Advertisement
Reviews of Rivendale Holiday Park
|
|
|
|
Rivendale Holiday Park
Buxton Rd
Alsop En Le Dale
Ashbourne
Derbyshire (Browse area)
DE6 1QU
Tel: 01335 310311
Visit their website Check Digital TV coverage See Weather Forecast
   
|
Pitches: Lodges Only
Open: 01/02/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/02/2025 to 31/12/2025
Rating: 
|
 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 |
 Show Full Facilities |
| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
|
| 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 |
|
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 No Dog Walk |
|
Reviews:
268 in total, now showing 141 to 150
Previous 10
Next 10
|
|
Jump to Page
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
|
Write your own Review to win an Outdoor Revolution Screenhouse 4 and £150!
If you've ever visited this campsite please submit a review for your chance to win! Each month one lucky person will have their review picked at random and will win an Outdoor Revolution Screenhouse 4 worth £299 AND £150 of Amazon vouchers. Leave as many reviews as you can for more chances - it only takes a few minutes
|
| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating: 
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
 | Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Beatty |
2 reviews from this member |
|
 I was fully aware that The Meadow was a 'no frills' campsite - as stated on the website . But you would expect that both showers would be working.Only one was. And that it would be nice that the door leading into the shower portacabin could actually shut (therefore giving you some much needed privacy whilst leaning out of the shower to grab your towel from the quite-far-away hook. As my lovely friend so rightly put it.'I'm 40! I don't need to be flashing my bits for all to see!'). Also the owners have very rightly posted on the door that it should be kept closed at all times. I assume to keep flying bugs out etc. But as I said the door didn't actually shut so there were plenty of bugs to see!. It was incredibly muddy so it didn't help matters.
The mud. This is just sods law that we arrived after a couple of days of torrential rain! and the owners cannot be held to blame for that. However it would have been helpful if they had put grit/straw/sand down. We had a few hairy moments. Luckily the hubby (being a farm boy) has driven over many a muddy field and manage to navigate his way through the quagmire. A plus point - other campers informed us that if you did get stuck a tractor would come and pull you out as it had been doing this in previous days.
As Postbarney has mentioned in his review the grass in the meadow is still overgrown and very prickly!
This review is only based on The Meadow. I have no idea what the main pitch was like (though my friends did wander over to have a nosey and mentioned that all the pitches were very close together as it was chokka!) so one advantage of being in the meadow is that it was noise free as regards to other campers , the kids could tear around without bothering the ‘neighbours’ as there were only a few other tents . The view was also very lovely!
However it was not noise free re: the road traffic noise. I should have used Google Maps to check the location as the non muddy area where we pitched in, The Meadow, was located right next to the A515. The trucks and lorries were ground rumbling. And even more deafening in the middle of the night.
I cannot verify whether the toilets in the main pitching were lovely and warm and spotless as I never had the pleasure. Meadow campers weren’t allowed to use them. We did not have the code! I was aware of this before booking but it would have been nice if the owners had allowed us to use the main blocks once we informed them that only one shower in the ladies was working.
All in all I was very disappointed as I was sooo looking forward to a camping trip with the kiddies. And although the weather could be blamed for the mud . The overgrown cornfield, non working showers were just a little too much to make this a campsite I would return to. It’s a shame as there have been many positive reviews on this campsite but unfortunately the Gods were not looking down on us and thus camping at Rivendale for us was not such a positive experience. 
|
|
| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
Rating: 
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
 |
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Kidi |
2 reviews from this member |
|
We stayed here caravanning for a week in early July. Last time we were in a tent over 10 yrs ago and it was lovely to see how the site has matured - trees & shrubs grown, pitches well defined/screened etc. On arrival the staff were friendly, the pitch pre-allocated to us and a handy map to find it. It rained heavily for two nights so we couldn't put the awning up due to waterlogging. Staff were very helpful though getting us onto a drier pitch next day.
The cafe was great and the bar over the shop was nice too. But don't get hammered because the stairs up to it are steep - getting down them could be a problem! The shower block is superb with constant hot water and very well kept - spotlessly clean. We weren't troubled by the hand drier - heck we were camping so what can one expect!
Rivendale is handy for all local trails, towns, attractions etc. But we had a lovely stay onsite all week. Only went out to Ashbourne for shopping - the site shop could have been a tad better stocked bearing in mind most campers like a decent traditional fry up and maybe a steak with a bottle of wine at night.
The horse shoe quarry is a great feature but the ground needs solid steel pegs in places.
We loved it - friendly, green and peaceful, well spaced, serviced sites, nice walks, great value (everything a camper needs really) - but could benefit from better drainage - choose your weather wisely. We will go again particularly because it's great for astronomy and we always take a telescope with us.
|
|
| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
Rating: 
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
 |
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Trish0524 |
3 reviews from this member |
|
Arrived on a very wet Saturday, met my sister and her family there. On first impression site was really nice, well laid out and we had adjoining pitches (which was a nice touch as we didn't ask for them) Took us a while to pitch awning as the ground is very hard but we managed.
Went to the bar on first night to see what it was like and wasn't really impressed. Staff not really interested, but gave them the benefit of the doubt as the weather was awful!
The toilet block was always very clean, but there wasn't enough showers so we all ended up getting up quite early to get in before we had to queue. On close inspection, pitches were not really 'looked after'. The weeds were very high which meant to us they probably hadn't been weeded since before the start of the season! Our children are teenagers so didn't use play area but it looked ok.
I also agree about the shop and the cafe not being open at the right times.
One real 'bug bear' was the fact you couldn't get off the site before 9am! (whats that all about?) because the barrier was up from 11pm til 9am???
|
|
| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating: 
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Hairywol |
29 reviews from this member |
|
Stayed here for 5 nights in very wet weather in tent with EHU.
Arrived at 4.55pm after serious traffic in journey from Cornwall, slightly anxious as their letter says arrivals should be between 2 - 5pm. Not sure what would have happened if we had missed, but reception would have been closed.
The site's reception is housed in a sympathetically restored ex-farm building that also houses a well-stocked shop, a cafe (which also serves as a restaurant in the evening) and a 1st-floor pub. Check-in took only a moment since a map of the site had been pre-prepared with our pitch, and which also contained useful site information.
The site is divided into several areas with quaint names, some for tents and others for caravans/motorhomes. Our pitch seemed OK, but then found that the layout meant that when fellow campers arrived our tents were very close together (2m away from one neighbour). It turned out there were quite stark differences in pitch size and we were unlucky (the site does not seem to match pitch size to tent size).
There is a single central block for the entire site which houses toilets/free showers (inc. Disabled), washing up, laundry and a recycling centre. One one hand the attractive facilities are first-class, the toilets spotless and modern (though served with a single hand blower as useless as any I've encountered), but on the other they are a fair trek from many parts of the site (& as luck would have it we were furthest of any) which made night-time excursions and carrying washing-up things a bit of a pain. As often happens, tent-dwellers were furthest away from these facilities.
Adjacent to this is a play area with a grassed area for games and an area with wooden swings etc. For smaller children
When we arrived the site had been subject to continuous heavy rainfall and was coping badly, no doubt due to its location in a quarry which serves it so well in better weather. Large pools of water quickly turned into mud, and despite our best attempts our own pitch became very muddy. I understand though that this was a period of exceptionally bad weather.
The site pub is entered via a steep outside stone staircase and is very traditional-looking with stone walls and wooden floors. It is divided into two areas with the bar in-between; the first with pool table and TV caters for families while the second is reserved for over 16's only. As a couple whose own kids have flown the coop we were very grateful for this oasis of peace - especially so as some campers let their small kids run riot as they took refuge from some very wet weather.
Though traditional-looking the bar fails to serve cask real ales, although it redeemed itself when I noticed bottles of ale from a local micro-brewery which went down very well (& at only £2.35 a pint). It also serves a range of well-priced and tasty bar meals, which can also be taken downstairs in what is, between 9 - 5, a nice rustic-looking cafe with good coffee & cakes.
Within 30 mins drive is Ashbourne, Buxton and several picturesque villages such as Bakewell; Chatsworth House is also close by, and the immediate Peak District countryside is very picturesque once one is out of the quarry & can get a view. That said, the sheer quarry walls ringing the site are quite a view in themselves.
We did not see the site at its best - days of heavy rain and an unfortunate pitch dulled the experience. But given less than atrocious weather and a better pitch (larger & nrearer the ablutions) the experience would, I am sure, have been transformed.
We would certainly visit again, as long as we were sure of a decent pitch. At less than £20pn incl EHU the site is very good value.
|
|
| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: ELPhillips |
1 review from this member |
|
Just spent a very wet and windy weekend at Rivendale, although it was made a lot easier with clean and hot shower/toilet block, launderette, under cover washing up facilities, good shop on site. Plus the kids were in wellies and rainmack playing at the kids park, play area. Plenty of room for everyone, definitely need proper tent pegs as the ground is rocky.
Recycling area, dog poo bins - all good.The whole site was very clean.
We walked from Whetton Mill to Thors Cave all very enjoyable with a big group adults and kids.
|
|
Advertisement
|
| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
 | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Kelham99 |
7 reviews from this member |
|
We arrived on a dry day, although it had obviously been raining in the days before we arrived as our pitch and the two either side of us we VERY muddy and had large puddles of water in. The actual a lotted pitch area was large but due to the conditions the pitching area was limited and we were forced to pitch very close to the next tent, as did our neighbours either side. Can't comment on the rest of the site as we did not really get to see much of it, because it started raining heavily just after we pitched and didn't really stop until we left!
The facilities were clean, with plenty of showers and sinks for everybody ( the site was full ) Also had no trouble with water temps, was always nice and hot. The only minor criticism would be that there is only one hand dryer in the ladies, and it rubbish, had to take a towel with me just to wash hands!
The shop was fairly well stocked and provided a ice block freezing service for 25p per block. On the down side though, it is only open from 9 to 5, as is the cafe, which was a bit of a problem! Most people don't arrive back from sight seeing until 5ish and the cafe would have been great for tea,(having 2 children 5 and under)the pub did not open until 6.30 by which time the children were wiped out!
Although this sounds a very negative review, it is mainly due to weather conditions, not a bad site but don't think we will be returning!
|
|
| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
Unit: Campervan |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Gingadee |
1 review from this member |
|
Really really good site! Friendly and lots of facilities.
Can't comment on the tents pitches, but the hard standing for Campervans is outstanding - loads of room, private and very well kept site all-round.
Toilets are immaculate, washing areas etc all very good standard. Good powerful showers (free) and a proper recycling setup, so you can camp guilt free!
What we really loved about this site was it's location - in an old quarry which meant it was very well sheltered - made sitting out on an evening possible in the British climate - a first for us!
Kids play area is very basic yes - but there's a good grassed area for games and there's loads to do nearby - why would you want to stay on the site all day?! Tissington trail is just over the road and there's lots of walking etc around too.
Price is a lot cheaper than other sites locally, but what this site offers is equal to the more expensive ones - what a gem!
|
|
| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Robbo44 |
2 reviews from this member |
|
This was our very first time camping and we chose Rivendale as it seemed like a well run very friendly site and not too big. We arrived at approx dinnertime and were welcomed by a friendly lady who booked us in and we found our pitch. We set tent up and had walk round the site. It was very clean and the toilet block was very clean. There is play area for children. There is a bar unfortunately wasn't open at time we were there. There are plenty of things to do and visit around the site , including Bakewell, Matlock and Buxton. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this campsite to anyone. We will be visiting again
|
|
| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Ruane |
10 reviews from this member |
|
Stopped here the weekend following the Easter break. Booked in & was given a map of where to pitch, the pitch was too small for our tent so returned to reception & was given a new pitch not far away.
The site is an old quarry so is well sheltered depending on which way the wind is blowing. I would recommend rock pegs as the ground is rocky in places. The toilet / shower block has a 4 digit code to enter which is written on your map of the site. Always kept clean, showers are great & always hot. There is a shop, cafe, & bar on site.
Didn't use the cafe but the shop & bar were great, a pint of bitter £2.30p.
Great area for walking & cycling there is the Tissington Trail just across the road from the site. I forgot my mobile charger, I asked at reception and they had one, charged it for me no problem! certainly try & go back if we can!
|
|
| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Antvtr1000 |
9 reviews from this member |
|
Stopped at Rivendale for 1 night on Thursday 28th May as a try out for the new Monty 6!
This was the warmest day of the year so far.Fantastic!
Camp is fairly small + quiet with only a couple of dozen tent pitches, well spaced, ours having EHU and being largely level and solid (despite the recent rainfall).
Camp has great Shower block / nice smallish play area for kids / cafe + pub on-site but couldn't try the pub as its shut on a Thursday (doh!).
As I said, very quite n' by 10pm it was almost silent.
Well located for tissington trail, Carsington Water (lovely), Ashbourne, Buxton etc etc.
Well recommended if you prefer the chillout rather that entertainment complexes!
|
|
Previous
268 Reviews in total, now showing 141 to 150
Next
|
Write a Review of this Site to Win an Outdoor Revolution Prize and £150
 |
Common Questions
Is Rivendale Holiday Park child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
Where is the nearest shop to Rivendale Holiday Park? There is a shop on site View all facilities
Is Rivendale Holiday Park dog friendly? YES View all facilities
Other Sites Near Ashbourne Other sites within 10 miles - All Sites in Derbyshire
Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...
--
| Follow us on Facebook! |
 |
You can now follow UKCampsite.co.uk on Facebook! Keep abreast of the latest news and updates much more easily.
Simply click here then click on the Like button! |
|
All reviews and comments are the personal opinion of the review author only , and as such do not represent the view of the UK Camp Site.co.uk.
The facilities shown on this website are a guide only, and you should check with the campsite direct before making any booking. The UKCampsite.co.uk will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions
|
4268 Visitors online !
Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite
[Message Forums]
[Caravan Sites & Camping]
[Company Listings]
[Features / Advice]
[Virtual Brochure]
[Shop!]
[Reception]
[Competitions]
[Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]
[Event Diary]
[Contact Us]
[Tent Reviews]
Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024 |
Advertisement
|
|
|
