White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

90%

· Wardlow, England · 4 acres

Hosted by Jackie B.

60 motorhome/tent pitches

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell. The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving. All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away. And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all. Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.The views are also nothing short of lush: the site is surrounded by wide open fields, and walks can be had without needing to get in the car towards the nearest settlement of Wardlow and up to Hay Cop (20 minutes on foot) for a look over the local landscape. If you’d rather dig into dessert than dawdle, the tarts and puddings of countrywide renown are at Bakewell, the only market town in the Peak District and a 15-minute drive from the site. Not too stuffed to think about stocking up on supplies after sampling the wares? Food stores are here too and other urban areas worth a wander for chocolate-box houses and cutesy craft shops include Tideswell, Castleton, Bamford and Chatsworth, all within 20 minutes. Plenty other activities can be had in these towns too: Tideswell’s got the impressive St John the Baptist Church to have a gander at; Castleton’s known for its caverns where the famed Blue John stone is mined, and Bamford has three different dams to trek around. Chatsworth, meanwhile, is home to swanky stately mansion Chatsworth House – yep, that one mentioned in Pride and Prejudice and regularly voted Britain's top country house.

Vehicle details

Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 32 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, and Class B RVs

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

Generators allowed

Silent generators only

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

Motorhome/tent pitch

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

6 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Toilet available

Flush toilet

Pets allowed

On leash

Potable water available

Hose

Showers available

Hot water

Bins available

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

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Reviews

90% Recommend79 Ratings · 46 reviews

This campsite offers a lovely setting with great views and clean facilities. It's close to Bakewell, making it a convenient base for exploring the area. However, some visitors found it overcrowded during peak times, which impacted their experience. While many appreciated the basic amenities and peaceful environment, others were disappointed by the lack of hot water and felt it was a bit pricey for what was on offer.

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Chloe S.

4 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· September 2024

Tent · With pets

Nice location, Flat ground, good for camping Seemed somewhat over priced if one person in a car as the facilities were very basic - I love basic camp sites but this is on the more expensive side when a single camper - probably good value for families though,

Ben K.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent · Group trip

Lovely place would recommend, toilets were good and a decent amount of them for the size of the camp and the showers were good

M E.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Amazing site with lots of views

Tent · Group trip

Great little campsite. It had a portable shower block and toilets, but these were clean and stocked. I'm sure it gets busier, but it felt there was enough toilets to the number of campers. The campsite is a 15 minute drive from Bakewell with all the sugary pudding delights and coffee shops you can ask for.

Lisa J.

8 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· July 2024

Overcrowded and poor facilities

Tent

Poor facilities - 3 toilets per gender for masses of people. They smelt, unpleasant and old fashioned. Showers were like portaloo’s, horrible fine wide spray and all your clothes get soaked. Overcrowded, not particularly scenic even without cars and tents everywhere . Large groups of rowdy people, nowhere for kids to play away from tents or explore. Avoid!

Katy H.

2 reviews

Recommends

· July 2024

Lovely site, ideally situated

Tent · With kids

We really enjoyed our time on Jackie’s land. Communication with the host was excellent and they provided us with a fire pit to purchase as soon as we asked. Amenities were ideal and location is fantastic for exploring the peaks.

Hannah M.

2 reviews

Recommends

· July 2024

20 ft pop-up camper

Amazing set up. Will definitely be visiting again. Thank you

Location

Wardlow, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking