The Peak District National Park is quite simply a fab place to spend a few days roaming around on foot, on bikes, on horseback… If you can’t pick a place to start your explores, perhaps aim for the stepping stones across the valley at Dovedale (15 minutes’ drive), or set out on the Tissington Trail, which heads out of Ashbourne to wend its way along 13 miles of abandoned railway line. Much excellent wandering can also be done in the grounds of the area’s smart stately homes. Chatsworth (40 minutes) is a fab place to fill a whole day out: as well as the art-filled house and gorgeous gardens, there’s also a farmyard, a kids’ trail and a huge playground area. The National Trust’s Sudbury Hall (15 minutes) and Kedleston Hall (20 minutes) are mighty fine options too. If you love a good scream as you plummet earthwards on a rollercoaster, a day out at Alton Towers (20 minutes) is a must on the schedule. For somewhat gentler family days out, try an animal encounter at Peak Wildlife Park (15 minutes) or a steam-driven ride on the Churnet Valley Railway (20 minutes).

Food and drink

  • Rose And Crown Pub 0.2 mi
  • The Royal Oak Pub 0.8 mi
  • The Cock Inn Pub 0.9 mi
  • The Stepping Stones Pub 1.4 mi
  • Red Chilli Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • The Wheel Inn Pub 2.2 mi
  • Coach & Horses Pub 2.2 mi
  • The Bridge Pub 2.2 mi
  • Asia Table Restaurant 2.2 mi
  • The Greenman Pub 2.2 mi

Groceries

  • Aldi Supermarket 1.4 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 1.6 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 2.1 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2.2 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 2.5 mi
  • Coca-Cola Freestyle - Forbidden Valley Drinks shop 4.5 mi
  • Coca-Cola Refresh and Refill - Dark Forest Drinks shop 4.9 mi

Parks and play

  • Brickyard Park 2.2 mi
  • The Lawns park 4.9 mi
  • Hey Dugee Big Adventure Badge Playground 5 mi
  • Moorfield Play Area Playground 5.3 mi

Family days out

  • The Old Manor Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Crumpwood Ram Pump House Visitor attraction 3.8 mi
  • Dovedale Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
  • Dovedale Castle Visitor attraction 4.2 mi
  • Alton Towers Car Park Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • Twelve Apostles Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • R-Cade Training Facility Amusement arcade 4.6 mi
  • Jacob's Ladder Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
  • Tissington Spires Visitor attraction 4.7 mi
  • Dovedale Church Visitor attraction 4.7 mi

Public transport

  • Hall Lane 0.2 mi
  • Hermitage Lane 0.2 mi
  • Sycamore Road 0.4 mi
  • Moorlands Drive 0.4 mi
  • The Crescent 0.4 mi
  • Henry Prince School 0.5 mi
  • Mayfield Avenue 0.5 mi
  • Tollgate Cottage 0.6 mi
  • Post Office 0.6 mi
  • Old Bank 0.8 mi

What’s nearby

  • Ashbourne Golf Club Golf course 1.4 mi
  • The Venue Nightclub 1.8 mi
  • Denstone College Golf Club Golf course 4.9 mi
  • JCB Golf & Country Club Golf course 5.2 mi
  • Longford Fishery Fishing 5.4 mi

Local services

  • Duke of York filling station Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • Saint Oswald's Hospital 1.8 mi
  • Ashbourne Medical Practice Doctors 1.8 mi
  • Ashbourne Pharmacy 1.9 mi
  • Ashbourne Surgery Doctors 1.9 mi
  • Lumbards Service Centre Fuel station 2.2 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.2 mi
  • Prestons Fuel station 2.5 mi
  • Mighty Compton Organ Fuel station 3.7 mi
  • Mill View Surgery Doctors 4.2 mi

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Must see

Alton Towers Resort 4.8 mi

Sudbury Hall 7.5 mi

Kedleston Hall 9.9 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.8 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 12 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 2.3 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 7.7 mi

Kedleston Hall 10.4 mi

Winster Market House 11.3 mi

Shugborough Estate 17.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ashbourne (Bellevue) - Hanging Bridge - Clifton - Wyaston - Osmaston - Ashbourne 2.1 mi

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 2.1 mi

Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 2.3 mi

Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 2.3 mi

Osmaston - Shirley - Longford - Rodsley - Osmaston 3.2 mi

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 Brook Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brook Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brook Farm? The Peak District National Park is quite simply a fab place to spend a few days roaming around on foot, on bikes, on horseback… If you can’t pick a place to start … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brook Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Brook Farm? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.