Upper Hurst Farm is an eco-award winning site in the heart of the Peak District National Park, close to the quaint village of Hartington. Open all year, this caravan, camping, and glamping site offers spectacular views, top-rated facilities, and beautiful country walks right on your doorstep. Don't forget to say hello to the ponies and chickens! A great base to explore Derbyshire, the Peaks, Bakewell and Ashbourne.

Runner up of Best Campsite East Midlands in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Multi-award winning site in the Peak District National Park with glorious panoramic views

Open year round with excellent, clean facilities with power showers and underfloor heating

Just a ten-minute walk from a charming country pub, 20 minutes to Alton Towers

About Upper Hurst Farm

The owners, a mother and daughter duo, welcome you to their rural campsite. Sitting up in the southern Peak District National Park, the site has an ethos of peace and tranquillity, focused on preserving nature and working sustainably. The views at this site are stunning, and walking in any direction gets you into the open countryside in minutes. Whenever you feel like exploring further, all the best-known market towns of the Peaks are within roughly 10 miles of your base: Bakewell, Ashbourne, Leek and Buxton. All 40 pitches are on a large, gently sloping field boasting open views and high-quality facilities with underfloor heating nearby. Tent campers enjoy grass pitches with electric, while super pitches are complete with all the connections you need for tourers (grey waste, water and 16 amp electricity). Or opt for one of the glamping caravans, set in a private hedged area. They each have a double bed with a memory foam mattress and feather duvet/pillows. Bed linen and towels are included. There is also a small kitchen, a living area and a loo. Shared facilities are nearby. Outside is a table and chairs perfect for your morning brew! In a private little corner you'll find Gaia's Hideaway, a beautiful Mongolian yurt. Sleeping two, it contains a log burner and hot tub to unwind in after exploring the forest. A large, circular memory foam mattress with a luxury feather duvet and pillows awaits. Towels and dressing gowns are included. Gaia Lodge, a bijou stone cottage for two, with a log burner and hot tub, also enjoys panoramic views with stunning sunsets from the enclosed garden. The Manifold Trail is less than a mile away, the Tissington Trail is only 3 miles away, and it's just 11 miles to the Monsal Trail. Dogs are welcome.

The site is open all year for caravans and tents, while the yurt is available from February until November.

Best CampsiteBest Caravan ParkTripadvisor cert. of ExcellenceTripadvisor Travellers' ChoiceVisit England (5 Star)

Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include high quality, fully accessible toilet and shower block with underfloor heating. Other facilities include a kitchen area for washing up and a washing machine, dryer and small freezer for ice packs. Wi-Fi is available. There is a dedicated 4.5-acre field for dog walking.

Eggs are available from the free-range chickens. There is a family, and dog-friendly pub within walking distance called the Manifold Inn.

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Adult only

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Allow pets

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Electric hookups

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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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TV room

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Vineyard

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Watersports

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A note from the site themselves...

Our ethos is nature-based and we encourage biodiversity in our fields and hedgerows with most of our energy provided through sustainable practices. We have been awarded the coveted Environmental Quality Mark award, which demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the environment, to our staff and to supporting the local economy.

We welcome you to our little paradise, Sue and Amy


Map and address

Park address

Upper Hurst Farm,

Hulme End, Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire & Peak District, SK17 0HH

Coordinates

53.1273, -1.8299 | SK 11 58

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Upper Hurst Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 45 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

25 x Hardstanding and Grass Super Pitches

Max 8 people

Pitches that are 50:50 hardstanding and grass. These include a 16-Amp hook-up, water tap and a grey waste disposal point at the rear of the pitch.


15 x Electric Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Tent pitches with 10-Amp electric hook-up, set around the perimeter of the main camping area. These are 30m square and will need to accommodate your tent with guy ropes and car.

2 x Accessible Tent Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 8 people

Ideal for tent campers with restricted mobility, there are two tent pitches set on a flat grassy area and close to facilities and with optional electric. Pitches are 30m square.


Upper Hurst Farm reviews

98%

would recommend

Overall
4.9
Location
4.9
Value for money
4.75
Service
4.93
Facilities
4.93
Cleanliness
4.98

"Everything was immaculate"

Adrienne S - May 2024

"Absolutely loved the site, couldn't fault anything"

Philip M - May 2024

"The views from the site were wonderful as well as both the sunset and sunrise"

Tracey M - Oct 2023

"Everything is so clean (I challenge anyone to find a nicer toilet/shower block)"

Chloe S - Oct 2023

"The facilities and site were spotless and the fire pits were a great touch"

Stuart L - Jul 2023


Very good

Beverley B

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Single Axle Caravan - Hardstanding and Grass Super PitchesJun 2024

Very friendly staff and extremely helpful and accommodating. Toilets and showers spotless. Grounds immaculately looked after. Would recommend.

Amazing

Jan F

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Motorhome - Hardstanding and Grass Super PitchesJun 2024

Thank you for making us so welcome. We wish you all the best for your future.

Beautiful site and views

Kelly C

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1

Single Axle Caravan - Hardstanding and Grass Super PitchesMay 2024

Would definitely return to this ideally located, peaceful but family friendly site. Good size pitches with 360 views. Toilets and showers are great. Great base for exploring the peaks. Just a 15 minute stroll to the local, dog friendly pub!

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Offers and discounts

Valid From

09/09/2024

Until

31/12/2025

Details

Save 10% off of the nightly price for glamping caravan stays of 5 or more nights.

Terms

New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

Valid From

12/09/2024

Until

31/12/2025

Details

Save 25% on the nightly price for yurt stays of four or more nights.

Terms

New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

FAQ

Check-in is between 2pm and 7pm for camping and touring and from 3pm until 7pm for glamping. Check-out is due before noon for camping and touring, and before 10am for glamping.

Yes, a full overview of the site's pitches can be viewed here.

Dogs are welcome here, and there's dog friendly glamping onsite too, plus a 4.5 acre dog walking field - they must be kept on a lead whilst onsite.

An awning may be brought for a small extra charge, please add this when making your booking, Gazebos and pup tents are not allowed.


Your base in the Peak District is fantastic for anyone keen to get out and explore. In reach you'll find the Manifold, Tissington, and High Peak trails which are ideal for cyclists and Go Ape in Buxton which is a chance to swing through the tree tops.

A trip to Chatsworth House is a treat too, with lavish interiors and sweeping gardens, plus a great courtyard cafe where you can taste some local flavours.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Buxton Opera House
  • Crich Tramway Museum
  • Alton Towers
  • Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock Bath
  • Heights of Abraham
  • Eyam Hall
  • Haddon Hall
  • Thornbridge Hall

There is plenty of hiking from the site and in the surrounding areas with favourite spots such as:

  • The Roaches
  • Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill / Dragon's Back
  • Dovedale
  • Thor's Cave
  • Three Shires Head
  • Lud's Church
  • Mam Tor
  • Kinder Scout
The listing for Upper Hurst Farm was last updated on November 24th, 2024 at 6:41 AM

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