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Lovely site with beautiful views. Seating areas around the site and colourful flowers give the site a very pleasant feel. Toilet and shower block are modern and always clean. Little well stocked shop on site.Shower room has books and videos to borrow also laundry room, fridge freezer and lots of leaflets to tell you what to do in local area.
Great for wildlife, bird feeders are around site, woodpeckers are often seen on site. Friendly chickens come to visit, rabbits can be seen early in the morning and evening. I went walking near the strid and spotted deer in the trees.
There are two nice pubs 30 minutes walk away both do lovely meals. Supermarkets, shops, canal and market in Skipton 15 minutes drive away. Great for walkers lots of easy and more difficult walks in the area. Close to Bolton abbey, Strid. Barden tower etc. Owners are very friendly and helpful.
Just returned from a fabulous 3 night stay at this campsite and will definitely be returning. It is set in the beautiful Yorkshire dales and is a great base to explore loads of places such as Skipton and Bolton Abbey.
The campsite itself is spotless and each pitch has a massive area with its own table and bench. The toilets are clean with plenty of loo roll and the showers are lovely and hot.
It is lovely and quiet at night too even though the campsite was full of families when we arrived.
The only word of warning is that there is no large shops or off licences within miles of the place so although there is a small shop on site selling basics, if they are closed it will mean a long trek in the car, so go prepared.
Other than that, the place is perfect and I would recommend it.
Visited this site for a family get together as it has the rare benefit of a B&B on site as well for non-campers.
The pitches are levelled terraces of various sizes. We had a large corner pitch for our 2 large tents, this was a good sheltered spot but between the 2 toilet blocks so the smell was not the fresh dales' air we hoped for.
Facilities are good with washing up facilities etc but the price is top heavy for what you get.
Bolton Abbey nearby made for a cracking day out.
Lovely walking and stepping stones across the river and only £6.00 to park a car.
This was my third time at Howgill Lodge in six years. It's in a beautiful spot in Wharfedale, accessible up a farm track some half a mile from the nearest road. We had our usual great time, weather was occasionally showery but was kind to us.
As well as the location, the facilities that make us return are
* Great pitch sizes (we had large frame tent positioned at the bottom level of the site, sheltered against wall)
* You get a heavy duty picnic table per pitch
* Small Loos & shower blocks dotted through site, so you don't have to walk far in the night if you are of a certain age!
* Fridge & Freezer for food storage
* Pub. Although as previous reviewers have mentioned, the pub (The Craven Arms) is about 25-30 mins walk, it is well worth the effort if you appreciate good food, tremendous selection of real ales, and great atmosphere. You have to try the 'bullring' game in the main bar! There is a slightly nearer pub, The New Inn, though we have never visited it.
If I have any criticism of the site, it appears to have become noticeably more expensive over the years (£28 per night for 4 people, no electric hook-up),however this time to be fair we had an extra car and a large tent. Also, I had not appreciated that the showers in the main block were 50p a go. My son went for a shower and had to come back for some money. However, we mostly used the shower in the bottom block, which is currently still free.
Have visited this site once a year for the last 15 years and it is the best in the area for cleanliness and facilities.
The site is family run and and they are very helpful.
The toilets and showers are clean and dotted around the site.The shop stocks the basics and the fridge and freezer are useful for refreezing ice packs.
The site is tiered with wooden benches provided for each pitch. Great for visiting Bolton Abbey and lots of good walks on the doorstop.Excellent value for money and will be returning.
Have just returned from a 2 day camping trip to Howgill Lodge.
Sent an email to the owners as it was a last minute decision based on the good reviews. Got a quick response, and called to book. Managed to get the days we wanted, and paid on arrival. For 2 adults, a car, and a 3 man tent (with no electric) we paid £34.00. Quite dear compared to what we are used to paying, but the scenery and pleasantness of the site made up for it. It isn't a very large site, and is set on the side of a valley, down a narrow country track.
The pitches were spacious and each have their own picnic table. There are toilet/shower blocks throughout the site. (The showers are free to use, and the toilets are well stocked with toilet roll and hand wash). There are also recycling facilities dotted around the site. There is a small shop that sells chocolates, sweets, milk, BBQ's and burgers etc. There is also a fridge and freezer where you can keep your ice packs etc (left at your own risk of course).
Lots of wildlife. Birds, chickens, sheep, cows etc. Did get woken up by the sheep and the cows in the early morning, but you'd expect this from a working farm.
Downside, if being really picky (apart from the price, which you can forgive), is that the nearest pub (in Appletreewick) is a 5-10 minute drive, so if you're not an ardent walker it can take over 30 minutes to get to.
Overall, was a nice site and would definitely go back.
Wonderful site, in a super location. Really enjoyed our stay as did my Jack Russell as they were plenty of lovely walks.
The owner was lovely and helpful, told us which way to get too the campsite to avoid any difficult roads. Toilets/showers where clean and well kept.
The campsite has plenty of wildlife to see and enjoy. We lost count of the number of rabbits we saw. There is a children’s play ground, near camping field.
The site is very near too Appletreewick, which has a lake running through it, It’s a Lovely places for a picnic or a walk we spend a few hours feeding the ducks and walking the dog. Looking forward too visiting again soon.
Excellent, excellent site. We arrived at the site on the 15th and from start to finish, until we left on the 18th, we were treated to great service.
The views are fantastic, the pitches well spaced out and serviced, including a picnic bench for each pitch, and clean, well maintained toilets and showers accessible from all areas of the campsite. Never had to wait for a shower or bathroom.
The site has a clean laundry room with ironing boards, washing machine and dryer, and a selection of books and games that can be borrowed. This is a family run site, and it shows in the attention to detail and level of customer service.
There is a small shop, with tea and coffee and outdoor seating area. In the surrounding area, the nearest pubs are about 1-2km away, and the nearest major shops, petrol station about 15 minutes by car.
Definitely a site for campers wishing to see the full beauty of the the Dales away from the hum of a nearby town, for ramblers or cyclists. We'll be back, but with a better tent, as it gets a bit breezy up there! Bring a Windbreaker!
The site definitely has to be on your 'one to go to list' the attention to detail the owners have put into to this site will surely be appreciated by all that visit. The book, games and video library was a nice touch as were the various seats scattered around the site for guests to relax and take in the breathtaking scenery.
The spacious pitches are allocated by size of tent, which is why they ask you on booking so that they can comfortably locate you. The facilities were great with showers and toilets abound and fridge/freezers; book, games and video library; laundry; large washing up area and a communal washing line.
The sheep made noisy neighbours but you are in the country, and the half hour walk into the quaint and beautiful village of Appletreewick is well worth it with a meal at the New Inn a must. The Craven Arms further down the village had a lovely atmosphere with good ales and ad hoc musicians playing but we didn't eat there so can't comment on the food.
We will definitely return to the site; if the reviews that have been given don’t convince you to visit, I don’t know what will!
To say it is the best park ever is an understatement. Facilities are exceptional, views are to die for. Each pitch has its own picnic table which makes alfresco eating a pleasure. Owners are very friendly without being intrusive.
Lots of beautiful walks from the site. We stayed for a week and found somewhere new to walk to each day. Views were breathtaking. Showers were hot and powerful and best of all, free. Large field for dog walking. Road to the site was very tricky but well worth the effort (only a couple of miles).
You really do feel that you are in the heart of James Herriott country. The nearest supermarket and petrol station is about 12 miles away but small shop on site for essentials. Nearest pub is about 2 miles by road but you can take a stroll along the river and reach the pub in half an hour.
We had a very relaxing and enjoyable week and will definitely be back.
We went for 5 days in May (tent and 2 children - 10yrs & 2yrs) and are returning again in June.
The owners are lovely, pleasant and helpful and the site is peaceful and very well maintained, grass always well mown, electric hook ups for campers, plenty of water taps, toilets and showers dotted throughout site (never too far to walk for a midnight dash to the loo!) Dog walking field, plus football area and a small well stocked shop. Laundry area washer / dryer inc iron/board(small charge-pence).
Altogether a lovely place to stay, we have been going on and off since I was a child and we will continue to go - until our knees / backs can take no more camping.
Great walks from campsite, good pubs in Appletreewick which is only a short walk away-good food. Skipton short drive away - castle to entertain children.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this site, can't wait to get back in June.
This site has an atmosphere and essence all of its own; its like going back to simpler times, but still having decent facilities.
First things first; the setting has to be one of the best on the circuit. Its a smallish site, set on the side of a valley, down a narrow country track and 'away from it all' as it is possibly to be in this country without getting hopelessly lost in the Highlands!
It's also the little individualistic touches that make Howgill so special - each (spacious) pitch has its own picnic table, for example. There are five or so toilet blocks dotted about, but no two are the same! There are a pair of seats and table at the site entrance for walkers / campers to relax on and watch the world go by. There is even a tiny book and video library!
Howgill also does its best to work with nature - the chemical disposal is designed to be green, there are notices informing the camper of which bird varieties to expect in which month, some of the terrace banks are left uncut to encourage wildlife etc.
Although the site is on a hefty slope - the careful terracing works a treat, a little like being at the cinema, you can always see the view over the folk in front! And what a view - hightop hills with barns, dry stone walls and dotted with sheep.
Howgill hits all the senses in fact, the air is rich with birdsong - we heard cuckoos, a myriad of common songbirds, plus pheasant screeches, a cockerel and best of all, a tawny owl at night.
Back to the site itself - the pitches are very spacious, reasonably level, the toilet/shower areas are clean and functional in a charming olde-worlde kind of way and the owners are friendly. The small shop meanwhile is well stocked, a good thing as the nearest provisions are more than a good walk away. The shop also takes switch, which is handy when the cash runs out!
Any quibbles; well if you really want me to be picky, there isn't much for children who don't want to walk, but then you wouldn't bring them to this sort of site anyway. Some of the extra charges (eg - £5 for another car) are maybe a bit steep, as are the site fees of £23 for a family in a tent in May.
Overall though, have to say that this is a very special site and we will certainly be back.
We have stayed at Howgill for many, many years now - both with children & dogs (in tents) & now as part of the 'older generation' with 1 dog in a campervan. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful 'escape' - though weekends can be busy. The facilities are kept immaculately clean and improved regularly. There are plenty of on site & local places of interest to please the kids. Dogs can't walk on the Grouse Moors true, but a short walk down from the site brings you to a lovely, accessible river with stepping stones and a riverside walk.
I cannot praise Tony, Fiona & the boys highly enough (and Bernard & Ann before them). You get a warm welcome, whatever the weather, and clean fresh facilities every single time you visit. I have stayed there when there has been snow on the ground and in blazing sunshine and always it is clean and tidy.
The shop is tiny but very well stocked with essentials and Fiona will always go the extra mile to help out with customers special requests (eg urgently needed Rennies!).
It is not excessively expensive (as some seem to think)we have camped all over the UK and keep on coming back (sometimes 3 or 4 visits a year - even from Kent) - you have to go a long way to better this site - long may it continue !
Visited this wonderful campsite for a long weekend last week, the first time I had returned since I was a child. My husband and daughter (3 1/2) are first time campers so knew this would be a good place to 'break them in' as it is not too far away from home. I haven't camped for about 20 years so we were all a little 'green'.
The site does not disappoint.
The views alone are worth paying for.
All pitches are easily accessible and as the site is terraced it has a feeling of privacy even though you know you are not the only ones there.
You do need to book early if you want electric hook up for a tent as these are limited.
There is however a fridge and freezer available to store your food and ice packs in should you need to use it, all the owner asks for is a small donation to charity which we thought was perfectly acceptable.
You do need to supervise young children as some of the drops from the terraces are a little steep but once my daughter was made aware of them she was careful enough.
The lovely thing about this site is that conservation of the beautiful area is really important.
Some of the bankings have been deliberately left uncut so as to encourage wildlife and wild flowers and we regularly had pheasants and rabbits walking past our front door!
The shower blocks and toilets are plenty with hot running showers (very welcome when the overnight temperature sank below freezing - not what you expect in the middle of May). They were kept very clean and tidy.
The washing up areas were large with plenty of hot water.
Guests are asked to recycle as much waste as possible which I think is a wonderful idea and there are lots of bins and drinking water outlets on site.
The little shop on site sold basics and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
You are shown to your pitch by the owner on his ride on mower and you can choose which direction to pitch. Each pitch has it's own picnic table and benches which I thought was a lovely addition.
There is a small football pitch for children to play ball games but no playground as such.
Our daughter found the countryside one big playground and we certainly didn't miss this.
Shops, pubs etc are a little way away but that is what we personally prefer.
All in all a wonderful restful few days and we have booked to return again later in the summer. Perfect!
We tried this site in October - always a testing time for tents!
The site is very well kept, and the terraces that form the camping pitches are level, well drained, and have some tree shelter to reduce the effects of wind. However as in most cases where there has been gravel put under the turf to increase drainage, you may need a mallet if you want to get your pegs all the way in the ground!
As mentioned elsewhere, the welcome is friendly and warm. It made us feel like we were welcome and that if we needed help or advice it would be freely given.
The site was quiet, and we were given a terrace to ourselves down near the bottom of the main field opposite the chickens and turkey. This was close to the bins, water taps and the lower loo/shower block. Nothing was too close but was not too far away either which was excellent!
I'd be interested to know how much space you'd get on a busy summer weekend, ie how many tents would be squeezed into that area, but we saw that there was a massive overflow field next door; so we'll try it in summer and see.
The loos and showers were more than adequate - plenty of loo roll, only one spider per cubicle, all good basic camping stuff. The showers were notable in that not only was there more than enough room to get changed, there was a nice big shelf for dry clothes, and a proper chair to sit on while getting dressed. The water was hot and plentiful, so the lack of heating was never an issue. We never felt the need to explore the pay showers, but even then 50p doesn't seem too much to ask. You can always share if you're short of cash!
The site does suffer a little from noise - but only from the wildlife and animals. The dayshift of chickens duck and the turkey handed over to a happy family of tawny owls. There are also grouse and pheasants joining in; one hen pheasant stalked our tent - I guess she knows where the food is!
The only query I do have is that £16 for a car, tent and two adults seems a tad expensive compared to a backpacker's deal at £6. A caravan pitch at Howgill with an electric hookup costs £16 so not sure this is quite fair?
Anyway, we want to go again, as it's a great site and we enjoyed our stay. Many thanks!
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
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 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Lovely site with beautiful views. Seating areas around the site and colourful flowers give the site a very pleasant feel. Toilet and shower block are modern and always clean. Little well stocked shop on site.Shower room has books and videos to borrow also laundry room, fridge freezer and lots of leaflets to tell you what to do in local area.
