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Rivendale Holiday Park
Buxton Rd
Alsop En Le Dale
Ashbourne
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE6 1QU
Tel: 01335 310311
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Pitches: Lodges Only
Open: 01/02/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/02/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 No Tents |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 No Toilets |
 No Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Mum2kathryn |
5 reviews from this member |
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 This was our first ever camping trip (2 adults and two children (3 and 6)). I chose Rivendale as it was only about 1 hour from home, most of the reviews were positive and I fell for the pretty pictures on their website. We stayed for 2 days in the Easter hols in between the bank holidays.
Rivendale is in the southern part of the Peak District, the surrounding countryside is lovely - all stone walls surrounding lush green fields full of sheep and newborn lambs. The site itself is in a disused quarry - I did worry that it would feel a bit claustrophobic but it didn't - it had a sort of coastal feels, and the 'cliffs' look more natural than man-made. The site is a mix of tent pitches, caravans, statics, pods and a yurt. There is also a separate non-EHU camping field.
We camped on the EHU field - the area where we were was sheltered by a lightly wooded bank - I think this gave us a bit of protection from the wind, but the rustling of the trees may have made it sound more windy than it really was. The downside to this was we were in shade from mid afternoon onwards, so if you like to soak up the evening sun I'd ask to avoid pitches 1-11. All pitches are accessed via limestone roads, once the wind picks up quite a lot of dust can blow off them, and we all came back with white shoes!
The toilets, showers washing up area and playground were all situated in the centre of the site. The toilet and showerblock was very usable - clean warm, well lit and plenty of facilities - never saw anyone waiting. They are code operated (although the code lock was in the process of being replaced on the ladies while we were there). There are three large washing up sinks with drainers - I have nothing to compare it with but it seemed very civilised, and there was always plenty of hot water. The play area is fairly basic with a couple of swings, some balance beams and bridges. OK for a quick play while mum or dad washes up but won't hold their attention for too long. There is also space for ball games etc. The facilities were a bit of a walk from our pitch (especially at 3am!) and if it hadn't have been for a few empty pitches opposite ours, there wouldn't have been anywhere for the kids to play within site of our tent.
Onsite there is a small shop selling basic provisions, a cafe and a bar. We ate in the cafe twice and the food was good, the service quick and friendly. A modest full english was £5.99. One flaw we found if you want a cooked meal on site was the cafe closes at 5pm, and the bar opens at 6.30pm, so if you want to eat between those times you'll have to cook it yourself!
The website and previous reviews mention how dark it is on the site - I don't know if they've put in new lighting but there were some quite bright 'globe on a stick' type lights by the water points, at the entry to some of the hardstanding areas and by the shower block so I didn't find it that dark at all on my early morning trips to the loo with a 6 year old.
In general the site seems well run without there being an overbearing staff presence. In the EHU tent areas there was a mixture of families with young children, young couples and a few small groups. No one I wouldn't have wanted to be pitched next to. Our two nights with EHU cost about £35 (using 30% with the Mirror vouchers).
During our stay we visited Ilam Park, a National Trust property with lovely parkland, and Dovedale, a very pretty bit of river but a bit of a tourist trap. If you are a NT member and don't mind walking, park at Ilam Park and walk to Dovedale (route details in the visitor centre - 30mins walk) to save yourself the carpark charge at Dovedale. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Nelmo |
24 reviews from this member |
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Just to add my tuppence to previous reviews - nice site and we had the most amazing weather which would make anywhere good.
Site very nice but couple of negatives:
1. Full-serviced pitches are very large but some of the other pitches are a bit tight for space, having just enough to squeeze a van, awning and car on. Also, many of them are pure gravel (no grass at all), which I wouldn't like personally.
2. I thought they were very clear about needing green fluid for the toilet but I still forgot for the first time. They had a CDP for blue stuff but it was disgusting - an overflowing hole in the ground with a heavy manhole cover you had to remove with tools from reception. Take or buy green.
3. No view from the site, which is a shame for such a beautiful area.
Great bike ride nearby (Tissington Trail) and strongly recommend a trip to Carsington Water, which has an even better 8-mile bike trail round it and a superb kids playground at the main visitors centre.
Overall, good site, clean facilities, outstandingly beautiful area.
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| Date of Visit: March 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Menyou |
8 reviews from this member |
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Well Rivendale is certainly a very different experience from many sites you may have visited before. It is set in a quarry surrounded by huge cliff type circular walls which can be a bit daunting when you first pitch up. It is all hardstanding though so motorhomers will love it. The walls block off any view of the beautiful surroundings the site is set in but give a superb experience of many bird types that nest in the cliffs and would not be easily seen elsewhere. The circular layout also means that many pitches are very narrow but long, almost pointed at one end which is also very different to other more boring square patch type set ups.
The site has effectively banned any use of the blue chemicals many use in the loo but do not tell you when you book. They sell green types in the shop but it is expensive so take your own.
Toilet blocks are fine but as Rivendale now take tents they can end up very muddy at times.
The whole place is very relaxing overall and there is a good on site bar which always helps. Its pricey in the summer at £25 a night, caravan, two adults, electric and awning and everything else is extra. These prices also apply all summer at week ends from Easter onwards. Would definitely go again but off peak.
The location is in exactly the right place to explore Ashbourne and Buxton and all the beautiful places in between.
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| Date of Visit: February 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Kccm30 |
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What a lovely caravan park, set in beautiful Derbyshire, we woke up to snow the first morning we were there it looked so beautiful. We had a lovely time here and spent 4 days on the park, it was very peaceful and the amenities where spotless.
The toilets and showers had a code system so only the caravan users coould use them, they were extremely clean and well looked after. The play area looked nice but unfortunately when we visited the play area was very wet and the equipment was made of wood so it was unsuitable for my son to play on as it was very slippery which was a shame as he was really looking forward to going on it. The site hire a hot tub out which we saw on there website, unfortunately they charge a small fortune to use it and it can only be set up on a couple of pitches. They told us that it takes all morning to set it up and fill it and the cost for the rest of the day is £70.00 hence we never hired it! There was a little shop there which sold milk, bread standard essentials etc, there was also a pub which wasn't open all the time so we never got to see it.
All in all it was a lovely peaceful tranquil site and we will definitely be going back there in the future.
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| Date of Visit: February 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Lizzz |
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We stayed at this campsite in one of their purpose built wooden Yurts. Although the Yurt was very characteristic, unfortunately it was not really big enough for a family of 4, with only just sufficient room to position one double and two single air beds. This would have been OK if you wanted to use the Yurt simply for sleeping.
Due to the amount of wet weather, the area surrounding the Yurt was a mud bath, making it difficult for us to utilise the outdoor space on this occasion.
We camped with friends (another family of four), also in a Yurt, but one which was not reachable by car due to the fact it was on the top of a very muddy hill. This Yurt does have a wood burning stove, but with only just room for four to sleep it is not possible to use the stove unless you allow sufficient time for cooling prior to bed time.
Both Yurts retained the heat very well (from electric heaters), and we did not suffer with cold at all. In short, the Yurts would be a perfect winter retreat for two and a great in the dry (!) season for a family of four, who are prepared to cook, eat, etc outside.
In relation to the facilities, I would agree with most previous reviews. Shower / toilet block was great and always clean, despite the general muddiness of the site.
The location is fantastic and the staff helpful in recommending walks etc. The Tissington Trail is just over the main road and ideal for dog walking, but most other walks coming into contact with farmland and sheep and therefore dogs requested to be kept on leads.
The Family Pods look to be a little more spacious than the Yurts with a larger decking area to the front of each, and all facing a pond.
One little gripe is that when we booked, we were the only ones and we were told that we would be placed in a Yurt and a family pod which would be close enough to one another, allowing us to eat together, etc. However, upon arrival we realised that this was not the case and that there was a very muddy trek up and down the hill to one another.
One thing to note, if you have been here before, the camping field (we camped here in a tent the previous summer) has been partially dug out to create a fish pond/lake.
Generally though, I would recommend this site and would be likely to go back again.
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| Date of Visit: February 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Wynyardlad |
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Just come back from Rivendale campsite a site we really enjoyed. The site is lovely and the warnings about low lighting on a night is worth it on a clear night when you can see the night sky in all its glory,not many places in England you have clear views of the night sky.
The toilets were nice under floor heated and clean. The site is a bit out of the way if like me you park your van and don't move it and no car to get around. We used the local bus service to Buxton worth a look.
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| Date of Visit: January 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Hammyhar |
4 reviews from this member |
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This was first my ever caravan holiday, and I really did not know what to expect, I read the reviews for this site and thought I would give it a try. I loved it at this site, the staff were lovely, pleasant, chatty and they were very helpful when my car broke down, the site was very clean and the toilet and shower blocks were fantastic, clean, spacious and lovely and warm
I would recommend it to anyone.
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| Date of Visit: November 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Fizz35 |
4 reviews from this member |
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First impressions, a lovely clean, organised site, in a disused quarry I presume by the surrounding area.So no views, but sheltered from the elements.
Stayed for 2 nights out of 3 as weather deteriorated (snow). Toilets and showers immaculate can't be faulted,liked the separate sink cubicles. They were always clean, and had a heated floor! We found Staff not to be very welcoming, but maybe we have been spoilt in the past.
Beautiful place for walking and cycling.Visited the pub one night, which was very appealing on the eye,due to old beams and stone walls, but cold (warmer in the caravan). Lovely room next door to the dining area with a wood burning stove, but had a child under 16 so were refused access.Would go back again,but in the summer months!
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| Date of Visit: October 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bigbertha |
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Stayed for 6 nights over the half-term holiday and was pleasantly surprised. (had seen some 'moaning reviews')
The site is in a brilliant location for kiddy-cycling as the Tissington trail is just across the main road from the campsite entrance. We cycled with the kids slightly downhill as far as Tissington where there is a snack van and toilets then slightly uphill back to the site. On another day we cycled to Hartington on the road, for lunch in the tea room (very pleasant) then up to Parsley Hay (cycle hire and snack kiosk and really nice loos) and back down the trail to the site.
We pitched with the front windows facing the quarry wall and it was really nice to see the sun reflecting off it in the early evening. With binoculars you can spot birds of the feathered variety. (Husband almost got in bother as lady in opposite camper van thought she was being watched!)
We would go back here as it was a great site - safe for kids and brilliant for cycling.
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| Date of Visit: October 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Palmers3 |
4 reviews from this member |
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We are just back from our third stay at this great little site. This time in our new caravan.
We love the quite surroundings, the friendly staff, and the lack of things to spend money on!
Clean, tidy, Dog friendly well stocked shop and bar. 2 mins from Tissington Trail, great for our seven year old to cycle while we walk the dog.
We only live 40 miles away so nice and easy for that quick weekend away from it all.
Do take a torch you will need it.
We will be going back again and again no reason not to
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