- Ashbourne
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Charna
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
This is the second time I have been to Over The Moon and it was just as gorgeous as the first. Peaceful escape from the city, and Ruth is a lovely host 🙂 thankyou again for having us, I'm sure we will be back for a third visit ❤️
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Ian
September 2025
Tent
Really well laid out site. Quite steep in places with rough ground but fine if you are mobile. Toilet and shower facilities are excellent, as is the wash up area with phone charging facilities and shared fridges.
Fantastic base to explore the area, right next to the Thurscross reservoir.
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Keith
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Really good staff, and pleasant location. Only stayed a couple of nights, but was really pleased with the conditions.
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carla
September 2025
6 m Class A
With pets
Brilliant site, lovely views. Perfect for launching kayak or a bit of wild swimming.
Stayed for 2 nights in our motorhome with dog.
Great pizza can on Friday evening with plant based options. Will definitely be coming back
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Patrick
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Another wonderful trip to this site. This was our second trip here in a few weeks. It is very handy for Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. The site itself is peaceful, the facilities are well maintained and the hosts are very friendly.
We had another couple of fun nights with a campfire roaring and loads of safe space for the kids to run around and play.
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Dariusz
September 2025
Tent
With pets
lovely place, lovely hosts, highly recommend, I was there several times and definitely will get back again
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Filip
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Really nice camping site. Very tidy toilets and showers. Highly recommended.
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Sandra
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Great one night stop over with my grandson. Great showers and we were there on a Sunday morning so went on the farm tour which was brilliant
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Daniela
August 2025
Tent
With kids
It was my first time camping and the views were amazing. Really nice and relaxing
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Zoe
August 2025
Tent
With kids
I read mixed reviews before I visited. I personally had an amazing time with my daughter. The atmosphere was great. The staff were so amazing. Rob especially was an awesome help and vibe. Along with Luke and the soul kitchen crew and the big boss was so nice too. The river was beautiful. The music was good. My daughter and myself loved it. I would thoroughly recommend. Great memories
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Danny
August 2025
Tent
Brilliant campsite backing in to the River Nene. Great place to launch kayaks and paddle boards. Clean toilets and showers and fire pits on every pitch. 10/10
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Natalie
August 2025
Tent
As first-time campers, we couldn't have chosen a better location! Everything, from start to finish was fantastic. The instructions on arrival were clear, we ordered our golf buggy carriage to collect us and our belongings from the car park. We were chauffeured by the lovely Rob, to a spot of our choice (right by the river so beautiful views) and we set up camp. For our first night, we made full use of the pizza van onsite and bought 2 delicious pizzas and drinks from the bar. In the morning, we used the Soul-Full Kitchen for our coffee shot. I think the energy from the staff in the coffee/breakfast van alone would have stood us in good stead for the day. Despite some queues, they were bright, full of energy and welcoming to every person. As we didn't have littlies with us, I can't vouch for the kids activities, but we fully enjoyed our Coached Paddleboarding session with Dom, our Sound Bath with Shereen, Yoga with Lisa and a Sauna provided by Charlotte. We had a quick dip in the river too. The toilets were cleaner than most service stations I've been into....all weekend! The showers were better in the morning than the evenings and if I really, really had to be pressed for an area of improvement, it would be the showers but hey, it's a campsite, not a 5* accommodation right?! We will absolutely be coming back for 2026, along with the rest of the family next time! Absolutely loved it....thank you sooo much! Natalie & Ross
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Patrick
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This was a delightful, family friends, peaceful and fun place to stay,
The hosts are wonderfully welcoming, and our children loved being here as much as we did.
We spent every evening enjoying the campfire.
We were reccomended a lovely walk up the hill where the sunset was beautiful.
Facilities are great, clean and well kept.
We will definitely return.
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Katy
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Lovely campsite - peaceful, well-maintained, and welcoming. The facilities are simple but some of the cleanest I’ve come across while camping! The quiet location meant that our second night was blessed with a stunning view of the stars. Would return, would recommend.
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Laura
August 2025
Tent
With kids
The campsite location was beautiful - we camped on the riverbank . Great DJs in the evening and a chilled vibe all weekend .
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annaliesetruman
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Great campsite in a beautiful setting with really friendly vibes
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Michelle
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely spaced out campsite. Clean compost toilet and well stocked pantry. Eva was helpful when asked about local walks.
Would recommend x
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Emma
August 2025
Tent
With kids
It was our first time camping and received a lovely warm welcome by the host. The views were beautiful and there was lots to do in the area. Would definitely recommend
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Owen
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a really lovely stay at the T-Barn! The site is in a peaceful, beautiful location with a thoughtful layout that offers a real sense of privacy. The facilities were clean, well-maintained, and perfectly in keeping with the relaxed, off-grid feel of the place. We really appreciated the light-touch hosting style – it made the experience feel calm and connected to nature.
A real highlight for our kids was watching the cows wander past each day – such a treat and a unique part of the stay.
One thing to note: the listing currently says “no pets,” which was one of the main reasons we chose it (as a family with small children, we specifically look for dog-free sites). However, there were several dogs on site during our visit, and one in particular was quite disruptive. It didn’t change how much we enjoyed our time overall, but it felt important to mention for others who might be relying on that detail.
All in all, T-Barn is a beautiful, welcoming place, and we’d happily recommend it – and hope to return again ourselves.
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Emily
August 2025
3 m travel trailer
It was our first time camping with our new teardrop camper and we definitely chose the right place! David was so lovely and helped me to reverse it onto the pitch. Due to bad reviews I expected the facilities to be dirty but they were far from it! Very clean and plenty of toilet roll!
As for the location, it’s amazing for people who love walking, we had a few hours walk down the canal and I definitely recommend walking across the road to the Riverside cafe for some lunch. Other than that there’s not much to do unless you want to drive into Stafford Centre but perfect for a quiet chilled couple of nights!
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If you’re coming from the south, it’s a handy gateway in to the softer southern side of the national park. It’s got shops, amenities and a twice-weekly market all within hiking distance of Dovedale’s nature reserve and famous stepping stones. But Ashbourne is a fascinating place in its own right. Its historic buildings span the centuries and it’s best known for hosting the annual Royal Shrovetide football match. The local area is a boon for camping, with plenty of great campsites for walkers nearby.