This was our first stay at this site and I would like to begin by saying we will definitely be back. Upon arrival, the wardens were extremely helpful (the elder couple) who basically told us to choose our pitch and return when we could for the barrier. We chose a nice flat pitch quite close to the one toilet block, which initially when I saw the site was practically fully booked, I thought would be a problem with the amount of people using it, but it turned out the opposite. They were spotlessly clean, and although a little dated and the pressure from the showers wasnt brilliant, they were fine. What I couldnt understand though is why the windows were left open when it was bitterly cold!! Might be down to Covid measures but it certainly made you get a move on! The site has many fantastic amenities such as a good information room, drying room, games room (although not open) and plenty of service points. The real gem was though due to how close to the village of Castleton it was. A 5 minute stroll out of the gate and you are in one of the prettiest villages I have ever seen. We ate out in The Peak hotel which did lovely food and beer in front of a log burner!! I did call into the local store for a loaf of bread and was put off by the £2.59 price tag though! There were brooks, waterfalls, and many quaint little shops in the village. We found a lovely walk back to the site off the main road in the hills and for those with dogs (which we saw most people with) it was ideal. All the pubs are dog friendly. Be aware not to park adjacent to the road on the left hand side of the site though as there is a lot of road noise! The only thing that spoiled our time away was when I was outside the van getting something out the front locker and my little dog was standing at the side of me as she follows me everywhere, was when the younger male warden walked past and said immediately "Dogs have to be a on a lead" in a grumpy voice. No "good morning", or "would you mind keeping your dog on a lead" I didn't reply to him!! That little incident did not take away what a wonderful site this is though and the area it is in. Stunning!
