Carsington Water Club Campsite

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Good for families

A delightful site

We came across this site by simply looking for inland sites near water. We had never been to the Derbyshire Dales so we were really interested to see the site, the reservoir, and the local area. The site is delightful, clean, and very spacious around individual pitches. The hosts were wonderful. The reservoir is fantastic with a walking/cycle path all round which is mainly flat but does have some ups and downs. We also made a larger cycle loop of around 25 miles taking in two old railway lines now converted to walk/cycle paths. All in all the two nights stop were excellent.

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harveyv

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Reviewed on 15/08/2021 17:43

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Excellent site

We stayed here for 3 nights in August. The welcome from the staff was warm and friendly; and the site is set in a beautiful; peaceful; wooded location - ideal for cyclists and walkers. Everything was spotlessly clean, with sanitiser everywhere, and lots of service points. Although the site was full, it never felt overcrowded and was always peaceful and quiet. Carsington Water itself is a mere 3 minutes drive/ 5mins cycle from the site, and is easily walkable.One of the best CAMC sites we have ever stayed at, and we would not hesitate to recommend this site.

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CJ1959

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Reviewed on 15/08/2021 16:58

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Rated 3 of 5

Good for families

Could be a great site!

This is a good site in an interesting location, with modern facilities and quite well maintained. During our stay the site was full (too full really) and we were pleased to be advised at Reception to go the very far end of the site. We soon found out why, the shouting and screaming around the play areas went on late. We were also shocked at the arrogant and unpleasant attitude of some of the other users for example at the washing up area, not at all the decent friendly folk we usually find on C&MC sites. The staff are fighting a losing battle when there are people on site who do not know how to flush a toilet or where used toilet paper should go and I don't envy them the job of cleaning. We will return, but not in the school holidays.

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Motorhome174

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Reviewed on 13/08/2021 19:11

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Good for families

Could Do With Improvement

At the top you are requested to go to the new arrivals bay wait to be called into reception to check in.Depending on the queue including new arrivals but for the shop depends on how quickly you are called.This was classed as a family site but also peaceful & quiet.We had to go a way into the site before finding a pitch that seemed quiet.This was not the case as the children on the site were not controlled in anyway,allowed to ride bikes,scooters etc anywhere they wanted,even across your pitch,whilst yelling & screaming to each other,to make it worse they were not in our section.Noise went on until 9:30/10pm for two nights only the other night being quiet as it rained & kept them in.We left a pitch marker on our pitch.On return we stopped at the shop on site to buy ice creams.The Reception/Shop only allowed 1 person in at any time a queue formed outside which consisted of other campers as well as new arrivals,in total about 8 people,4 being children wanting ice creams.The person in the shop not only wanted to check in but sort out further dates for herself & family during August,then cancel ones that were incorrect.Having waited a good 15-20 minutes a Warden appeared,asked if she could help which was not possible.I asked why the shop could not be separated from the reception to eliminate problems only to be told in an agressive manor that it could not & they had to adhere to COVID guidelines.Fine,but when there is a store room with doors which could have been altered to form the shop it seems very stupid not to put it to use.When pointed out another Warden said he was not going to do it,was not allowed to do it & that I was only being argumentative.I suggested a summerhouse on the green opposite only to be told no not allowed to don't have the money to do it.When we got back to our pitch we found bikes & helmets over it which belonged to people visiting the caravan opposite.Nothing was said but it was clear it was our pitch they then proceeded to walk/cycle across our pitch at every given opportunity coming periously close to our vehicle with the obligatory screaming/yelling until they eventually left early evening.Was it worth complaining to the Wardens,after the reception in the afternoon NO.Children are not controlled in anyway on this site,left to do exactly as they please including chasing/frightening the rabbits & squirrels.The Wardens are nowhere to be seen apart from 2 who cut the grass/emptied bins.There was no hand santiser in the unit by the bins/drinking water/chem waste etc for 2 days.The site is in a lovely location but does give the impression nearer to Carsington Water than it actually is.The problem of the reception/shop could easily be sorted but with the attitude of the Wardens will not be as they really do not seem to care about any of the site.The facilities whilst okay at times dirty & washing up sinks had to be cleaned before use.Would we stay there again, NO is the answer.

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Squirrel W

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Reviewed on 06/08/2021 16:35

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Good for families

Nice

It was a nice place with Plenty of walking areas which was very quiet with lovely scenery and was very peaceful

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Reviewed on 04/08/2021 18:24

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EXCELLENT SITE.

Excellent site Very clean facilites, pleasant staff, good size plots, useful little shop for some essentials. lovely wooded walks nearby. We will be booking again for sure.

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Reviewed on 02/08/2021 09:08

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Pleasant site

Our first visit to the Peak District and we thoroughly enjoyed it Very clean facilities,friendly helpful staff Good bus service especially the derby bus service that will pick you up from the site and collect you later when pre booked,lovely cycle around carsington water you must stop halfway and visit The Miners Arms top class pub with 5 star food not your usual deep fried and microwaved rubbish that most others offer

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richard thomas

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Reviewed on 31/07/2021 09:28

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Not so peaceful weekend away

Nothing wrong with the site or any of the staff. The problem with the site and the reason for the low scoring peace and quiet is purely because too many other site users were treating the site as a race track when it is supposed to be 5mph. We did mention this to the site staff who were very nice and said they would try and sort it and thanks for letting them know. Not much they can do I guess but something to think about may be more speed bumps. Very nice Fish and Chips on Friday night (cash only). Although we didn't try it there was a Pizza van on the Saturday night. All this said we would come back. The site shop is well stocked and is open 8.30am-10am and 1pm-6pm. They are cleaning during the times the shop isn't open. Lovely walk and cycle around the reservoir.

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Reviewed on 27/06/2021 22:06

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Peaceful site in lovely pine woods close to reservoir

Our first trip here, just an hour from home, and it won't be our last. The pine woodland is lovely and the pitches in small groups in clearings. While we didn't feel hemmed in by the trees, it's worth being selective about your pitch to make the most of the available sun. Used our bikes each of the 3 days we were on site - to go round the reservoir, a delightful 9 mile easy ride, spotting sculptures and taking advantage of the picnic area at the Visitor Centre, and a slightly more energetic ride to Ashbourne via the NCN route and back via a B road. Having brought all our food with us we didn't need to take the motorhome off site at all to go shopping, but it's worth bearing in mind that you're a fair way to any shops. The woodland walk around the site makes for a lovely half-hour stroll. A super short break, we'll definitely be back.

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Debbie BT

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Reviewed on 27/06/2021 19:25

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Good for families

Clean, attractive site in woods

Not as pristine as other club sites but then this is semi-wild woodland with its own attractions. Lovely setting with usual immaculate toilet and shower facilities. We felt slightly conned because we’d responded to the photo in the club magazine which appeared to show site on lake shore - in reality, you can’t even see the water. Nevertheless it’s just a 5 minute walk to the lake and is great for access to walk and bike ride trails. Information Centre is good and just 20-30 minute walk from site. Unfortunately, being surrounded by trees means most pitches see little sun. Some pitches tucked nicely in corners in trees but most pitches are quite close. Lovely friendly welcome and well-organised reception but, unusually, pitches aren’t pre-allocated and, with only a handful of places left, we and many others took a considerable time to find somewhere. A quiet and peaceful site which is ideal for either chilling out or for an active holiday - or both.

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Reviewed on 24/06/2021 20:51

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