EcoPod Holidays

Prestwood, Denstone, Staffordshire

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5 /5

5 reviews

EcoPod Holidays on the edge of the Peak District with stunning views over the Weaver Hills. It's nestled in a hundred tree orchard on a 24-acre woodland and meadow, each locally built ensuite EcoPod is fully insulated with a log burner, equipped mini-kitchen, music system and more. An untouched part of the world with an abundance of wildlife! Close to Ashbourne and Carsing Water Sports.

About the site

The five pods are set spaciously within an orchard of a hundred different fruit trees in a 10 acre meadow with a woodland backdrop and snaking pathways linking the EcoPods together. Truly a great place to relax and unwind. There are so many different birds, there are local buzzards like red kites, woodpeckers, mistle thrush, and ravens that you could be in an episode of Spring Watch. Once you get here you are welcome to walk around the 100 acre farm, there is a short onsite walk for little ones and a longer 5-pub walk for those with longer legs and exploring nature. The glamping site is totally off-grid and was supported by the Peak District National Park through an Environmental Economy grant from the EU.

Open all year

Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilets

WiFi

Bike hire

Communal BBQ

Games room

Glamping

Kids playground

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

Watersports

All glamping units have their own ensuite toilet and shower facilities. The site has a communal fire pit and seating, games room, and playground. Onsite, you'll also have access to a cosy pub.

A note from the site themselves...

Believe it or not, I have built all the EcoPods myself, and it has taken a long time. Recycling has been a passion and all the EcoPods have recycled wood and reclaimed materials inside and the exterior finished with local Larch cladding.

Back in 2001, we gained a New Environmental Economy grant delivered through the Peak District National Park and our workshop in close to Peak Waste and they know me well there, and have been in all the finished EcoPods.

I love the site, I just like being here and everyone who comes loves it too. The enchanted woods, sounds of birds and nature completely absorb you. You can lie all day in the dappled light from the leaves and remember your childhood when there was nothing to do but daydream...anyways, enough about me. See you soon!

Map and address

Park address

EcoPod Holidays,

Prestwood Lane, Alton , Prestwood, Denstone, Staffordshire, ST14 5DD

Coordinates

52.9765, -1.8414 | SK 10 42

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EcoPod Holidays is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children

There are 5 accommodation options on-site

5 x EcoPod Shepherd's Huts

Choose a EcoPod shepherd's huts, each including their own log burner, hot shower, compost toilet, kitchen, and phone charging facility. The Willow, Hazelwood and Great Oak pods sleep up to four while the Holly and Mountain Ash pods sleep up to two.

Site tariff

Interested in staying at EcoPod Holidays?

Call 07929 616282 to book.

Unfortunately EcoPod Holidays doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

Site rules and policies

You are invited to engage with this amazingly peaceful place and connect with your friends, families, loved ones and the natural beauty around you...

No late night noisy parties. Thank you

Apart from that respect all other guest and enjoy your special time in the fresh air.

Things to do on site and in the Denstone area

There is lots to do onsite and many people don't leave once they get here! With lots of free onsite games including, Swing-ball, Giant Jenga, Boules, Badminton and also a woodland walk with seating in the glade if its too hot or windy!

If you like water Sports Carsington Water has a range of activities to get involved in such as windsurfing, canoeing and sailing. If you want to stay on dry land, bring a bike or hire one and cycle around its nine mile perimeter finishing on the roof top café overlooking the Lake.

Walk in the stunning scenery of the Weaver Hills and cycle next to the meandering river of the Churnet valley with the many routes open to you. You're within easy reach of market town Ashbourne and just a short drive from Alton Towers.

Other attractions nearby include:

Carsington Water Sports 10mins
Alton Towers 5mins
Mill Dale to Dove Dale - Stepping Stones - Ashbourne 10mins
Carsington water sports centre and cycle 15mins
Ashbourne market town - famous for Shrove tide at Easter
The Amazing StarDisc - Wirksworth 30min
Nine Ladies Stone Circle Darley Dale Matlock
Peak District National Park 15 minutes
Chatsworth House
Haddon Hall

Interested in staying at EcoPod Holidays?

Call 07929 616282 to book.

Unfortunately EcoPod Holidays doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for EcoPod Holidays was last updated on July 10th, 2024 at 10:51 AM