When can I check in and check out of Ernest’s Retreat?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Ernest’s Retreat?

From £45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Ernest’s Retreat

View prices & book Last booked 2 hours ago 9.6 182 reviews

Visitor image of the views from the cabins

Pods looking over the derbyshire countryside

Glamping site five mins' drive from Peak District National Park
Quiet and secluded spot with views over Derbyshire countryside
Paradise for ramblers, bikers, climbers and petrolheads

Get ready to fulfil your Jane Austen dreams at Ernest’s Retreat, a family-run site on a working farm 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Chesterfield in Derbyshire, Central England. Pride and Prejudice fans may know that being this close to the Peak District means you’re within easy reach of tons of stately homes: the spectacular Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall are all within 25 minutes of Ernest’s. The site is also in a prime spot for getting back to nature. The site is five minutes from the edge of the Peak District National Park, where there are plenty of trails to follow and loads of walking tours to join. If you’re more of a petrolhead than a rambler, you can tour the Peak District in something a little more your style: a 1929 Model A Ford Phaeton, run by Vintage Adventure Tours. Relax back on site by filling your eyes with views over the Derbyshire countryside before filling your stomach by firing up the barbecue – pile it high with supplies from one of the shops 10 minutes away. Need a break from cooking? Head to Chesterfield to grab a table at one of the restaurants, or try one of the nearby bar-restaurants.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 5 Feb to Wed, 31 Dec 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Cleanest toilets I've ever seen at a site, lovely friendly hosts.…

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Scott S. Apr 2025

Rambler camping pod

Liked: Cleanest toilets I've ever seen at a site, lovely friendly hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent little get away

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Frazer S. Apr 2025

Camping cabin

Liked: These huts are amazing, the business is a small family owned place but wow what an amazing family they are

Disliked: Nothing the whole place is amazing

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Highly recommend this place

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Daniel W. Apr 2025

Rambler camping pod

Liked: Lovely location, perfect for what we were after. Friendly, helpful staff.
Clean, tidy, quiet site.
They provided a fire pit (for a small charge).

Disliked: It rained after 9pm 😜

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilites friendly staff Exellent views Near by hikes

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Nicole W. Apr 2025

Rambler camping pod

Liked: My partner and I love coming here, it is a cheap peaceful get away but a luxury feel. The views are to die for and the pods are unbeleibebaly comfortbale, secure and warm with some amazing walks and hikes near by and some quirky cafes.

The staff are all wonderful and helpful and really down to earth, they are there if you need anything at all.

Thank you for an amazing stay! we can't wait to come and visit for our 3rd time!

Nicole & Sheridan

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Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful clean site with friendly helpful staff, amazing views!

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Joanne F. Apr 2025

Camping cabin

Liked: Everything! Friendly informative staff. Cabin was clean and cosy. It was like a fairy garden house. Views were amazing. Woke up to a beautiful sunset. Site was peaceful. Toilets were clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place in great location , quiet with a great view ,…

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Jolanta S. Apr 2025

Glamper camping pod

Liked: Lovely place in great location , quiet with a great view , nice and warm inside , clean toilets , perfect for a family’s, friendly staff , highly recommended

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Nice place to visit with family. Highly recommend…

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nischal d. Apr 2025

Camping cabin

Liked: Nice place to visit with family. Highly recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you’re looking for a peaceful and unique spot for a camping…

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soosan a. Mar 2025

Glamper camping pod

Liked: If you’re looking for a peaceful and unique spot for a camping trip, I highly recommend this place! It’s incredibly clean and tranquil, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The camper was wonderfully warm, making the whole experience even better. I’d definitely visit again!

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The cabins are great. Lots of room and a stunning view you…

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Anonymous Mar 2025

Camping cabin

Liked: The cabins are great. Lots of room and a stunning view you can watch all night long. Very friendly staff. Very well looked after. The shared toilet block are very clean.

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Very clean, incredible location…

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Anonymous Mar 2025

Rambler camping pod

Liked: Very clean, incredible location

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Features

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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 Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Ernest’s Retreat

Highashes Lane

Stonedge Ashover

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

England

S45 0LH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.19417°N
-1.48543°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.6 mi Coach Station

4.9 mi Railway Station

6.1 mi Fishpond Hotel

Rail

4.1 mi Chesterfield Rail Station

4.9 mi Matlock Rail Station

5.8 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

14.6 mi Sheffield City Airport

26.2 mi East Midlands Airport

27.9 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

Exploration of the Peak District doesn’t have to mean pulling on those walking boots, slapping on a helmet or doing your best Toad of Toad Hall impressions in a classic car – you can also have an altogether more sedate experience, with fishing and golf five minutes from Ernest’s Retreat or a saunter around the banks of Ladybower Reservoir, 40 minutes away. If you’ve already put the splendour of Chatsworth, Haddon and Hardwick stately manors on your list, now add the 25-minute trip to Bolsover Castle, a fortified retreat with a reputation for revelry. Tread lightly, though – they say it’s haunted, and you don’t want to anger anything lying dormant… If the kids haven’t hit those Jane Austen literary peaks yet, they may need something more than Pride and Prejudice vibes to keep them entertained. Luckily, the kid-friendly Gulliver’s Kingdom theme park is only 15 minutes away and the entire family can head to Alton Towers, just under an hour from Ernest’s, for an adrenaline spike.

Must see

Chatsworth 5.7 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 6.5 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 6.5 mi

Haddon Hall 7.2 mi

Hardwick Old Hall 7.5 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.4 mi

Hardwick Hall 7.5 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 7.5 mi

Kedleston Hall 16.4 mi

Mr Straw's House 17.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge 2.4 mi

Eddlestow Lot - Milltown - Ashover - Kelstedge loop 2.4 mi

Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 2.7 mi

SYDNOPE HALL 3.3 mi

QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 3.4 mi

Local events

Download Festival (Friday 13 June 2025 – Friday 13 June 2025)
Derby, Derbyshire 25.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Camping cabin

10% off LAST MINUTE OFFER Thu 24 April 2025 –
Thu 1 May 2025

Glamper camping pod

10% off LAST MINUTE OFFER Thu 24 April 2025 –
Thu 1 May 2025

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ernest’s Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ernest’s Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Ernest’s Retreat? Exploration of the Peak District doesn’t have to mean pulling on those walking boots, slapping on a helmet or doing your best Toad of Toad Hall impressions in a classic car – … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Ernest’s Retreat?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Ernest’s Retreat? From £45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.