Peak District: Self catering accommodation in bunkhouses, camping barns & hostels

Taddington Camping Barn

Taddington Camping Barn is on a quiet lane in the village of Taddington, between the market towns of Buxton and Bakewell. Surrounded by limestone hills and dales, there are excellent walks and fine views in all directions. The Barn has easy access to the High Peak, Tissington Train and the Monsal trail. These cycle trails make it the perfect location for cycling holidays or activity breaks. Its an ideal base for school groups and team building events. Chatsworth and

Pindale Farm Outdoor Centre

A mile from Castleton in the heart of the Peak District, Pindale Farm offers a range of accommodation. There’s B&B in the farmhouse. The Barn has 6 self-catering units. The Engine House is a self-catering unit and The Powder House is a small camping barn. There is also a campsite. The ideal base for many outdoor activities. Instruction is available.

Edale Camping Barn Cotefield Farm

This field barn at Cotefield Farm overlooks the famous Mam Tor and is at the start of the Pennine Way - great for walking holidays. The high moorland of Kinder and the wooded Derwent Valley are also within easy reach. Cotefield farm has been family run as a sheep farm for 4 generations. Edale Barn is a traditional camping barn or “stone tent” with a basic sleeping platform and a small communal living area with a table and benches. Adjoining

The Reckoning House

Renovated to a high standard including double glazing and insulation. The Reckoning House is situated 3 miles from Bakewell. It is on the edge of the Lathkill Dale National Nature Reserve, full of interesting flora and fauna as well as outstanding geological features. Horse riding, fishing, golf and cycle hire are available locally. Local walks include the Limestone Way. Facilities include: cooking area, 4 calor gas rings (gas supplied), hot water for washing up & showers, storage heaters in all rooms.

Homestead and Cheesehouse

These two bunkhouses are situated on a small mixed farm in the middle of Bamford, just 3 miles from Stanage Edge. The Derwent Dams are between 1.5 and 7 miles further up the valley. Castleton is 5 miles to the north, Chatsworth House and Park 10 miles to the south-west. Both bunkhouses have individual bunks each with mattress, fitted sheets and pillow (bring your own sleeping bags), gas central heating and drying facilities. Homestead has 22 beds in...

Thorpe Farm Bunkhouses

Close to Hathersage and 2 miles west of Stanage Edge, on a family-run farm which makes its own ice cream. Other popular climbing and walking areas are nearby. Each bunkhouse has dormitories with bunkbeds or mattresses on the floor. Extra sleeping space in the sitting rooms and camping outside. There are, hot showers, toilets, and well equipped kitchens. The Byre is on one level with disabled facilities.

Thornbridge Outdoors

Thornbridge Outdoors offers excellent flexible group accommodation. With its superb location in the heart of the Peak District you have access to wonderful countryside, interesting places and the traffic free Monsal Trail, so popular with walkers and cyclists. There are three self contained buildings that can be booked separately or together.

Moorside Farm Bunkhouse

A 300-year-old farmhouse set 1200 feet up in the beautiful Derbyshire/Staffordshire Peak District National Park. Five miles from historic Buxton and a perfect base for all the Peak District has to offer. The 2 sleeping areas sleep 14 and 6 - perfect for a small group or family. A 3 course breakfast, packed lunch and a substantial evening meal is provided, vegetarians catered for. Hot drinks can be made in the small kitchen. Ample parking space is provided.

Bushey Heath Farm

Bushey Heath Farm is a family run smallholding in the heart of the Peak District offering summer campsite and bunkbarns for groups of up to 28 in three self contained units. The farm has been developed with ground source heating, a wind turbine, and rainwater harvesting, so visitors can experience practical sustainable ideas. Sleeping bags/duvets/sheet required.

Alstonefield Camping Barn

Alstonefield Camping Barn is close to Dovedale, the Manifold Valley Cycle Trail, Carsington Water, AltonTowers and the Roaches Rocks (great for climbers). Ideal for quiet group get togethers, families, cyclists, walkers, D of E, Scouts, school groups and team building. This is camping in the comfort of a remote cosy barn, with log burning stove. Having no electric and no distractions it is the perfect place to switch off from the hassles of a hectic life.

Dalehead Bunkhouse

Dalehead Bunkhouse is on a working hill farm at the remote head of Edale Valley. Providing basic but comfortable accommodation heated by log burner & infrared radiant heat. There is a kitchen with fridge/freezer, a lounge, dining room and plenty of parking. Please bring sleeping bags, pillows and towels. Edale is a very popular destination for walkers, climbers, mountain bikers, hang-gliders or for enjoying the magnificent scenery.

Peak District Holiday Barn

This extremely impressive holiday barn with 6 bedrooms comfortably sleeps up to 24. Situated in the heart of the Peak District, perfectly positioned for large groups to stay together and celebrate: wedding parties, family re-unions, birthdays, stag and hen parties, walking holidays etc. Also perfect for corporate residential or team building courses. Converted to an extremely high standard while retaining many of the barn’s original features. Fully insulated with double glazing and central heating throughout. 6 bedrooms including king sized

Ollerbrook Farm Bunkhouses

Close to the start of the Pennine Way with easy access to Kinder Scout and the village of Edale via a network of footpaths from the doorstep. Castleton, Buxton, Bakewell and Chatsworth House are all within 40 minutes’ drive. BYO sleeping bag. Fully equipped kitchens. Book sole use or by the bed. Weekends reserved for groups.

Sheen Bunkhouse

Sheen Bunkhouse is in a quiet corner of the Peak District, close to the beautiful Dove and Manifold valleys. It offers a large TV lounge, well equipped self-catering facilities and two bunkrooms with wash basins. The Manifold Track, Tissington Trail and High Peak Trail give easy access to beautiful countryside, ideal for families and cyclists. Dovedale, the Upper Dove Valley and the remote moors around Flash and Longnor offer stunning walking. Buxton (8mi), Leek (10 mi) and Bakewell (12 mi) & Alton Towers (20 mins by car) are all easily accessed

Shining Cliff Hostel

With its own crags, streams, lakes and over 100-acres of mature woodland, the hidden Shining Cliff Hostel has nature on its doorstep. The hostel offers a full range of activities; on-site there’s bushcraft, abseiling, ecology and environmental art, or travel a little further afield for climbing, caving & canoeing. . Access is a ten minute walk, down a very rough track, from the nearest parking area. Paths lead through the woods to the A6 at Ambergate (20 mins’ walk) which has a food shop, pubs, buses and trains to Derby. Sole use only.

Wandering Duck

A unique fully hosted canal experience! 2 or 3 nights on board a 69ft narrowboat. Join a tour on your own, or charter the boat for a private group (max 8). Work the locks or steer the boat all under the watchful eye of our crew. The Canal Boat Adventure travels between Manchester City Centre and the edge of the Peak District. The Canal Boat Escape goes through stunning Cheshire Countryside between Marple and Congleton.

Royal Oak Bunkbarn

A refurbished stone barn next to an award winning Peak District country pub, The Royal Oak Bunkbarn, is perfectly situated with direct access onto the High Peak and Tissington Trails (disused railways for easy off road cycling). The area is also very popular with climbers and walkers with limestone gorges and stone circles to explore. The bunkbarn offers comfortable, clean bunk bed style rooms. The five separate bunk rooms are all heated and lockable. Campsite and holiday cottages also available.

John Hunt Base

Remote but easily accessible, the John Hunt Base is a converted 18th century hill farm in the Upper Derwent Valley. Walks from the door through woodlands onto the high moors and to the Derwent reservoirs provide some stunning views across the Dark Peak. On site there are picnic areas, playing field, a climbing boulder and wildlife garden. Suitable for quiet retreats as well as a base for adventurous outdoor pursuits.

St Michaels Centre

At the heart of Hathersage in the Hope Valley, close to Stanage and the other gritstone edges, the Derwent Valley Reservoirs, Chatsworth, Castleton and Hathersage outdoor pool. With limitless walking from the door. High quality accommodation for groups, with a well equipped self-catering kitchen, dining room, lounge & classroom. Outdoor activities available on request.

Upper Booth Camping Barn

Next to a small campsite alongside Crowden Clough. Hire the barn and additional pitches on the campsite if required. There is space for cooking (BYO equipment) and tables for eating. Toilets, sinks & showers are shared with the campsite. On a working hill-farm, the Pennine Way passes through the farmyard and there is great mountain biking locally.

Glenorchy Centre

The Glenorchy Centre is found on the edge of the Peak District National Park in the historic market town of Wirksworth. The High Peak Trail for walking, pony trekking and cycling and Black Rocks for bouldering and climbing are within a couple of miles. Nearby Cromford has Arkwright’s mills, a World Heritage Site, and Cromford Canal. Suitable for self-catering groups, the accommodation is well appointed and boasts a spacious multi-purpose room with a large stage.

Barn Farm Barns and Campsite

Situated in the village of Birchover with great views. Barn Farm has four 5* camping barns - Sabine Hay sleeps 15 in triple bunk beds, Hill Carr and Warren Carr sleep 12 in single beds, Stables sleeps 6 in bunk beds. Each barn has fully fitted kitchens, TV, heating and some have private bathrooms and showers. Plus the Gatehouse is a self contained double bed unit.

Butterton Camping Barns Waterslacks and Wills Barns

Waterslacks Camping Barn: This stone field barn provides accommodation in a stunning location. Perched on the edge of the steep-sided Manifold Valley it enjoys breath-taking views of the surrounding hills. A great experience for those who enjoy getting back to nature, or don’t mind roughing it! The barn sleeps 15, on sleeping platforms. BYO camping gear. Camping is also available in the surrounding field. Wills Barn: This traditional stone field barn has been thoughtfully converted into ‘Glamping’ style accommodation. This

Roaches Bunkhouse

The Roaches Bunkhouse is at the foot of The Roaches gritstone edge in the Peak District, with some of the best climbing in the country and walks and cycling in stunning scenery. The Bunkhouse is an ideal base for climbers, walkers and cyclists. It has a drying room, secure bike storage and rooms sleeping 2 or 4 in bunks. The communal area has tables and chairs, log fire, TV and board games. Self Catering facilities are available in a small kitchen. Parking available on site. Close to Ye Old Rock Inn and 3 miles from shopping in the market town of Leek.

Underbank Camping Barn

Blaze Farm dairy and sheep farm is in Wildbourclough valley on the Western edge of the Peak District National Park with stunning views of Shuttlingsloe. A “stone tent” the barn provides a simple base for family escapes and for walking, climbing, fell-running and mountain biking. Bring equipment as if camping. There is a fridge, and a fire pit in the enclosed patio. Blaze Farm ice-cream parlour and café serves snacks and light meals, there are good pubs nearby.

Ilam Bunkhouse

The former 18th century stable block of Ilam Hall in the Peak District National Park close to Dove Dale. Now managed by the National Trust and providing high quality group accommodation. Each bunk has a locker, night light and plug socket. The sociable main living area has a large dining table with benches, an open plan kitchen and large comfortable sofas. Explore the limestone hills, dales, rivers woodland of the White Peak.

Foundry Adventure Centre

With easy access to all parts of the Peak District National Park, the centre is an ideal location for outdoor activities welcoming a wide range of groups. The 2 units, Kinder & Howden can be booked together or separately. The spacious centre includes; comfortable lounges with library, TV and wood burning stove, well equipped kitchens and dining areas, An extensive network of footpaths give access to the surrounding countryside. Adventure activities available great for team building and courses.