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Excellent site to use as a base. So much to see and do in the area. The site suited OH and myself down to the ground, but nothing for kids if you want a play area or a shop either, but a ten minute drive into Malton will bring you to a Morrisons.
For touring caravans and Motorhomes there look to be super pitches with close proximity to Toilets, bins, water etc. If you're in a tent without EHU the camping field is set aside just a little.
No water taps in the field but just by the entrance leaving a short walk of 150m. Toilets are around 250m away but are reasonably clean although on the dark side inside as they are under trees!
Have a nice view from the camping field which you don't get from a caravan, across the lake to Castle Howard itself.
On our last night the house was illuminated and a spectacular firework display took place overlooking the lake.
All in all I would like to use this site again as the location is excellent and the fee was very reasonable.
We went back to Castle Howard after our first visit last Sept. We went with a group of us who had never been before to this wonderful place. The campsite is well maintained and clean, the shower block toilets are clean and warm, just maybe need a few more as a queue was often found.The site itself is fantastic being so close to Castle Howard, the grounds are fab and easily reached by foot, a great day for the family come rain or shine.
We and all our group enjoyed this place and will return a gain in the future but have been busy exploring new sites in the UK.
A great place to stay if in tent or caravan, one down side is the fishing in the lake was dire, so hubby says but that didn't bother me!
Having spent the Bank Holiday Weekend at Castle Howard we found the site to be a wonderful location over looking the lake.
This was our first visit the shower and toilet units are very clean one problem was people were driving in their cars to visit the blocks yes they are a little distance away, this did not bother us.
The answer could be a second shower and toilet block is needed in the camping field. An ice cream van visited the site on the Friday and Saturday evening and a Chip van visits on the Saturday.
The site does not have a shop no need really a farm shop is located at Castle Howard which has a fantastic range of local products. In fact we spent two days in the Castle Howard grounds the house is restored with the most beautiful decorations, the staff are only to happy to converse historical facts.
We were a large party including many children and nothing was to much trouble to them. The woodland trails,a boat ride and tractor ride, the adventure playground all must be recommended.
We will revisit again next year the site is peaceful with lots of playing room for families.
We have just returned from spending 4 days at this campsite and had a fantastic time.
It is ideally located in a beautiful setting with breathtaking views of Castle Howard and its grounds. The site was extremely quite, and the children on the site seemed to find enough to keep them occupied with the large playing field and lake.
The staff are extremely helpful and friendly - 10 out of 10 for customer service. They will freeze ice packs for 30p each and gave us great information about cycling routes and places to visit. Everyone on the site was extremely friendly too. Plenty of hot water and kept clean by the staff daily.
We enjoyed some fantastic cycling and running in the surrounding countryside - turn right out of the gate, go through the white gate and follow the gravel track right around the back of CH. We did this at sunset and the views were amazing, we also got some fantastic photographs of the back of CH, the Mausoleum and the Temple of the Four Winds with no-one else around. The cycle back down the main road can be a bit hairy if you're not an experienced cyclist as its downhill all the way and there are surprisingly a lot of cars.
On arrival the reception staff gave us 1/2 price entry tickets to Castle Howard with a free return within one week - worth every penny and a must visit. The farm shop at CH sells everything you need for a picnic and the meat was amazing (fresh from the grounds). It's a very child-friendly place with a fantastic play ground and knowledgeable guides. You can visit the farm shop, cafe and garden for free.
The nearest pub was in Terrington (3 miles, friendly but quite expensive) - we visited York and thoroughly recommend Oscars for homecooked, fresh, good value food, 15 miles - 25 mins drive, and after 6.00pm only £2.00 to park right in the centre.
The only suggestion to improve this site would be a small shop selling basics - although tbh we managed fine and combined our trips to CH and York with trips to Sainsburys.
We'll definitely return and would recommend this to our friends.
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
Arriving on a Monday for a two night stay in August, we expected the site to be quite busy, but were pleasantly surprised. The camping field was quite large and there were only about six other tents there.
The setting is fantastic, in a peaceful spot in the grounds of Castle Howard. There is a beautiful lake right next to the campsite which you can take a walk by. We went for a walk beside the lake with a our two young children, who were excited to see, ducks, Canada geese, swans, butterflies, dragonflies, rabbits and even a vole.
There is no children's' playground, but the wide open field allowed them plenty of space to play without bothering anyone. Most the other people camping there had children, and they all found new friends to play with.
The shower / toilet block on the site is fine with plenty of hot water, and was kept clean.
We had a great day at at Castle Howard itself. Get there early, as there is a lot to do and see.
The nearby town of Malton is very nice, with lots of distinctive local shops. We had breakfast there twice; once in a bistro for a full English, and once in a great independent coffee shop.
We also had a great day out at Flamingo Land, which is about a twenty minute drive away, and a trip up to Teesside to visit family.
We had intended to stay two nights and then move on to another site, but decided to just stay put for four nights.
As we left on Friday morning the site was starting to fill up for what looked like a very busy weekend. That coincided with a concert at Castle Howard though, so I don't know if weekends are always that busy.
Castle Howard campsite is a lovely little site in a great location. We will probably go back again next summer, and have recommended it to friends.
Enjoyed 4 night stay. Excellent shower block with 4 showers and 4 toilets in the ladies, two 20p hair-dryers. The block is quite a walk from the middle and far side of the field, but not a problem. There is a laundry and washing up room. Blocks can be frozen at reception for 30p. This is a very relaxed no hassle site with beautiful walks through the estate and also along the side of the lake. There is a farm shop up at Castle Howard itself, nothing on site except a mobile fish&chip van on Saturday evenings. The country road is constantly busy, surprisingly so through the night, so there is some noise.
All in all though it is an excellent place to stay.
This is a lovely quiet site toilet and shower facilities good but showers could do with another hook and a stool to enable you to hang your clothes 1 is not enough.
Site is clean and well looked after and staff are friendly.
Just make sure you take everything with you if like me once parked I don't move and there is a shortage of shops unless you walk to Castle Howard 20 mins where you can get a few groceries like meat and fresh veg.
We enjoyed visiting Castle Howard itself where we showed our receipt from the camp site and got a 2 for 1 offer, a good saving and an enjoyable day.
Not a lot on the site for children to do could do with a play area for the kids to enjoy themselves instead of using the tap near the camping field to enjoy themselves with, bless em.
Asked at reception about walks in the area no leaflets available.
The site simply has it all. The location is so incredibly peaceful, especially when you consider it is part of the ever popular Castle Howard estate. Okay - we visited midweek, but still. There are plenty of walks / trails, plus obviously the house and gardens to visit.
The staff meanwhile were lovely, especially the lady who told us she could see Castle Howard from her loo in the village! Seriously though - staff were not only helpful, but so enthusiastic and friendly too.
Back to the site - its clean, spacious and is adjacent to a pleasant and larger static site. It backs onto the Great Lake (of the stately home) and thus, creates a lovely natural environment for all kinds of birdlife. The heron was the highlight of our stay.
Didn't see any of the problems mentioned by the person below - toilets were spotless and were cleaned once if not twice a day. Didn't see a scrap of litter either.
Will definitely return - one of the best sites we have been to. So relaxed and friendly.
Lovely campsite. Good facilities. However could do with a childs play area near the tent area. The place was clean and good hot water.
There is a beautiful walk around a lake where my kids enjoyed feeding the swans and ducks.
There was a bit of traffic noise where we were placed in the camp field and a lot of holes which I had to fill prior to pitching my tent.
Other than this I would recommend this campsite to others. Top tip would be to take a football or other like item as we managed to get a football match up and running between the adults and the children in the tent field. Good fun.
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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 
Excellent site to use as a base. So much to see and do in the area. The site suited OH and myself down to the ground, but nothing for kids if you want a play area or a shop either, but a ten minute drive into Malton will bring you to a Morrisons. 
