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I don't like giving negative reviews without good reason, so I hope this is objective and fair. Short version - small pitches that are in a poor state of maintenance, and not up to CAMC or C&CC standards. Not recommended for touring caravans.
First the positives: the site is very easy to access off the A170 in either direction, and is well signposted on approach. The entry is wide and there is an obvous waiting bay before reception.
Secondly, the welcome we had from Sandra. All the ins and outs of the site were explained in a very helpful way, and we were made to feel that if we had any issues, help would be at hand.
The deposit for the barrier card and electric card. It's spelt out on their website when you book that you will have to pay a deposit, returnable on your departure. Yes you have to pay for your electric use, but it's not hard to use the card or top it up, and we spent about £3 a night during our stay, we topped up on the last night, and got a full refund on our departure.
Customer service - as I will describe, our pitch was very waterlogged, and our water tap was leaking badly from the tap when turned on, adding to the puddle growing across out pitch. Within one hour of mentioning this at reception, there was a chap replacing the washer in the tap, and he also gave us a new hoselock attachment that gave a better seal on the hose. This was in some quite heavy rain and wind, so top marks here.
The shop - it's enough for the things you might have run out of like milk, washing up liquid and loo roll where you don't want to drive anywhere to get to the shops.
Talking of which, this isn't a good site if you like to park up and leave your car. The walk down to Scarborough isn't too bad, and it is downhill. You can go cross country down to LIDL on Seamer Rd, but I wouldn't like to carry two bags of shopping back up that hill! There are no bus stops nearby. We took a taxi home from the Crown in Falsgrave which is the nearest pub to the site, and that was £7. 50. At this time of year the site itself was quiet, and we didn't hear any road noise; the biggest noise at night was the Tawny owls hunting across the site.
On to the other aspects; if you look at the site on Google maps, you'll see this was all built in one go, and the site has 130 pitches. The vast majority of these are seasonal and annual pitches. I think they have crammed as many pitches in as possible, then let it be a free for all for who takes most advantage of the spaces given.
The Mrs said the loos and showers were in need of some cleaning, TLC and updating. She's a down to earth woman, so for her to say it's poor, it must have been poor.
Our pitch was 5 metres wide - just. The hardstanding was not separated from the grass either side, and was starting to get eaten away by moss and grass. The grass was also absolutely waterlogged, it was really welly country. Yes it might have been a wet summer, but I am sat on a CAMC site right now without a puddle in sight. The idea is you park your car across the front of your van once you are set up, but I didn't even try the awning as I would have been trying to peg the last six inches of it out in a puddle. We have a small tourer, and we could barely fit our Sorento across the front without compromising the tow bar, or sticking the car out into the roadway. To be fair to the site, when we mentioned that we were starting to chew the grass up just trying to park they said stick it on the gravel on an empty pitch two berths away which was fair enough.
And so to the seasonal/annual pitches; these probably make up 80% of the site. As mentioned the pitches to me seem small. Some pitches had vans and awnings on so huge that there was no way vehicles would fit onto their pitch, but the custom seems to be park half across the road, or just borrow an empty pitch. When we drove in on a Sunday lunchtime after shopping, we had to slalom between cars parked out into the road way, and I could not have towed a van confidently between the obstructions.
The icing on the cake was when we woke up late, a seasonal van opposite us was being visited by its owner who had parked his works van in front of our van, and half way out into the road. Two cars had already driven across our pitch to get round him, and churned the grass into mud. I then saw a third car come past at a good 15mph (site limit here is 5mph) and he was within 12" of our tow bar.
My feeling is that the residents don't seem to care about what rules there are, or other people, epsecially tourers who they don't know.
Bottom line - if you're touring, avoid this site. It has no special features that make it good for visiting Scarborough, and there are better ones to chose from nearby.
We booked this because our original site booking in the area had a fire and we had to rearrange.
We were there for a concert at the Open Air Theatre.
First impressions was that it was a well run site. Lady on reception was pleasant and friendly. There was some road noise.
We had paid £34 per night for a serviced pitch. It was still quite cramped and no specific boundary from pitch next door. Considering the price, I expected a larger pitch. We also had to pay a £20 deposit for the barrier card and a pre-paid electric card to add credit to the meter. In fairness what you don't use gets refunded.
The toilets and showers were clean, and free hot water. Only one soap dispenser worked by the handbasins and only one hand dryer was available. Considering the size of the site, I would have expected a bigger shower block and facilities e. G. Soap dispensers/toilet rolls, to be refilled or checked daily. Whether this was a factor on people not washing their hands after using the toilet, I'm not sure, but this was very prevalent by both male and female.
It was a busy site with a lot of seasonal pitches and static caravans. As it was the weekend it was quite busy and noisy. The kids weren't any problem at all, it was the adults causing all the noise, with loud music and rowdy pitches.
Didn't use the on site shop, but it didn't look well stocked. Supermarkets are a few minutes drive away. On the plus side the bar was cheap and beer was good.
Overall its a good site if you like a busy site, and good for exploring nearby towns. We didn't like it due to noisy pitches and other unhygienic guests. I imagine there are quieter and better run sites in the vicinity. Most definitely won't return. via mobile
I booked this site and told them, I would arrive at 5. 30, we actually arrived at 5. 15, which was ok considering we drove 250 miles. Reception closed and we had to phone to get a response.
Given a pitch a gate key and told we would get an electric card the next day. Tokens for the shower were 3 for £1.
The pitch was quite small although water and a drain for waste were on the pitch, all good after we poured lots of boiling water down the drain to get rid of the smell.
Toilet and Shower facilities could have stood a good clean as they were grubby and mouldy in places. The shower token machine was placed outside the cubicle which entailed getting undressed then leaving the cubicle to drop the token or having a shorter shower than the 8 minutes given.
The showers were of the push button type so it appeared that the tokens were a bit of an add on. Pub on site only open Saturday and Sunday evenings
On the plus side it was a pleasant half hour walk into Scarborough itself. The site was quiet and peaceful.
We booked for 4 nights and only stayed for 3.
I get that its the end of the season and things are winding down for a lot of sites but getting the basics wrong means we will not be returning
Beautiful tent only site set on a family run hill farm in the Yorkshire Dales, nestled between Ingleborough and Whernside. The Three Peaks footpath runs right through the farm adjacent to the campsite with lots of walks direct from the site from easy strolls to climbing the Three Peaks, and five minutes to the pub!
Tent pitches only, no electric hookups. Toilet and shower block and washing up facilities. Sit, eat and socialise in the old barn, with free wifi, charging lockers, freezer. At weekends the Philpin Snack bar is open for cooked breakfasts, hot and cold snacks and drinks, ice creams, chocolates etc, on other days there are vending machines in the barn. Find out more here
Just had a lovely two night stay at this little site.
The staff were very helpful and friendly during our visit fully explaining about the barrier card / toilet pass and electric card £20 deposit on arrival by a helpful young man. £10 is returnable and they just deduct on the electric on how much you use in our case £1.90 you need tokens for the shower 40p for one or £1x3 tokens one is ample time for a lovely hot shower in the immaculate toilet blocks.
This site is spotless well run and well kept we will be returning it’s in a ideal location, we walked into Scarbrough easy access down hill and got a taxi on return £8.
The pub is a bonus which they played bingo and did meals we sampled the Yorkshire pudding with beef and gravy very nice ! Extending the menu to pizzas, garlic bread etc would be a bonus….
The site looked full and does have season statics however it did not seem busy, there is a new play area and people who we can into contact all spoke.
I did read reviews about this campsite before my stay and was apprehensive but from our experience it has been a lovely quiet relaxing stay and will be returning. via mobile
Very acceptable site generally, location good, but be prepared for cramped pitches compared to 'Club sites' or CLs.
Prices reflect this AND the electricity is charged extra on a meter card @ £5 per day for us!
The bar was open only weekends off season- fair enough if you like bingo!
Clearly a well thought of site, judging from the number of seasonal places taken, which unfortunately, if like us, you're there at a quieter time, makes it feel as a cross between a ghost town and a caravan storage site! bet its noisy during the peak season!
Suggest that the site has one bay/row of 'visiting pitches?
Lovely site, clean shower and toilet block with dish washing station and laundry room. Great kids play area. Also on site shop has essentials and spares for caravaners.
There is a lot of seasonal pitch holders but we found everyone very friendly and helpful.
There is a pub on site but doesn’t open till 7pm they have bingo and artists on, we enjoyed the bingo they got a good crowd in. They do food it’s ok, drinks prices are reasonable.
It’s a around 3 miles to the North Beach at Scarborough but it’s not on a bus route, we got a taxi into Scarborough city centre it cost £8. 50 each way with Nippy Taxis.
Would recommend this site was our second time here and will definitely return. via mobile
Set in the midst of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, a family run farm with a stream meandering through the site and breathtaking views, with plenty to do nearby. Tent and campervan pitches with or without electric. Five star shower block with showers, washbasins, toilets, disabled and family room. Sinks for pot washing, a kettle and microwave, charge points, communal fridge freezers. Fire pits are available to hire. Wifi
A small shop sells essentials and an on-site cafe serves delicious food and drinks! Freshly brewed coffee, sausage sandwiches, or warm pastries, in the evening, enjoy stone-baked pizzas. Luxury timber pods and two magical bell tents with private hot tubs are also available to hire. Don't forget to meet their friendly family of alpacas! And all within five minutes of Bolton Abbey and Hesketh Farm Park Find out more here
Well kept site that's mainly either statics or tourers on seasonal pitches, not many spare for actual touring vans or motorhomes, but the pitches are serviced and there's good facilities all around the site for rubbish and cdp, plus they're mostly level gravel, some may need ramps,
Toilets and showers good clean condition and set up for social distancing,
Shop bit bare at the moment and the bar/restaurant only open certain nights so be aware if intending to use,
Taxi is approx £7 into town, bus stop a 10-15 min walk, or all the way is a good 45-60 mins and really steep back up.
Atmosphere is a bit weird with so many empty vans around you and no one around, but bottom line is a good site, via mobile
As stated by others, be prepared to pay for add ons like electricity via card meter and 40p per 8 mins of showering via token. On 2 occasions my shower was cold, reception said it was due to someone leaving hot water running somewhere.
Pitches are very tight and you are shown how to set up when checking in(They have a model on the desk), actually, there are a load of signs telling people what they cant do.
Site is very tidy but the toilets were a bit dirty and freezing.
Shop is sparsely stocked but supermarkets are a short drive away.
Gent on reception was friendly and chatty.
Didnt try the pub on site.
Nearby Scarborough was great as was the short journey to Filey.
I have been on better and worse sites but I wouldn't return, it's just not for us.
Firstly you cant grumble at the pitch price of £19 per night but beware! there are add ons. For example an awning will cost you extra, so will electricity, so will wi fi and so will taking a shower.
If you can go with that then it's not a badly situated touring site and all pitches are fully serviced. I'm afraid my biggest gripe would be the the not overly generous pitch size which enables more pitches to be very close together, there are very few with the hedge for privacy.
You are warned when arriving of the perils of pitching your awning on the grass, which if you have a full sized awning is nearly impossible and some encroachment is inevitable. Also when manouvering on and off your pitch you are in everybodies way because of the narrowness of the road, the whole site could do with every other pitch removing as your pitch is very narrow and your tow vehicle has to be parked across the front.
Having said that the site has its own children's playground and is family friendly.
There is a clubhouse serving in the evening at peak times; the reception /shop has very little stock and the nearest shop is a couple of miles away.
What a great site, well laid out and very well kept. Excellent facilities, washrooms well kept. You do need the magnetic card to access toilet facilities and I suppose 2 cards would have been more convenient but 1 did the job. Scarborough is a short drive to town with plenty shops and bars. The prom is a lovely walk when the weather is good. Lots of fish & chip shops.
The pitches are large enough for caravan and awning, with car in front, the pitch we were on was separated by hedges from the next one so nice and private. You do need to buy a card for electric, but the cost of the card on top of pitch fees still made it a very reasonably priced break.
All in all a very nice park, thank you to the staff and I will return, hopefully in better times when covid is not around.
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Is Jacobs Mount Caravan Park child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
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No Tents 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
TV Room 
Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
Excellent size pitches and excellent location 
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