Advertisement
Reviews of The Royal Oak
|
|
|
|
The Royal Oak
Tagg Lane
Hurdlow
Derbyshire (Browse area)
SK17 9QJ
Tel: 01298 83288
Visit their website Check Digital TV coverage See Weather Forecast
   
|
Pitches: 20
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
Rating: 
|
 Tent Pitches |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics 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 |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 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 |
|
Reviews:
47 in total, now showing 21 to 30
Previous 10
Next 10
|
|
Jump to Page
1
2
3
4
5
|
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: April 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating: 
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
 | Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Sebasteeno |
6 reviews from this member |
|
 We stumbled across this site after firstly visiting the campsite in Monyash which we found unkempt, then we tried The Bull In The Thorn which we decided against due to the A road next to it which was noisy and only one tent. It was at this time that we had to quickly find another site as the kids and dog where getting restless so we tried this one and was very glad that we did. Situated about half a mile from the main road you still get some road noise but minimal in comparison to the others we'd tried so we thought we'd give it a go.
We stayed for three nights which cost a superbly cheap £13 a night for two adults, three kids and our dog which was fantastic! It offers basic but clean facilities and only caters for tents and motor homes but no caravans. Everyone was very friendly and the pub was good for food which we had on our last night. Would definitely visit again due to its close proximity to some very nice walks and stately homes and grounds. 
|
|
| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Bent Peg |
3 reviews from this member |
|
Good friendly little campsite, top field on bit of a slope but bottom field level. Good, clean well kept facilities. Can't remember the exact cost but it wasn't expensive.
Camp site next to the pub which has good ales and wonderful food at decent prices.It is a good place for walking and especially biking as it right on the High Peak / Tissington trail, its possible to do a circular ride of about 14 miles so not too far or difficult.
Bikes can be hired about two miles away at Parsley Hay. Would recommend, we will be returning again sometime this year.
|
|
| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
 | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Warbuj |
20 reviews from this member |
|
This site is 6 miles south of Buxton just off the Ashbourne road. We only stayed the one night, but what a little gem it is. It is perfectly situated for exploring the area.
The site is on a hill, built on three terraces, so to speak. We drove into the pub carpark and took a minute or 2 to figure out you take the next right at the rear and then enter the camping field at the top.
At the bottom of the hill is the old railway sidings, which are now a cycle/path.
The pitches are slopes of varying degrees dependant on where you pitch.
There is a long bunk house at the top of the hill behind the pub, this houses the toilets and showers.
There are 3 toilets, 1 urinal and 3 showers (free) in the men’s (My wife said the ladies are the same as the men’s minus the urinal (what would women want with a urinal!).
They were very clean and new looking, plenty of hot water, with a notice to make sure you turn them off completely, so that there is enough for everyone. The shower cubicles are a bit snug for dressing, but that is not really an issue.
The dish washing facilities are at the side of the bunk house as was the fresh water.
The Royal Oak itself has a great menu selling local produce and a few real ales. The hospitality of the staff was second to none.
Note you have to book a table for the evening and we didn't, but managed to get one until 08:30. There isn't much room in the pub to stand and drink, so booking is highly advisable.
There was a little background noise from the main A road, but it is a distance away and managed to block it out.
We have said that we will be going back and will book a table in advance next time.
We didn't have the kids with us, so haven't commented on child friendliness apart from 50/50, but the site was quiet and child safe. Most cars seemed to stay at the top of the site on the gravel once they had pitched.
I did notice a review from a trailer tent; we only took our small backpacker, but will take the trailer in future. Not sure how you managed on the hill with it, plus levelling.
Did not check to see if electric was available, but we have managed without in the past.
|
|
| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: DplusG |
27 reviews from this member |
|
A really nice site which is in 2 fields behind the pub- which seems to be really nice. We got there quite late friday so pitched and had a bbq. Sat am was nice weather so we walked along the old railway trail- definitely need the bikes next time as the site is right on the trail too.
The brand new toilets are the main plus here- excellent and what is needed at so many other UK sites. Well done Royal Oak.
There were a few on the site but no excessive noise despite a 40th party on-going next door. A really friendly site and cheap too at £12.50 per night.
We will definitely be returning.
|
|
| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating: 
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
 | Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Worrywort |
11 reviews from this member |
|
Great site for doing the Tissington trail as it runs across the bottom of the site. Had a lovely meal in the cosy pub, though this did mean that it felt freezing when we came outside to go to our tent.
The site was quiet at night, didn't hear noise from the pub, though we were there midweek. I did notice the noise of early morning lorries from the A road across the valley.
We had pretty miserable weather, but it was sunny on the day we left, and it was lovely to take a morning stroll along the trail.
I would say the only 'downside' is the slope, though I think the bottom part of the site is flatter, but stonier.
|
|
Advertisement
|
| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Janie73 |
1 review from this member |
|
A group of friends stayed for 2 nights, we were a mixture of adults and children. Although the weather was not brilliant there were still a few brave campers.
The site was generally well maintained and shower facilities were clean with plenty of hot water. We ate in the pub on the 2nd night, the food was excellent and the staff couldn't do enough for us. I would definitely recommend eating there, but you will probably have to book, especially if you are a larger party.
The surrounding area is stunning with plenty to do. We opted for Chatsworth House, only about 20 mins away. Definitely worth a visit, if you book online prior to going you can save time and money. Fantastic day out for adults and children. Will hope to get another visit to the campsite in before the weather turns even worse.
|
|
| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Boggart17 |
1 review from this member |
|
We found this delight of a site late in the day. We were made extremely welcome and the facilities were some of the best I have met and very very clean. With us arriving late we didn't eat in the pub but the food looked great and smelt very tempting.
It is a very relaxed site with good basic rules that ensures everyone has a nice visit. No noise after hours or big groups partying. Well behaved dogs are welcomed so I will be taking my 3 legged springer Molly with me next time and I hope many times more after that as I cannot praise this site enough.
|
|
| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: KevinRhodes |
12 reviews from this member |
|
This is a nice site that we've visited before and would certainly visit again. The main draw is the proximity to the Tissington Trail, which is an excellent amenity if you have energetic kids with bikes.
The cafe at Parsley Hay is only 2 miles south and makes a pleasant outing. Off the trail Earl Sterndale to the west, with it's curiously shaped hills (ancient coral reefs from when the limestone was laid down) and equally curiously named and quaint Quiet Woman pub, is worth a visit. Pomeroy, Flagg and Monyash also make a nice pub circuit. The Bull's Head at Monyash has an excellent adjoining playground and beer garden at the rear. Food seemed good but not cheap.
Our friend, who booked the site, reported that he was required to pay in full on making the booking. This seemed a bit much, although £13 per night for a tent, 2 adults and 2 children is quite reasonable these days. Clearly site owners need to protect themselves against no-shows, but losing the whole amount would seem excessive. A deposit would seem a reasonable compromise. You are also now given a tag to fasten to your guy ropes to show you have paid.
As for the site itself, the lower field is flatter and we stayed there this time. It is very rocky and I would strongly recommend rock pegs, although our friends managed with wire ones with a little judicious use of a hammer. We have previously camped quite comfortably at the top of the upper field.
The Tissington trail is definitely the main amenity for children, with no playground for the younger ones. We took bikes and a few bats and balls and our crew were quite happy. They particularly enjoyed playing in the 'woods', which were in fact no more than a strip of trees alongside the trail where they could be seen at all times.
As stated elsewhere, the toilets and showers are quite new and generally well kept; although my wife reports the ladies' were awash all through the Saturday we were there - apparently from overflowed showers, so nothing too ghastly. However they weren't clear until the next day. My wife also echoed someone else's comment that somewhere to put stuff by the sinks would be welcome. Showers had plenty of hot water.
My only real criticism was that there does not appear to be a chemical toilet disposal point. This means rinsing the cassette out when you get home unless you use the hose by the washing up sinks. However, I believe this is the tap intended for drinking water, although there is no sign to clarify this. In case anyone had made an error here I decided to fill up our drinking water in the washing up sinks.
Speaking of the washing up sinks, there are two of these, uncovered and only one has a draining board. There appeared to be a plentiful supply of hot water. I didn't notice if they were lit but I'd suggest a definite area for development. For anyone interested there is a camping barn over the toilets but we don't know much about this.
My main worry with pub sites is that they may be full of noisy people intent on a boozy night out without having to drive home, however this definitely did not seem to be the case here. Sure, one or two of our fellow campers probably used the pub, but we sat up late (hopefully quietly) and certainly did not notice any untoward noise.
|
|
| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Iron maiden |
8 reviews from this member |
|
Great site. Owners couldn't be more helpful, let us put our bikes in one of the sleeping barns for safety. Very handy for tissington and high peaks trails and the Manifold valley. Buxton and Hartington are close by too
The food in the pub is excellent and the staff extremely friendly
Free showers. Toilets adequate. Pot washing facilities available
Will be going back even if its only for a meal.
|
|
| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Snuffal |
1 review from this member |
|
On arriving at The Royal Oak my Wife and I were made very welcome the staff being polite and friendly.We stayed on a monday and tuesday and were spoilt for choice of pitches choosing to put our tent up on the lower flat area.
The toilet block was modern and well maintained. On our second evening we had a meal at the pub, the food was excellent well presented at a reasonable price, better than many restaurants.
The Royal Oak is not far from Bakewell and Chatsworth House which is well worth visiting needing a full day to see the house and the gardens.
|
|
Previous
47 Reviews in total, now showing 21 to 30
Next
|
Write a Review of this Site to Win an Outdoor Revolution Prize and £150
 |
Common Questions
Is The Royal Oak child friendly? YES, it accepts children View all facilities
Where is the nearest shop to The Royal Oak? There is a shop within 5 miles View all facilities
Is The Royal Oak dog friendly? YES View all facilities
Other Sites Near Hurdlow 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
|
4700 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
|
|
|
