Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site

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  • Pods on a family-run farm just outside Barrow On Trent
  • Derby, Donington Park and East Midlands airport within a 20-min drive
  • A short walk from three pubs and the River Trent
What better way to start (or end, or spend) the day than with a waterside wander? Barrow On Trent, between the meandering River Trent and the historic Trent and Mersey canal, is especially well-placed for scenic rural rambles (accompanied by a well-behaved dog, if you’ve got one looking like it needs a hol). In the middle of these green surrounds, the peaceful fields of Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site make a great base for hols in this quiet corner of Derbyshire. No matter when you come, stays in this family-run site's pods should be nice and cosy – each one is insulated and has electric heating included to keep guests toasty on chillier nights. Guests also have access to a smart toilet and shower block and a washing-up area, and are welcome to set up a barbecue for a spot of alfresco cooking.  Other dining options include the three local pubs that can be reached on foot or heading 20 minutes by car into Derby to peruse the city's range of restaurants and takeaways. Need to burn off last night's meal? Help is at hand: make tracks for the local watersports centre (five minutes' drive) or lace up your boots and head for the moors and valleys of the Peak District (50 minutes).

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 190 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests rave about the spotless site & loos. Glamping pods/bell tents are clean, roomy & kitted out. Hot tubs are a big hit, usually warm & ready. Staff are friendly & helpful. Some noted close neighbours & a bit of noise.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site in a lovely quiet location! The owners were so friendly…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (hot tub, plus)

Liked Great site in a lovely quiet location! The owners were so friendly & nothing was too much trouble! The tent was very spacious and we liked the outside area was undercover too! The Hot Tub was amazing! Great toilet & shower facilities too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing place…

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Awara h.

Bell tent

Liked Amazing place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site bell tent was perfect - nice location…

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Ben W.

Bell tent (hot tub, plus)

Liked Great site bell tent was perfect - nice location

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site, good location, perfect for a quiet break away.

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Anna B.

Camping pod (hot tub, plus)

Liked This is our second stay and is now our 'go to' place for a peaceful break. The accommodation is roomy and has all you need for a short stay. The hot tub for us is a must have and at Hill Farm they are clean, easy to use, with wood/kindling etc provided (more wood can be purchased on site if needed). The showers and toilets are good and the staff do their best to keep them clean and tidy. We have stayed in both a pod and a bell tent, both were fab. The site is in a good location, there are some lovely walks by the canal and 3 good pubs/restaurants nearby. There is a hot food van on site, open for breakfast and evening meals. The staff are really friendly and helpful, they don't stop working to make your stay a pleasant one. There was a slight glitch in the booking site we used but there was no problem sorting it out which meant we could still have a fab break away as planned. Thank you guys for a perfect stay, we will hopefully be back soon .

Disliked Nothing, for us it's perfect 👌

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall we would stay again

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Clare b.

Bell tent (hot tub, plus)

Liked Staff nice helpful
Nice open field
We were in a bell tent with hot tub was lovely had plenty of equipment good bed
Good amount of space

Disliked The toilet could of done with more frequent cleaning as some time they had run out of toilet role floor was bit grassy , muddy and wet

Recommend to friends Visit again

The Bell tent with the extra shelter was great extra space to…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (hot tub, plus)

Liked The Bell tent with the extra shelter was great extra space to have. Having a fridge, electric and kettle in there was an added bonus. The burger van available for breakfast and dinner was handy and the icecream van too!

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All was very nice, visiting second time would come back again, no…

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Aurelija V.

Bell tent (hot tub, deluxe)

Liked All was very nice, visiting second time would come back again, no issues

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful relaxing site - with plenty of space around accommodation

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Anonymous

Bell tent (hot tub, plus)

Liked The bell tent , hot tub & decking area were amazing . Toilet , shower & washing up facilities were clean & well looked after.
The playing field was wonderful for the children to play football .
Dogs were well behaved & kept on leads .
Staff were friendly & helpful .

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our stay we would definitely come back

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Georgia C.

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked The hot tub was surprisingly warm during the entirety of our stay.

Disliked There was a lot of dead flies around the sink during the evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, friendly staff, clean facilities, good for a night away.

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9 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked Great glamping pod, clean, plenty of space, comfy bed, lots of electricity points. Equipt well, fab hot tub, everything provided for heating water and nice to be able to pre book the service to heat the water before arrival. Good shower and toilet facilities on site, clean, modern and well maintained. Lovely surroundings, near to local amenities, nice countryside setting.

Disliked Pitches are perhaps a little close together, not much privacy when out of the accommodation.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 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

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 Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Moor Lane

Barrow On Trent

Derbyshire

England

DE73 7HZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.85993°N
1.46895°W

Route directions

Please use the Hill Byre entrance.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.9 km Bus Station
6.9 km Bus Station
10.3 km Coach Park
Rail
4.1 km Peartree Rail Station
6.3 km Derby Rail Station
6.4 km Willington Rail Station
Airport
10.1 km 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

Barrow On Trent may be a peaceful spot, but if day trips are your thing you’ll likely appreciate its excellent transport links: major roads like the A50, A6 and M1 are all within easy reach. The local area's got a lot going for it, too: anglers can spend their days at nearby Robinwood Lakes (10 minutes' drive), while speed demons can zoom down to Donington Park race circuit (15 minutes) or East Midlands Aeropark (20 minutes). For more high-adrenaline adventure, head to the classic rides at Alton Towers theme park (40 minutes).  For days spent at a gentler pace, head to the house and grounds at Elvaston Castle Country Park (15 minutes) or the National Trust's Calke Abbey (15 minutes). More history is on hand at Derby's Pickford House Museum (20 minutes) – swing by here to try on some Regency costumes (if you think you can pull them off).  In need of some nature therapy? Head for the Peaks for walks in the spectacular valleys around Dovedale (50 minutes) or bracing hilly hikes like the Win Hill trail (about an hour and a quarter). For an unconventional stroll closer to base, pencil in a date with the Charnwood Forest alpacas (20 minutes).

Must see

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 5.8 km

Calke Abbey 7.4 km

Castle Donington Museum 9 km

Kedleston Hall 13 km

Conkers Discovery Centre 14 km

National Trust

Calke Abbey 6.2 km

Staunton Harold Church 9.7 km

Kedleston Hall 11.8 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 20.3 km

The Old Manor 26.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Barrow Hill - Swarkestone 1.3 km

SWARKSTONE OLD HALL 1.8 km

Melbourne Parks 5.2 km

Ticknall - Calke Abbey - Ticknall Limeyards 5.2 km

MELBOURNE HALL 5.6 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site? Barrow On Trent may be a peaceful spot, but if day trips are your thing you’ll likely appreciate its excellent transport links: major roads like the A50, A6 and M1 are all … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site? From $188.46 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.