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We recently spent a week at this lovely campsite in a beautiful part of our country. The site was well maintained with ample electric hook-up points for tents and was very peaceful.
The toilet and shower block was one of the best I have ever seen on a campsite, very thoughtfully presented and clean. The washing up area was also excellent with everything you could need provided.
The cafe, 0.3 miles away at the gorge provide a delicious breakfast if you don't feel like cooking plus some fun activity for the more adventurous.
There were plenty of walks and places to visit in the area, many national trust properties and the pub in the nearby village of Lofthouse is certainly worth a visit, you receive a warm welcome and the food was delicious.
Booked two pitches with hook-ups for two 6 man tent and a tarp found lots of room for 4 adults and 4 kids.
Toilets very nice and clean Gents, 3x toilet 2x showers and wash bowls
Covered washing up area.
The farm has a nature trail, a small shop
On the odd side the water has a spa taste due to it coming from a borehole and you may want to buy or take bottled water or boil it. This is a great site in a lovely spot if you are just starting out like us, This is one of the best. Lot of great walks too.
The village has a pub and the gorge has a cafe with nice cakes, if you feel the need you can abseil off a bridge, walk up the river and go in a cave.Take any number of walks
Managed to get in for 3 nights over the Bank Holiday weekend with friends. (Kids aged between 7 and 4).
A lovely site, warm welcome, very tidy and well kept tent site. The next day there was a bug hunt which all the kids loved, as well as us adults - with animal footprints, collecting bugs, bird hide (which I could have spent all day in!), and a small playground at the far end.
The shower block was kept clean, showers were always warm and even though there were only 2 showers, we didn't have to queue at all.
The Gorge is worth a visit, we spent Sunday afternoon with all the kids and although we got in a few hair-raising moments we enjoyed ourselves.
We would definitely come back to this site again, when in the area. It's worth popping into Pateley Bridge and getting all your bbq meat from the local butchers there. Lovely!
Just returned from a couple of days at this site and it was excellent (even though the weather didn't fully oblige).
Firstly, beware of using satnav, when coming from the north/north east, and towing. It brings you over the hills, on single track roads, and would be tricky, especially for larger caravans.
This is a beautiful site, in an excellent location. The owners are more than helpful. On our departure, the gentleman approached our car made sure everything had been good, which it had been.
The pitches are the biggest we've had. We got our tent, a gazebo and our big car all in the pitch for £23.00 per night for 4 of us with EHU.
The toilet/shower block is very clean and a decent size.
The shop is very small, but seemed to have what you would need (although we didn't have to use it).
One final word of warning. The midges can be a bit of a problem on a night. Nothing too serious, but we did get nibbled a bit, so cream would be advisable beforehand.
Just had 3 nights at this lovely site. Walked to Pateley Bridge and did another long walk up to the reservoir from the site. Didn't use the car once. Fantastic scenery sitting outside on an evening, peaceful.
Great shower blocks, clean, free. Would recommend the Crown in Lofthouse for their food, basic menu but good value for money and a good pint. Owner did a walk round late on, asking if all ok, nice touch.
Stayed at this campsite for 2 nights. I was welcomed by the owner who was very friendly and helpful. She guided us to a decent sized pitch, we were close to the toilet and shower block but not to close. The toilet and shower block were very clean and had constant hot water.
We went to two nearby pubs for tea as the weather wasn't great to be cooking outdoors. The Bridge Inn which is near Pately Bridge, very good food and friendly atmosphere then we went to I think its the Crown it was in Middlemoor, what a lovely place, very friendly staff, welcomed our little girl and made us feel very welcome too. Lovely food.
Didn't use the shop on site but there seemed to be the bare necessities in there. We did however go on the nature trial which we thought was great, a real treat. You could tell a lot of work had gone into putting this together. Again it was just a shame the weather was a bit poor but this is not the campsites fault.
Also had a walk up to How Stean Gorge, lovely cafe there but didn't go into the gorge because of the weather.
All in all this was a very good, clean and friendly site and I wouldn't definitely put it down in my list of sites to go back to.
Spent a great 5 nights at this lovely site during Whitsun week. When we arrived we went to the shop to check in and were given pitch number 1 which we were a little concerned about as it was right by the entrance. As it turned out, this was fine as it was tucked in a little behind the entrance and was close to the facilities.
The toilet / washing facilities are of a very high standard, although I did have to queue for the shower and washing up sinks a couple of times. Some really nice touches e.G. Washing up liquid provided and cream cleaner for the bathroom sinks.
We visited Masham, Ripon and tootled around the area exploring the fantastic countryside. Masham is a beautiful village with some lovely quaint shops - the grocers shop in particular is like stepping back in time. There drive there is also very nice with some beautiful views of the valley.
It is worth taking a walk down to the river below the tent field - our puppy loved splashing in the water. Also, we went up to the gorge to the cafe which was really nice.
I would say that the site is fantastic for families - we were possibly the only couple without kids! It was very friendly, clean and located in a beautiful part of the country.
An excellent site in fantastic setting. Good mix of couples and families with young kids.
Things I like about this site:
1. Owners have had farm for 500 years and obviously care a lot for it and their customers. Owner came to check everything ok, was refilling toilet paper at 10.30pm!
2. Lovely facilities - free showers with separate bench and clothing area, also cubicles with wash basins if you prefer stand-up wash in private. Well-equipped washing up area.
3. Numbered pitches not too crammed together. It got quite busy on the Sat night we were there, including a big party of young walkers but didn't feel overcrowded or noisy.
4. Large field area set aside for children to play in which not only keeps them away from playing round tents but encourages them to make friends.
6. Recommend the nature trail which seems a bit pricey but you get a discount if staying. It's really well done, with fantastic bird hide, surprises for the kids and a play area with sandpits and tractors and original barn with information which gives you a real feel for how the farm used to be.
Can't think of any negatives. I had previously wondered if facilities would get too crowded when busy (only 2 showers and 3 cubicles in Ladies) but we didn't notice a problem on this v hot and busy weekend (although we were in caravan we used the facilities a lot).
We have a toddler and you do need to keep a constant eye on them as there is a steep bank down to a small gorge on one side of the site! There is no mobile reception and at the moment no payphone which is a bit inconvenient if someone in the party is lost on the way, but the lovely lady there was very helpful.
What an amazing and beautiful location. The owners were friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean and well maintained.
The site is situated on How Stean Gorge which is accessible from the camp site, I thought it was rather expensive to enter and tour around the Gorge however the water from Gorge is accessible from the site without payment. Our children had hours of fun playing in the water and getting dirty. There is a shop on site with basics, but milk and bread could be order if required. The local pub is a short distance away, walk-able up very steep hill, the food and landlord very nice and friendly.
As it was an early visit the site was not very full, which made it even more special. Prices were reasonable worked out at £20 a night for 2 adults and 2 kids. Brilliant!
Visited site again in June, schools holidays, much busier this time. The site was still maintained to the highest standard even though very busy, also no price increase, even though school holidays. My only concerns were the other visitors lack of respect form the toilets and lack of control over their children, which is no reflection on the site. This is a 10/10 site for my family and our friends. We cant wait to return.
Had a lovely stay here last weekend to try out a new tent. The owners were very friendly and helpful and they were around when ever we needed them.
The pitches are a good size and are close to the new toilet block which is very well thought out with plenty of room to dress without getting wet clothes. The only one minor complaint would be that the toilet block wasn't heated and so it was very cold getting out of the shower, I'm sure this wouldn't be a problem in the summer!
Covered pot washing area was good and free washing up liquid and dish cloths were provided. There were only 2 sinks and although we didn't have to queue I'm sure it would get busy during the summer.
The Nature Trail was good and would definitely recommend a visit if you have Primary Aged Children. The local area is absolutely beautiful and the site is well located with plenty of places to visit during your stay, eg. Scar House Reservoir, How Stean Gorge, Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks (brilliant if you have kids that love to climb)
How Stean Gorge has a lovely little Cafe that served food all day and with it only being a short walk from the camp site it's a nice place to go for Breakfast, lunch or Dinner.
No mobile reception in the area, but the owner advised that if you went down to the Recycle bins in Lofthouse you can get a signal if on O2 or Orange! The campsite was quiet after 10pm but the site was far from full so not expecting it to be as quiet in the summer.
We were taken back by the stunning location of this working farm camp site in North Yorkshire. There are separate areas for statics and two fields for tourers and tents. The pitch sizes are generous. We looked out on to rolling hills and a couple of small hilltop villages. There is no playground for children so particularly good for adults, but do have a large flat play area set aside for children to play ball games and socialize.
The site is almost next door to How Stean Gorge and the river was directly at the back of our pitch. The gorge is breathtaking and has options for the more adventurous! Nearby are Ripon, Richmond, Pately Bridge, Northallerton & Harrogate to mention just a few.
The toilet block is new and is slightly disappointing as it was not heated. The showers are free, and push button type, could have had a bit more force and been a bit longer than 13 seconds per push.
The owner was friendly and there is a small shop for basic needs. All in all a great site we will go back to again.
Just got back from a short mid week stay at this site. The site was almost empty on out visit which suited us completely. All facilities were very clean and modern.
Fantastic views and location, no noise, light pollution and very little road noise.
Owners were only seen when we booked in( which suited us)
Good pitches well set out and loads of EHU points.
A really good base, if you want a great meal go a little further back towards Pateley bridge to the Bridge inn, very friendly and fantastic food, also they start serving at 6 pm ( an hour earlier than the more local pubs) good if you have little ones.
There are other campsites I’ve stayed at that do certain, individual things better than Studfold Farm, but as a total package Studfold Farm is vying for the position of my favourite family campsite.
Nestled in Upper Nidderdale the views from the campsite are beautiful, even when the sun isn’t shining, and the drive to the campsite was a most rewarding one as we took in the scenery. It is a five-minute walk from the nearest hamlet of Lofthouse that has little more than houses and a pub (apparently there is also a Post Office / small shop). It’s over eight miles to the nearest town of Pately Bridge and over twenty miles to a town of any size, Harrogate. Some may find this remoteness a deterrent but I find it to be one of the campsite’s strengths; it’s so tranquil and there’s barely any light pollution at night. There is a small shop on site that sells some very basic provisions and milk can be ordered. But it will require a trek if you require more substantial provisions.
When you arrive and pay for your stay (I do wish that more sites had a policy of settling accounts at the end of your stay) you are given your allocated pitches. As a rule I don’t like marked, allocated pitches; it seems to be a little too regimented. However it does guarantee a certain distance between pitches and the pitch sizes at Studfold are fairly generous, especially as we were able to park in the car park and not next to the tent. There are two fields with EHU available on the first, larger field. Also located by the first field are toilet, shower and washing-up facilities. In the gents there were three sinks, two urinals, WCs and two showers, all of which were clean, modern and of a high standard. What was particularly impressive was that each shower had an anti-room. This allowed a relatively dry area in which to get dressed and meant that the whole procedure was less cramped; especially welcome if you are taking young children with you. We never had any problems with hot water but I had to queue for the shower once when the site was nowhere-near full (we went mid-week); at weekends the number of showers would, I suspect, be inadequate. There are two washing-up sinks which, again, is one too-few and there was queuing on more than one occasion. All of these facilities were clean and well-maintained.
We were on the second field which did not have EHU. Included in the second field was a spacious area reserved for children to play games. This was so welcome. Too many campsites prefer to cram in as many tents as possible leaving little room for children to play without getting too close to tents. There were also other areas that the children could explore safely, messing in the long grass and making dens. Flowing past the site is a river and there is access to a path by the river from the upper field. There was a lovely, peaceful atmosphere on the campsite and the evenings were tranquil.
Even though the campsite is just outside the National Park there is lots to see and do in the area though, given the remoteness of the campsite, most are at least a forty-minute drive away. We went to Stump Cross Caverns, Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks. If we had been there longer we would also have visited Bolton Abbey but we’ve been once before. Brimham rocks, in particular, makes for a very inexpensive family day out; for a £4 parking fee the kids can be set free to explore and climb, but keep close to the younger ones! There is a café selling sandwiches, pasties ice-cream, but no covered area to eat. Fountains Abbey demands a full day, partly because there is so much to see and partly because it’s not cheap (~£27 for two adults and four children). You can buy meals or take a picnic. The monks certainly knew where to build their monasteries and the ruins and water gardens made for a lovely day that the kids really enjoyed. Other campers I met had travelled as far as Malham for a day trip.
However, if you don’t want to drive so far there are walks of varying difficulty to be had around the area. Also the campsite has developed a nature discovery trail for the younger children, though there is a charge for this.
Are there any downsides? Inevitably! There was a £5 tariff for a kitchen tent! It was no surprise to me that I didn’t see one kitchen tent all week. The only other thing that may put some people off is the midges which come at you with knives and forks! But, so deep in the countryside, it is only to be expected and is not much of a price to pay, all things considered.
I really want to give Studfold Farm 10/10. And I may later regret not doing so. There’s beautiful scenery, plenty to go out and see and it’s a wonderfully relaxing place. But 10/10 is a perfect score; one extra shower per gender, one extra washing-up sink and a different charging structure for kitchen tents and this site would be perfect. As it is, I recommend Studfold at least as highly as any other I have stayed at and more highly than the vast majority.
Wow! We have just come back from a fantastic camping holiday in the Yorkshire Dales. Studfold Farm is a fantastic campsite for all ages and all sizes of tents. Each pitch is clearly marked and the grounds are well maintained. The toilets are very clean, even offering little steps for younger children to reach the taps. There are only two showers for each sex, which was a slight problem on the weekend but just right in the week. The owners were friendly and very helpful on local knowledge. If you need supplies, do not rely on the campsite or Lofthouse. The nearest place is Pately Bridge. The scenery from the site is perfect and though the site was quite busy at the weekend, did not get too noisy. The major problem for us was the midges. They were everywhere and made sitting out on an evening unbearable. However, I guess that's what you should expect from camping in August next to a stream! There are plenty of walks from the campsite that take in the Nidderdale Way and more adventurous footpaths. Brimham Rocks is a fantastic day out - in fact we only used the car on two out of seven days.
It was a perfect place to unwind and marvel at the Dales' beauty.
Fantastic site, lovely area for walks and cycling, a bit off the beaten track but that is what we like, peace and quiet away from it all and the site certainly delivers - your mobile phone won't work so no getting disturbed while you have a few days rest! Owners were very friendly, but agree with another reviewer that they aren't around much, the reception / shop could be staffed a little more.
Entrance to the gorge next to the site is a bit overpriced, but they do have a lovely cafe if you want to walk around for breakfast. Cycle or walk up to the reservoir, Scar House, across the dam and all the way round, there's some interesting history about it's construction.
Will definitely go back.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
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 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We recently spent a week at this lovely campsite in a beautiful part of our country. The site was well maintained with ample electric hook-up points for tents and was very peaceful. 
