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The location of this site is perfect for access to the moors and steam railway line. Sadly the state of the track made getting in and out quite difficult. As mentioned in previous reviews the road still is pothole ridden and we travelled at walking speed to prevent any damage. We stayed three nights and paid £24 per night. We wanted electric so were in the bottom field, which was a little muddy but okay. The facilities were the second problem exposed pipes, dirty floors and generally run down. On our last day we emptied the chemical toilet into what looked more like an inspection hole. There was also some work being done by a small digger but they had at least waited until 10am to start. These would not have bothered us normally but we think that the cost per night demands better facilities. Because we didn't want to drive along the track any more than we needed to, we walked to catch the train and pub which I would recommend. We will visit again if the track is repaired and prices reduced or facilities improved.
We have visited this site regularly over the August Bank Holiday for several years now.
We stayed three nights this time.
Nothing has really changed over the last six or seven years, the main [unisex!] toilet block, whilst a bit 'dated' is clean, and the showers are hot, and free, and although it is quite a long walk to the main amenities from the top two fields, a pair of smaller toilets are on the 'Top' field, although these contain just a toilet & sink, and cold water.
The single track road to the camping field really could do with resurfacing, but I guess it keeps the speed of the cars using it down, and there are ample 'passing places'.
We took a ride into Whitby on the steam train [check the times out when you arrive]. The site is very good for watching the 'steam trains' go by [especially to a steam railway enthusiast like myself].
If I could give this site 11 out 10 for location I would do so. The views are second to none. And we will no doubt be back again next year.
We had the opportunity for a few days away in our van and had tickets to ride the Flying Scotsman on the NYMR - having looked at lots of reviews of sites we kept coming back to Abbots House Farm, so booked 4 nights - having negotiated the rather bumpy track, we got down the farmhouse (reception), and was directed to our spot with Hook up - as it was dark the owner helped us site the van - and as it happens we were given hard standing, very close to the toilet and shower block, and better still, right next to the railway, so we didn't even have to get out of bed to watch the steam trains go by:)
The toilets and showers were clean, plentiful hot water too.
The site itself was quiet as it was the beginning of their season, and to be honest we're happy that the track is bumpy (it puts off the moaning minnies who don't want to get their car/caravan tyres dirty) - a lovely relaxing stay, a shortish walk back into Goathland for the pub/shops/railway station - no light pollution - friendly owners, and great fellow campers too:)
Really expensive £24 1 night. Terrible trackway. Old facilities. Noisy caravan neighbours. Not recommended. If you really want to see Goathland stay at Whitby and get the steam train in.
Just got home [yesterday] from another lovely few days at this site. Being August Bank Holiday it was quite busy, but the site facilities coped well. There was still ample space, although on one of our nights we had a couple with two dogs pitch right next to us [with their guy ropes literally crossing ours]. Why anyone would want to camp so close is beyond me, especially when half the field is empty [as it was]. But thankfully they went early the next morning.
We had an evening meal one of the nights in the Goathland Hotel [aka 'The Aidensfield Arms']. Highly recommended and at a reasonable price too, its also good that the pub allowed us in with our dog.
We took our usual day trip on the Steam Railway to Whitby and also visited Hutton-le-Hole, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering & Grosmont whilst there.
You may have noticed that this is not the first review we've done for this site, and it certainly wont be our last as we are intending to visit again next year.
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
Booked in here for two nights. When on the phone we said we'd be arriving that day and that we'd require electric. However, on arrival (after the long drive down the pothole ridden road - in desperate need of repair) when we saw the prices - including an extra £4 per night for electric - we decided to go without. As a result we were put in the top field and told to pitch where we liked. This field contained the usual water tap and CDP, and 3 toilets, which were in need of repair and very small.
The good points about the site are that the walks are good.
However, the walk from the top field to the showers was a good hike - and once you got to the shower facilities they were old and in need of some refurbishment. They obviously had not been cleaned in some while. There was just one sink for dishwashing in the same building. However, because of the trek down to the facilities we didn't use this. We looked at the field with the Electric Hook Ups and it was boggy and we definitely would not have risked pitching the motorhome there. Also in the book it stated that this site had many more showers than we could find (3) which for a site this large is quite poor.
We chose this site because after staying on CLs with no facilities for the previous 5 nights we wanted a 'little bit of luxury'. We definitely didn't get it here - and we definitely wont be returning.
We've just got home from spending a few 'midweek' days at this site. The weather was good, and the site was fairly quiet [with the exception of a group of Duke of Edingburgh's Award youngsters, who tbh, were impeccably behaved, and all very polite too].
One of the days we took the 9. 47[am] train into Whitby and returned on the 17. 30 to a very welcome BBQ.
This is not the first time we have visited this lovely site, and we will certainly be going again.
My family and I first discovered Abbot's House Farm by chance around 20 years ago when visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and have returned time and again.
The pleasure begins with a half-mile drive along the original heritage railway bed, tree-lined and beautiful in spring and autumn. We have seen deer, badgers, squirrels, hares, hedgehogs, rabbits, owls, butterflies, bluebells and primroses in this lane.
On entering the farm, there are camping fields on both sides. The sheltered field on the right has loos and CDP etc, but the larger field on the left, that we prefer, has spectacular views across the moors, especially in August when they are covered in purple heather. This popular field is where Greengrass's Battle of Aidensfield was fought in the Heartbeat era!
There are hook-ups in the field next to the showers (which can get muddy when kids and dogs have been playing in the stream).
But, the most exciting part is the steam railway that runs right through the farm, with extra toots for waving campers. The preserved railway is operated for visitors, with Pulman trains on a weekend. Sunday lunch is the best value. We even saw Hogwarts Express during the filming of Harry Potter. And Tornado, the new-build A1 locomotive.
We used half-price camping vouchers from their website on our last visit.
The friendly and helpful couple who own the farm do their best to keep their campers happy, but, unfortunately have no control over the British weather. My family love this place, rain or shine.
This is a site I use regularly when I'm in the area visiting the North Yorkshire moors railway, which runs right through the farm, next to the toilets, isn't that great? Anyway, I've never stayed in the electric field so I decided to see for myself this part of the campsite that a recent camper had just described. When I got to my pitch, I didn't recognise it as the place the previous reviewer has described. I always pitch on the big fields cos I don't need power for my tent, that's for wimps! So I asked the owner if I could camp on the electric field and put my m/bike next to my tent, I didn't need power so I was shown to a pitch without a hookup in this paddock. The owners could not have been more helpful with this. The prices are still very reasonable here, in fact the cheapest in Goathland when you use a half price voucher off the internet site. I always enjoy the ride along the beautiful lane to the site, its a real joy to see all the wild life and lovely trees in the summer. The beck round the paddock has trout in it, and that's beautiful too. The toilet blocks are just the same as ever, quite usable and basic, but what more do you need when you are camping, there's more hot water than you'll ever need, and lots of shower cubicles. No campsite on the moors has such a lovely location. I will return time and again, it's so handy for all my visits to things in the area.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <10 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <10 miles 
Watersports <10 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
The location of this site is perfect for access to the moors and steam railway line. Sadly the state of the track made getting in and out quite difficult. As mentioned in previous reviews the road still is pothole ridden and we travelled at walking speed to prevent any damage. We stayed three nights and paid £24 per night. We wanted electric so were in the bottom field, which was a little muddy but okay. The facilities were the second problem exposed pipes, dirty floors and generally run down. On our last day we emptied the chemical toilet into what looked more like an inspection hole. There was also some work being done by a small digger but they had at least waited until 10am to start. These would not have bothered us normally but we think that the cost per night demands better facilities. Because we didn't want to drive along the track any more than we needed to, we walked to catch the train and pub which I would recommend. We will visit again if the track is repaired and prices reduced or facilities improved. 
