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Just returned from a three-night stay at this lovely site. I took a tent and had a hook-up.
What a fantastic location!
Plus points - scenery, spacious pitch, location, helpful and friendly reception staff, peace and quiet (the ducks and geese didn't squawk during the night and the crows weren't overly noisy; the road wasn't busy 24/7)
Minus points - shower block always a bit grubby and one morning, the staff chose peak showering times to carry out maintenance. At busy times of the season, I think one small shower/toilet block would be woefully inadequate on a site of this size.
The positives outweigh the negatives and I shall definitely return here.
I researched many campsites looking for one which would be peaceful and quiet and in an attractive location. I actually spotted this one riding past it on a horse, and thought it looked lovely! On arrival the tent field was practically empty, a good sign, so I was optimistic about noise levels at night. However! I have never been in such a noisy site - and this was due to flocks of geese squawking, squabbling and flapping the entire night, and a surprising amount of traffic passing by on the roads, which had looked quiet but must be a main route into Malton. There was also music from somewhere going on late into the night, maybe there was an event on at the Castle. I don't know whether I was particularly unlucky, and perhaps it was very unfortunate timing with migrating geese but it was such a relentless intrusion I barely got any sleep for two nights. I'm assuming that this can't be the case in general as I'm sure other people would have mentioned it. It was a real shame as the site itself is very nice.
That aside the site itself is located in a pretty location next to the lake at Castle Howard. There is an area for privately owned static caravans, one for tourers and a large field for tents. All pitches are well marked, and there are a few electrical hook up pitches in the tent field.
The toilet and shower block comprising of four toilets and four showers in the ladies (I'm assuming there are the same number in the mens) is sited in the tourer area but isn't that far from the tents. Showers were nice and hot, and free. There is a 20p charge for hairdryer of which there are two but one was out of order. The lights go off periodically to save electric I assume, don't know if this would affect the hairdryer if you were using it. The weather was dry when we went and it was out of season so never any need for queues - however I could imagine if the site is full and the weather wet then you may have to wait and the floor would become rather muddy, as has been mentioned.
There are no facilities on-site such as cafe, shop etc but these can be found in the Castle Howard grounds a short drive away. Also no play area for children although the tent field is big enough, pitches are around the perimeter so the centre is left open. There is a path by the lake but small children would have to be supervised as it is deep.
I went out of season and was able to turn up without booking. You get a half price entry ticket to the Castle on booking in, I didn't get to use it though.
I would have given the site a higher rating had I been able to sleep!
This is a great site in beautiful surroundings. We stayed on the tent field and Castle Howard provides lots of lovely walks.
This was a peaceful spot with good facilities and helpful staff. Lovely to watch the tame ducks potter around with their ducklings! For me, it was all good; spots for caravans or have a bit more space to yourself in the tent field.
Would recommend. We stayed here after a visit to York which we thoroughly enjoyed; Jorvik being the highlight.
We went to this camp site over the bank holiday which was my first camping holiday for 20 years. My children ( 10 yr, 3yr, 10 month old) loved it. Plenty of space for the children to play the toilets and shower block are nice with the water nice and hot. The utility room is a little small but again it's fine.
Staff lovely and helpful. No playground but that's not a problem due to the space for children to run around. Castle howard is nearby and if your a member of the historical houses association it's free to get in.
The shop at Castle howard is good for meat etc, it would have been nice if the site had a small shop to save you getting in the car.
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
Lovely sunny May bank holiday weekend here, the pictures don't do it justice! It's right next to the lake of Castle Howard itself. Great site for couples/older families.
Turn right and first right again out of the site for a great walk on a sunny day. A map is on the wall of the site office. Follow the gravel track and take the path branching off to the right. It heads up to the mausoleum and lovely views. If you're feeling a bit naughty you can also hop over the fence here into the Castle Howard grounds for free.
Pros
Excellent proximity to Castle Howard.
Well drained pitches.
Quiet when it needs to be site.
Plenty of room. There was a large school party here and we didn't hear any noise at all due to the room.
Good hot showers.
Great walks straight from the site.
Friendly staff.
Cons
No supermarket or pub nearby
Shower cubicles a bit too small, water goes everywhere including on your clothes/shoes. As water goes everywhere it means anyone walking through the shower block leaves muddy footprints. This is why other reviews imply the shower blocks aren't cleaned regularly, it's not the case.
The traffic in Malton is a nightmare so plan ahead and stock up on food before you arrive.
We stayed on this site for 4 nights over the Easter break, 2 adults, 1 teenager and a dog in our folding camper. We arrived out of office hours to find a useful map with our pitch location drawn on, on the office window, although better marked out pitch numbers would have been good!
Decent sized pitches, half grass, half hardstanding. Slightly sloping and the grass could have done with being cut although the weather had been a bit wet so that's fair enough.
Lots of goose/swan poo all over so we had to do a clear up before putting the awning up! Not a complaint, just a comment to be aware of when pitching up.
The caravan pitches were all taken and there was a fair few hard core tenters too, but the site wasn't at all noisy. Well, apart from the crows.
The big gripe with this site, the cleanliness of the toilet/shower block. Hardly ever seemed to be clean, the floor was always dirty and there was always a puddle on the floor of the first loo. Showers were hot though but I never once saw anyone else take a shower! The men's block was reported to be a bit grim as well.
All in all, the site was a good location for what we wanted, but we wouldn't return.
Stayed here over the bank holiday weekend when every pitch was taken, but didn't feel overcrowded at all.
Well laid out pitches for tents with plenty of room for tent, car etc. The toilet block, with free showers, were clean and tidy with plenty of hot water whenever we used them, and we didn't have to wait even though the site was busy. However, we did have to queue to use the rather small washing up facilities, but maybe that was just bad timing on our part after breakfast! Half price admission vouchers to Castle Howard, which we took advantage of, well worth a visit and within walking distance. The farm shop has a really good butchers counter (fantastic sausages!) and a well stocked deli counter. Overall a lovely site which we will visit again.
It is a nicely secluded site with all basic the amenities you need. Will go again. You need to take your own food with you or go to castle howard where there is a brilliant butchers and farm shop. There was not much on site for the kids to do so I would not personally take small children with us or teenagers. There are a lot of places to visit nearby and it is situated in a beautiful area with a large lake on site with swans and ducks. There are shady pitches and sunny pitches on the site. An ideal site for the more mature people.
Our third visit to the site, we went on the 10th stayed for 4days and 3 nights. Fantastic!
Take bread for the ducks as they come calling in a morning for their breakfast to be served, the toilet and shower block hasn't changed still no where to put anything, so take a plastic skip to put and keep your clothes and towel dry, and you wont have any problems with wet clothes.
There is loads of wild life to watch while having your meal. A our all 8 out of 10 which is really good for us, we will be going again
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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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
Just returned from a three-night stay at this lovely site. I took a tent and had a hook-up. 
