Alstonefield Camping Barn

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Dale walks from the door
Dale walks from the door
Views from the barn
The lodge stands in a meadow off the beaten track and has dale walks from the door
The kitchen area
Spacious communal upstairs sleeping area with stunning views from both windows
Traditional rustic interior with internal beams
Many beautiful birds visit the pond in the meadow next to the lodge
Looking out from the site
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Views from the barn
The lodge stands in a meadow off the beaten track and has dale walks from the door
The kitchen area

  • Family barn stays in the Peak District National Park
  • Half an hour's drive from Alton Towers
  • Within a mile's walk of pubs serving food
Love the simplicity of outdoor life but want a bit of shelter for sleeping? Alstonefield Camping Barn, a countryside barn five minutes’ drive from the village of Alstonefield in Derbyshire, could be the place for you. A stay here isn’t a million miles from a retreat – there’s no electricity (wave bye to your Netflix account for your stay), so there are no distractions from the meadow around the barn and the many trails and bridleways that’ll take you through the hills and dales of this part of the Peak District. From the barn door, you can follow trails to Narrowdale, Beresford Dale and Wolfscote Dale, and on to remote moorland bridleways that experienced mountain bikers can get their teeth into. You can also join the Tissington Trail in nearby Alsop en le Dale or at its starting point in Ashbourne, or you can hire a bike near Waterhouses, 20 minutes' drive away, to explore the Manifold Track (make sure to trek up to the spectacular Thor’s Cave). All such activity is sure to build up an appetite, so feel free to bring along your camping stove to cook in the barn (supermarkets are about 10 minutes' drive away for supplies) then cosy up for a meal in the warm and dry surroundings. If you’d prefer to treat yourself to something more swish one evening, there are tons of restaurants to try within half an hour of Alstonefield. Although there's no shower in the barn, there is a fully plumbed-in toilet and sink for easy ablutions without any need to venture outside.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on one review View breakdown

100%

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good place, quite . Dog friendly place. We take solar panel to…

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

Lodge

Liked: Good place, quite . Dog friendly place. We take solar panel to charge batteries and lights. Depends of the weather but needs really warm clothes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Alstonefield Camping Barn

Gateham Grange

Alstonefield

Ashbourne

Derby

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2FT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.10887°N
-1.81453°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9.2 mi Matlock Street
9.2 mi Buxton Road
10.5 mi Fishpond Hotel
Rail
10.8 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
10.8 mi Matlock Rail Station
11 mi Cromford Rail Station
Airport
25.7 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
25.8 mi Manchester Airport
25.9 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

Add an element of grandeur to your hols with a stop at any one (or all) of the stately homes in the area around Alstonefield Camping Barn – the spectacular Tissington Hall is 10 minutes’ drive away, and the stunning Hardwick Hall, Sudbury Hall (and Museum of Childhood), Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are all within roughly half an hour. If tripping around grand gardens and hallowed halls is a little too sedate for you, there’s plenty nearby to keep you active instead: try horse riding and pony trekking at Northfield Farm or take to Carsington Water for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, powerboating and fishing. To keep the kids on side, you might like to hitch a ride on the Churnet Valley Railway, take a trip into Buxton for underground adventures at Poole’s Cavern, or traipse over to Matlock for Gulliver’s Kingdom and the Peak District Mining Museum. Not enough for them? Pile into the car and head to Alton Towers, just over half an hour away, for an adrenaline boost and a couple of thrill rides.

Must see

Haddon Hall 8.8 mi

Alton Towers Resort 8.9 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 10.4 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 10.8 mi

Chatsworth 11.1 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.5 mi

The Old Manor 9.1 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 14.5 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 15.4 mi

Kedleston Hall 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Alstonefield - Dovedale - Wetton - Alstonefield 0.8 mi

Alstonefield - Sheen - Hartington - Beresford Dale 0.8 mi

Alstonefield - Back of Ecton - Wetton Mill - Grindon - Wetton - Alstonefield 0.8 mi

Wetton - Beeston Tor - Grindon - Thor's Cave - Wetton 1.4 mi

Wetton - Back of Ecton - Butterton - Grindon - Wetton 1.4 mi

Local events

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

    Derby, England 26.7 mi

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Saturday, June 14, 2025)

    Manchester, England 29 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Alstonefield Camping Barn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Alstonefield Camping Barn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Alstonefield Camping Barn? Add an element of grandeur to your hols with a stop at any one (or all) of the stately homes in the area around Alstonefield Camping Barn – the spectacular Tissington Hall … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Alstonefield Camping Barn?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Alstonefield Camping Barn? From $175.63 (for 1 night, 12 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.