Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.

Situated at the rear of an award winning and traditional country pub, Irondale is a peaceful camping site for tents and tourers with a tranquil fishing lake. Open to adults only, pitch up on the doorstep of open countryside on a small range of all weather pitches, each serviced with electric and dog friendly too.

A small adult-only campsite as part of a pub, The Chequers Inn

Set within Stanton by Dale, just a 20 minute drive to Attenborough Nature Centre

Easy access to lots of nearby footpath and a 20 minute walk to a golf course

About Irondale

Nestled within the quaint village of Stanton by Dale, just five minutes from junction 25 on M1, Ian and Sue look forward to welcoming you to their small yet idyllic camping spot at the rear of their very own Chequers Inn pub. There is one all weather grass pitch which allows tents only. There are then another five all weather hardstanding pitches for tourers, each of which is 11m square. All pitches include 16 amp electric hook up and have their own picnic benches. Although easy to access from the M1, the pub also includes access to lots of green footpaths, a golf course just 20 minutes walk away and the Attenborough Nature Centre within a short drive. Catering for adults only and suitable for tents and tourers, choose from a select range of electric all weather pitches. Pitches also feature a grassed area with private picnic table. All bookings for food at the Chequers Inn must be made in advance along with your choice of food no later than mid day of the evening you wish to eat Dogs are welcome both on the site and in the pub at no additional cost.

Irondale is open from 02/01 to 31/12 in 2024 and all year round in 2025.


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include toilets within the pub and drinking water points. Please note there are no showers onsite. There is a large coarse fishing lake with day permits available.

The Chequers Inn is located at the rear of the site and serves food, including Sunday roasts, though all bookings for food must be made in advance along with your choice of food no later than mid day of the evening you wish to eat It's dog friendly.

For food shopping, there is an Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury's all within a ten minute drive.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

We are thrilled to offer a small and delightful site attached to a pub that's over 200 years old! Our guests love our award-winning pub food, great location on the M1 and peaceful atmosphere - with many returning visitors.

As a family-run business, you'll receive a warm welcome from us, and we're always on hand to answer your questions. We look forward to seeing you soon,

Sue and Ian


Map and address

Park address

Irondale,

The Chequers Inn, 14 Dale Road, Stanton By Dale, Derbyshire & Peak District, DE7 4QF

Coordinates

52.9369, -1.3110 | SK 46 37

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Irondale is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Rallies


There are 6 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

5 x Electric All Weather Pitches

Max 3 people

Each pitch is 11m square with all weather standing for tourer, with space for an awning and grass area and picnic bench for individual use. Plenty of room for parking your vehicle in front of your pitch, plus individual 16 amp electric on every pitch.


Electric All Weather Tent Pitch

Max 3 people

An all weather grass tent pitch with 16 amp electric hook up and your own picnic bench.


Irondale reviews

4.77 /5

38 reviews

95%

would recommend

Overall
4.77
Location
4.84
Value for money
4.87
Service
4.82
Facilities
4.53
Cleanliness
4.79

"Food in the pub was really nice, as was the atmosphere ... all the locals made us feel very welcome"

Jane H - Jul 2024

"Really lovely site and really nice staff and the food is to die for"

Neil H - Mar 2024

"Lovely staff, great facilities, fantastic service and dog friendly too - what's not to like?"

Glyn R - Nov 2023

"Best pub site we have stayed on. Lovely village location and very quiet"

Timothy S - Nov 2023

"Conveniently located just minutes from the M1, it proved to be an excellent single-night stopover"

John M - Jul 2023

"Ken Moon is most unusual being he is there to meet & greet (Ken is a Harris Hawk!)"

Paul M - Apr 2023


Great

Jo N

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric All Weather PitchesNov 2024

We stopped for an overnighter. Convenient location for traveling onwards. A large pitch for our camper, with a bench and hook up. Interesting large bird of prey on a perch to greet us! Very unusual! Great👍

Super site

Jill H

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Motorhome - Electric All Weather PitchesOct 2024

A great little site. It was neat and tidy with generous pitches. Nice touch, each pitch has a picnic table with parasol. The pub is a proper country one and it's dog friendly. Handy for the M1 so good for a stopover, or as a base for exploring. Will return to this site!

Busfest stop over

Stephen P

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric All Weather PitchesSep 2024

What a great place for a 1 or 2 night stop over, Sue and Ian are great hosts. Pitches are well laid out and spacious, with a picnic bench for each pitch. The traditional pub next to the site is a real bonus, friendly staff and food available if pre booked. Will definitely return at some point in the future.

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FAQ

Check-in is from 2pm-8:30pm and you must vacate your pitch by noon on day of departure.

Yes, a maximum two dogs are welcome to join you and they're also permitted in the pub here too - they must be kept on a lead whilst onsite and well-supervised.

BBQs are welcome, provided they are kept raised off the ground - open campfires are not permitted.

The Chequers Inn pub is situated at the rear of the campsite and serves a delicious range of food, including traditional Sunday roasts - dog friendly too!

The site does not allow gazebos or pup tents, but you are welcome to bring an awning.


Say hello to the alpacas based in the village of Risley, just a short five minute drive away. Or enjoy a scoop of Bluebells luxury artisan ice cream at the farm shop and tea rooms in Spondon, a 10 minute drive from the site. Time your visit for a delicious Sunday roast at the Chequers Inn onsite or grab a light bite and a tipple after sightseeing.

Keen anglers can enjoy easy access to one of the most picturesque coarse fishing lakes in all of Derbyshire. Chadwicks, Stanton and Roughs Open Hole are all within a five minute drive.

There are also a number of golf courses nearby, including The Erewash Valley Golf Club (5 minutes) boasting stunning views of the old stone quarry.

Attractions nearby:

  • Historical Dale Abbey Arch and ruins (5 minutes)
  • Wollaton Gardens and Deer Park (15 minutes)
  • Attenborough Nature Reserve (15 minutes)
  • Crich Tramway Village (35 minutes)
  • Gulliver's Kingdom (40 minutes)
The listing for Irondale was last updated on November 26th, 2024 at 7:34 AM

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