A little gem
We booked this CL primarily in order to attend some G&S shows at the Buxton Opera House, it being the nearest site to the town centre. We were blessed with great weather for the first week, which persuaded us to extend to 10 nights.
We were greeted on arrival by Lucy who showed us the choice of four pitches and explained how the metered ECU works. Unfortunately we initially took up more space than we should but Andy arrived before we had fully set up and we soon moved forward a few feet closer to the corner. Nice spot, but the pitching is quite tight to get 5 outfits on!
Good walking from the site, including 30 minutes over the fields and down a lane to the Buxton Brewery and Aldi, from where you can catch a bus into town or to Ashbourne. Another 30 minutes walking brings you into Buxton itself. Several bus routes are then available, including two that will drop you off at the crossroads from where it is a 20 minutes walk back to the site. Another 10 minutes walk from the crossroads brings you to the bus stop for the TP route to Bakewell, Matlock and Derby. A short drive from the site is the wonderful High Peak bookstore and cafe, be sure not to miss this gem.
Where EHU is concerned we had no complaints. It worked out at £3 per night and forces you to be careful not to use more electricity than you actually need.
Our only misgiving was the fact that nobody took any serious notice of the clear instruction to keep their dog on a lead at all times. With hens running freely we thought this was highly irresponsible, and we had a case where a dog allowed free did its business by our car. The farmhouse is too far from the CL for the owners to be able to police their rule effectively. Why do dog owners feel so entitled to do as they wish?
Nevertheless we hope very much to be able to return sane time next year.
