Dovesite CL

The Common, Melbourne, Derbyshire, DE73 8HS

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Club rating

4.5

15 guest reviews

Ideal for ...

  • Dogs
  • Peaceful stays
  • Scenic views

Why stay here ...

Dovesite is a Club Certificated location which can take up to a maximum of 5 caravans at any one time. The CL has panoramic views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

We have EHU (Electric Hook-Ups) which operate on a card basis (if required) - you are able to purchase £1 and/or £5 electric cards and just pay for electric as and when you need it. There is also an Elsan point. We do not offer toilet or shower facilities. The CL is gently sloping but we do have some level pitches available.

Please Note:- We are also a "Green Fluid Only" site.

Dovesite is a quiet site with beautiful walks in close proximity. There is a lovely walk around the reservoir and the picturesque ''chocolate box'' villages of Melbourne and Ticknall are only a stones-throw away.

Dovesite is very peaceful and for those early risers amongst you watch the fantastic sunrise over the little village of Breedon-on-the-Hill to the East.

Banks, Shops, Supermarket and Cafe's are within a 15 minute walk.  We have a bus stop at the entrance to our driveway enabling you to ''hop on'' and take advantage of the very reliable public transport network here in Derbyshire.

Dovesite has outstanding views and it is surrounded by acres of land for dog walking, rambling or just a leisurely stroll!

We currently offer:

  • Electric Hook-Up Facilities
  • Drinking Water Supply
  • Elsan emptying point
  • Full recycling facilities
  • Waste disposal for grey water
  • Dovesite is subtly and tastefully lit throughout the evening

Dovesite is open all year round so it is ideal for those brisk fresh morning walks - even in the winter. Children and dogs are welcome.

We are located centrally for Derby, Burton-upon-Trent, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham and the N.E.C.

Facilities on site ...

  • TV reception: good

Prices

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Pitches

Types of pitch: grass

Electric hook up available

Useful Info

1 acres

Electric amperage: 16

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Sites key: Certificated Location

Postcode:
DE73 8HS
Plan a route to this site
GPS:
Lat 52.816825 / Lon -1.451407
OS field ref:
SK373246
OS map ref:
128

Transport links

  • Daily public transport within 1 mile

Reviews

Club rating

4.5

15 guest reviews

Peace and tranquility
Access to local places of interest
Beauty of surroundings and scenery
Ease of arrival/welcome

MarJen

Reviewed: 20/04/2022 09:25

Good standard

Good Standard, separated by a low fence from commercial site. The CL could do with another Electric Post as there only 2 with 3 hookups on 1 and 2 hookups on the other. If another post was installed near the Fence it would be ideal and allow full use... Show more

tonysuvla

Reviewed: 27/10/2021 12:23

A well organised site

We joined friends on this site and parked at the top of a large field with great views and plenty of space for our dogs. Water, electric and chemical disposal were all excellent. The site is ideally placed for sightseeing - there is a bus stop right outside - and... Show more

Dedleymobile

Reviewed: 27/08/2019 21:49

Fantastic Bank Holiday Weekend Stay

What a gem of a CL. Arrived to a lovely big field, beautiful views and the kids and adults enjoyed watching the planes coming into land. Staunton Harold Reservoir a short walk away, disappointingly though no cycling. Cycled into Ticknall (but be warned it is hilly). Had a drink and... Show more

nunkie1

Reviewed: 18/11/2018 21:29

Amazing caravan site

We stayed at Dovesite caravan park in Melbourne and could not have been so pleased staying there.We were met by the owner and he is a really nice man,we were told we could arrive early and leave late which was brill.Normally at most caravan parks, you have to be there... Show more

allylee

Reviewed: 08/06/2017 23:17

Immaculately kept CL

This site has a designated CL area as well as pitches for non members. Immacultely manicured grass. Both grass and gravel pitches available. Recycling facilities, CDP, Although this site is next some industrial units we visited midweek and did not hear any noise. there are regular planes going over from... Show more

Alex4Claire

Reviewed: 05/12/2016 21:23

Dovesite

We found this site misleading. Not a traditional CL as it is part of a commercial site with up to 25 pitches. Its also adjacent to a business park and industrial units which are not mentioned. Not sure what this would be like mid week but not the small secluded... Show more

Frequent Flyer

Reviewed: 14/09/2015 16:41

Lovely site!

This is a very well run site by the friendly helpful owners. We stayed on the CL for 10 days in August and we are returning in October. It is an easy walk to Staunton Harold reservoir and we also walked into Melbourne, a lovely small town with restaurants cafés... Show more

Chris Foreman

Reviewed: 10/08/2015 17:16

Great location for our cycling and sightseeing

We were welcomed by Julie-Ann and the local information explained to us.  The site is very clean and with the adjacent site, there was plenty of spaces to choose from. We walked to Melbourne and shopped at the local supermarket. The site is equidistant from Melbourne and Ticknal where there... Show more

peedee

Reviewed: 29/06/2015 09:13

Doningto Park and Calke Abbey visits

We tried to book four nights on the CL to attend a show at Donington Park but the CL area was full and we were offered a pitch on the adjacent commercial area at £11 p.n. exclusive of electricity which is charged for by card meter. This we accepted not... Show more

ajjames

Reviewed: 22/09/2014 20:14

Beautiful views

We have recently returned from this site. We could not get on the CL but we were offered a pitch on the site alongside. Ideal for us with 2 dogs, plenty of areas to walk. Only up the road from the lovely village of Melbourne. Lovely... Show more

Most recent reviews

MarJen

Reviewed: 20/04/2022 09:25

Good standard

Good Standard, separated by a low fence from commercial site. The CL could do with another Electric Post as there only 2 with 3 hookups on 1 and 2 hookups on the other. If another post was installed near the Fence it would be ideal and allow full us...