The Firs Club Campsite

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Lucky last minute search

We found The Firs whilst doing a search for a last minute, long weekend away. We couldn't book in advance as we were not sure if we could get time off work, so we were really lucky that The firs still had space available. We got there around lunch time and were made welcome. We chose a pitch and got set up. We actually pitched our awning the wrong way at first and the warden gently explained that it was a bit close to the next pitch (we are fairly new to this!). He said he could help us move it the next morning before the people that had booked the pitch next to us arrived. Our awning is an awkward shape so he helped us position it in a much better place. The warden and his wife work really hard keeping the place spotless & the toilets and showers were lovely. The views from the picnic bench begged for photographs, the dog walk was handy & the information room was well stocked with leaflets, menus & recommended walks. There is plenty to do near the site meaning you don't have to travel far & when you've finished some of the beautiful walks you're not too far away from the showers & 'home' and can be back on site to relax in peace with a good book and your favourite drink. The site itself is well thought out and very well kept. There is a green feel and the grass & bushes give you privacy without being overgrown. Would love to stay there again. 

JGLeic

Reviewed on 08/06/2016 19:02

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Love it

First time visiter at this site went for the weekend and me and my better half have fell in love with it booked to go again in a month's time what a place to chill out

Dave holmesy

Reviewed on 08/06/2016 18:19

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Pretty Perfect

You always expect a certain standard in Caravan Club sites but this is seriously one of the best. Just as the previous review pointed out this is all down to the excellent hard working wardens. The facilities were truly immaculate at any time of the day, a joy on what was overall a cold and wet week. The wardens were attentive when we needed advice about our battery charger and always had time to stop for a quick chat. The site has amazing views and with the lovely Nether Heage, Heage and Belper on the doorstep, as well as Matlock just 5 miles away, it makes for a great site all round.

ally paul

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Reviewed on 07/06/2016 17:40

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one of the best sites on the network

Our first visit to The Firs and it won't be our last. I don't know why it has taken so long to find what is one of the best sites on the whole network (and I don't say that lightly). But before commenting in more detail on the site geography or facilities there is one "feature" which is superlative at this site - the wardens. Most do their job well but the wardens here are the most welcoming, helpful, friendly and hard-working we have had the pleasure of staying with. Turning to the site itself there are two distinct areas. We chose to stay in the upper area which feels more open. (There was an especially "private" pitch which happened to be free.) The site isn't too large (a single couple site for the wardens) and being divided in two makes each part feel generally compact. The pitches are well spaced and even when full over a bank holiday weekend it didn't feel crowded or cramped. Some pitches have wonderful views. However there are a few pitches by the road which would be better avoided if traffic noise is unwelcome. The narrow lane is much busier than one might expect. Most upper level pitches are untroubled by road noise and none of the lower level pitches are. The facilities are quite new and up to the standards of the best the club offers. Needless to say the wardens maintain them wonderfully. I cannot think of a single thing anyone could attempt to complain about at this site. I usually comment on running and road cycling from sites but because I was there immediately before a major race I didn't attempt much. I can safely say it is hilly - the site is at the top of a hill so any run (or walk) or cycle will end with an uphill on the return. Any exercise directly from the site will be quite strenuous.

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Excellent Site

This site is a hidden gem!! The wardens are lovely and extremely helpful, the facilities are spotless!! I don't usually use the shower block, I prefer the comfort of my caravan but these showers and amenities were impeccable. There's not much for children to do as no play park - our daughters older so that didn't matter for us. The Spanker Arms Pub in the village is a nice walk albeit along a narrowish road. We will definitely be back we loved this gem of a site.

jocro8595

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Reviewed on 31/05/2016 13:54

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great 4 south dales

very steep 2 second part of camp all very clean & tidy helpful wardens nice to get service pitch at £3 .95 extra to hard standing 

scootercar

Reviewed on 29/05/2016 10:49

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Wonderful site with very helpful staff

This was our first ever caravan holiday and we really did not know what to do. Not only did the site owner help us set up he assisted when I managed to collapse my jockey wheel when trying to hook up to leave.  The site is absolutely pristine and very well located. The nearest pub does excellent meals. We will definitely return to this wonderful site  Thank you  

Jonathan4925

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Reviewed on 26/05/2016 20:57

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excellent stay

We stayed four days on this site. A Gem of a site. All the facilities were spotless, the wardens friendly and very helpful. I agree the dog walk was very small, also the road was very busy to walk along. but the views from the site so beautiful. apart from the rain we enjoyed our stay.

kite driver

Reviewed on 16/05/2016 21:41

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Fantastic Site and Exemplary Wardens

We stayed at this wonderful site for 2 nights last weekend and not only was it extremely well kept and toilet block spotless but the relief wardens Phil and Maureen Varta the most friendly and helpful we have met in many years caravanning. We had a problem with our gas cylinder and Phil came and fixed it for us. This site is must to visit. The Plant Nursery Dunge Farm just down the road has a great selection and very reasonable so we bought some back to Oxfordshire, Kedleston Hall is close by and a beautiful day out. We will return.

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Reviewed on 13/05/2016 09:24

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Stay at Belper

This is a nice small site, beware dog owners there isn't really a dog walk, and nowhere close to take a dog for a walk, the road at the entrance is a 'rat run' and certainly not safe to walk along, and on the point of site manners, we were given a plot near to the entrance to the toilets as I have a disability, this mean't the people opposite using our plot as a 'walk through' to the toilets, I would not do this it was a short walk round, this is what I consider to be very bad manners!!!

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Reviewed on 09/05/2016 09:50

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