Common End Farm

9.5 183 reviews
Electric pitches
Electric pitches
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  • Set among 20 acres of pastureland
  • Spectacular views over Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud
  • Peak District National Park within easy reach
There’s absolutely nothing common about the small and secluded Derbyshire site of Common End Farm: well maintained with helpful staff and views you won’t want to leave behind are just a couple of its perks. This very green site is set among 20 acres of pastureland, to sort old-style camping stays with modern and well-kept amenities. The site’s traditional stone barn has been transformed into a free shower and toilet block (separated into male and female amenities), but retained to fit into its rural surroundings. Hairdryers and electric sockets are provided in both the ladies' and the gents' blocks. Also available on site are drinking water taps, designated refuse areas and a chemical disposal point (green fluid only please; you can buy this on site). The friendly site owners have gone to the trouble of filling reception with info-filled noticeboards to help you on your stay; walkers and hikers can explore the southern Peak District National Park, while eats and drinks can be sorted after a hard day uphill (and down again) at the local pub, 300 metres away.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Camper sites 5
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Groups of three or more, where the responsible adult is aged 25 years or under, are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 183 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
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended campsite with clean facilities, spacious pitches, and friendly staff. Enjoy beautiful views & a relaxed vibe, great for walks & Alton Towers visits. Fire pits for hire, convenient shop. Occasional wind & weak signal noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very neat and clean place. Very…

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Manoharan M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very neat and clean place. Very friendly farm owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious good standard campsite

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Matt T.

Powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Cleanliness, quietness, good pitch size.

Disliked Not the campsites fault but the local town of Ashbourne seems very tired and lacking investment (similar to a lot of English towns). The location of the campsite is good for exploring further into the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site. Thoroughly recommend!

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Debbie B.

Powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very warm welcome and a lovely pitch. Excellent help in terms of finding great pub for food (Dog and Partridge) as well as directions to places of interest such as Dovedale and Ilam. Excellent toilets, showers and washing up facilities.

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is the 3rd time my…

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Mark S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked This is the 3rd time my son and I have stayed at this campsite and love everything about it.

Lovely views, a good price, good toilets/showers and friendly owners.

Thanks Mark.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. The friendly staff, great…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything. The friendly staff, great views, spacious pitches (although our first camp, so nothing to compare to), location (rural, with Aldi, The Range, Mountain Warehouse, Halfords 6 minute drive away). The clean toilet/shower and dish washing areas. Enough space for kids to play ball games (carefully not to hit cars/tents), fly kites etc...

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with amazing views. The…

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Helen C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite with amazing views. The facilities were excellent, the whole campsite had a good feel about it. The wardens were helpful and friendly. It did get busy at the weekend which gave it a different feel but was quiet again by the time we left.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice simple campsite that does all the basics right

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Nick E.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Only two main fields so quite compact. Nice showers. Camping ground is flat

Disliked Toilet block fairly small (wouldn't have wanted it to be any busier)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly helpful staff, clean facilities

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Tracy K.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely site, excellent toilet facilities, good pub down the road.

Disliked If you are in the second field it is a long walk each time and at night times to the toilet block. Would prefer to pick your own pitch

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Beautiful campsite with amazing views. Very…

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Will M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful campsite with amazing views. Very clean and great warm showers. Owners were amazing ! Very friendly and accommodating. Me and my family had a lovely 2 night stay.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location

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Hannah B.

Powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice location and facilities good
Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful

Disliked Push button showers although understand the water saving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Common End Farm

Swinscoe

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2BW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.03564°N
1.80905°W

Route directions

By car: From the north (M1) - Leave the M1 at Junction 28 (Alfreton) onto the A38 signposted to Derby - At the Markeaton Park, Derby roundabout take the 3rd exit for the A52/Ashbourne Road - On reaching the roundabout at Ashbourne, take the first exit signposted A52 to Leek - Go straight on at the next roundabout (Homebase) - Take the first left at the next roundabout (Recycling Centre) signposted A52 to Leek - Continue on this road through Mayfield and up the hill for a further 1 ½ miles until you enter the village of Swinscoe - Continue for approximately 0.75 miles passing The Dog and Partridge pub on the left-hand side and you will find us on the right-hand side marked by a green sign. If you reach the A523 and crossroads to Alton Towers, Blore and Calton you have gone too far. From the south (M1) - Leave the M1 at Junction 24 (Nottingham) onto the A453 signposted Nottingham (S) - At the roundabout take the exit for the A50 signposted Stoke - Leave the A50 at the roundabout signposted A515 to Ashbourne - Follow the A515 and on reaching the roundabout at Ashbourne (Homebase), take the first exit signposted A52 to Leek - Take the first left at the next roundabout (Recyling Centre) signposted A52 to Leek - Continue on this road through Mayfield and up the hill for a further 1.5 miles until you enter the village of Swinscoe - Continue for approximately 0.75 miles passing The Dog and Partridge pub on the left-hand side and you will find us on the right-hand side marked by a green sign. If you reach the A523 and crossroads to Alton Towers, Blore and Calton you have gone too far. From the West (M6) - Leave the M6 at Junction 15 (Stoke/Newcastle/A500) and merge onto the A500 (Signs for Stoke on Trent/Stone/A34/Uttoxeter) - Look out for the right turn onto the A50 to Ashbourne. - Continue along the A50 until you reach the cross roads signposted right to Ashbourne, straight over to Blore. - Turn right and after ½ mile you will enter the village of Swinscoe. You will find us immediately on entering Swinscoe on the left hand side marked by a green sign. If you reach the Dog and Partridge pub in the village you have gone too far. By rail: Derby Station is approximately 30 minutes by car. Taxis available from the station. Regular bus service also run from Derby bus station. By bus: Trent Barton (1) and Arriva Derby (1) operate between Derby bus station and Ashbourne. Clowes Coaches (108) operates between Ashbourne and Swinscoe but services are very limited.

Nearest transport

Bus
11.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
11.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
12.6 mi Railway Station
Rail
9.8 mi Uttoxeter Rail Station
11.7 mi Blythe Bridge Rail Station
12.1 mi Cromford Rail Station
Airport
24.7 mi East Midlands Airport
29.5 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
29.6 mi Manchester 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

Set up at Common End Farm for outdoor activities of all sort: just about anything you fancy trying your hand (or foot) at is within easy reach. Walkers can set out from to the southernmost tip of the Peak District National Park; cyclists can slip on your brightest Lycra (fret not, kit's not compulsory) to take to an array of laidback or more challenging cycle paths, and for those who simply want to visit some of the prettiest towns and villages in the UK, Common End Farm has easy accessibility to plenty. Cycle hire is available at Ashbourne three miles from the site, as well as at Waterhouses and Parsley Hay. The National Trust-managed land of the Dovedale valley is a two-mile walk from the site, which you can get to along the river’s footpaths. For family days, Alton Towers is five miles west of the site.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 4.7 mi

Sudbury Hall 10.1 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 11.7 mi

Kedleston Hall 12 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 4.1 mi

Winster Market House 10.1 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 10.3 mi

Kedleston Hall 12.5 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 16.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ilam Hall - Manifold Valley - Wetton - Thor's Cave 1.2 mi

Ilam - Grindon - Wetton - Castern Hall - Ilam 1.2 mi

Ilam - Beeston Tor - Wetton - Bunster Hill - Ilam 1.3 mi

Ilam - Blore - Mapleton - Ilam 1.3 mi

Ilam - Mill Dale - Hope Dale - Castern Hall - Ilam 1.3 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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    Depart by:  noon
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