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Who are we?

A family-run business

We bought Derbyshire Hills in 2017 as a basic campsite and have been gradually improving it ever since — building the shepherd’s huts, converting the railway carriage, and developing the site into what it is today.

For Tam, it was also a homecoming. She grew up just five minutes down the road at Monsal Head and the landscape here has been part of her life for as long as she can remember. When the property came up, it felt like the right moment.

We met in Manchester in 2000, while Will was studying furniture making. Tam was working as a textile designer. Those two crafts have shaped everything about how we’ve built Derbyshire Hills. Will designed and built our shepherd’s huts by hand. Tam has brought warmth and considered detail to every interior. Nothing here is off the shelf.

We live on site, so you’ll usually find us around — happy to point you towards the best walks, the right pub, or simply leave you in peace. Keeping us company is Olive — our border beagle (half beagle, half border collie), who is, depending on the day, either the most intelligent dog in Derbyshire or the most stubborn. Usually both.

The Merlin large glamping cabin at Derbyshire Hills
Peak District views on a sunny day

“We look forward to welcoming you and hope you love it here as much as we do.”

Tam & Will

Derbyshire Hills

Our outdoor retreats

The Merlin large glamping cabin at Derbyshire Hills
The Merlin
The Pheasant shepherds hut at Derbyshire Hills
The Pheasant
Static Caravan at Derbyshire Hills
Static Caravan
The Lapwing shepherds hut at Derbyshire Hills
The Lapwing

Don’t just take our word for it

Customer Reviews

Willem Gosselt
exceptionally clean, great reception and nice place. Planned to stay one night, stayed two.
Abi Pawlett
Amazing stay!!! Accommodation was stunning and host super responsive and accommodating. We will be back!
Leanne Bateman
This is our favourite place to stay. It’s located in a great spot to explore the surrounding areas. The Merlin shepherds hut is finished to a high standard and attention to detail. It is very clean, it’s got its own private garden that’s not over looked. Perfect getaway.
Violet Blumire
Had the best night sleep of my life in one of the huts, can highly recommend them!! It was so peaceful and waking up to gorgeous landscapes. The hosts are so welcoming and a very lovely and friendly couple! Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!!
Wilma Berends
Wij hebben vorige week 4 nachten op deze camping gestaan. Het echtpaar dat de camping runt is vriendelijk en geeft tips voor hoe je goed kunt fietsen en of waar je lekker kunt eten. Voor de heren en de dames is er een douche en een wc. Dit was prima tot en met vrijdagmiddag. Toen stond de camping helemaal vol en waren ook de accommodaties allemaal bezet. Wij vonden dit iets te veel en het leek overboekt te zijn. Daarom zaterdagochtend vroeg gegaan en het ontbijt niet op de camping genuttigd. Het was voor ons te vol. Ik vroeg me af of ze er zelf ook helemaal blij mee waren.
Verder alleen maar lof. Ik zou de camping zeker aanraden.
Andrew Thomas
Just returned from a really enjoyable weekend at Derbyshire Hills, Tam and Will are super campsite hosts making us feel really welcome. We rented the larger converted railway carriage which was superbly converted, it having everything you would need for a stay, from the little cooker and fridge to the lovely bathroom and gorgeous view. We also had two camper van pitches also with fantastic views and we used Derbyshire Hills really good facilities (toilet, shower & washing up area). It's a perfect quiet site with two lovely pubs within walking distance, we visited the Barrel for drinks and the Bulls head for dinner on Saturday night (so pleased we booked ahead, it was busy and food was great).

We'll be back, thank you!
Ben Hemery
Chris Hirst
We have just had a weekend at Derbyshire Hills and can honestly say it is one of the loveliest sites we have visited. Tam and Will greet you with the warmest welcome and go above and beyond to make your stay a pleasant one. A lovely touch is that they also come around at leaving time to ask how your stay has been and wish you safe travels.
There are great walks direct from the site ( Eyam is only an hour away) and there are loads of attractions within easy driving distance. Most of all though is the peace and tranquility, no traffic noise, just the occasional passing glider circling overhead. Delightful, Thank you.
Chris and Sue.
Andy Cooke
Just spent an extra-long weekend at this gem of a campsite with family (including the dogs) and cannot fault it. We were in a campervan and separate tent whilst my mum was in Merlin, one of the shepherd huts. First of all, everything was immaculately presented and clean, both in Merlin and the general toilet/shower block. Merlin is enclosed in a good sized garden, which was exceptionally handy for the dogs and meant they didn't have to be on their leads 24/7. The views are simply lovely and whilst it is a small campsite, no-one is crammed in and there is plenty of space. It was also very peaceful - all we could hear was the birds and some lambs, which was just blissful. As for Tam and Will, the owners, they are incredibly friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble - we are grateful that they shared their little piece of heaven with us, because it was perfect.
EK
Peaceful, clean and idyllic campsite. Shower/toilet facilities very clean. Beautiful views. Owners were very helpful and gave us good recommendations for local walks.

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