When can I check in and check out of Skyline Retreat?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Skyline Retreat?

From $214.33 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Skyline Retreat

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Scenic camping pods just outside of the Peak District National Park
A five-minute drive to Carsington Water; walk to the High Peak trail
Private firepit, barbecue, bench, kettle and mini fridge at each pod

What a cosy and scenic spot this is, just outside of the Peak District National Park… Set in the Derbyshire Dales, Skyline Retreat has a small set of camping pods with views down and over the sloping countryside. There are plenty of walks right within striking distance of the site for keen hikers. You don't need to take any steep inclines to reach the High Peak Trail, a few minutes' walk away from the site. This flat and accessible long-distance walking route traces the route of an old railway line with stunning views of the White Peak. If you’d rather hire a bicycle to pedal around Carsington Water, the reservoir is only five minutes’ drive away from the pods. Skyline Retreat is only 15 minutes' walk away from the small village of Brassington too, where there are two lovely pubs. As for those of you who are keen to try something new (or brush up on old skills), the pods are also within easy walking distance of a clay pigeon shooting range. What should you bring with you? Towels, cooking utensils and bed linen are some important bits to pack. Each well-kept pod has its very own firepit, barbecue, mini fridge and kettle for cooking and an outdoor bench to provide a space for tucking in alfresco-style. A log basket with logs, kindling sticks and firelighters can be provided for an additional fee (just select this as an extra when you book). Each pod has a double sofa bed along with a smart TV, which should come in handy for catching up on TV shows (if you have any moment to spare…). The site has shared bathroom facilities with one shower cubicle and a second cubicle housing a toilet and a hand-washing basin. There’s also an allocated parking space put aside for each pod.

Campground type

Opens May 1

Please note

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 2025 to Wed, Sep 30 2026

Campsite types & availability

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Features

No 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Skyline Retreat

Manystones Lane

Brassington

Derbyshire

England

DE4 4HF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.09161°N
-1.65239°W

Nearest transport

Bus

4.2 mi Fishpond Hotel

5.1 mi Railway Station

Rail

4.5 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station

4.5 mi Cromford Rail Station

5.1 mi Matlock Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

22.7 mi East Midlands Airport

23.8 mi 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Carsington Water (walking, bicycle hire, fishing, sailing and windsurfing activities): five minutes’ drive - Black Rocks (walking and climbing activities): 10 minutes - Heights of Abraham (cable car with views of Matlock Bath): 15 minutes - Gulliver's Kingdom (theme park): 15 minutes - Dovedale (scenic valley): 20 minutes - Crich Tramway Village (tram museum): 20 minutes - Thor's Cave (natural cave with views of the Peak District): half an hour - Chatsworth House: half an hour - Alton Towers: 35 minutes.

Must see

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 4 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 4.2 mi

Haddon Hall 7.2 mi

Chatsworth 8.9 mi

Kedleston Hall 9.7 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 3.5 mi

Kedleston Hall 10.4 mi

The Old Manor 10.5 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 14.9 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 15.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Brassington - Carsington - Hognaston - Kniveton - Brassington 0.2 mi

Carsington - Hopton - Kirk Ireton Circular 1.6 mi

Carsington - Griffe Grange - Ible - Bonsall - Middleton by Wirksworth - Hopton - Carsington 1.7 mi

Carsington - Ible - Winster - Brassington - Carsington 1.7 mi

Pikehall (Minninglow) - Biggin Dalehead - Hartington - Heathcote - Biggin - Pikehall 3.1 mi

Local events

Download Festival (Friday, June 13, 2025 – Friday, June 13, 2025)
Derby, England 21.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Hired accommodation

Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Hired accommodation: a £40.00 ($51.83) damage/cleanliness deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will be released within 24 hours of your departure date after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found. The damage deposit will automatically be pre-authorized in advance on the card used to make your booking.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £20.00 ($25.92) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.
Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Skyline Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Skyline Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Skyline Retreat? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Carsington Water (walking, bicycle hire, fishing, sailing and windsurfing activities): five minutes’ drive - Black Rocks (walking and climbing activities): 10 minutes - Heights of Abraham … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Skyline Retreat?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Skyline Retreat? From $214.33 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.