Farm on the Hill | Campsite
Staying at the Farm
Campfire Camping
Farm on the Hill eco-campsite is set within 24 acres of woodland and meadow on the edge of the rural hamlet of Prestwood on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border.
With a mix of pitches ranging from private two person spaces set within their own woodland clearing to larger spaces perfect for family groups and friends, you’ll find Farm on the Hill to be the perfect place from which to explore the surrounding countryside and visitor attractions.
It is also the perfect place to get your cooking pot over the fire and relax with a book (a good supply can be found on our book-swap shelves), or perhaps set up one of our easels and get creative.
Meadow and woodland camping pitches
These pitches have a really special feel to them. Surrounded by young trees, wildflowers and grasses, there is such a feeling of life.
Small, mown clearings are scattered around the woodland and meadow, complete with picnic tables and stone fire circles, creating some truly beautiful and private spaces .
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden is a private camping pitch surrounded by tall hedges and trees. It is located close to the campsite entrance with the woodland behind.
There is a large stone fire pit perfect for sitting around with friends and family and enjoying a relaxing night under the stars. After having watched the sunset of course…. this pitch has one of the best sunset views onsite.
Family Camping
A new space just for families, a family field with six well spread out pitches and loads of space that we let out to families only. It’s on the far side of site, away from the main camping area, so nice and quiet and comes with stunning views over the Weaver Hills.
The sunsets from here are so beautiful, my new favourite part of the campsite
Each pitch can accommodate multiple tents so this area works well for both individual families as well as groups of families.
Campervans
Although mainly a tent site, we do have some pitches that are accessible to camper vans (of a VW size). These pitches also come with stone firepits.
All camping pitches have shared use of facilities, which include:
- Compost long-drop toilets
- Gas powered showers
- Cold water washing up sinks
- Drinking water taps
- Small onsite book library
- Handouts of local walks and bike route available
- Cycle hire
- Onsite bike mechanic
- Easels and drawing materials available if requested in advance
- Firewood available
Nearby Attractions:
Barton Marina featuring waterside shopping, the specialist Red Carpet Cinema and quality restaurants.
Hoar Cross Hall awarding winning spa
Nearby Attractions:
Barton Marina featuring waterside shopping, the specialist Red Carpet Cinema and quality restaurants.
Hoar Cross Hall awarding winning spa
The Great Outdoors:
Calwich Abbey Route – gentle stroll, charming countryside, historic church and the ruins of Calwich Abbey
Michael’s Lane Route – the Calwich Abbey route plus gentle climbs, green road walking, history of the vanished Wooton Hall and beautiful peaceful landscapes
Weaver Hills Route- a longer and hillier route ascending into genuine hill country…breathtaking! and well worth it!
Saltersford Lane Circular Walk – a circular walk starts right from the farm and takes you Denstone, then across the hilltops along the ancient Saltersford Lane to Alton, before returning to Prestwood alongside the River Churnet on the picturesque route of an old canal and railway line (now a bridlepath). You can download the route map from here
Get Outdoors in the area:
Calwich Abbey Route, Ellastone
Michael’s Lane Route, Ellastone
Weaver Hills Route, Ellastone
Local Attractions:
Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café, Dentone 2.3 miles
Places to Eat:
Duncombe Arms, Ellastone 0.4 miles
Dalton’s Dairy Farm Shop, Wootton 2.1 miles
Getting there:
Ashbourne 6.2 miles
Alton Towers 3.1 miles
Burton upon Trent 24.7 miles
Conkers 30 miles
Lichfield 26.8 miles
National Memorial Arboretum 25.7 miles
Peak District National Park 7.1 miles
Trentham Gardens 23.2 miles
Uttoxeter 7.3 miles
Train
Burton upon Trent 20.4 miles
Tutbury 16 miles
Lichfield 27.1
Uttoxeter 7.4 miles
Bus
Derby-Ashbourne-Uttoxeter Trent Barton