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Power optional grass tent site

No availability on our site
4 people maximum 8.8/10 16 reviews
Multiple Tent allowed per site

Site size

Min 6m width × 14m depth (84m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Camper trailer not allowed)

Features

Electric: 16 amp extra cost
Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Other restrictions

Car parking by site not allowed

Extras

Electric hook-up (16A) (1 max) GBP 2 (GBP 2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

No availability at present on Pitchup.com

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Ilex Farm Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9 27 reviews
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10
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Ilex Farm: peaceful, scenic country spot near Matlock. Level pitches, great facilities. Friendly owners. Small & quiet. Some found facilities limited when busy, with hygiene and staff behaviour issues in one review. A car's handy for exploring.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site with clean facilities

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Helen T.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Beautiful location, plenty of space per pitch. Facilities were immaculate and enjoyed the sign asking guests to take good care of the space with provision of the tools needed to keep the space clear. Tap was conveniently close. Hookup worked a treat. Was greeted by the lovely friendly owner who showed us to our pitch and gave us instructions on how best to be oriented to maximise the space for all campers. Was not bothered by any insects - probably the least midgies we’ve ever encountered. Also really enjoyed being surrounded by horses in the nearby fields. Would definitely stay here again

Disliked Nothing would absolutely camp here again. Thank you for a lovely stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owners are very friendly and helpful.…

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Steven B.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Owners are very friendly and helpful. Toilets and showers absolutely spotless. Great location, quiet.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely new site

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Beautiful peaceful campsite with stunning views. Clean warm facilities. Walking distance to Clay Cross and drive under 20mins to Matlock. Will deffo visit again. Even had WiFi all over the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely enjoyable stay.

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Francesca M.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Loved the location, beautiful views and horses to talk to. What else could you ask for!
Clean toilets and showers.
I'd like to add, that you don't need a 60m electric hook up cable, and there are bins and recycling on site.

Disliked On the first tier level the pitches are small, definitely not the 6 meter gap between your neighbours that is recommended on campsites.
Bins over full, may attract vermin.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, will return.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Friendly and informative welcome, good sized and level pitch, modern amenity blocks.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site

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10 out of 10
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Leigh T.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked First time visitor at Ilex farm, our hosts were lovely and made sure we had everything we needed.
The facilities were well kept and within a good distance to the pitches.
The site layout is tiered and works well.

Disliked NA

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent camp site. Lovely owners. Clean facilities.

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Hayley M.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Everything! Such a lovely site. The kids had the best time. Really friendly owners, incredibly helpful. Toilet/shower block was always clean and well stocked.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location! We really enjoyed our stay!

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Aaron C.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Friendly owners who are very helpful, great feel to the location, horses on site which the kids loved seeing, close to plenty of places to go and visit, great price!

Disliked Not a lot springs to mind, our son tried having a shower which he said was a bit cold but he didn’t read the instructions when using it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful small site with excellent showers and toilets.

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Claire D.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely site very peaceful. Very new and modern showers and toilets that were kept very clean and tidy. Lovely owners of site checking in that everything was ok.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful site. Owners were very…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very peaceful site. Owners were very friendly and guided us to our pitch and the facilities. Facilities were very clean and well maintained. Great to have until 12:30 to pack up so you aren’t rushed. Definitely would recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 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

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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Ilex Farm Camping

Ilex Farm

Handley

Clay Cross

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

England

S45 9AT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.15362°N
1.43827°W

Route directions

As the road starts to steepen, look for a stone farmhouse with tarmac drive and wooden gate on the right, signposted as Ilex Farm Camping. Do not believe sat nav telling you the site is on the left. Any problems please call for directions.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km Railway Station
9 km Coach Station
9.2 km Fishpond Hotel
Rail
7.5 km Alfreton Rail Station
8.2 km Matlock Rail Station
8.7 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
Airport
27.2 km Sheffield City Airport
37.1 km East Midlands Airport
46.2 km 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Ogston Reservoir (sailing): five minutes' drive - Clay Cross Active leisure centre (swimming and tennis): five minutes - Hardwick Hall: 15 minutes - Heights of Abraham: 20 minutes - Haddon Hall: 20 minutes - Bolsover Castle: 20 minutes - Chatsworth House: 25 minutes - Bakewell: 25 minutes - Alton Towers: 55 minutes.

Must see

Hardwick Old Hall 8.8 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 9.2 km

Hardwick Hall 9.4 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 9.5 km

Bolsover Castle 12.8 km

National Trust

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 8.8 km

Hardwick Hall 8.8 km

Winster Market House 13.6 km

Kedleston Hall 22.7 km

Clumber Park 27.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Woolley Moor - Handley - Ashover - Ravensnest - Woolley 0.9 km

Woolley Moor (Ogston Reservoir) - Brackenfield - Mathersgrave - Ogston Reservoir 0.9 km

Woolley - Highoredish - Ashover - Ashoverhay - Woolley 1.6 km

Highoredish - Ravensnest - Ashover - Ashoverhay Loop 3.4 km

Eddlestow - Uppertown - Spitewinter - Kelstedge 5.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ilex Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ilex Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ilex Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Ogston Reservoir (sailing): five minutes' drive - Clay Cross Active leisure centre (swimming and tennis): five minutes - Hardwick Hall: 15 minutes - Heights of Abraham: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ilex Farm Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9:30 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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