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Reviews of Big Hillsdale Farm

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Big Hillsdale Farm
Grindon
Leek
Staffordshire   (Browse area)
ST13 7PE
Tel: 01538 304458  or  07971412101
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Open: 01/04/2024 to 31/10/2024
           01/04/2025 to 31/10/2025

Rating: Average Review Score: 9/10 from 96 Reviews
                9/10 from 96 Reviews

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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   Motorbikers Welcome 
Facilities
 Toilet Facilities   Hot Showers   Washing Up   No Bathroom 
 No Baby Changing   No Laundry   Drinking Water   Disabled Friendly 
 Chemical Disposal   No Battery Charging   No Gas Exchange   No Recycling Facilities 
 No Kitchen Facilities   Freezer / Fridge   No Motorhome Point   No Wifi Access 
 Shop <5 miles   Bar <5 miles   Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Activities
 No Playground   No TV Room   No Games Room   No Evening Ents 
 No Fishing   No Wild Swimming   No Indoor Pool   No Outdoor Pool 
 No Horse Riding   Cycle Hire <5 miles   Golf <5 miles   No Tennis 
 No Beach   No Watersports   No Boat Launch 
Other Features
 No Sea Views   Working Farm   Campfires Allowed 
 No Waterside Pitches   Public Transport <5 miles  Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 

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Date of Visit: August 2024  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Other
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Solo traveller
Reviewer: Steveo 1 review from this member

 Genuinely so happy with my stay! First off, Gill was so welcoming and kins, and the field is nicely maintained and contained.

There are two nice toilets on the site, with a further two on the farm, along with washing up facilities, a hot shower! and a fridge freezer available to use.

Everything was so perfect for my stay, location is excellent, ice cream for sale in the farm facilities is exquisite, and I left with a heavy heart this morning.

Had a great time and couldn't recommend it more!

Thankyou 
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Date of Visit: August 2024 Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 3 Travelling as:  With friends
Reviewer: Shuffler01 1 review from this member

 Absolutely stunning place, campsite 10/10

Only disappointment was a gathering of about 6 families, irresponsible use of air rifles and high powered green laser torches at night, was even shone at an aircraft. Can’t believe the parents even participated 
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Date of Visit: August 2024 Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Family with young children
Reviewer: Lark 1 review from this member

 Stunning views, but I wouldn’t stay here again.

Toilets were very rustic - needed a very good clean, thought they smelt okay, but the main issue was that the cubicles open straight onto the outside and the doors don’t shut properly, so you have to hold onto the handle all the time you’re in there (no locks either). There are also no lights. There are more toilets in the farmyard, which do lock, but again, no lights.

It’s a lovely big field but we were kept awake by inconsiderate people talking loudly past midnight - they turned their music down when we asked but our daughter was in tears because she couldn’t get to sleep.

Another family was letting their two dogs roam around the site which meant I had to chase them out of our tent a few times, and the dogs were pooing everywhere too.

We didn’t see anyone from the site after we’d checked in so nothing was being monitored (also didn’t see anything being cleaned).

Our four year old cost the same per night as the adults in our party, so £24 per night was quite steep for the facilities - we’ve stayed on cheaper sites with better facilities.

I don’t expect perfection or brand new immaculate facilities for that price, but a locking toilet door that fits the frame is a pretty basic thing.

In its favour, it’s in a lovely location and though I didn’t meet the site owners (my husband checked in) they were apparently very nice. 


Date of Visit: June 2024  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Mature couple
Reviewer: Cjpurs 1 review from this member

 Gillian and Chris were really great hosts, very informative about the local area and helpful regarding where to position our camper van.

We stayed on the farm, which was lovely, as we interacted with the animals and was even given a little feed for the horses!

The facilities were really good, two toilets, two pot washing basins and a great shower!

We were told to knock on the farmhouse door if we needed any further help, which was useful.

My husband and I like to explore by walking, our dog is 12 years old, so wasn’t able to really go much further than the next village of Butterton. The Black Lion pub is situated here (25 mins walk), the staff were friendly and the food smelled delicious ( bookings in advanced advised).

The setting of the campsite is rural and the views are fantastic! We had booked for 2 nights, EHU, awning &1dog, costing £15 per night. However, we needed to leave on the Sunday due to family concerns. Gillian was very understanding about this (we paid for 2 nights) and although Gillian wanted to return payment, we didn’t accept as this wouldn’t have been fair.

Overall a lovely, natural place to stay with great hosts! 
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Date of Visit: August 2023  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Solo traveller
Reviewer: Nickh8 2 reviews from this member

 I received a friendly welcome when I arrived - you have to walk 5 mins from the camp site to Hillsdale Farm, which is on the left of the last farmyard you get to.

This campsite is very well situated for the many walks in the area including the Manifold Valley. 2 footpaths start approx 100m from the site entrance - the one down the road is through a clearly marked gate, and the one up the road goes through a farm; lookout for arrows on the outbuilding walls.

It's a sloping site with some flat areas - the ground at bottom of the site was flat but a bit soft and squidgy.

There are 2 basic clean toilet cubicles with normal flushing toilets and a sink; toilet paper and soap are provided.

A large rubbish bin is by the toilets.

Drinking water is from a tap by the entrance to the site - the water is delicious!

There are old washing machine drums available around the site if you want to make a fire.

Very good value for money at £6 per night. 
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Date of Visit: August 2023  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 3 Travelling as:  With friends
Reviewer: Rachel 1 review from this member

 Lovely site with basic facilities. Friendly farmer owners.

Really good views from the tent and range of great walks from the site.

Children loved the donkeys in next field 


Date of Visit: August 2023  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 1 Travelling as:  Family with older children
Reviewer: Darren 1 review from this member

 Responded to booking enquiry quickly.

Owners friendly and helpful from the start.

Lovely field, plenty of space with picnic bench and swing. Fabulous view.

Exactly what we wanted as a base for walking in the Manifold Valley. 
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Date of Visit: August 2023  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Young couple
Reviewer: Quinnk 1 review from this member

 Lovely people and campsite, even thought it was super wet the campsite was lovely.

Was on a bit of a slope but still found a place that was flattish. 
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Date of Visit: June 2023  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 5 Travelling as:  Solo traveller
Reviewer: Robert 2 reviews from this member

 Breathtaking views from the main camping field and nestled right in the heart of the Peak District.

All facilities needed are provided and friendly working farm.

Facilities are a bit rustic and standard will not be up to everyones taste.

However, such good value and idyllic location far outweighs this.

Heartily recommend a stay here. 


Date of Visit: April 2023  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 3 Travelling as:  With friends
Reviewer: Danny7 1 review from this member

 Excellently situated site with great views and friendly owners. We stayed in tents for 3 nights at the beginning of April.

Contacted the owners a couple of months before the trip and they were really quick to respond and extremely helpful. Field was very muddy but as long as you prepare (and have a 4x4 or can park on the gravel path that bisects the field) you’ll be fine.

There were 2 toilets on the field, a shower available further down the lane near the farm, fresh eggs and firewood were also available if you needed them.

They provide fire pits too (which you could put a grill grate over the top of to cook with).

The field we stayed on was next to the donkey paddock with 4 very friendly residents, which made the trip even better, despite their shouting going off in the early morning.

We wanted to visit Thor’s cave and this site was really close to the village of Grindon which made it easy. Also not too far from Leek and other villages if you want to visit.

Will definitely be visiting again, if just to see the donkeys. 
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