The Bull i' th' Thorn

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Tents welcome
Tents welcome
View across the pitches
Close to bakewell, buxton, chatsworth house and dovedale
Garden area
View of the pitches
Country vistas
Local peak district scenery
Well-kept grounds
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View across the pitches
Close to bakewell, buxton, chatsworth house and dovedale
Garden area

  • Family-friendly site close to top Peak District attractions
  • A 20-minute drive from Buxton, Chatsworth House and Dovedale
  • Directly opposite the Tissington Trail; close to foodie pubs and shops
Off to Derbyshire for trips to Buxton, Bakewell and beyond? The Bull i' th' Thorn is located just off the A515, making it a doddle to zip from one end of the Peaks to the other and be back in time for tea. This peaceful park is set deep in the Peak District and comes with the sweeping views to prove it. Muddy boots are welcome at this outdoorsy spot – handy indeed given that the car-free Tissington Trail is opposite the site. After days packed with outdoor exploring, you’ll likely appreciate The Bull i' th' Thorn's hot showers (a separate shower room is available for families travelling with young kids). There are also three water points, an outdoor washing-up area for self-catering sorts and unisex toilets and showers. Although this is a self-check-in site, a member of staff cleans the facilities daily. The site's sister pub is a couple of minutes' drive away or a five- to 10-minute walk away via a public footpath. It's open every day; food is served from 12pm to 9pm, and breakfast is served from 8.30am to 11am on weekend mornings. The site is also a few minutes’ stroll from Tagg Lane Dairy, a family-run gelateria that uses raw milk straight from their pampered Jersey dairy herd.

Site type

Tent pitches 28
Motorhome pitches 28
Open now
Opens 1 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 5.3m metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that only small campervans up to 5.3m x 2m are accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 01 Jun to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

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PeacefulWalkers' paradise

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A well-kept, tranquil campsite with friendly staff. Guests loved the clean facilities, decent pitch sizes, and Peak District access. The pub and food were a hit. Occasional road noise and a need for more loos at busy times were noted.

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One of the best in Peak District hands down

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Lovely spot with great views.

Excellent location for Buxton, padley gorge, Tissington trail and many more.

Keep returning here!

Disliked Really sad the lovely pub on site has closed, can only hope it reopens soon and they keep the site on.

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Great Site to Stay At

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Russell L.

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Liked It was a very pleasant camping trip and was enjoyable. Showers and toilets were tidy and hot water took it time coming, but was amazing when it arrived. Beautiful scenery from the site with the donkeys in 2 fields nearby. Not far from the site was some of the most delicious ice cream and sorbet at Pomeroy Farm Park. Aldi's was close enough for a short trip out and the High Peak Bookstore was a fantastic place to visit as advertised at the site notice board. All in all a great place to stay for a relaxing peaceful stay.

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Big enough area to set our…

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Anonymous

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Liked Big enough area to set our tent up and car at the side. Clean t8dy areas for tents not sludgy. Toilets/showers etc

Had breakfast at the sister site royal oak.

Shame the pub onside is closed as makes it looked derelict and would been nicer atmosphere the place been open not hsbing to go to the other one.

Disliked Could have slightly more sections and as above the pub being open.

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Sarah C.

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Liked Location

Disliked Road noise

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Perfect location and good facilities. Easy…

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Anonymous

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Liked Perfect location and good facilities. Easy check in

Disliked The hot water wasn't always working in the unisex showers

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The quietness of the site, the…

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Victoria B.

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Liked The quietness of the site, the scenery and the cows in the field next to us. I loved that it was all self service :)

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Aneta Z.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Small and cosy campsite.
Clean toilets and showers.
Hot water.
Very good communication with owners.
Perfect.

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Facilities were very clean. Helpful in formation on the local area.

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James A.

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Liked Facilities were very clean. Helpful in formation on the local area. Overall a well kept site.

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Perfect location for access to the Tissington Trail and very

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Neil B.

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Liked Good pitches and easy check in. Amenities are very clean and well maintained. Good for walks and ideal location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Alexa T.

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Liked Location
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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Launderette 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

The Bull i' th' Thorn

Ashbourne Road

Hurdlow

Derbyshire

England

SK17 9QQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.19589°N
1.80934°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.1 km Buxton Road
9.2 km Matlock Street
9.7 km Market Place
Rail
10 km Buxton Rail Station
12.8 km Dove Holes Rail Station
14.9 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
35.8 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
35.9 km Manchester Airport
36.1 km 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

This countrified site is close to beauty spots like Dovedale (20 minutes' drive), where you can stroll along the water's edge and picnic by the far-farmed stepping stones. For a more adventurous (and hillier) trek on foot, pick up the nearby Limestone Way in Monyash (five minutes). Looking for cycle hire? Head to Parsley Hay (five minutes) to hire bikes (including accessible models) and tandems. This is where the High Peak and Tissington trails meet (both run along flat former railway lines, so there's little chance you'll run out of puff). Chatsworth House (20 minutes) has grand gardens and elegant interiors to admire (there's also a guinea pig village that's likely to revive any tiddlers suffering from museum fatigue). Buxton (15 minutes) is a spa town of similarly posh repute and is full of boutique shops, ornate terraces and cultural sites (it also plays host to the Buxton Festival throughout the month of July). It's also home to two popular golf courses (the Cavendish Golf Club for hot shots and Peak Practice Golf for newbies).

Must see

Haddon Hall 9.9 km

Chatsworth 13 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 18.9 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 19.5 km

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 22.7 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 12.8 km

Lyme Park 24 km

The Old Manor 24.3 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 24.7 km

Hare Hill 26.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Monyash - Flagg - Pomeroy - Earl Sterndale - Monyash 2.1 km

Monyash - Flagg - Taddington - Deep Dale - Monyash 2.1 km

Monyash - Flagg - Sheldon - Lathkill Dale - Monyash 2.8 km

Monyash - Conksbury - Bradford - Youlgreave - Monyash 2.9 km

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 2.9 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 The Bull i' th' Thorn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Bull i' th' Thorn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Bull i' th' Thorn? This countrified site is close to beauty spots like Dovedale (20 minutes' drive), where you can stroll along the water's edge and picnic by the far-farmed stepping stones. For a more adventurous … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Bull i' th' Thorn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Bull i' th' Thorn? From R231,94 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.