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Chatsworth Park Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Chatsworth House
Baslow
Bakewell
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE45 1PN
Tel: 01342 327 490
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Pitches: 120
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 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 |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf On Site |
 Tennis On Site |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Andy R |
16 reviews from this member |
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 A very disappointing site (unless you like being packed in like sardines!).
After reading all the positive reviews here, I had high hopes for Chatsworth, but was very disappointed.
The main negative thing is the size of the pitches - they are tiny. We were on a super pitch and with the car, caravan and porch awning side by side, it was not possible to walk in between them and the dividing hedge. This wasn't just our pitch - many were like this, but there are some larger ones. Overall, it felt really claustrophobic here - they really were the smallest pitches I have ever come across on any site. I didn't have a tape measure handy, but I'm sure that in places, units were closer together than the '6 metre rule' allows. If we had taken our full size awning, there wouldn't have been any space to have even sat outside in chairs - it was that tight (and we only have a small single axle van).
On the positive side, the facilities were lovely and spotless (as usual for CC sites) and the site was very well looked after.
There is a small but good play area on site, which kept our 7 and 5 year olds happy, but the access roads on site are very narrow with tight bends and blind corners, and it never felt really safe for the children to be playing outside, especially as several thoughtless visitors chose to exceed the 5mph speed limit by a good margin.
We had planned a family trip to Chatsworth House while on site, but when we got there, we discovered that for 2 adults and 2 children to get into the house, gardens, and children's farm/adventure park would have cost £48! Even the gardens alone would have cost £20. This is not a cheap day out!
So, to sum up, great facilities, good location, but seriously let down by the tiny pitch sizes. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Lingaz |
12 reviews from this member |
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Visited this site many times, toilet block is immaculate showers nice and hot. You will have a key which will take you out of the gate, from which you can walk up to chatsworth house one way,and the other way takes you into Baslow. The pitches are spacious and at new year we went on a super pitch which was smaller than the normal ones but more private (not recommended if you like to see whats going on) but it was nice to have our own water, and waste outlet. Nearby is Bakewell (worth a visit), chesterfild (great shopping) and Hadden Hall (quite expensive for what we saw). We enjoyed chatsworth house and gardens and the farm shop is very good although quite expensive. There is also some good walks in the area. Will definitely be going back
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Sandle |
13 reviews from this member |
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Lots to do in the area- Bakewell pleasant, some wonderful walks. The Chatsworth Farm Shop has fantastic food, though pricey.
The site gives you a key to a door in the wall to allow access into the Chatsworth estate. Great for walking the dog.
Pitches quite small and packed in tightly. Not much of a view from the pitch. I couldn't really appreciate where were staying unless we left the actual campsite.
The toilet block is great- plentiful hot water, well thought out showers & cubicles. Kept very clean.
The site seemed to be constantly busy, so you need to book well ahead.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Windbreakers |
10 reviews from this member |
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Don't put Chatsworth into your SAT NAV ' otherwise you end up at the house! Then you have to go all the way back to the Baslow roundabout the only consolation was, we were not the only ones!
The site was lovely, clean showers and toilets. Lots of children having a great time riding their bikes.
You are given a key to a gate leading straight into the grounds , just like 'The Secret Garden' magical. Visited the gardens (again) but there is always something new to see and each season is different, Chatsworth in Spring time beautiful.
Lots of places to go in the area. A small Spar shop close by in Baslow for essentials. Lots of nice pubs around but we were content with a glass of wine back at Chatsworth. I think we will become regulars here.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Nightstar678 |
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Oh my goodness, what a fantastic site! The site itself is in a walled garden area on the Chatsworth Estate. Access is available from the site into the estate grounds around the house. No charge is made for this. However, charges are made for visiting the gardens, farmyard and house. Discount is available as a caravan club member.
All the facilities are brilliant, recently refurbished the toilet blocks are outstandingly clean and tidy. The pitches are all hardstanding so metal pegs are required.
There is a shop on site which sells the basics, as with all caravan sites they are a little expensive, but that is to be expected.
Small play area for younger children nothing for older children.Scooters and bikes are allowed but not near toilets blocks.
Dogs are welcome with a designated dog walking area available.
There are plenty of pubs and restaurants around the campsite area, all within walking distance.
Trip to Bakewell recommended but very disappointed with Buxton. Looks a little jaded.
I would recommend travelling to Chatsworth Caravan Site as early as possible, allowing you to arrive as the gates open at 12 noon -(not before as the road is narrow down to the site and you will be asked to turn back until 12) - Site is very popular and pitches are on a first come first served basis.
Well worth the visit, grounds are fantastic and house is beautiful - take your camera!
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| Date of Visit: December 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: David Klyne |
257 reviews from this member |
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To Find Site:- From both Bakewell and Chesterfield take A619 towards Baslow. Site entrance is between the two roundabouts in Baslow. Access to the site is by a long narrow road, although there are passing places it could be difficult for two towed caravans to pass. Therefore the Caravan Club instruct you not to arrive before 1.00pm. The reverse is that everyone must leave the site by 12.00 noon. The area outside of reception is cobbled and it can be quite daunting to drive over it.
Chatsworth is a real gem of a site which is set within what was a walled garden. There are 120 pitches in total including 26 'Super Pitches'. The 'super' pitches have their own fresh water supply and waste water and WC disposal, there is a £2 surcharge per night. All the other pitches are on hardstanding, useful as the site is open all year.
Although every inch of the site is used for pitches it has been cleverly designed so that pitches do not seem crowded. The one central toilet block is quite large and of excellent standard having recently been upgraded and now includes the 'Mother and Baby' room.
The old reception building is now the information room. The Reception sells newspapers, milk and bread plus walking maps of the area. When you tell reception where you are pitched they provide you with a key that provides access to the site from the park. This site is open to non-members but not to tents. Being a very popular site it is usually necessary to book in advance particularly at weekends and holidays, at the very least it is advised to phone ahead to check if there is space. The site offers a WiFi service and access cards can be purchased from Reception. Mobile reception is OK
There is lots to do in the area. You could amuse yourself by walks direct from the site. However most of the Peak District is within easy reach. There is a Garden Centre at Calton Lees a couple of miles from the site and a rather superb Estate Farm shop. There are a some restaurants in Baslow and details are usually found in the site information room.
Chatsworth House, no doubt, will be the main attraction for a stay on this site. It is only reasonable walk from the site, alternatively there is ample parking at the house. Tickets can be purchased online, this not only secures a small discount but also allows you to bypass the queue for people paying on the day. For day to day supplies major supermarkets are well represented in Chesterfield.
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| Date of Visit: March 2009 |
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| Reviewer: M+M Tours |
32 reviews from this member |
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First visit here, stopped for 4 nights on a Regular pitch. Like all other reviews, nice site, spotless facilities, very busy, some pitches a little cramped and very quiet at night.
Fantastic area for walking, with many varied routes. The house & gardens will take a full day to see.
Walked into Baslow for a pub meal. If you are a keen walker, a hard site to beat. Very relaxing & we enjoyed good weather. Can highly recommend.
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| Date of Visit: February 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Moogler |
8 reviews from this member |
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Loved it!
We were here during the snow - walked through the gate in the wall into the park - it was like a winter wonderland! The dog loved it and so did we.
We have used both the super pitches (although the water was frozen to couldn't connect directly to the tap) and standard pitches. They are handstanding, a reasonable size and flat.
Showers etc. Are usual good CC standard.
Easy walk through park to Baslow - Duke of Devonshire is a dog friendly pub (although we haven't actually eaten there). If you walk back in the dark - remember to take a torch (and the key to the gate!)
The Chatsworth farm shop is a foodie's heaven - but easy to spend a fortune there!
Not far from Bakewell which is a great town - lots going on, good shops, pubs, take aways and market.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: S.Ball |
15 reviews from this member |
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Typical caravan club site but set within lovely grounds, friendly but strict site, small play area, not really enough for such a large site. The showers have recently been redone and are immaculate, small bath is a welcome for small children! The surrounding area is beautiful and so much to see and do we'd definitely go again, if only to buy some of the fabulous cakes they sell.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Hollydood |
8 reviews from this member |
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We stayed on a super pitch and found that standard pitches are more spacious. The super pitches do however offer more privacy. The toilet blocks have recently been re-built and are lovely. The site is spotless and the wardens are very friendly.
The walk to Chatsworth is lovely and only takes about 15 mins. The playground is not very well equiped and my Neice who is 7 found it very boring. We have booked again for October and are looking forward to it - so far this is my favourite site!
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