Questions & Answers for Events & Camping

Booking arrangements are as follows: To secure a specific date you must pay the relevant booking fee in full ((you will pay an initial payment of £2000.00 and then the balance by two further equal payments split between the months left before your event, last payment 3 months before your event date)) unless special circumstances)). 

The booking fee is non-refundable. However we will under special circumstances move a date should the original date be no longer suitable. 

You will also be required to sign our Terms & Conditions document and return a hard copy to us to complete the booking, otherwise the booking will not be deemed secured.

All other balances are due one month before your event and the cash bond/damage deposit two weeks before your event and any suppliers or yourselves are on site. 

Our prices include V.A.T. We prefer to be open and clear with all of our investment prices.

Camping fees are negotiated at time of booking; this will depend on the type of event and length of stay. Fees are per pitch per night and each pitch is up to 6 people per tent. 

For such as a Corporate Event or birthday party the fee is £24.00 per pitch per night (2016 prices). Where your guests have a bell tent, regular tent, caravan, camper-van or even sleep in their cars this will be classed as a pitch.

All optional extras are to be paid for at the latest one month before your event. 

Yes we do. However, large groups should contact us in advance to notify us of the number of people in the party. Groups are 6 people or more and will be asked to pay cash bond/damage deposit on booking. 

This is fully refundable on check out/departure as long as requirements have been met (please refer to T&Cs). 

Camping alongside an event such as a wedding will have to pay a cash/damage deposit, (This is however at our discretion). Bookings can only be taken from a responsible adult over the age of 25 years. We reserve the right to charge a bond/damage deposit if necessary, depending on the sort of event which if the premises are left in the same condition as when arrived is totally refundable.

No, this is camping on a working farm, so none of our fields are supplied with electricity. (We arrange silent generators for your events at your cost).

No generators for general camping. You are strongly advised to bring a torch, as it can get very dark in the countryside at night. 

For barn events - suppliers are asked to provide their own power source.

There are no permanent toilets on the farm as this is a working farm. However, arrangements can be made for porta loos or luxury toilets to be hired for your event (at your cost). Luxury toilets are provided for such as a wedding in the booking fee for the wedding day only. Disabled toilets and additional toilets for camping are available but must be ordered as soon as possible to ensure availability. 

As with toilets there are no permanent showers available, but arrangements can be made for hire of them. These must be ordered as soon as possible to ensure availability .

Yes, there is always a tap in the field for drinking water and washing, be sure to bring your own containers with you to collect your water. 

You absolutely can source your own suppliers, except Bar / Drinks Suppliers as we cover all wet beverages with our own Bar & Staff. All suppliers are ask to provide their own power sourse if a barn event. some power may be available - please ask for details

Have you seen our comprehensive SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY?

Yes – for events you can have a licensed bar, this will be supplied and run by ourselves. There is no charge for the actual hire of the bar.  No alcohol other than that we provide is to be consumed on our premises during the event. 

We supply all your drink requirements, if any alcohol/drinks are consumed on our premises during your stay the cash bond/damage deposit will not be refunded, so please advise all your party this is your responsibility. Pricing for the glassware for the table wine and toast are on the optional extras list. 

Please refer to the optional extras for pricing.  

If you require a specific wine for your tables other than our rolling stock this will carry a corkage – please refer to the optional extras for pricing. 

We provide ALL plasticware drinking glasses at a minimum cost unless you have a specific requirement. 

Specific plasticware can be supplied by us at an additional cost to you.

A heater is provided as part of your booking fee for use if required on your event day.

If you require a heater in addition to your event day, it will incur a Diesel charge to you.

You can smoke outside. We provide a metal bucket/s containing Sand for cigarette butts. 

Please ensure you and your guests do not leave cigarette butts behind as they are harmful to our animals & wildlife.

We do not store any outside supplier’s equipment due to the responsibility of it. 

If you need cold storage for such as food, you can hire a chiller van. We do not offer cold storage, or food storage and/or wedding cakes. 

There is no main road nearby; we are situated in a village that borders Shipley Country Park and Mapperley Reservoir where you can enjoy walking, cycling and fishing.  

No, you cannot spray any marks on the ground; the event after you would not want to see marks from the previous event.

NO, you should not enter any fields that are not designated for your event/camping. 

Fields with animals in them, in particular you must stay away from any cattle, as they can be extremely protective of their calves and we do have bulls running with them. 

Do not enter any fields that have crops in them. You can however use any public footpaths available. 

We ask you kindly stick to them at all times. Maps are available. Please be aware there is barbwire on all our fences DO NOT climb any fences or gates at any time. Any damage with result in you losing your cash bond/damage deposit.

Please be respectful of other campers, surrounding villages and minimise noise. 

After 10.30pm no loud music, etc. is tolerated unless part of an arranged event, which can then be until 12 midnight. 

All live bands have to cease at 11pm and we will not tolerate any bad language over the PA system. (or time applied for on the temporary events notice agree by us).

Yes, your dog/s can come with you, however it MUST always be kept on a lead at all times and any mess picked up immediately and disposed of with your rubbish. 

You must stay within your designated field with your dogs if it is an event, and under NO circumstances roam around the farm. 

This is strictly NOT permitted in fields with overhead power lines.  

Fireworks and Lanterns are NOT accepted on the farm for health & safely reasons and for the protection of our animals 

No, again, unfortunately Balloons are extremely harmful to farm animals, so we do not allow you to release them into the air.

Fires are only permitted by prior arrangement and must be in our 4ft round fire pit which is raised off the ground NOT ON THE GRASS, it must never be within 10 metres of a hedgerow or tree/tent, caravan etc. You must never leave a permitted fire unattended, and you must have a means of extinguishing it at hand (e.g. bucket of water or sand). You are also requested to use wood provided by us, and not stolen/taken from ours or surrounding woodlands. Details of the fire pit and wood supplied by the farm for the weekend are on the optional extras list. All hot ashes are to be disposed of in designated bins. 

Environmentally friendly BBQ’s are to be used and disposable BBQ’s are available upon request. (They MUST be raised high off the ground and hot ashes ONLY disposed of in designated bins not in general rubbish or food waste and you must take them away with you. No bonfires are allowed at all. The cash bond/damage deposit will not be refunded if this is not adhered to. So please advise all your party. 

Wood is provided by us on hire of the fire pit. 

Please do not gather wood from the woodlands or cut down living trees as this has a very negative impact on the environment & wildlife, and you will lose your cash bond/damage deposit.

You may arrive any time after 1pm and before 8pm, out of hours’ arrival/departure can be arranged, you must arrange this prior on our 24-hour telephone number so that we can arrange for a member of staff to greet you and show you where to go and unlock any gates. 

4 Days. We allow your marquee/tipi, etc. to be on site before your event i.e. Thursday, if your event is on a Saturday until the following Monday 12 midday.

You are required to inform us of the total amount of the event days or you will be in breach of our conditions and jeopardise the refund of your bond.

You MUST inform your suppliers that they must be completely vacated from the site the Monday lunchtime 12 midday (unless we specify otherwise).

For a Saturday event, we ask that you start to clear down on the Sunday so that supplier/s of structures such as Marquees, can take down either on the Sunday or on the Monday after your event. 

For longer stays or mid week events, please contact us to discuss.

You are also required to make us aware of all activities taking place at your event or you wil be in breach of our conditions and jeopardise the refund of your bond.

We have four rooms in the farmhouse, two doubles, two share a jack & jill bathroom, one of which is a double, the other is a twin. Please contact for details.  It is for residence only during their stay. We provide a continental breakfast in a basket.

Check in time is 1pm and check out is 11am.

Our rooms are for a minimum of 2 nigths and should the occupiers of the rooms change between the nights booked there will be a compulsory change over fee - please see optional extras

PLEASE NOTE: the rooms are subject to availability.

You may arrive anytime after 11am and before 8pm. Out of hours’ arrival & departure times can be arranged, but this must be arranged with us in advance. You can do this by contacting us by phone [24-hour telephone number] so that we can arrange for a member of staff to greet you onto site and show you to your accommodation, etc.

Tel. + (0) 7807 812 938

PLEASE NOTE: the rooms are subject to availability.

Yes, but we do not have electric hook ups or disposal of toilet/soiled water facilities (this would need to be taken away with you). There is drinking water within the field. 

Camping fees are negotiated at time of booking; this will depend on the type of event and length of stay. Fees are per pitch per night and each pitch is up to 6 people per tent. 

For such as a birthday or anniversary party the fee is £25.00 per pitch per night (2016 prices). Where your guests have a bell tent, regular tent, caravan, camper-van or even sleep in their cars this will be classed as a pitch. (glamping pitches are pre-paid at final balances - see optional extras)

Free car parking is available at the farm. However, in wetter months (also depending on farm animals and rotation) you will have to walk a short distance with your luggage to your event/camping spot.  

We ask that all cars be parked in a designated car park area away from any tents. Please bring with you suitable footwear and clothing. 

In the spring/summer, you will generally be allowed to take your vehicle to the event/camping field, but all cars must be parked in the designated car parking area NOT by any tents. 

Local taxis are available and are quite happy to pick up any guests/campers from the field. 

Please ask a member of staff for numbers should you require them.

ALL rubbish must be removed from the farm by yourselves we do not have facilities to dispose of rubbish. 

For events, disposal of your rubbish can be arranged by prior arrangement, at a fee or a clear-up service is available on the optional extras. 

The cash bond/damage deposit will not be refunded if this is not adhered to. So please advise all your party. There is a local refuse centre in our nearest town of Ilkeston. 

No.

No, you will need to heat your own water and wash up at your pitch.

The NHS specifically warns against contact with sheep during lambing season (First half of the year). There are rare and dangerous complications that can be caused by this contact, and even through contact with those who have been around lambing ewes. It is advisable to check with your doctor before coming to stay at the farm if you are pregnant. 

If you have any issues which you cannot resolve and which you feel are ruining your stay with us, please let us know at the immediate time. 

If you are having an event, with a liquor licence, we will be available at the bar otherwise you will have our 24-hours telephone number, please do not hesitate to use this if needed, we want your stay/event to be a happy one. 

.