Sweet Knoll Camping
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- 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
Site type
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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) 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.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
5 people maximum 
7.9/10
7 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum 9.3/10
164 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers stunning Peak District views and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful owner, Stephanie, as well as the clean and well-maintained facilities, particularly the showers. Its location is ideal for walks to Castleton and Mam Tor. While generally well-regarded, some reviews mention a need for more toilets during busy periods and occasional noise from other campers.
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Excellent side, close to MAM Tor and everything 👍
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything 10/10 ✅
Disliked No dislike all good 👍
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Fab site, great location, amazing friendly and helpful staff.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked This campsite is great, nice big open fields which you can choose from. The site is really clean and well maintained.
Stephanie is fantastic, friendly, helpful and really kind.
The facilities are limited, but what they have are kept clean and well supplied.
Made good friends with one of the donkeys.
Stephanie told me of a route where I could walk from the site to Mam Tor, which was ideal!
Would absolutely recommend the site to others.
Disliked Some people took a long time in the shower, but that sometimes happens. It’s hardly the end of the world.
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Excellent site with clean facilities. Would highly recommend.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We stayed here for our first camping trip as a family and would highly recommend. The facilities were clean and well stocked with loo roll and fairy liquid etc. The site was relatively quiet and our little girl loved looking at the nearby farm animals.
Disliked Nothing
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This campsite is spacious and peaceful.…
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Liked This campsite is spacious and peaceful. The host was very accommodating. This was our second visit — we first came in 2023, and since then there have been many great improvements.
More toilets have been added, and there is now a shower as well. The views are beautiful, and there are animals around which make the experience even more enjoyable.
Our only suggestion would be to consider separating the male and female toilets for added convenience. Overall, a wonderful stay — we’ll definitely be back!
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We really enjoyed our stay at…
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Liked We really enjoyed our stay at Sweet Knoll Camping. The location and facilities are great! It got quite busy during the bank holiday weekend, causing short queues for the showers and toilets. Stephanie is very responsive and helpful, even at short notice. The area is beautiful and you are very close to incredible scenery, but you should plan your hiking route in advance to avoid getting lost. We actually decided to extend our stay and would love to stop by another time.
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Great facilities! 100% will be back!…
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Liked Great facilities! 100% will be back!
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Amazing campsite! Views are 👌🏼!…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Amazing campsite! Views are 👌🏼!
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Lovely views and Stephanie was lovely.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely views and Stephanie was lovely. Facillities were very clean. Love that you can have campfires and my kids liked the farm animals.
Disliked It was very busy on weekends which meant there was no hot water to wash up either day, morning or evening unless you were first in the queue. Also, 2 showers for at least 200 people is not adequate. I was waiting for 45 minutes even picking my moment.
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Great location, best for large groups.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Access to walks
Amenities
Friendly and helpful staff
Disliked Overcrowded
Noise until 2am
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Lovely site in a great location. Great value for money.
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Lots of space, easy to find, friendly staff, pleasant facilities, allows dogs, firepits, allows groups, allows tents and vans together
Disliked For the amount of people staying, it would be better if there were at least 2-4 more showers, other facilities seemed to be enough.
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby 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 nearbyLocation
Sweet Knoll Camping
Sweet Knoll Farm
Eldon Lane
Peak Forest
Buxton
Derbyshire
England
SK17 8EW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.31847°N
1.82669°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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) 9.5 mi
Haddon Hall 10.9 mi
Chatsworth 11 mi
Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 14.9 mi
Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 17.6 mi
National Trust
Lyme Park 9.8 mi
Winster Market House 14.5 mi
Hare Hill 14.9 mi
Nether Alderley Mill 17.1 mi
Biddulph Grange Garden 19.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PEAK DISTRICT 1.7 mi
Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 2.6 mi
Castleton and Peak Forest 2.6 mi
Castleton and Dunscar Farm 2.6 mi
Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 2.6 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 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Knoll Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.