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Lovely site but on the walk back from Robin Hoods Bay - beware of the bull!
We spent a lovely few days there, lovely walks along an old railway line in either direction, along the coast and a 10 minute walk accross the fields to Robin Hoods Bay. The path is a good path until you reach the wood, not suitable for wheelchairs users unless you have someone very strong to push you backup, prams and pushchairs likewise.
On our last walk back the cattle (which had been in a joining fields) were in the field containing the footpath. Although the gates between the fields had been open, this was the first time they were so close, they didn't seem bothered by us with our dog. All was well until we realised the bull was there - in the middle of all his 'ladies'! Very, very scary.
Stayed on the site just for two nights in a caravan with my parents in the motor home. It was a very nice site with clean and tidy toilets and shower block. Close enough to walk to Robins Hood Bay. Will definitely stay on this site again. If I had to be picky the only negative would be a bin at the washing up area would be useful and to let everyone know a milkman comes round the site in the morning (well I think I saw one)
Lovely week on the North Yorkshire moors! The site is wonderfully situated with easy, well marked walk to beach and the delightful Robin Hoods Bay, good pubs and reasonably well stocked shops. I would go back, but I would definitely go for one of the electric pitches - flatter and better defined space. In the central field, we were on a slight slope - not horrid, but noticeable - and more crowded than I like.
The toilet block was generally adequate and the owners cannot be held responsible for the selfish and crude behaviour of some of the campers (the silver handle on the side of the tank is there for a purpose - learn it before you go out in public!). I would suggest that the wash up area needs a bin since some people apparently feel it's okay to leave their food scraps in the bottom of the sink for the next camper's enjoyment. A third toilet/shower block for use when the top and square fields are in use would be nice, but it was only on the very crowded bank holiday weekend that there were any real issues.
The site has a small part time caff doing breakfast and tea, and a van with milk, bread, eggs, etc that comes through once or twice in the mornings - very convenient. Overall, a nice, convenient site for exploring this area.
We decided to rent a gypsey pod which had just arrived at the campsite. The kids loved it n so did we for a change. They where well equiped n plenty warm enough. The facilities on the site are great. The pods where near washing up n shower n toilet blocks. All very clean. The site behind the pod was empty so plenty of space for the kids too play. The downside was if that field had of been full the site was that packed with tents there wouldn't have been anywhere too play. They did seem to be tents in every inch if the field we looked out onto. Thank goodness we had a pod as that kind of camping is not for ys but could be for some. The walk down to robin hoods bay brilliant, steep inplaces but great. All in all a great stay but luckily we had the pod as the camping side if we had our tent I think it could be a bit different. Clean n tidy but camping very squashed but pods a fab adventure
Me, my partner and our dog stayed here for 3 nights over the bank holiday weekend. It became very busy but not busy where we were squashed together, we put our tent up anywhere we wanted as long as it was in the top field. My concern with this was, the top field (at the very top) was quite a walk to the toilets, especially in the middle of the night when it was pitch black as there were no lights on the campsite anywhere only near the toilets itself.
The toilet block was always clean and stocked up with toilet roll. The showers were great and the temperatures were just right, the block had a mop bucket in so mucky foot prints in showers could be mopped away. The hair dryers in the womens were free! Which was a relief as I'd forgot to fetch my own. Their is also 2 plug sockets for straighteners, or phone chargers!
There was around 5 washing up sinks for pots which were always kept clean and tidy.
I don't think the site is actually that dog friendly to say we were charged £2 per night for her, there was nowhere for them to be let off the lead, like in a secure paddock, there wasn't any dog poop bins ANYWHERE not even on the paths to the beach! The dogs had to stay out of reception and weren't allowed in toilet blocks or showers. Which was hard for us as one of us always had to wait for the other while we stood outside with our dog, even in the rain.
I read a review on here that the food wagon was cheap, well I'm sorry but if 6. 95 is cheap for a chicken curry, I think I must be the worlds most tightest person! Its about that much in a pub! Even for a burger is was around 3. 95. I'm glad we took our own food and made our own meals!
There was also the bread and milk man. £2. 80odd for 8 breadcakes, are you having a laugh?! The food was just too expensive for my liking. Luckily if we needed anything, sainsbury's was only 10 minutes away by car.
One thing I did like about the campsite was its key coded to get in and out by car, BUT you cannot get in or out inbetween 22:45- 7:30 I think it was.
The no noise after 11. Friday night, their were campers still coming in after 10 so cars were switched on, things clanging, people talking all night. It rained all that night so all you heard was everyone else talking as they couldn't sleep, this was well into the early hours. Saturday night, everyone stuck to the 11pm curfew. But sunday night, talking was heard all night again and the lovely uni campers next door had us awake around 6:30am giggling, talking and taking their tent down ready to go home. I found it very ignorant of them to make so much noise at that time in a morning!
We cut through the reception bit to get to the beach so we passed the family campsite, it wasn't very big but seemed lovely for families with children and there was also a wooden park for the kids to play.
Be prepared walking down to the bay. The way back up, is literally up! Make sure your fit! On a good note though, their was a small fish/chip shop on the way which smelt beaut!
We also visited whitby itself, which I really enjoyed, I'd recommend visiting there for something different too.
The weather was always foggy and misty but once we got into whitby is was warmer, it felt a lot colder at campsite.
I would recommend this campsite to everyone but if I was to go again, I'd want a spot with electric so I wasn't so far away from the facilities, just for on a night. Its not fun needing the loo in a onsie!
Packed, cramped together and very little pitch space, shame as it's in a good position, close to Robin Hoods Bay There are actually 4 fields, but despite this the majority of tents were packed on to one large field.
Noisy and despite the signs for no groups, there was, causing noise disturbance.
At times toilets lacked toilet roll, so take your own.
Would visit again if they sorted out the position of the pitches and the closeness to the next.
Location wise this site is excellent and on this alone I would return. Robin Hoods Bay is a steep descent from the public car park, but there is an easy 10 minute walk from the site. To put this in context we did this on many occasions with a push chair and our 3 year old son. The facilities are adequate, but I would expect to see a shop for basics (although a van for bread/milk did arrive everyday). Using freezer blocks was not great either as there is no option to use your own and changing over blocks is restricted to 9. 30am-6pm. The main area for improvement would be to manage their site rules better. While silence is expected at 11pm this was not managed by a warden and one group did cause disruption to the family field one evening. It was only due to feedback from campers that action was taken in the morning. Room for improvement, but I would still recommend to family campers.
First visit, will not be our last. Just the two of us placed in the top field, far from the madding crowd. 2 nights. Excellent facilities spotlessly clean. Everyone catered for from babes in arms to the more mature guests. Would not hesitate to recommend. We arrived Friday afternoon and were pleased to see a professional approach from reception to the site warden. Security barrier access. On site chuck wagon ice cream van and even an early morning egg and milk delivery. Superb.
Our impromptu visit to Middlewood left us wishing we could stay longer! It has to be one of the most relaxed camping weekends we've had.
As a single parent with 2 children I sometimes feel the odd one out BUT not here. Surrounded by friendly couples/families, there was a good atmosphere here. I hardly saw my children as they took full advantage of the play area to make new friends.
All facilities were immaculately clean and I never had to queue.
Robin Hoods Bay is about a 10 minute walk, & well worth it. The village bakery/butchers is also worth a walk in Fylingthorpe - they also do pizza delivery.
Highly recommended. No complaints. We will return!
We used this site for our first camping trip, We were very impressed the facilities were clean and available considering how busy it was. The area is lovely Robin Hoods Bay is a short walk, although I think it is a little longer than the 10 minutes described. We found it very quiet on a night(after11pm) which was very good. Would we use this site again. Definitely, would we recommend our friends and family try it. Most certainly!
We stayed at Middlewood Farm after a recommendation from a neighbour. What a lovely site it was!
The facilities were very good and very clean.
There were more tents than caravans, in several different areas, but that was no problem at all.
Plenty of walks to do. One walk was through a field, then a wooded area and came out in the bottom of Robin Hoods Bay near the little chip shop. You can also walk along the disused railway line into the old Robin Hoods Bay station and on to the Cleveland Way or to the little shop for provisions.
We ate out several times at various places all within reasonable walking distance.
All in all we had a really good holiday and can't wait to return in August!
I visited this site with my friend for a week at the start of June. We found the site from this website & took a punt.
The site is easily found and nestled in a lovely & quiet spot on the outskirts of the village, but within walking distance to the pub (a little pricey however) & about 10-15 mins walk into Robin Hoods Bay either via road or footpath.
The site is clean and tidy and the grass was regularly being cut. When we arrived it was very quiet, yet as it was sunny, it gradually filled up throughout the week. We were placed onto the second field across the small lane from the main building. Staff were friendly and you can charge anything you need to at 50p per item in the main reception (handy for mobile phones when you do not have EHU).
The toilets/showers in the block that we had were clean, tidy and modern and we never had to queue to use them-even during the busier weekend. The showers have an automatic turn on when you walk in front of the head & last for about 5 mins. The dishwashing basins are located under cover by the side of the toilets and are really good; all have hot water when you need it. There are further toilets/showers/laundry room in the main block near reception although we did not use them. The main bins/recycling points are at the second field's entrance and easy to get to on your way out for the day. There was EHU although we did not use one.
There was a potential negative in that signs state 'no noise after 11pm' which is fine but in the close proximity of tents during busy periods, I can imagine this could cause a problem from people simply chatting and voices carrying-simply because it is such a quiet location. Another possible issue is that unless you are staying for 6 nights or over you cannot prebook-which is a long drive to potentially be told that they are full. We did find the site to be very good/excellent although the 5star rating displayed, did seem a little generous-especially when compared to Kennegy cove campsite in Cornwall.
The walk to Robin Hoods Bay is easy (even in the dark on the way back when you have forgotten your torch!) down the footpath from the campsite & the pubs in the village have a nice menu/drinks although we found them to be quite pricey, especially for the latter. If you walk up the hill there are a further two pubs (one is a hotel bar) where the drinks are more competitively priced & one of them opens until late. We did not come across much of a selection of local ales however-which was a bit of let-down, though most have wifi access which easily makes up for it.
The coastal path is right there too & you can walk to Ravenscar where there is a hotel with a bar which welcomes walkers & the old railway brings you right back to the campsite gate (about 8-10 miles all in I reckon) or walk in the other direction to Whitby-There is some stunning scenery & a nice pub in Hawsker which is about half way there & serves food. Whitby is beautiful with lots of independent shops and small streets & further up the coast is Sandsend where you can park & go on some lovely coastal & inland walks from-bear in mind that Mulgrave Castle grounds are only open to the public on Weds & weekends & not at all in May (that one caught us out-it was Thursday!). Dalby forest is nearby with its various activities on offer and the Bridestones Reserve within & a few miles out of Sleights and you are on the open moorland with wide views and lovely valleys.
One thing about this part of the country is how friendly the locals are-no matter where you go, they cannot seem to do enough for you-which we really appreciated. All in all, a lovely site & recommended.
Just spent a week at this site - 2 adults and 2 boys aged 14 & 11.
Excellent site - highly recommended.
The site is split either side of the farmhouse but only the larger field for tourers and tents had a barrier. This is across a country road. I guess because the small family field we were on is next to the farmhouse, this makes a barrier there a bit unnecessary.
There is also some new static caravans on a separate part of the farm - I mention this as there was a second play area here with climbing frame and small field, which older children may find worthwhile.
Reception was helpful on arrival and took us to our pitch. We were on the small family field with electric hook up. Tents quite close together but you can't expect a field to yourself. No problems with pitch size - we have a standard Montana 6P. No problems with electric hook up and we ran a low wattage heater, kettle, lights and chargers.
Toilet facilities were warm, clean, spacious and we had no problems with queues. Hand dryer a bit underwhelming but that was only criticism. Dish washing facilities were adequate.
No problems with noise on site - just kids being kids and playing. Its part of the fun of camping. Certainly no loutish behaviour.
No shop on site and local convenience store in village has closed down. But this was not a problem as a van comes round each day selling basics - cereal, milk etc. The gentleman who ran this also came round the site in an ice cream van, a welcome sight on arrival whilst we were toiling to put tent up in the sun. And the 'Great Griddler' van at the entrance to the main field does breakfasts, and evening meals some nights. We had a few meals from this and food was excellent (5 star food agency rating) and reasonably priced. Lady and gent running these outlets were really friendly and chatty. Large Sainsbury on outskirts of Whitby if you need a bigger shop and petrol.
Campsite is excellently located. 5 minute walk across gravel path to Robins Hood Bay with 3 pubs, tea rooms and fish & chip shop. Small convenience store up the hill with further hotel restaurants/bars, so you are spoilt for choice really. We had a nice lunch at Swell, which is hidden along the cobbled back paths. We also tried chip shop which did a roaring trade and was really good. Beach and views brilliant, and plenty of opportunity for fossil hunting and rock pool searching.
The Fylingdales Inn in the village where the campsite is was great for a drink but a bit expensive for food.
If you walk along Cleveland Way to Boggle Hole there is a YHA cafe and bar, which again was good for lunch.
Cycle trail goes past campsite and you can bike all the way to Whitby or Scarborough on a cinder path. We hired bikes from site at Hawsker and had a great time. Views along the trail were amazing.
Whilst there we also visited Whitby (15 minutes drive) which has a lovely old town. Went to Scarborough (45 minute drive) but its a bit run down, although views from Castle are excellent. York was well over an hour away but national Railway museum was excellent and free. And we went on North York Moors railway to Goathland, which was great.
We will definitely return here although we hope for better weather. Being between the sea and moors there were a couple of days when thick fog obscured everything and temperatures plummeted to 8 degrees. Typical British weather.
Ideally located with a 10/15 min walk in to Robin Hoods Bay.
Good first impression. Quickly through the booking in process and quickly shown to pitch. The place itself and the organisation is spot on. There is in my opinion adequate shower/toilet facilities, pot washing sinks and daft little touches such as bricks to use for bbqs.
My gripe, and this was my first camping holiday so to speak, too many kids running round, playing ball, screaming etc etc. So great for families but not for those who are child intolerant. This was morning noon and night.
We were in the main field which was tightly packed with good tent/car parking space management. But it did feel like a refugee camp, too close to everyone else so you heard farting and snoring all night so I apologise for the missus's manners. No, it was everyone else close by.
What was needed was a German machine gun post situated in the middle of the site and if you made a noise before 8am you were shot by a noise police sniper!
So, the site itself can't be faulted, only the people who chose to get pissed and spout off their big mouths til whatever time. Like I said, this was my first camping experience and will in future find, if there is such a thing, a adult only campsite. Haha and not one of those funny ones, her indoors wouldn't approve.
We have camped here for the last four years and have found the site to be family friendly. There are two fields one as you enter the farm (don't be put off by the sight of a big grey barn in front of you) which is the family field with a play area. Follow the road round to another field
Which caters for both tents and caravans. There are toilet/washing/shower facilities on both areas. There is also a catering van on caravan site for breakfast sandwiches and drinks.
There is both a shop and pub in the village and a nice walk into Robin hoods bay from the camp site.
I have no hesitation in recommending the site, [please note: you have to pay for internet access and to freeze ice blocks]
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Small Campervans 
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 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
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 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
No Golf 
Tennis <1 mile 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Lovely site but on the walk back from Robin Hoods Bay - beware of the bull! 
