4.83 /5
100 reviews
97%
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Clear filters Fantastic campsite
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Hardstanding Pitches Jun 2024 It is a simply stunning campsite, impeccable facilities, toilet and shower block were so clean, the site itself is very tidy. It is ideally placed for numerous walks in this stunning countryside just over an hour from Leeds.
My only niggle is that Pitch 12 we were on is a little bit on the wonk, even with levelling ramps, but the terracing they have used for the pitches means everyone gets a great view unblocked by any other vans or tents.
Exceptional campsite and will come back.
Wonderful first time experience
Large Tent - Premium Non Electric Grass Pitch (7m x 7.5m) Jun 2024 We took our 3 year old daughter for the first time camping and what a wonderful experience she had!
The site was excellent and the facilities, I can not fault. The pitching area was flat and with a great view. Unfortunately, the area had been used a lot, so a lot of the grass had died and left a bit of a mud patch, which wasn't ideal to pitch on top of especially as we were forecast for heavy rain. Luckily, we had a separate ground sheet.
Lovely, well maintained site Single Axle Caravan - Premium Hardstanding Pitches Jun 2024 We had a great time here on the Howgill Lodge site, facilities were excellent.
Road access was not the best for caravans and larger motorhomes. As lovely as it was, we would not visit again due to the narrow and very steep country lanes.
Best campsite
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches (5m x 6m) Jun 2024 Very well equipped campsite. Lots of clean toilets and hot showers, huge fridge/freezer to use, nice sinks for washing up. Great views from most of the pitches.
Nothing was a problem for the staff, would highly recommend and we will be back. Only small issue was a few of the grass pitches were becoming well worn and starting to become bare soil, which was fine in the dry weather we had, but in the rain, might be a bit of a mud pit.
Lovely stay
Medium Tent - Large Non Electric Grass Pitches May 2024 Lovely site. Very clean and tidy. Great for kids and would definitely go again.
Beautiful campsite perfect location
Small Tent - Large Non Electric Grass Pitches May 2024 The views were beautiful, facilities were great super clean and easily accessible. Would definitely recommend for families/ young couples. Staff were all lovely and friendly! So many amazing walks around the campsites too!
A pleasant escape
Motorhome - Hardstanding Pitches May 2024 A welcoming and well laid out site, with friendly, helpful staff. The facilities are of a high standard and very clean. Fantastic views.
Amazing campsite
Large Tent - Large Electric Grass Pitches May 2024 Would absolutely return to this campsite. The amenities were plentiful and always clean (and exceeded my expectations for a campsite). There was plenty of info and a map received on check-in, fire pits were a great addition and the mini shop with morning coffee and pastries was much appreciated. It is a perfect location for walking (reception will print out some walking routes if you ask) and the Quiet Time rule was mostly adhered to. There is even a Brownie Barn down the lane (very short walk) that had lots of brownies, breakfast and lunch foods, smoothies and hot drinks, plus pizzas to pre-order for evening pickup.
The areas of improvement for me is to provide something to dry hands with in toilets after 10:30pm, as they turn off the hand dryers for the night. Also a bin area for those lower down the campsite, as the only one is near the reception, up the hill.
This campsite has a steep hill connecting the top to the bottom that you must climb if camping on the electric grass pitches, so please note that if you're at the bottom end of the campsite and have accessibility needs, it may not be suitable for you. Also hot water wasn't working in the nearest toilet / shower block for most of our stay, an unavoidable issue but did mean a few cold showers had to be had!
Final comment is that a lot of people did not adhere to keeping dogs on leads at all times. Not good for the nervous or reactive dogs who were kept on leads, or those who just didn't want a dog running up to them. It would be good for more reinforcement of that rule.
Excellent stay
Medium Tent - Premium Electric Grass Pitches Apr 2024 Exceptionally clean toilets and shower facilities. Brilliant washing up areas and the fridge/freezer and washing machine and tumble dryer are nice features, particularly in wetter months!
The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and they were flexible when we asked to move to another pitch - nice quiet area away from the majority of the site, which we liked.
The onsite shop was great, selling all the essentials including gas cans for portable stoves etc and you could buy fire pits with logs from them. Nice additional touches of tea and coffee and pastries in the shop (plus sausage sandwich to pre order if you'd like).
Great for dogs too, with it being a dog friendly site and not too loud, so nothing to disturb them (other than the occasional rabbits and pheasants running around!)
Finally, the Wi-Fi is a great touch, especially for those wet days or if you're with kids. It worked across most of the site!
Great walks to go on directly from the campsite including up to Appletreewick to the brilliant Craven Arms pub. Beautiful scenery and very peaceful. Also, about 200 metres from the camping site there is a great café (Dales Kitchen) serving lovely food and drinks and options to pre order pizzas for the week evening (and really nice brownies!)
Overall a really enjoyable stay and would highly recommend!
Wonderful views
Single Axle Caravan - Premium Hardstanding Pitches Apr 2024 Wonderful views and spotless modern facilities.
On a hillside, so be prepared for slopes!
Excellent
Medium Tent - Premium Non Electric Grass Pitch (7m x 7.5m) Apr 2024 It is an excellent campsite, a mixture of remote but within a short drive plenty to do and see.
Excellent hideaway
Motorhome - Hardstanding Pitches Apr 2024 Beautiful site set in the gorgeous Yorkshire countryside. The site is well kept with excellent facilities. Showers and toilets are very clean and tidy. The little shop is good for emergencies and also serves coffee and pastries. All the staff we saw were helpful and friendly. The views are fantastic.
Friendly and super helpful staff and amazing views
Large Tent - Premium Large Electric Grass Pitches Mar 2024 Amazing stay. The staff were all brill. They answered all the questions from the kids about the alpacas.
Lovely views and spotless facilities. We will definitely be staying here again!
A great stay
Small Tent - Large Non Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2023 A brilliant stay.
Lovely campsite and super clean. Great access to the surrounding dales with top views. Lovely shop with friendly service.
Our battery was flat on the Sunday morning and two chaps who work on the campsite helped to sort us out. Above and beyond!
Autumn break
Single Axle Caravan - Hardstanding Pitches Sep 2023 Fabulous views, very quiet and peaceful. Good eating places within a short drive.
Great stay
VW-Type Campervan - Hardstanding Pitches Sep 2023 Great stay, great location and everywhere spotlessly clean. Easy access to local attractions.
A return to camping
Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches (3m x 3m) Sep 2023 We stopped camping due to inconsiderate, noisy campers. We chose this site as it has quiet hours and warden patrol to give camping another go. We had 3 peaceful nights.
Simply the best
VW-Type Campervan - Hardstanding Pitches Sep 2023 Simply the best as the song goes.
Fab Howgill stay
Motorhome - Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 Wonderful stay in Howgill Lodge, fab views private pitches and facilities superb.
Coffee and croissant in the morning walks from the door
Will return very soon.
Thanks to the staff for running it all so well:)
Yorkshire gem
VW-Type Campervan - Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 Lovely spot. Good sized plot.
First time away on a site with families, normally we go to adult only, however it wasn't really an issue. Quiet time adhered too and plenty of space for play.
Shop selling hot pastries were delicious.
Fire pits, and facilities kept exceptionallly clean.
Lovely location
VW-Type Campervan - Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 I loved how all the pitches were on level ground, and we also got a bench where we could sit and eat in tge evenings. Pitch sizes were good but there were quiet rowdy families, no fault of the campsites. Would recommend, the track down to the campsite has a lot of potholes so be careful! Lovely brownie and cake shop too.
Beautifully situated and facilities exceptional
Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches (5m x 6m) Aug 2023 I will certainly return to this beautiful, clean campsite.
Flat ground, peaceful
Large Tent - Large Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2023 Nice private pitch. Flat, few delves in grass.
Our stay
Medium Tent - Large Electric Grass Pitches Jun 2023 Really enjoyed our stay and will certainly be back.
Great week and great pitch for single axle
Twin Axle Caravan - Hardstanding Pitches Jun 2023 Super site but care is needed to get to the site with large units, best to follow advice on the website. We will be back soon!
