New House Organic Farm

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Visitor image of the view in the morning
Wall field
The view from the woods
The view from the top of rye close

  • Spacious pitches on a family-run organic farm in the Peak District
  • Within 15 minutes' drive of Carsington Water, Ashbourne and Dovedale
  • Farm shop on site; handmade firepits provided for guests
If stunning views are a deal-maker when it comes to choosing a holiday, New House Organic Farm on the edge of the Peak District National Park might well be the place for you. It’s also a great spot if you're keen to leave a low carbon footprint and always make similar environmental considerations. A five-minute drive from the village of Kniveton, this back-to-basics site is on a 43-acre smallholding with free-range cattle, sheep and other assorted farm animals, plus a fruit orchard. The large, spacious pitches are placed in fields with loads of space, making it a great spot for family gatherings and for children to play. The site also includes wildflower meadows, woodland and hedgerows, and you don’t have to venture too far to come across a whole lot of wildlife. Composting toilets, a washing-up area and drinking water taps are the only luxuries – that’s if you don’t take into account the views of the gentle Derbyshire hills and the all-encompassing feeling of quiet (interrupted maybe by the odd cow lowing). Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please do keep an eye on them, especially around the livestock. Ready for a hike in the Peak District? You can start easy, with Thorpe Cloud (20 minutes’ drive), whose silhouette is visible from the site; alternatively, head to Chee Dale (40 minutes’ drive), a gorge carved by the River Wye, or up Baslow Edge (45 minutes). Wherever you go, chances are you’ll have built up quite an appetite come the evening. So borrow a handmade firepit for free and hit the farm shop to stock up on organic meat and eggs or wood for the fire. If you don’t fancy cooking, walk 20 minutes to the local pub for homemade cider or food or you can take a short drive in pretty much any direction to reach a traditional pub that will serve more food along with a range of brews.

Campground type

Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 25
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 20 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Only the yurts have showers; camping guests staying on pitches do not have access to any showers.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great if you love simple spacious sites in glorious countryside

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
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Customer service 10
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Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Dan B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked: Lovely hosts, loads of space, peaceful, limited facilities, great location for views and local walks

Disliked: n/a

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Quiet and everyone is welcoming! And the views!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
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Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
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Kristyna P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Quiet and everyone is welcoming! And the views!

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Quiet and relaxing

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Andy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked: Greeted by friendly staff. Plenty of fire pits available to borrow and reasonable priced logs. Lovely back to basics field which was nice, peaceful and plenty of room. Yes the cockerels will wake you up early but there are worse noises to be woken up by!

Disliked: Nothing

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Perfect. I can’t wait to go back!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Such a beautiful farm located I. The edge of the Peak District. I’ve stayed all over the country, and this is by far my favourite. The people who run the campsite were really informative and friendly. There were no fixed pitches so I was able to choose a plot to my liking. There was only 4 or 5 other camps in the field so it felt very empty. The compost toilets were cleaned regularly, a huge bag of wood for £8 and I had some delicious organic beef and lamb grown on the farm and organic eggs in the morning for breakfast. I can’t wait to go back!

Disliked: Nothing at all.

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When arrived we were met with the owner who explained everything and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Sharon H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked: When arrived we were met with the owner who explained everything and we were allowed to choose where we wanted to set up. The toilets were checked daily and were very clean. There's an option to buy wood for the pit fires and also to buy eggs and meat products from the farm. The views were lovely and very peaceful. There's a 10 min walk to a lovely pub who made us feel very welcome.

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Friendly staff. Not too prescriptive where you park up. This is a…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
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Customer service 10
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Cleanliness 10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked: Friendly staff. Not too prescriptive where you park up. This is a wild camping site. Has composting toilets and water stations. Not over developed.

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From the manager: Hello,

Thank you for your review and we're really glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

Hope to see you again soon,
Emma & Luke

Very nice location Felt safe Easy booking…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Tina P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked: Very nice location
Felt safe
Easy booking

Disliked: None

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From the manager: Hi Tina,

So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again soon :)

Emma & Luke

The campsite was so lovely, very big so lots of space…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Caitlin P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The campsite was so lovely, very big so lots of space to pitch up without being too close to another group, and different fields to choose from if you wanted a quieter area. The facilities were good, onside toilets with plenty of toilet roll and sanitizer. The pitches come with a fire pit and benches, firewood and local produce can be purchased from the farm which was noce, and a lovely little local pub which served great food too. The lady running it was so so lovely and helpful, will definitely recommend and be heading back !

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From the manager: Hi Caitlin,

We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon,

Emma & Luke

Very nice views.…

Overall 2/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Very nice views.

Disliked: Grass wasn't cut, cockorals didn't stop from 4am every morning and the toilets were horrible. Won't be returning.

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From the manager: Hello

I'm very sorry that your expectations weren't met. We are a working farm and try to make it very clear that the camping is 'back to basics' or 'almost wild camping' as increasing numbers of people are describing it. We don't mow the fields specifically for campers; never have and never will. You camp in fields that were hay meadows earlier in the year, we're mown for hay, and then the grass grows slowly until Autumn when the camping seasons ends and animals return to graze on the land.
Like many farms we have chickens and cockerels too, and they do indeed crow from around 4am at this time of year. This doesn't tend to disturb campers as the chickens are a field or 2 away from where people camp, but on a still morning the sound does travel.
I'm also very sorry that the compost loos were not to your liking. Many people love them, but they are a bit like marmite it would seem.

I'll happily refund your booking.

Many thanks,
Emma & Luke

A beautiful, friendly & relaxed place to stay

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Laura D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: I was met by an informative and friendly host who said I could go anywhere but the field with sheep grazing as I was with my dog. I found a peaceful pitch that was quiet, flat enough to sleep well and it was pretty close to wild camping which I is the whole point for me. The price is per person which again was good because it was just me :)

Disliked: I think the site is perfect as it is but I would have LOVED even a cold shower or even a privacy cubicle with a cold tap.

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From the manager: We're glad you enjoyed your stay Laura. We've been toying with the idea of adding showers. If and when we install them I'll let you know!

Hope to see you again soon

Emma


Features

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

New House Organic Farm

Longrose Lane

Kniveton

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1JL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.05767°N
-1.68627°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.7 km Fishpond Hotel
10.7 km Fishpond Hotel
12.4 km Railway Station
Rail
11.1 km Cromford Rail Station
11.3 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
12.4 km Matlock Rail Station
Airport
35.1 km East Midlands Airport
42.7 km Sheffield City 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

For those who are into birdwatching, Carsington Water (five minutes’ drive) has plenty of hides from where you can spy on kingfishers, grebes and buzzards. The reservoir has plenty more for outdoor enthusiasts, from canoeing and paddleboarding to trout fishing, not to mention a cycling route around the water. If the kids have joined you on hilly hikes without moaning (too much), reward them with a trip to Alton Towers (half an hour), where they can let rip on thrilling rides like rollercoasters and drop towers. There’s also a section for younger children, CBeebies Land, with adventure playgrounds and shows starring beloved characters like the Teletubbies. For something more relaxing, head to Crich Tramway Village (25 minutes), where you can ride vintage trams through a recreated period street lined with traditional and historic buildings, or stroll along the Woodland Walk taking in far-reaching views of the Derwent Valley.

Must see

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 10.2 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 10.5 km

Kedleston Hall 13.8 km

Haddon Hall 15.5 km

Alton Towers Resort 15.7 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 9.8 km

The Old Manor 12.6 km

Kedleston Hall 14.9 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 19.7 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 28 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Mapleton - Dove Dale 3.5 km

Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 3.5 km

Tissington - Dove Dale - Biggin Dale - Tisington 3.5 km

Brassington - Carsington - Hognaston - Kniveton - Brassington 4.1 km

Carsington - Hopton - Kirk Ireton Circular 4.2 km

Local events

  • Download Festival (Friday 13 June 2025 – Friday 13 June 2025)

    Derby, England 33 km

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does New House Organic Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is New House Organic Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near New House Organic Farm? For those who are into birdwatching, Carsington Water (five minutes’ drive) has plenty of hides from where you can spy on kingfishers, grebes and buzzards. The reservoir has plenty more for outdoor … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of New House Organic Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at New House Organic Farm? From $50.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.