The Firs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Derbyshire (yes, the same place that gave us Bakewell pudding and sheep who look suspiciously judgmental), The Firs is a Caravan and Motorhome Club gem. Seriously, this site is so peaceful, you’d think it was hiding from the internet. Surprising fact: It’s just a 20-minute walk from the stunning Dovedale stepping stones, where you can pretend you’re a hobbit crossing a river. No dragons, though—just ducks with attitude.
Forget sprawling mega-campsites with neon lights and a “kids’ club” that costs a kidney. The Firs is intimate, with only about 50 pitches. That means you won’t be elbowing a stranger for the last plug socket. Instead, you’ll find yourself surrounded by mature trees that whisper secrets in the wind—probably about the price of local cheese.
Pitches That Don’t Judge You
Now, let’s talk pitches. Whether you’re rolling up in a spaceship-sized motorhome or a caravan that looks like it survived the 1970s, The Firs welcomes you with open arms. The hardstanding pitches are perfect for wobbly-legged campers who don’t want to sink into mud. And the grass pitches? They’re so lush, you’ll half-expect a sheep to offer you a spa voucher. Joke alert: One camper told me the grass was so green, they tried to mow it with a beard trimmer. Don’t try that.
And yes, the electric hookups are reliable. No flickering lights that make you feel like you’re in a horror movie. Joke: The only jumpscare here is when you realize you forgot the marshmallows for s’mores.