Greenhills Holiday Park - Peak performance

JUST a mile from the bustling market town of Bakewell, Greenhills Holiday Park is set in 12 acres of beautiful countryside and surrounded by the rolling hills of the lower Wye valley.

As well as the touring park, two fields are set aside for owner-occupied caravan holiday homes, and there is a new devel-opment of 13 pitches in a lovely south-facing area, enclosed with lots of trees and shrubs and with lots of wildlife.

What’s more, this family-owned holiday park is set in the heart of the Peak District National Park and is an excellent centre from which you can set out to explore the many attractions in the surrounding area.

The park’s on-site facilities include a licensed clubhouse, with a variety of real ales, a well stocked shop, a child-ren’s play area and a grass amenity field. There are children’s entertainments and music evenings at Bank Holidays and an annual Halloween party.

Nearby Bakewell is famous for its tarts – though they are known to the locals as puddings. Even closer – just half a mile away – is the quaint village of Ashford-in-the-Water, through which flows the beautiful River Wye.

Close by, too, is Matlock, with Buxton a short drive west over the peaks. For serious shopping, the Meadow Hall centre is an hour’s drive away in Sheffield.

FOR SALE

At the time of writing, homes for sale included a Carnaby Rosedale 39x12, £49,995; an Atlas Capricorn 36x12, £46,995; and a Willerby Winchester 38x12, £52,495. All prices include first year’s ground rent, siting costs and balcony with sundeck.

LOCAL INFO

• Local amenities: Well-stocked shop on site; village shop and post office in Ashford-in-the-Water (half a mile); other shops, supermarket and banks can be found in Bakewell (just over one mile).
• Health: GP, dentists, opticians and pharmacies in Bakewell; nearest hospital with A&E is Chesterfield (12.5 miles).
• Transport: Rail stations at Matlock and Buxton (both within 12 miles); buses pass close to park with destinations including Ashford, Bakewell, Buxton, Matlock, Derby, Nottingham and Manchester.
• Food and drink: Two pubs in Ashford; more pubs, plus restaurants and takeaways in Bakewell.
• Entertainment: There are cinemas in Chesterfield (12 miles), a theatre in Buxton (12 miles) and a leisure centre in Bakewell.

WHAT CAN I DO AROUND HERE?

Stately – Beautiful Chatsworth House, with its exhibitions, garden, farmyard, adventure playground, shops and restaurants, is open most of the year. Fabul-ous art and treasures, and regular events.
Scarey – Heart-in-the-mouth rides for adults and kids at Alton Towers, the UK’s top theme and water park. New is the ‘ultimate rollercoaster’, Th13teen, which winds thrillingly through the forest.

CONTACT

Greenhills Holiday Park, Crowhill Lane, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PX. Tel: 01629 813052/813467. Web: www.greenhillsholidaypark.co.uk

• Prices from £46,995• Pitch fees from £1,800 per annum
• 20-year pitch lease
• 10-month season (Feb 1 to Nov 30)
• Metred electricity and water
• Bottled LPG gas
• Pets welcome (max 2 Dogs)
• Automatic barrier access


This review was published in the  June 2010 issue of Park & Holiday Homes. To order your copy please click here

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