Chatsworth Park Club Campsite

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Good for families

Disappointing

This is obviously an extremely popular site, but after managing to book a couple of nights it was disappointing to discover that it was simply the area that it covers rather than the site itself. We arrived on a Sunday to find a stream of around 10 outfits waiting on the single track road to book in causing mayhem to any one already on site trying to leave or enter. Once booked in, we found the site in a poor state of repair, with muddy pot holes in roadways and hard standings, pitches seemed squeezed in with quantity rather than quality being the order of the day. The area is wonderful, and access to the Chatsworth estate a bonus, but this site is over priced and below par.

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martindeb

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Reviewed on 08/04/2016 17:39

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Rated 4 of 5

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Too expensive

I must agree with the previous review, we enjoy this site & it's easy access into the grounds. However, it is vastly over priced for its very small pitches (compared to most sites) and the electric pods always seem to be just too far for our cable to reach! We were told to move over twice last time we visited by the wardens as we "were not in the right place on the pitch" ! So petty! We have a motorhome so by the time we were in the 'right place' we had hardly any room on the pitch left to sit outside. Many all singing all dancing private sites in the area are much cheaper now.

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CAG

Reviewed on 08/04/2016 09:32

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Not quite up to expectations

Finally managed to book into Chatsworth - our first visit as we'd never been able to secure a booking before. On the plus side, the easy access to the Chatsworth Estate is excellent, and we'd recommend saving the best part of a day to wander around the gardens which have many hidden surprises (and the gardens are dog friendly). The walk into Edensor village on the estate is also pleasant and there is a pretty little tea room there that we can recommend. Bakewell is nearby with the mandatory Bakewell Pudding and/or tart to buy. We also visited Lyme Park near Disley which has some lovely walks and views, and also the gardens at Pooles Cavern and Country Park. The Country Park is on a hill so expect a bit of a climb but again the views are good - park at the car park adjacent to the Caverns. (We didn't try the caverns themselves but they seem to get good reviews). On site, the pitches seem small by usual CC standards. There were some niggles too with the dog bins left unemptied for several days; there was also a power failure lasting most of an evening - not too much of a problem except that this also cuts out the water supply apparently so the toilet block was locked closed during the power outage. There's a lot of wildlife around the site with pheasants wandering freely around. (The dawn chorus was rather loud though!) Overall we enjoyed our stay but felt that the site was expensive for what's on offer.

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ICStevenson

Caravanner

Reviewed on 07/04/2016 17:36

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Fantastic

Another great stay at Chatsworth CC Site, every time we arrive to a very friendly welcome, it puts a big smile on all the families faces, great staff great site and amazing views with lots and lots to do. "Big Thanks again"

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WOVCC Green Army

Caravanner

Reviewed on 07/04/2016 08:14

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Too expensive

We stayed 2 nights (Friday and Saturday 2nd/3rd Apr) and paid £66 for a very small Blue Peg pitch far away from everything (water and other facilities) and a bit of rain and you walk through mud up to the House. Didn't enjoy it at all and don't want to pay that sort of money for what you get.

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Praestmose

Reviewed on 06/04/2016 18:43

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Ticks all the boxes!

This was a return visit to Chatsworth for us - our first visit coincided with the Christmas Market in November which was brilliant - this time we enjoyed a lovely Spring break. First we met our new pet! A beautiful pheasant who seemed quite at home roaming around the site and occasionally puffing himself up to scare off the ducks! Then having had a cup of tea we took ourselves (and Paris our Bichon) through the secret gate to Chatsworth house and park. As motorhomers we like to park up and walk or use local buses to get out and about. At Chatsworth there are plenty of walks - we went into Baslow village through the park and enjoyed a meal at the Marstons pub (dogs allowed in the garden which has a variety of gazebos for shelter if needed) then returned by an alternative path for a late afternoon siesta :) On another day we walked to the house and spent several hours exploring the wonderful gardens (dogs allowed in the gardens on leads - such a welcome change) we bought a sandwich and a drink at the cafe (you get a voucher for discount on a drink/snack as part of the entrance fee) and found a bench to have our lunch overlooking the magnificent Emperor fountain. All in all another perfect short break at Chatsworth- could have got the bus to Bakewell or even to Matlock (T M Travel Service 218 from Chatsworth House car park or Hulleys 170 service from Baslow) but we enjoyed our walks in and around the park with plenty of rest and relaxation thrown in. We have already booked to return later in the year:) Wardens and site needless to say were up to normal high standards of Caravan Club - Thank You

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Maggie1301

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Reviewed on 05/04/2016 11:01

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Calm even in storm

Congratulations to each of the wardens on this site, during our visit (23-31March 2016) they were calm very pleasant and extremely helpful. Coping with main power cable damage, storm flooding appeared to be "all in a day's work". Well done people, you make this site. Just one opportunity for improvement is the bridge at site entrance, better than it was a few years ago, but still risk of bottoming out/grounding drawbars etc..

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SILVERFLAG

Caravanner

Reviewed on 01/04/2016 10:15

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Lovely Chatsworth

Another lovely stay here. So peaceful on site with just the sounds of the birds and the new lambs. We used the car to go to the farm shop (for yummy treats, don't bother supermarket shopping before you come) but apart from that have just walked from site. Picnics and deer watching in the park (through the secret site gate), longer walks taking in the ridges and a historical walk around Baslow (pick up the leaflet from the Spa shop in the village). Even caught the sun! Bliss.

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mjh2014

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Reviewed on 31/03/2016 17:41

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All hands to the pumps...

As were have stopped here on numerous occasions we knew what to expect when we arrived.... Or so we thought! We got here fine and dandy on Thursday ready for the Easter break and settled down for a relaxing night.....when suddenly no power of any sort, and me as usual blamed her in doors for overloading the electrics . No not her this time ....a damaged cable was to blame which cut everyone including Chatsworth House off. All the staff ran round trying to help and eventually the "lekkie" board were at about 8 pm to rectify everything.... Ok so no power for a few hours.....what's the trouble that's what caravanning used to be like but why do people have to complain as fast as they can to try and get monies back.... The staff were exceptional on the night and we were a couple who were quite comfortable with the goings on.....we will be back asap........I'm still not sure wether it was her in doors putting the curlers on that did it...

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T7VVY

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Reviewed on 30/03/2016 18:59

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Great Site

Excellent site in a lovely location, perfect for walks in the grounds of Chatsworth house. Site very good, well looked after and toilets clean and wardens friendly. Only one gripe, you must have one, dogs messing on site, no attempt to go too the dog walk, but I will go again, so speaks for itself.

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halohodge

Caravanner

Reviewed on 29/03/2016 17:23

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