Nice Site - will use again
The site sits close to the Staffs, Derbyshire border on the edge of the Peak district. It was easy to find, the access was good, and the pitches were all mostly level hardstandings. The location surrounded by fields of horses on 3 sides and the a barn on the other. There was a room at the end of the barn providing a wet room (shower and toilet) and adjacent room with a large sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. Outside is the toilet emptying point and bins.
Each pitch was serviced by electric, water, and grey water disposal.
The site is far enouigh from the road so that road noise is not a problem. There was some noise from the local cement factory. This was intermittent. Some days you could hear the beeps of lorrys reversing all night, and other days nothing. The site is on the outskirts of the village of Waterhouses, where ther is a chipshop, pubs, and local shop. (Didn't think much of the chips). Also a short walk away is access to the Manifold Bike Trail, with bike hire shop. This goes on for a good few miles and ther was even a small cafe a few mile up the trail. The site is also not far from Dovedale. For towns you have the choice of Leek one way (Aldi, Asda, Morrisons) or Ashbourne the otherway (Waitrose and Coop). Ashbourne is also the start of the Tissington Bike Trail, again with bike hire facilities). Matlock is not far away.
Only complaints were a bit of noise from the cement factory (which didn't bother is much), blocked grey waste point, tumble dryer didn't heat up, and the wet room could do with a bit of maintenance.
The owners were very approachable but left you alone to get on with it.
Would definitely stay here again. Very good base for the area. A good site.
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