Lakeside Meadow

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The Best 5 van site so far

We were looking for somewhere that we could easily reach in under an hour for extended weekends. Found Lakeside by a happy accident, but what a gem of a find. Tranquil, stunning outlook from all 5 well maintained hard standing serviced pitches. A lovely view of the lake and loads of wildlife. Great area for our little dog walks. A couple pubs within walking distance. But for me it was the Tranquillity and peacefulness that will draw us back, and has done just booked a return visit. Well done the owners for creating this haven.

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Reviewed on 09/07/2024 16:45

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5th visit

This is a truly wonderful place, our 5th visit in as many years. Just one word describing it... magnificent.

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TONYDWALSALL

Caravanner from West Midlands

Reviewed on 17/05/2024 22:16

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Lovely

Just had 4 nights on this lovely CL. Well spaced pitches, quiet and a view of the lake from every pitch. Lots of wildlife in and around the lake, rabbits, Geese, ducks and Carp in the lake which you can feed from a food bucket on the lakeside! Easy access and close to Dovedale, Carsington Water, the Tissington Trail and more...A site we would definitely return to..

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Cliffg

Caravanner from Dyfed

Reviewed on 04/05/2024 16:26

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One of the most beautiful CLs yet....

5 lovely hard standing pitches each with beautiful views out onto the lake and grass. Each pitch has its own picnic table as well as fresh water, soak away and electric if you need it... despite the British summer not being great, it still gave enough sunshine to charge our solar panels so we didn't plug in at all. The site is well maintained with footpaths in all directions if you enjoy walking and running like we do. Access to the site is excellent - we are a 8.5m long and 7.2 tonne motorhome and didn't have any problems with low hanging trees or size of pitch. We tried out the Red Lion Pub which is a mile away and can vouch for the food being pretty good - three of us had different pies (including one veggie), and one lasagne, followed by generous and tasty portions of brownie and trifle to follow.... all of which were excellent. Thank you Jill and Tim, we will be back again!

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MikaTed

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Reviewed on 26/07/2023 17:03

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Superb site!

What an absolute gem of a site! Easy to find, great access, well run, beautiful views over the lake, two pubs within a mile to the left and right of the exit, what more could you ask for! Fully serviced and a very clean area in a shed for your waste. Can't wait to return if we can get in.

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Reviewed on 31/05/2022 16:12

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Perfection!

Stayed for 5 nights in early September and immediately booked for 10 days for next year. Without doubt, the best CL we have stayed at. The 5 pitches are all hardstanding made from compressed limestone scalpings and level with a grid area for the awning. 16A mains and fresh water to each pitch and a soakaway drain for grey water. It is arranged so that you park your caravan front in, which gives a view over the lake, so a motor mover is helpful. There is a wooden building that houses a toilet pan that is used to empty toilet waste. It is kept clean and tidy. This also contains the rubbish bins. One helpful point is that all waste goes in together and the waste contractor sorts out the recycling, claiming a zero to landfill policy. The site is set in a huge meadow with a large lake, all manicured grass, more like a garden than a meadow with a mix of trees providing both shade and privacy. The location is about half way between Derby and Ashbourne and easily approached from the main road, although it is better to follow the road to the business park as the road through the village is narrow. It is well suited for all the attractions in the southern part of the Peak District, not too far for the entire Peak District and also for the attractions around Staffordshire. Quite often when staying at CLs, we think we might want to come back. this is the first one where we have actually booked for the following year before leaving.

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kevinwarrington

Caravanner from Hampshire

Reviewed on 13/09/2021 12:39

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What a gorgeous site, but..............

We were stopping over the road at the owners other site, Heritage Wood, and decided to take look at this site and were so impressed that we immediately asked if we could move to it. The entire site is in superb condition, with level, hard standing pitches, immaculate closely mown and wide open reaches of lawn that was in impeccable condition and as for the bird life it was a real eye opener watching so many hedgerow birds that are so rapidly disappearing from so many other areas of our Country. As an ex site owner over in France, I just wish the space between each pitch had been made further apart. We will be going back again and we have told all of our friends about this little immaculate gem of a site.

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MillieMaster

Motorhomer from Lincolnshire

Reviewed on 04/08/2021 20:42

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This site lives up to its description

Just had 3 nights here and would definitely go again. An excellent and well tended quiet site. I can see us visiting all year round.

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Mowog1342

Caravanner from Shropshire

Reviewed on 08/06/2021 19:53

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lovely site

this site is an amazing find , it is a lovely peaceful site , well worth a visit . i have in fact already booked for next year . it was worthy of me nominating this site for cl site of the year which i have done . top class!

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TONYDWALSALL

Caravanner from West Midlands

Reviewed on 07/06/2021 10:09

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Great CL

Have just completed another two week stay at this fantastic site. The staff at the site office, David and Lynne, were excellent and very helpful and helped to make our stay wonderful. The site is peaceful, quiet and with fully serviced pitches this place is outstanding. The owners, Tim and Jill have made this like a parkland with fire pit and picnic tables for the five caravans. Cannot rate this high enough, well done! We have already booked two weeks for next year.

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jaffaman

Campervanner from Staffordshire

Reviewed on 01/08/2020 20:20

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