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What a fab find! Spiers House gave us a great welcome back to camping after a 10 year break. Debbie, Zac and co. Were really helpful and friendly and we couldn't ask for more.
When we arrived, we were directed to our pitch by Zac only to find it wasn't quite big enough for our tent (very large 8 berth family tent with extension). Went to the office, told Debbie and within moments we were being led to a larger premium pitch for no extra cost. Kudos all round.
Facilities are good, lovely hot showers (essential after a day biking in the forest in the rain), plenty of loos, and private wash stations. The shop has a basic range of camping essentials and local produce and fantastic coffee (not the usual brown water you normally get).
The site was starting to get busier in the run up to the bank holiday weekend but it still didn't feel crowded, and the staff were keeping up with cleaning and recycling which made us happy campers!
The site itself is great for kids, they can be left to roam as they wish in total safety - our 8 year old thought it was great that he could cycle anywhere on site and made lots of new friends.
We went Friday to Sunday and ended up extending the stay until Tuesday as we all enjoyed it so much. As people have pointed out though, the site is rife with midgies, take long sleeves, hats and spray!
Well tended pitches, we got an electric hook up right next to the shower block, these were warm and well cleaned, although could have been cleaned more than once a day with the amount of people on site! The staff were incredible helpful and friendly, advising on pitch and surrounding area. The shop is okay, expensive but reasonably stocked. We found the ranger activities very expensive however, especially as adults must attend with children and are therefore charged! For my 13 year old I found this unnecessary!
What we loved most was the location, beautiful surroundings and walks and the stream which the kids loved, all the children congregated here to play. It is a bit expensive compared to other sites with better facilities, but I expect this is due to the location. We would return, but maybe not in peak season.
Firstly a quick word of praise for Zac and Chris in reception who are great ambassadors for this site and the C & C Club as a whole. Warm welcome on arrival after our 5 hour trip from Somerset even though I messed my booking up it was handled brilliantly so a big thank you especially to Zac who sorted it all without any bother. Great customer service.
The site itself is in a great location and the nature astounding, pheasants, squirrels rabbits a multitude of birds and to cap it all even Deer where regular visitors to the site and regular callers to many of the seasonally sited or longer stay caravans. This was real treat.
On the subject of longer stay and seasonal sited touring caravans these seemed to take up a large number of the premium hard standing/electric hook up pitches which left only about 6 or so pitches to choose from on our arrival. We finally selected the only one vacant opposite the Motor Home service point as it was nice and level and the surrounding ground not as muddy as other pitches.
Like a few other reviewers have commented the 6 mtr rule is a little lax and on the Friday and Saturday of our stay the tenters arrived with the youngsters and this rule seemed to go out of the window as did the noise control outside of normal hours.
Toilet and shower facilities more than adequate during our stay. I think in the mens they comprised of 8 showers, 4 urinals, plenty of loo's as well 3 private washrooms and plenty of basins. So no problems and kept reasonably clean considering the wet weather that prevailed during our week long stay. Ladies must have been fine as my Wife indicated she was happy and at no time did either of us have to wait.
Downside is that from some points/pitches on the site its a hell of a trek, so I feel that the site really warrants another smaller block down the lower end (maybe the lodge cabins wouldn't appreciate this and perhaps that is why it has yet to happen). Only one chemical toilet disposal point which was located at the Motor Home service area, this could be a push in high season.
Recycling was limited in as much as it is only mixed glass that was binned for recycling which surprised me, nothing for paper/card or tin cans and plastics. Not really good from an Eco point on a Forest partnered Club Site
The shop provided a very small range of provisions which seemed expensive 1 pint milk 80p, another example of a purchase of 6 eggs, 1 bottle beer and a small bottle HP Sauce at £7. 20 meant I didn’t visit again.
Nice idea with the Draft local lager in the reception which tasted great and around £3. 50 pint right price.
Plenty of Ranger lead activities for the youngsters was good, what was not pleasant was the number of A4 sized posters stuck up around the loo, Washroom, Laundry and Rubbish Bin areas done by Kids telling you what to do and where to stick your rubbish in order to create and maintain a tidy environment.
So back to site amenities Small laundry room with washers and driers and a small information center, good sized washroom (needs to have hotter water for washing up), public telephone (Mobile reception on 02 very hit and miss, Fish and Chip Van visits on Monday and Friday great Fish but frozen not fresh chips, but well priced so no problem just prefer me chips to be from fresh spuds. S
So overall great location, plenty of walks from site as well as attractions and days out by car. Great Flora and Fauna on a nice site.
Sooooo disappointed! The last time we were there the site was very well run by the Camping & Caravan club. Now it lacks rules, 3-6 meter rule for safety and space was severely lacking.
The facilities were not adequate for the huge volume of adults/children on site and another amenity block should be a priority! The showers/toilets were dirty and littered from the volume of people using them ( and the weather conditions). However we went to visit another site close by that had both tents/caravans and the same weather conditions - yet it was spotless. Maybe their choice not to overfill their site, and regular supervision was the reason it remained clean and tidy.
Recycling was chaos and messy.
The caravan pitches were small, uneven and unkempt yet the prices are high!)
Few facilities for young children although it seems some found amusement throwing pop bottles into the only chemical disposal point!
Staff were rarely seen on site but were pleasant enough in the reception.
Spiers has/had so many great points. The close proximity to the forest and walks etc. and the beautiful moors and coast makes it an idylic location. However, I hope the Forest Commission either delivers better value for money or revamps the site.
Most of us were eaten alive with midges but we should all be aware to take protection in the summer.
Will we return, no thank you unless the site returns to the standards it once had.
Just returned from a brilliant Jubilee weekend at Spiers House. We're new to our Motorhome so this was a bit of a trial run for us, and it couldn't have gone better. Although the site was very busy, it didn't feel overcrowded. All the staff on the site were friendly, helpful and couldn't do more for us.
We were escorted to our Premium Grass Pitch, which was very spacious. There is plastic grid matting under the grass to prevent it being chewed up by heavy motorhomes. We hooked up and settled in.
There were ample stations for water, chemical waste disposal, plenty of bins, the washing facilities were all very clean, the showers had loads of very hot water. The reception sold hot drinks, local beers, food and pastries, and a newsagent visited the site every morning to sell papers and magazines.
The Ranger activities for the kids were brilliant and reasonably priced. The site is in the middle of the forest and there were loads of bike and walking trails, suitable for kids and the more experienced riders.
A local bus calls at the site regularly, which goes to various local villages and towns. There's a great pub in Cropton (a short drive away) called The New Inn - everyone was very friendly, the beer was great and the food was fantastic. They have a large car park round the back which we parked the motorhome in easily.
Pickering is just over 7 miles away, great for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby. If you're taking a motorhome into Pickering there's a great car park with coach spaces just off the main roundabout, which was £5. 40 for all day parking (and you can pay by card if you don't have any cash).
All in all we had a fantastic time at Spiers House and would certainly return, and we would definitely recommend it to others. Our kids (5 year old twins) absolutely loved it and didn't want to leave.
A few people have complained about the cost of this campsite. We paid £95 for 3 days but I thought this was fine.
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 for a 2 night stay in June due to it's location for ease of travel to Whitby or Scarborough for a day out.
Lovely site right in the middle of the forest so don't expect your phone to work out here!
Paid £56 for 2 nights (Friday & Saturday) which was for a standard tent pitch (no EHU) for 2 adults, 1 child and a dog.
Staff on site very friendly and helpful and was quick to get checked in and pitched. The freedom to pitch anywhere you like is good but you are reliant on other campers acknowledging normal rules of distance between tents. It was on the Saturday afternoon when we returned from Whitby that we found ourselves literally surrounded!
Handy shop on site that sells the basics, even has draught beer available. Showers and toilets are clean and never appeared to be full. Fish and Chip van comes on Friday & Saturday nights (possibly Sunday as well I think) and the local newsagent comes to sell bits on a morning.
If it's a quiet site you are after then this perhaps isn't the one for you as it was very busy (and a bit noisy) on the Saturday which was probably in part due to it being a bank holiday.
Word of warning: Take insect repellent due to the amount of midgies there and citronella candles for the tent are a must.
All in all a pleasant stay but would probably look for somewhere a bit quieter next time.
Visited for a weekend on a premium tent pitch in mid May after some very wet weather. We expected the ground to be wet and it was, in fact you could hear running water on some of the pitches. Luckily it was fairly quiet so we found a dryish spot. Probably half of the non-electric field was unusable as it was standing in water in places. We also saw cars struggling to get on and off the grass at times.
As it was quiet there was plenty of room for the kids to play football away from other campers. The surrounding forest is brilliant for paddling, den building, walking or cycling and kids would never be bored. I suspect that when the site is full it can get quite crowded and there isnt a designated area for ball games - and we didn't find a play area.
There are ample showers, toilets and washing up facilities and these were spotless and warm.
Overall this is a nice site with a safe, family friendly feel. My husband had an issue with the number of dogs on site, nearly every unit seemed to have at least one dog and although they were generally kept under control there was a fair bit of barking at times.
The staff were very friendly and you got the feeling nothing would be too much trouble. The shop was OK, just a few basics, but you arent far from Pickering. The local newsagent visited each day with newspapers and magazines which was a great idea.
The biggest downfall was the price. £56. 40 for two nights at this time of year was too much and I suspect this is why it sometimes get bad reviews. I just couldn't see how they justified charging so much. That is the only reason I wouldn't rush to go back.
We have just stayed here for 6 nights what a great clean place. The staff were very helpful the toilets and showers were very clean. The walks and bike rides in the forest were out of this world, there is just miles of tracks to follow or a stroll through the woods which was great. We all loved it that much the day we came home we booked to go back in August. We did get a visit on a morning from the squirrels so make sure your food is locked up! All other visitors was very friendly lots of space between pitches.
Just got back from a very enjoyable three night Easter break at Spiers house. The site is located in an opening within the forest and has a mixture of tents, caravans and really nice looking log cabins, we arrived just after a late heavy April snowfall which had pretty much destroyed some caravan awnings and flattened some tents, not what you'd expect in April!. The hard standings are a good size with fresh water & drainage points, the lower grass field seemed to be pretty boggy due to the amount of water from the melted snow so it could be a bit grim under canvas if there were lots of rain. The route in from the A64 Malton/Pickering is good with no tight roads or steep hills, the route in from thirsk is more difficult as there is a diversion for caravans to avoid sutton bank which is a monster of a hill. All in all a very good site which we will be booking again
We have stayed here before and have always been welcomed. This time was no exception. Arrived at 12 noon to be told that, as the site was virtually empty, we could pick a fully serviced pitch, at no extra cost. Having set up, we went for a walk and then browsed round the shop to find it was still well stocked, even in January. Our dog was made very welcome with gravy bones and several runs with the warden's dog. The staff were very informative about local amenities and we learnt more about the birds and forest life.
The facilities were excellent. Minus 4 overnight but the toilet block was pleasantly warm, showers hot and everything in working order.
Having enjoyed a great weekend, we asked if we could stay on for a couple of hours instead of leaving at 12. No problem, the staff were really encouraging and we didn't leave till 2. 30 after a great chat with one of the staff.
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
Took the dogs for bonfire night weekend to avoid all the fireworks round our way. Friendly staff, very clean and warm toilet/shower block and great shop ( wine a little expensive but that's all). Hot drinks made to order. In middle of forest so if not taking motorhome out for day then you could be stuck. Previous review said pub a mile away but that through the forest and in summer. In Nov we were advised not to try it which means 2. 5 mls down really busy lane with no footpaths and with two dogs we had to give up half way as too dangerous. If you want newspapers then they are about 4 miles away. Car rally on in forest on Sunday which made good viewing. Would definitely return ( but in dry warm weather so we could walk to pub through forest) as fab site and dogs loved it. Also got lodges which looked great from outside and fish and chip van comes on Fri night
Stayed here for the Pickering war weekend and on arrival we were greeted at reception and given a map of the site. As we booked a premium pitch with hard standing and hook up we had no issues with choosing a pitch.
The showers and toilets are clean and well maintained, showers are hot and always available. Although we did not use the shop on camp it appeared to be well stocked and had hot food that could be ordered for breakfast if you didn't want to cook your own.
It has been mentioned in previous reviews that the shop was overpriced but on looking at the prices they are pretty much the same as any supermarket.
If you are reliant on your mobile phone then this may be an issue as we had no signal at all(orange network) but then the site is in the middle of a forest! Not really a huge issue for us personally as we spent most of our days down in Pickering.
Would recommend staying here again as it is lovely and peaceful and I am sure of you were to make use of all the facilities offered then you would have a fantastic holiday.
If you are keen on walking or cycling the waymarked forest trails be sure you are good at map reading and ideally have gps. The map handout at reception with the trails marked bears little relation to what you find on the ground, and the waymarking itself is inadequate, with perhaps a quarter of the marks necessary. It appears almost random whether paths are marked or not, or whether the path on the map actually goes where it says. Major intersections go unmarked. Paths may be marked only on the exit indicating direction of continuation, so you will miss ways in. It's chaos that needs sorting out.
The smell in the toilet block is indeed odd and subtly unpleasant!
Plus points: I had a sensationally good pint at the Inn in Cropton Village, which seems to specialise in real ales.
The whole N York Moors area is stunning.
I stayed here on the first day of the low season so the price was not excessive but otherwise the pricing structure is labyrinthine and too high.
Stayed here over the August Bank Hols, site in a super location and was easy enough to find.
We had booked a 'standard' pitch and were told to try the far end of this field for some of the more level pitches but to drive slowly as parts were quite boggy. Indeed they were. Our car got stuck but luckily some friendly fellow campers pushed us out, not a great start! We could pitch where we wanted which was handy as we went with another family, and the standard tent field felt large enough that we weren't on top of one another.
Like mentioned previously there is no playground there at present which we didn't find a problem with our 3 yr old and his friend as they made their own enjoyment as kids do!
The site also has a shop which is a bit of a bakery too selling pastries etc as well as essentials and is open most of the day. There is also a 'bar' which is a counter top inside the bike hire hut. We didn't use it but others were sitting outside enjoying a pint (there is no seating area inside).
Showers/toilets. Clean enough however the floor tended to get muddy/dirty of shoes, and a mop was provided to clean up but the water in it was dirty too so not ideal.
I did encounter a queue at around 9am and had a wait of around 10 mins before it was my turn. I must point out the worst part of the loo block is the smell. Not great! They used recycled rainwater to flush toilets which is a good idea however the smell was that similar to a stink bomb/rotten eggs so I am not sure if there was a problem with their filter system. Be warned!
We went on a couple of the signed walks through the forests which was lovely and also drove into Whitby which was around a 40 minute drive. Pickering looked to be a nice little village too although we only drove through, but seemed to have a good selection of shops, pubs etc to visit during a stay.
All in all, we had a good time and the site met our needs but we felt overall could be managed slightly better.
Friendly and clean campsite, with all you need for a great break. All basic facilities - including washing and tumble drier.
Shop with all the essential stuff you might need. Showers have controllable temperature which is a bonus- showers were clean and warm.
Some great bike trails from the site (you can hire bikes here, and also good for walking and exploring the forest.
Also includes an off licence for local beer (cropston) and some bunny rabbits for the children to meet. We had a great 5 night stay.
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No 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 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
No Toilets 
No Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
No Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
No Shop 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
What a fab find! Spiers House gave us a great welcome back to camping after a 10 year break. Debbie, Zac and co. Were really helpful and friendly and we couldn't ask for more. 
