Ilex Farm is a small Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site set on a quiet arable and equestrian farm at Handley, near Clay Cross in North East Derbyshire. Like all Club certificated sites it is a five van spot, taking a handful of caravans, motorhomes or tents on three level grass terraces, with electric hook up available and tree lined slopes giving privacy and shade between them. The pitches look out over unobstructed views across the valley, and the whole place is set up for putting your feet up rather than for busy park facilities. Pitches are for Camping and Caravanning Club members, and the site is dog friendly, so a leisurely stroll with the dog straight from your pitch is part of the appeal. The farm also runs a professional livery yard and lets a smart barn conversion, Holly Cottage, for self catering stays. This corner of Derbyshire sits east of the main Peak District hills, so you get a calmer, rural base that is still well placed for days out: Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Bolsover Castle are all within reach, and the Peak District National Park and Derbyshire Dales are a short drive west. Ilex Farm suits couples and small parties after a peaceful, rural stay, and pitches are booked directly with the farm.
Yes, Ilex Farm is a dog friendly certificated site, and the quiet rolling countryside around Handley is ideal for a leisurely stroll straight from your pitch. The site is peaceful and low key, so dogs and owners after a restful, rural base are well suited here.
Do I need to be a Camping and Caravanning Club member?
Yes, Ilex Farm is a Club Certificated Site, so pitches are for Camping and Caravanning Club members. It takes only a small number of caravans, motorhomes or tents on three level terraces, which keeps the site quiet and uncrowded through the season.
Is there electric hook up?
Yes, electric hook up is available on the terraced pitches at Ilex Farm. The three level grass terraces are separated by tree lined slopes that give privacy and shade, and each looks out over open, unobstructed views across the Derbyshire valley.
What is there to do nearby?
Ilex Farm sits near Clay Cross in North East Derbyshire, well placed for Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Bolsover Castle. The Peak District National Park and Derbyshire Dales are a short drive west, giving a quiet base with plenty of days out within easy reach.
Is there other accommodation at Ilex Farm?
Yes, as well as the certificated camping site, Ilex Farm runs a professional equestrian livery yard and lets Holly Cottage, a smart barn conversion, for self catering stays. The camping pitches themselves suit self sufficient couples and small parties after a peaceful farm setting.
Things to do nearby
Fishing
Golf
Horse riding
Indoor pool
Watersports
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