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Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park
Coneysthorpe
York
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
YO60 7DD
Tel: 01653 648316
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Pitches: 160
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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Date of Visit: August 2021  |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Waynel |
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 In my opinion it was a bit expensive for what you got. The showers and toilet block were out dated and could do with a refurb. There were people cleaning them but only surface cleaning. There were cobwebs everywhere. I did see some company cleaning the floors.
It was very very basic not even a shop for essentials. There is a farm shop at the castle but that's quite a way and a bit pricey.
There are millions of little midget flys. My husband got bit to death. We took a fold away fire pit to use to keep them away.
If you are using a caravan or camper van on the hard ground pitches be aware that the electric is quite far away so if you haven't got a long enough cable to go to reception for an extension.
We did days out like Scarborough that was only an hour away and flamingo land is about 15 mins away. We did visit the castle if your staying on this site you can get in free. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Louissa |
27 reviews from this member |
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Busy site, split between statics at one end, hardstanding for tourers in the middle and two large camping fields at the end.
The toilet block is central, which can mean a long walk from the furthest camping field - plan ahead! The toilet block - and the additional cabin for this year - were fine but weren't really cleaned enough for the amount of use they were getting.
Despite the receptionist saying otherwise on arrival, dogs are not allowed around the lake. There is an exercise field but as it's not enclosed, dogs have to stay on a lead.
There is also a field for children to play in but as far as I could see, there were no facilities - just a field on the far side of the statics. All the children on site played on the camping field instead.
The site allows groups - it was busy but generally fine when we were there but we didn't see staff keeping an eye on things so your mileage may vary.
A good location for castle Howard (obviously) but that meant the roads around the site were fairly busy at times during the day. Of an evening/overnight, they weren't busy but the traffic moved quickly so was loud.
A fine site but certainly not somewhere for a peaceful getaway, and perhaps to be avoided if you're camping and don't want a five minute walk for your morning wee.
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| Date of Visit: June 2021 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Sb001j |
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Just returned from castle Howard camping site, and I am sorry to say we were also disappointed.
When we arrived we were allocated our pitch. Which just happened to be in a corner of the site quite dark over shaded by very large trees. Also the electric hook up point for our pitch was quite some way from the pitch, and was at the limit of our cable and this was only because we had to move the van over to make it reach.
When my husband asked could we please be moved he was told no, as they were fully booked for the weekend, we had arrived the Thursday afternoon. We appreciate that if the site is fully booked we could not be moved to another hard standing pitch but a compromise wasn’t even offered.
We would of parked on the other side of the fence on the tent field and put our electric through the fence, it would of been nearer.
Also the ladies toilet and shower blocks where not very clean, I actually showered in the Motorhome rather than use their facilities.
The other thing we found unacceptable was the Elson point was right next to the dish washing area, my husband was left apologising each time he went to empty the toilet cassette as someone always came to wash up, also there was a drinking water tap the other side.
I agree with another persons review that this site hopes that the castle Howard brand will attract people to the site, it probably does but I wonder how many would return.
It is a shame as this site is in a beautiful location. I would also say that the receptionist wasn’t particularly friendly or helpful.
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| Date of Visit: June 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Timandkath |
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Beautiful setting, in a beautiful area. We arrived late, after reception had closed and the warden kindly left our pitch number in the office window.
Disappointed from there on. One tap for fresh drinking water directly above the waste water/ motorhome dump, ergh, which was situated on the entrance/exit to the camp field, causing a major headach and blockage to get in or off the site.
The toilet block and showers were in need of a referb and filthy, as was the pot was. Awful, paid a lot less for a lot more.
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| Date of Visit: September 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Denisebr |
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Stayed here for two nights as convenient for visiting castle Howard. Small site situated next to a large lake on the castle Howard Estate.
Access relatively easy. On arrival we parked opposite the Reception and after checking us in the receptionist asked us to drive through the field entrance where she met us and directed us to our pitch. Some pitches are under trees.
We were No 25 by a wall above the main road into the village, but not bothered by traffic noise. There is also a separate tent field beyond the touring field.
Site has all usual facilities, but we were requested to use our own due to Covid 19. Plenty of water points, chemical disposal and roller grey disposal behind toilets.
Motor home grey drain very small and difficult to access. There is also a large static caravan area on site. Friendly and helpful reception staff.
Taxis from Malton readily available. Long walk along main road to castle Howard. Cost £22 per night.
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| Date of Visit: August 2020 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Extended family |
| Reviewer: Amied1 |
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We have just returned from a 3 night stay at Lakeside and I have to say we will definitely be returning!
We were a little nervous about going as it’s the first place we have all been as a family and we were certainly put at ease as soon as we arrived! Everything was in place to protect everyone!
Toilet & shower block was the cleanest of all the sites we have ever stayed on! Hand sanitiser available. We thought it was a great idea to have the portaloos on the field in order to free up the toilet/shower block.
Even the portaloos were clean and hand sanitiser ready outside for everyone to use!
A lovely family friendly site that we will definitely be returning to!
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| Date of Visit: August 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Burgon |
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Pleasant welcome, directed to the camping fields & told to pitch our tent anywhere, with car next to our tent.
Facilities are basic but functional. Portaloos added to the camping field, also had soap, toilet roll & hand sanitiser available.
Other campers were friendly & mainly adhered to the social distancing, as they could.
Would visit again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Barsar |
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I was so looking forward to staying at this site after 3 months in lockdown. Sadly I was disappointed.
After a warm welcome by the receptionist we selected our own hardstanding pitch. The pitch was fine and the ground was well maintained. The site is in a good location adjacent to the great lake.
There were only 2 fresh water taps which were screwed to wooden posts plus 2 drainage points, one was raised on a concrete plinth and impossible to lift a 40 litre waste tank. The other was a surface type drain. These service 160 pitches plus countless tent pitches.
The sanitary block was in dire need of refurbishment. The paths were covered in last Autumns leaves and the exterior walls covered in cobwebs. The floors inside were so dirty you would not want to use your towel again if it dropped on the floor. The website said there would be additional cleaning after the Coronovirus, but we did not see any evidence of cleaning for the first 4 days.
There is a tent field adjacent. The site had no security and is staffed between 9am and 5pm.
We were told that most people stay for a couple of nights only. I can understand why.
I believe you get what you pay for. At £27 per night this site is a rip off.
I made a formal complaint to the site manager in writing and was told that they had hoped to refurbish the facilities this year but this had been postponed. He did not disagree with any of my comments about cleanliness.
The site clearly hopes that the castle Howard brand will draw people in and indeed it does. It did me. But be prepared to be disappointed. There are many much better, cheaper, cleaner sites within 10 miles at Slingsby, Hovingham and around Helmsley.
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| Date of Visit: March 2019 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Spyder27 |
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Lovely little site tucked away at the side of the lake opposite castle Howard. Probably a thirty minute walk by road but I think there is a walk direct from the site to the Home cross country (at least I think we saw some walking that way) You cannot get via the path around the lake.
Tourers are pitched amongst the trees right by the lake. I hope you like nature as the dawn chorus is plentiful lol. There is a decent toilet and shower block, maybe not the most modern but lovely and clean. There is no shop on site so come prepared. We had EHU and there was an Elesan point plus grey waste disposal, what more do you need.
We certainly intend coming again as it is less than an hour from home so ideal for weekend breaks. PLUS we got a two for one voucher for castle Howard from the site which makes the cost extremely reasonable.
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Storeman_uk |
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Nice quiet site with a large field for tents and motorhomes. Pitches are an ok size but I would have preferred slightly bigger. We didn't opt for EHU and as such found the standard pitches are furthest away from the facilities but not too far as to be inconvenient. The gents had ample facilities and although the site wasn't full there were a lot of tents with a lot of people I didn't have to wait to use the toilets or showers.
One reviewer was complaining about guard dogs and makes it appear that the dogs are on the campsite. I'll clear this up - the dogs and handlers only patrol the grounds for the Castle Howard estate NOT the campsite. The estate is closed to the public from about 5:30 - 6:00 PM so I don't find it unreasonable. As for there not being a dedicated footpath to the estate - well this person wants to be spoonfed everything. It is no hardship to walk up the road to get to the estate. In fact it makes a pleasant walk especially in the early evening. It is well worth walking past the estate to the first of the archways over the road just to look at the building.
The staff are friendly and they keep the place clean. The toilets are cleaned daily - probably multiple times but I met and spoke with a very friendly and pleasant cleaning lady each morning around 6:30am. The chipshop van on Saturday does a decent fish & chips but get to reception early as the queue grows quickly. The van staff are very efficient though and get through the orders quickly. Everything is cooked to order so no soggy batter or chips due to being kept warm.
The east coast resorts are all within an hour or so's drive as is York. There are other attractions around with leaflets available in the office.
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