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Bank House Farm
Hulme End
Nr Hartington
Buxton
Derbyshire (Browse area)
SK17 0EX
Tel: 01298 687333
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Pitches: 80
Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
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| Who's it for |
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| Facilities |
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 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Judy/keith |
1 review from this member |
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 Have just returned from a two night weekend stay. As they were quiet busy we had to stay on the field opposite so a bit of a treck to the facilities, however we had just as good a pitch by the stream there. On one end of the field was a small shop and the other end was the manifold inn. (recommended pub was definitely the STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT in between hulme end and hartington this is a must lovely local pub and the food was excellent value for money). The location of the site was set beautiful scenery and excelent for hikers and cyclest. Only one down fall the shower facilities could of been better. There was only two and are very small my partner is 6ft 2 inch and medium build and found it very difficult though plenty of hot water. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Glamper40 |
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Just returned from a 2 night stay with my husband and teenage children. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at the site. We pitched our tent immediately on the left along the river which was very therapeutic in the evening when getting off to sleep.
There is a policy of no noise after 10:30pm which works impeccably well but I'm not too sure if it's meant to be all tucked in bed by that time. But don't let this put you off from staying here as the owners are so obliging and very helpful.
With regards the Manifold Inn, I was disappointed with the homecooked food. I ordered slow braised lamb shank in mint gravy. It was radiatingly hot and tasteless (microwaved). The vegetables came separately and they were still cooking in their serving dish.
Back to camping though. Yes there are limited toilet/shower facilities but it didn't hinder our stay. A fantastic site and location to explore the Manifold Valley.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: BrandNewDay |
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My husband and I have just come back from three nights at this beautiful site. As others have said, the owner, Wayne, is really lovely. We were in one of the pitches on the immediate left, along the river.
They're very nice, level pitches, right on the bank of the river. We were there early in the week and so there weren't many other tents there. I gather it can get pretty crowded on weekends, and sometimes they even put people in a field across the road.
An earlier review almost put us off this site, as it said the Manifold Inn, the pub directly across from the site, is only a restaurant with no bar area. This is not true. There is a bar, with about ten stools.
The food is pretty good, but the food at the Devonshire Arms less than two miles away in the lovely village of Hartington was spectacular. Hulme end also has a small shop that carries all necessities.
I found the toilets and showers to be adequate and clean. I agree with an earlier reviewer who remarked that some sort of barrier between the shower and the dressing area would be helpful - a lot of water goes out into the dressing area. There was a mop in the ladies, but my husband said none in the mens.
This would not be a good site for anybody with any sort of mobility issues, as you have to climb a steepish hill to get to the loos, and then climb over a sort of stile set into the wall.
The electrical hookups appear to be quite limited, so we only saw one campervan there on one of the nights. It was all tents, and everybody was well-mannered and quiet. Children would enjoy wading in the river, but there's nothing else for them to do, there. It would be nerve-racking to be there with a toddler, due to the proximity to the river.
We would very much like to go again, someday, as we enjoyed it very much. I didn't notice it being too expensive, but I can't say it was all that cheap, either, at £13 a night for two adults.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Janet55 |
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This site is in a lovely spot and easily accessible, which was much better than other experiences when trying to navigate narrow roads in the Alstonefield and Whetton areas. It is very handy for the Manifold trail and great to have a pub opposite, although on this occasion we didn't have time to try this out!
We found the new owner, Wayne, to be very helpful. In fact, he couldn't have been nicer and was on almost permanent call, should anyone need him. We had a lovely spot by the river and he was very flexible with how we pitched.
The showers and toilets were lovely and clean and we had no problem with queuing, although the site was fairly quiet overall. I could see that access would be a bit limited though, for anyone with mobility issues or in wet and slippery conditions, as there was a climb up to reach them.
I am pretty sure we will be back here, as the site is so well placed. My only reservation, if staying several nights, would be the cost. Perhaps we are a bit out of touch with prices in the midst of walking country (as our eldest son was paying £5 per night per person on a pretty rough site nearby for his D of E expedition, which equated to £15 for a tent of 3 young people!).
For 2 x adults and 3 children this site should have been £24 a night. Wayne very kindly gave us a discount, due to late arrival. However, we are used to paying £24 per night for up to 6 persons, inc electric, hardstanding and all facilities with Camping & Caravan Club. Granted we pay an annual membership to get that rate, but £24 without electric could seem a bit pricey. We certainly would not complain for this trip though, as Wayne kindly allowed us to stay over into the following afternoon and many sites would have charged extra for that - so overall, a lovely owner and a site which has great promise (considering they have only been there 5 months) and we will certainly give them another visit.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Dhammerton |
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We decided to stay here for a long weekend, and over all we were fairly happy, but some improvements to the facilities would make this a great site.
Wayne was very helpful and booking was easy enough. We arrived on Friday night to find no obvious signs for the reception at the front gate and as such had to ask.
We booked in and found we had been placed in the 2nd field which at first was a bit disappointing because nothing was said about this when booking and considering the rates are £15 for a tent you don't get much for your money, Although as the weekend progressed and the main site became full we found this turned out to be the better location with a lot more room and privacy, we picked a nice spot in the corner next to the river and we were set for the weekend.
As others have said the 2nd field is fine with lots of space, however there are no facilities meaning you do have to walk over to the main site for water, toilets and the showers, which is fine during the day but a bit off putting at night.
The main facilities also are in need expanding and updating, the access to them is not great, its either up a steep hill and over a wall from one side or down a grass bank into the courtyard from the other which I suppose is ok but if it rains can become a bit dangerous. There only 3 male toilets + 2 showers and approx 5 female toilets and again 2 showers. Which considering the amount of people on the site isn't a lot. I found myself queueing more than once and when I did get to take a shower, I found it could have benefited from at least a shower door to separate the tray from the dressing area, I could imagine with children this could become a bit of an issue.
Around the site there is a lovely village shop at the bottom of the 2nd field that sells everything you need and the manifold inn across the river, we only ventured in here once as we were put off by the fact that it only serves food and there is no bar area. This means the nearest pubs are in the near by villages of Warslow and Hartington, both approx 1.5 miles away in either direction, the grey hound inn in warslow is well worth a visit for food and the cheese shop Hartington is also a must.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Phildenford |
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Just spend the Whit Bank Holiday here. The location is fantastic, a good base for visiting local attractions whether it is walking, cycling or just sight seeing.
We were located in the field over the road, so a small distance from the facilities but near the pub and the local shop. Win some lose some!
The pitch was flat and enough room between units to allow some privacy. The little shop is a treasure trove, and friendly to boot.
The pub serves great food and plenty of it and decent ale too, but cannot stress enough, over busy periods (bank holidays etc) Book!
I have a criticism about the site, facilities, just 4 showers (2 male 2 female) for the whole site. In the morning a no go area. Ideally a facilities block on the field across the road would be advantageous
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: KeithandDi |
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We stopped at Bank House campsite for 1 night.This was our first visit to the site and the manifold valley. We were met by both the owners who gave us a choice of pitches.
Some lovely ones by the river or on a higher slightly sloping field. We plumped for the higher field as the views down the manifold valley are beautiful. Showers, which are free and toilets were exceptionally clean at all times. Power point in ladies.
Although the site is quiet anyway the gate is locked at night and the Wayne, the owner has a walk round to ensuring noise was kept to a minimum after 10pm. Even though only having had the site for 4 months we were very impressed with everything and looking forward the improvements they are hoping to implement will make this site even better.
The surrounding area is beautiful. Hartington, up the road is a lovely village. We tried to get a meal at the Manifold Inn across the road from the site but it was fully booked so we drove out to the Staffordshire Knot which is signposted from the road towards Hartington.
A wonderful 17th century Inn the food was exceptional and the 2 for £16 is a bargain.All freshly cooked so be prepared to wait but its certainly worth it.
Not sure what smells the previous reviewer was referring to but even after a severe downpour in the night the site drained well and we didn't smell anything other than fresh air! The region is a farming area so it may have been that!.
Reluctant to recommend as we want to keep it to ourselves but if you want a quiet site with lovely views, clean facilities and very accommodating and pleasant owners this ones for you.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Boognish76 |
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This site now has hook-up of sorts - an extension lead running down from the farmhouse. The electrical sockets were under a plastic bucket in a nettle patch and my husband was stung several times while plugging in and unplugging.
At £18 all-in - this was one of the most expensive sites we've visited and I wouldn't say that the facilities live up to the price. Two showers (for women) is a bit mean for a site that is mostly tent pitches.
The site is very well located for walking and cycling - we chose it because of its proximity to the Manifold Way. It's also very well located for the pub, which is just over the road, and serves real ales.
There were a couple of large groups camping near us - one of which had several car loads of visitors arrive for a barbecue, but all was quiet by the 10.30 curfew.
Overall we had a good stay at this site but wouldn't return due to the price.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: WendyMorris |
3 reviews from this member |
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A long week end at this site was both enjoyable and a little 'smelly'!
Wayne the owner, was very attentive and helpful.
Our pitch, in the second field, was in a pretty spot but rather further away from minimal washing / showering and toileting facilities than we expected.[400 metres]
These were insufficient for the number of occupied pitches this weekend [at least 40] which was a shame and let the site down. No water on the second field either. Hopefully it's on its way soon.
The close proximity to the Manifold Inn and the local shop were great.The Devonshire Arms in Hulme End served very good food.
Very quiet at night / nearby road quiet at night.
Cycling / Walking the Manifold way is easy work through beautiful countryside, thors cave is also a stunning site.[approx 4 mile walk from site.]
We took the local bus to Buxton [Market Square]-£5 per adult, £2.50 child return trip. An attractive place with pubs, restaurants and shops a plenty. The pavilion and park are a pleasant space.
We would visit this site again, especially mid week to avoid long shower / washing up queues. The location is great, local environment beautiful.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: The_Jeepster |
9 reviews from this member |
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We stay at this campsite for one night just before the Easter weekend as an introduction to camping for our two children and would definitely recommend it. Lovely and quiet, with a good pub just across from the site and a fantastic little shop about 300 yds down the road.
The site is divided by the road that runs down form Hartington to Humle End (not a very busy one). We stay on the main site so cannot comment too much on the other but it looked very flat and had lots of space.
Most of the main site is slightly sloping but there are some nice flat pitches down by the river. There are no hookups as yet and only one water tap up by the toilets and washing area.
The showers and toilets are a bit basic but clean, just watch out for the cold taps as they tend to splash water everywhere when pushed down to far.
BBQ's are allowed as long as you use one of the fire bricks (slabs) that are dotted around the site.
A nice quiet site in a lovely location perfect for a couple of nights away.
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