Just been to Chatsworth Caravan Site, this is our 6th visit, we just love this site. There isn't much on site for children, a small playground for younger children, that's it, does not bother us as we are pensioners. If you haven't been before you cant check in before 1pm. You have to leave by 12 noon, it's one way in/out, so don't try to get there too early as they will not let you check in till 1pm, and rightly so. We got there about 5 mins before 1pm, there was only 2 vans in front of us, the 1st van had been there since 12 noon, she had been before so should have known they will not let you check in before! Check in was quick, you then go choose your pitch, and tell reception what number your on, then you get you key for the door into Chatsworth grounds. We had a good choice of pitches to choose from, but the site soon filled up. All week people were coming & going, it's a very popular site. The guy at the back of us caught his van on the water tap, him being on a fully services pitch, I think it was a new van too, ouch. Reception staff were friendly, as was all the wardens. The facilities are kept clean & tidy. Walking is good in the area, so don't have to use your car for a few days if you don't want as plenty of walks around Chatsworth Estate alone. We went to The Wheatsheaf in Baslow village for a meal, I had pie with puff pastry, hubby had pie with shortcrust pastry, but as these were microwaved, they were both soggy. The burgers looked like they were popular. In Bakewell we went to the Red Lion one lunch time, we both had fish & chips, they were lovely, the batter was very crispy. I think the site has had a lot of trees cutting down or trimmed, it looked quiet open, but there again there was no leaves on the trees just yet, so might look different in a month or two. Word of warning, we went into Bakewell one evening, it was £1 to park in the town after 6pm, a £1 well spent, as the traffic warden came round at 7:40pm and ticketed a car. We had all the seasons in one day never mind one week, but we really enjoyed our stay & will be back again soon.
