The Bull I' Th' Thorn Pub & Pizzeria | Peak District Reviews Summary

Facilities

Pros:

• "The toilets and showers were clean and there were enough to accommodate the campers."
• "Very well kept, spotless showers and loos."
• "Toilets and showers were cleaned regularly."
• "Nice quiet site with good onsite facilities. Showers and toilets were regularly cleaned."
• "The new shower block is really modern with hot powerful showers."
• "Toilet and shower facilities very clean and well looked after tent pitches."
• "Toilets and showers all kept really clean and checked regularly."

Cons:

• "Just a shame not enough toilets for the size of the campsite when it is full."
• "Only four shower cubicles which was fine for us but if you had a young family could get tricky."
• "Not really enough toilet/shower blocks for a site of this size."
• "At times it could have done with more toilets."
• "Not enough toilets available, only one toilet was available that didn’t have a shower in it which meant by 9 in the morning when people were in the showers, there was a queue to use the toilet."
• "Some showers and toilets were together so we didn't know how long someone is in and whether it would be better to go to a different block."
• "None of the shower stalls had anywhere to put your toiletries or hang up your clothes."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Staff are wonderful, so helpful."
• "Every morning site staff came to check we had a good night and he was so friendly."
• "The staff were really helpful and friendly and a really helpful campsite manager."
• "Chris and Adam were so welcoming and checked on us daily to see how we were, giving us lots of helpful advise and recommendations which was greatly appreciated."
• "Staff, particularly Adam and Paul are helpful, professional, welcoming and friendly."
• "Chris is a credit to the site, very friendly and helpful."
• "The staff there are so lovely too!"

Cons:

• "I also have to say, the way the boss spoke to the staff member was awful."
• "Service was ok at first but they were clearly rushed off their feet as we had to ask on more than one occasion."
• "The chicken sandwich was tasty but had a soggy bottom."
• "The showers looked great but the water kept cutting on and off which was annoying."
• "The hand-soap run out by the afternoon and one of the showers leaked."
• "Electric was a little temperamental when using a grill, so had to keep resetting it, but we managed ok to cook what we needed."
• "Also hot water seemed to be very limited - cool showers both days."

Location and Environment

Pros:

• "Beautiful views, and lovely pub open weds-sun with great pizza and beer."
• "Access over the road to the Tissington Trail & High Peaks walking routes."
• "The open field, the views were amazing, very friendly care taker / staff and the location was great."
• "It was also in a great location to go on plenty of walks and within a short driving distance of some really lovely places to visit like Hartington, a really sweet little country village, Bakewell, a good size town, Matlock bath, which had a lovely holiday feel and charm and Matlock as well as other places to visit that were close by."
• "Beautiful views and lovely, well-maintained and level (more importantly) site."
• "Great site with nice views."
• "The views are stunning."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately there was a large group which made a lot of noise shouting when setting up then returned from the pub at around 2/3 am making lots of noise and shouting again."
• "The only thing, which the campsite cannot have control over, was the road noise."
• "If you’re a light sleeper the road (A515) is like a motorway and planes fly over regularly."
• "Noise at times from other guests. More consideration needed by a few at times. Particularly dogs barking."
• "The busy main road makes walking from the site a bit perilous."
• "Very loud noise from the main road, not great views as pitches face onwards."
• "The campsite is right under a flight plan so you hear the planes go over from 11.30pm- 6.30am."

Additional Amenities

Pros:

• "Great pan washing area."
• "The food was delicious! I had Steak & Eggs... Very tasty meal."
• "The on site pub has excellent ales and fantastic food."
• "Wi-Fi is also really good even without electric hook up."
• "The pub and pizzeria has a lovely atmosphere, the pizzas were amazing and you could tell the dough was made fresh."
• "The play area for children, the children loved."
• "The on-site pub was so inviting, great beers on tap and a lovely garden to enjoy them in."

Cons:

• "Wifi was poor, couldn't get it on the campsite unless we were in the pub."
• "It was a shame the pub was closed when we visited."
• "No lighting at all near the pot wash area."
• "The pub was closed and we were only notified of this a few days beforehand."
• "So, unless you take a much longer back-route, you take your life in your hands walking on the road."
• "Pub closes pretty early. But still good to have nearby."
• "We felt that the washing up facilities would benefit from roofs being constructed as this would make the experience better given that we live in the Uk and it rains a lot."