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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: July 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jlewisjones |
3 reviews from this member |
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 This site is located in North Yorkshire in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the grounds of one of England's grandest Baroque mansions, Castle Howard. Which was the filming location for the 1981 TV serial and the 2008 Miramax Films version of Brideshead Revisited. The site is located next to a lake which over looks Castle Howard.
As a location the site is wonderful but unfortunately during our seven day visit the shower block was only cleaned out once and the hot water never got above lukewarm.
The camping field was not litter picked and the site offered no recycling facilities.
The problems with the showers not being cleaned were reported three times to the site staff but no action was taken.
If the showers were clean and site had hot water I would love to return but not until these issues are addressed. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Westwick |
4 reviews from this member |
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Expected a little more from this site with it being near Castle Howard and thought it expensive for what it was. When we arrived the office was closed so we took ourselves off to pitch allocated (left on door for us).
Electric supply was so far away our lead wouldn't reach and there wasn't anyone there to help. We found another free pitch and set up there. We had family staying in a tent but they were so far away from us we mostly drove to and from one another. (They had to drive to the toilet block in a morning as so far away from their tent) We just didn't get that 'good feeling' about this site at all.
Pitches also under huge trees so very dark and bleak feeling. Nothing much to do here for our children either. We were woken early with cars driving past our van (maybe campers going to the toilet!) so all in all not a site we would recommend.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Ragdoll22 |
3 reviews from this member |
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After reading the reviews made by other people we where really looking forward to visiting this site, castle howard is in the most beautiful area the gardens are magnificent. The wardens were really nice people
The area around the campsite is beautiful a 2 minute walk and you are at the side of the great lake with swans, ducks and a lot more besides we did not have children with us but watching the faces of the children there was a treat, could of been the first time they had seen such a view. It was about 1 mile to the house itself so an easy cycle ride or walk.
The thing that let the campsite down was the cleanliness or should I say the lack of it. We were there for 3 days should of been 4 but the need for a clean hot shower sent us home as there was no hot water, a lot of people where complaining about this, and people with kiddies found it difficult because the showers were so small
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Chappie |
3 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from a week spent on this site and I have nothing but glowing reports. It is a wonderfully peaceful place with superb views of Castle Howard across the lake.
Facilities were excellent staff really friendly, pitches were fine and not too close. There is the small village of Terrington approximately 3 miles away where there is a General Store and an excellent pub serving delicious meals and Malton is approx 5 miles away where there is a Morrisons and numerous place to eat.
A few minutes down the road from the site is Castle Howard itself and in the courtyard there a is a Bistro and a Butchers and other small shops. All in all we had a really relaxing stay and I for one can't wait to return.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Capel curig |
7 reviews from this member |
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Stayed at this site for a weekend to do some mountain biking
Campsite owners were really friendly with nice spacious hardstanding pitches. This is a quite peaceful site with nice facilities and showers and toilets clean.
Surrounding area is stunning with excellent mountain biking and walking.Lovely little villages we biked through all with nice tea shops
Tis is a good site for exploring this part of Yorkshire with Pickering Thornton-le-Dale within a short drive. York is only about half an hours drive away and Scarborough about 1 Hours drive.
There is a lovely lake to have a nice evening stroll round which is a haven for all kinds of birds.
I would definitely return to this site.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Philipkathy |
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This was our first camping trip with our young daughters. We booked the site having read very positive reviews and have to say that they are totally correct! The campsite is really lovely. We stayed on a pitch next to my sister and her family at the bottom of the field overlooking the lake with the breathtaking view of Castle Howard.
The showers and toilets were kept immaculately clean by the staff who ran the site extremely well and were very helpful and friendly. The washing up facilities were kept clean and we never had to queue to wash up or shower over the weekend. The pitches were spacious and even though there were a few people in the field on the Saturday night, you never felt on top of each other.
There is no shop but we did drive the short distance to Castle Howard itself where there is a good butchers and you can get milk, cheese, etc. Malton is not far so if you need a bigger supermarket, there is a Morrisons there.
There is no playground for the children but ours loved playing boules, rabbit spotting and walking by the lake feeding the ducks. The site is very dark on a night with no lighting so a torch is a good idea to avoid falling over your feet!
I would definitely recommend this site as a perfect relaxing break and will not hesitate to return.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Magic m |
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We have just come back from a weekend here. The weather was warm and very humid, but to get to the most important information, the campsite is beautiful, and very well kept. The couple that run the site couldn't be more friendly and helpful if they tried.
They don't have a shop, club or play area for kids, but that didn't bother us at all. They have clean toilets and showers and they also have a laundry room. The grass is well cut and flat perfect for our unit which is a tent with electricity. Our stay this time was spoilt by other campers in their tents who stayed up till 3am drinking and laughing as loud as they could. Will we be going back , YES . Hopefully this was a one off incident.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Rich47 |
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Just spent 2 nights at this site and the location is superb, minutes away by car from Castle Howard and its glorious surroundings.
Friendly wardens showed us to our pitch which was a very good size and the whole site looked well kept. Amenities were warm, clean and adequate in number for the length of our stay, not too sure when site is completely full if the toilet block would be big enough.Also depending where on the field you were, the block could be quite a walk.Litter bins provided in the field would be a good idea as these were next to the toilets.
Top side of field has a very gentle slope and quite a noisy road bordering it, although a pair of ear plugs sorted that out. The bottom side is flat and also away from the traffic.
A lovely lake(to fish in)separates the campsite from Castle Howard which can be reached on foot in about 20mins.No on site shop but Morrisons is 10mins away in Malton.The nearest pub is 3 miles away.
Site rules seemed to be flaunted though, with numerous ball games going on which are supposed to be prohibited. One noisy group were spoken to about loud music and this quietened them down but the 11pm 'curfew' was ignored with several noisy groups going on until 2.30am. Not a site for quiet couples unless I suspect you go in mid-week and in term time. Dogs were gererally well behaved. At £13 per night non-electric we would definitely camp here again but as stated in mid-week.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Weswee |
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From calling this site to book I knew I'd made the right decision. The lady at the other end of the phone was polite, friendly and very helpful. The site itself is amid the most amazing scenery.
It is a car drive away from anywhere and there is no shop on the site but this only added to it's tranquillity and charm. This does mean that you need to take everything with you though. The reception is full of leaflets for things to do in the surrounding areas.
The pitches are generous sizes and well marked out. The shower block was immaculate the whole time we were there and never full, and the site was very busy. We didn't have to wait to use any of the facilities. There are 5 showers in the ladies, think hubby said same in mens. Approx 6 toilets, always with toilet roll, each with it's own hand basin and mirror and hook outside the stall. The showers were lovely and hot and like power showers. A little small so a bit tricky showering little ones, but not impossible. There were 2 hairdryers outside the showers, 20p a go. Didn't use so can't comment.
The pot wash, which was inside at the side of the toilet area had 2 sinks and drainers. There was an iron and board, 20p to use, which we didn't. There was also a washer and dryer, again we didn't use but others did so must have been ok.
There is a huge lake with great views of Castle Howard at the back of the site. You can fish in the lake, which was incredibly clear. Don't know how much it cost to fish as we didn't. A gap in the trees allows access to the lake, so not too much of a temptation for little ones. The ducks on the lake do not adhere to the quiet times, choosing to waken and become verbal around 4.30am! Not enough to keep you awake, but I am a very light sleeper so did notice it on the first night. The ducks do wander onto the site and will enter your tent, with or without an invite! They are not aggressive and will leave if you 'shoo' them away.
There are water points around the site.
The staff on the site are very friendly, there is always someone around doing jobs. There are bins conveniently located throughout the site and these are emptied frequently. No recycling system which I thought was a shame and wouldn't take much to initiate. The staff do a drive around the site periodically to make sure everyone is ok and behaving. They aren't intrusive but you do see them driving around, which we found reassuring.
There is a road directly at the side of the site but it is very quiet, especially at night. We had no trouble sleeping and neither did our 3 year old. It is a very child friendly site.
Castle Howard itself is 2 mins down the road, we didn't visit. £8.50 per adult plus cost of children just for the grounds we thought was a little steep. No discount for staying on the site, which we thought was a bit disappointing. The man on the front desk said some days they might knock you 50p / £1 off entry and some days they don't! There is a fabulous adventure playground for the kids but £17 for adults plus cost of kids for a playground was more than we were willing to pay.
Malton is a beautiful village with an abundance of local produce on sale and a Morissons. It is well worth a wander around. There is a farmers market on the last Sat of every month. We didn't go but it is very popular.
Whitby, Filey, Scarbrough and Robin Hoods Bay are all approx. 30+ miles away so make a lovely day out. We had a fantastic day out in Whitby, £2 each for 25 mins on a boat ride round the harbour. £5 to park all day we thought was good value for money. Lots to see and do in Whitby without breaking the bank. We love Filey so had a wonderful day there.
Robin Hoods Bay with it's steep winding streets was great. The beach is very dark and covered in flies. Though there were lots of families on the beach (further towards the sea) searching through the rock pools, which looked fun. The drive to these places is breathtaking. Some of the drive is very steep though so caravans / motorhomes have to take an alternative route.
This site is definitely worth a visit and at £17 a night with hook up it's great value for money.
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| Date of Visit: October 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: NikkiDevine |
6 reviews from this member |
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Great first camping trip! The staff were friendly and the site was lovely. Good sized pitch, electric hook up, plus powerful (and free) hot showers in a clean block. Good washing up facilities. Lovely quiet location if you are away from the (albeit minor) road, we backed on to the road which we would avoid in future.
Sadly no shop on site, they recommend the farm shop & cafe at Castle Howard which are superb but a 5 min drive away plus you have to pay to get in. Overall though a lovely spot - we will return!
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