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Craken House Caravan Site
Middleham Road
Leyburn
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
DL8 5HF
Tel: 01969 623192
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Pitches: 25
Open: 01/03/2026 to 30/11/2026
01/03/2027 to 30/11/2027
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 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
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 No Hardstandings |
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| Who's it for |
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 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
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 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
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 No Gas Exchange |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
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 No Motorhome Point |
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 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lumbkaren |
1 review from this member |
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 Stayed here earlier this month And all I can say is we have at last found our dream site. Pitches are spacious, site well kept, toilet block so clean. There is nothing negative that I could say about this little gem, heaven. Richard the owner does so much extra to make your stay enjoyable. He goes beyond the 'call of duty'. Nothing is too much trouble all you have to do is ask. Set in beautiful countryside and surrounded by fabulous views and Leyburn just a short drive away, where you have a small supermarket and shops, what more could you want. We plan to return in November and we can't wait. We were going to do so much during our stay but, most of the time just sat outside listening to the birds and enjoying the total peace. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
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| Reviewer: AWhitehead633526 |
6 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from a weekend staying at this beautiful site. Previous Reviewers have commented on the views and they aren’t wrong. We had low cloud and mist on both Friday and Saturday and the views were still amazing – not to mention the amazingly starry sky once the cloud lifted on Sunday night!
On arrival, Richard showed us round the site which is refreshingly free of signage. Richard made sure we knew which direction the sun rose and set in and suggested that we might like to pitch ‘side-on’ so that we could take full advantage of looking out over Wensleydale. He also pointed out the ‘safe’ footpath into Leyburn and having established that we wanted to do some walking, explained how he was quite happy for us to walk through the Farm’s fields to access public footpaths. The loop out from the site to Wensley and up onto the Leyburn Shawl is lovely and The Yorkshire Tea Party tearoom at Wensley Station is well worth a visit!
Pitch sizes are generous and the hook-up points well sited. Some of the pitches are sloping so you might want to make sure you have levelling blocks with you (although Richard did offer to lend us some if we hadn’t brought ours with us). We loved the fact that we could just ditch our grey water (which is never particularly dirty anyway) into the hedge and there are recycling facilities on-site for glass, tins and cardboard.
As other’s have said – yes, the facilities are dated but even though the site was nearly full, they were extremely clean during our stay and there was always plenty of hot water in both the showers and the utility room.
Leyburn is a 10 minute walk away and has some lovely shops. There are plenty of restaurants/cafes and a laundrette which does service washes if you need to do some washing. There is lighting at night around the facilities on-site but if you are walking into town you might want to take a torch with you if it is going to be dark for the return journey.
We really appreciated the laid back and friendly feel of this site and felt relaxed and refreshed after only two days. We are already planning our return visit next spring for a longer recharge!
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bizlowe |
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Just returned from this gem of a site. Nothing was to much trouble for the Richard the owner he even mowed the grass before he would let us pitch. The toilets and showers were spotlessly clean and the views from the site were breath taking. Had some great walks cannot wait to return next year Pauline & colin
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Marg b |
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Excellent site, with very pleasant, helpful owner - Richard. Plenty room, good facilities, if fairly basic, but spotlessly clean; beautiful view looking acroos to Middleham and lower Wensleydale. Will certainly go again. Liked the idea of separate field for children, and quieter field for us 'older ones'. Plenty room to walk dogs.
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Sue6 |
38 reviews from this member |
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Don't rely o the post code to get you there.
This is a lovely site with good views, the owners are friendly and helpful, the facilities are good and kept clean.
It's a bit of a walk into Leyburn. A good central location to visit the Dales. We enjoyed a visit to Richmond, Masham for the two breweries. Traveling round the different dales.
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Perryjen |
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We signed up especially in order to give this campsite a review.
What a stunning place! The man on the other end of the phone was extremely friendly, not minding that we had no idea when we were going to show up. And when we did, the man who met us, Richard, was helpful and welcoming, giving us a comprehensive tour of the campsite's facilities.
We thought that the facilities were great; the toilets were clean and close to the pitch, the pot-washing place was well equipped with several sinks and sponges provided. Although we did not have to use them, we saw that there were facilities to wash clothes as well.
The site itself is absolutely charming. We stayed in the 'private paddock' - which I was particularly enchanted with, due to the pretty flowers and little brook. It has a fabulous location, with amazing views and just a short walk from the town.
And on top of that, it was one of the cheapest campsites we looked at in the area! What fantastic value for money - one of the best campsites I've ever stayed at!
I wished we could have stayed another few nights!
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: LynetteH |
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We have just returned from a weekend at Craken House and can't really fault it. The site was easy to find and in a great location. It is set back quite far from the road down a private drive, so very quiet. No noise except the odd sheep/cow in a neighbouring field.
Richard was really helpful, with information when booking and on arrival. We were shown were we could fill up with water and then walked round the available pitches and give a choice. A really nice touch, and then shown the facilities.
There are facilities for hand washing and spin drying clothes, and washing up sinks - though we didn't make use of these they are certainly nice to have available. Very minor negative is that there is only one shower and two toilets per gender(possibly planning to increase this in the future, but didn't bother us), but they were clean, in good condition and perfect working order (shower nice and hot and powerful-perfect after a long walking the surrounding area). We were even lent an additional cable for electric hook up, as ours is only short.
A great base for exploring the local area, the campsite is located a mile from the town of Leyburn, which has multiple shops, pubs, restaurants and a tourist information point - there's quite a lot of choice while still retaining a village feel. The surrounding area is stunning, with spectacular views from the site and lovely areas for walks in, or cycle rides to. Most of the pitches have stunning views, but we've had a walk around and noted our favourites for future bookings, which the owner is more than willing to accommodate wherever possible.
The owners definitely focus on the customer and want to make your stay as enjoyable as possible, which they do in abundance. As it's only a hour and half drive from home, we will definitely return whenever we fancy just getting away from it all.
Thanks for a great stay!
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Acspencer |
10 reviews from this member |
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A perfect place in the Yorkshire Dales.
This site is the perfect place to explore the Dales from.
The site is on a gently sloping hill, so some pitches do have a slight incline to them. We arrived on a very windy Saturday, but thanks to Richard's forethought our pitches were behind a conifer hedge which protected us from the worst of the wind. The guided tour of the site, the friendliness of everyone, the facilities being spotless, and kept that way all week with plenty of free hot water, makes this one of the nicest site we have ever stayed on in 24 years of camping. Beautiful views, and peace and tranquillity. The Town of Leyburn is only a mile's walk from the site. The path up to the main road is a bit steep and rough underfoot but after that it's a straight walk into town. There are plenty of places to visit and eat in the surrounding area's, and we would heartily recommend the Cover Bridge Inn just outside Middleham for an excellent meal and beers at extremely good value for money. All in all an excellent site.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Darkdestroyer64 |
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Our first time camping and we couldn't have chosen a better spot! From the time we arrived to the time we left the owner was very helpful, he showed us around the site, gave us some pointers of places to visit in the area (which was a great help). The facilities (showers, toilets and washing-up area including freezer) were very clean and well kept. Beautiful views from this site. We will definitely return here for another visit and have recommended Craken House Camp-site to our friends, it's a Craken place :-)
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Nicki26 |
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We used this campsite for our very first camping weekend. We were not disappointed, it was lovely. Fantastic views, lots of cattle in near-by fields (they weren't noisy in the early hours). I have two young boys who found plenty to do and enjoyed paddling in the stream.
The showers and toilets were very clean. If I had to find fault or make a recommendation it would be that the toilets are far away from the bottom of the field where we stayed. Maybe an extra toilet/shower block for the bottom of the fields?!
As a family we will definitely be going back!
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Dillan |
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From initial enquiry to the day we left, our experience of Craken House was spot on. Make no mistake; this is a very good site indeed.
Co-owner Richard was there as we arrived and knew which party we were. This being our first visit, we were shown the layout of the site and then the facilities, bins, utility room and the nearest water point. He then checked with us whether or not our cable for electric was long enough as our pitch was not as close to the hook-up as some. He kindly offered to bring an extension down to our pitch. Once on pitch he explained the best position to be sun-facing and left us to it. Marvellous.
Our pitch was at the bottom of the field by the stream. Perfect. Lovely views of Pen Hill and Addlebrough in the distance. The most tranquil of settings and just the ticket to unwind and relax.
The toilets and shower are functional and spotlessly clean. We liked the fact they felt part of the fabric of the farm buildings. Two toilets and one shower per gender. We stayed on a busy weekend and never had to queue. No shortage of hot water.
We didn’t use the Utility room but had a peek inside. Washing up facilities, washing machine, ringer and a freezer were all present.
Many sites would do well to learn from how Craken House is run. This is a site where visitors are welcomed and treated as guests. From website, “Richard and Lynn aim to provide a peaceful and enjoyable experience, whether you wish to explore the local area or simply relax on site. ” That is precisely how we felt.
Our stay was wonderful. Before we left, we booked again for September for a week’s stay. I’m sure it won’t be our last.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: MCavan75 |
20 reviews from this member |
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This is such a lovely site! One of the prettiest we have stayed on. The facilities are functional as opposed to luxurious but were very clean with constant hot water. If you want total relaxation in a really beautiful setting you can't go wrong and it is lovely to go to a site where you are not given a list of endless rules, the owners are very laid back. We were 2 families, one touring caravan and one tent and were pitched on the lower field which is apparently classed as the family field. IMHO this is the prettiest field with a lovely stream babbling alongside and a central area where a lovely tree provided climbing and den opportunities. Our children regularly got soaked in the stream and did not for one minute miss a playpark on site. Richard the owner was extremely friendly and helpful and we will definitely return as the minute we arrived we relaxed and the area is beautiful - we only scratched the surface - for those with children The Forbidden Corner is great (although some parts scary for younger children ) and there is a lovely playpark at the start of the Shawl in Leyburn with incredible views over the dales.
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Ncc.wal |
12 reviews from this member |
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This site is a gem in the dales. Small (23 pitches) with spectacular views across to Middleham and up the dale. A very friendly welcome from owner who showed us to our pitch and assisted in getting van sited. The toilet and shower facilities are basic but spotlessly clean at all times. Leyburn is about a 15 minute walk away. Can not wait to return.
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Armstrmj |
8 reviews from this member |
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Beautiful site in a beautiful location.
Richard went out of his way to be helpful, including siting our caravan and levelling it! He also towed us off on the way out as it was muddy.
Facilities are pretty basic as you would expect at a working farm, but totally functional.
Kids had a great time building dens, and playing in the stream.
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Den3818 |
4 reviews from this member |
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What a wonderful site. The views are brilliant, the owners very friendly and helpful. Toilets and showers were always very clean even though there was a rally on during our stay (must add they were in a separate field to the rest of us). Plenty of dog walks, close to Leyburn with pubs shops takeaways etc, great for exploring the dales
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