The Cud Life is a family friendly site set on a working farm, ten minutes from Harrogate. The site offers grass pitches suitable for campers and tourers, with hardstanding pitches for campervans and caravans. Enjoy the onsite cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch menus as well as classic cafe drinks and treats. Just a five minute drive will take you to Ripley Village, where there are tea rooms, ice cream parlours and Ripley Castle to visit.
Why choose The Cud Life
Family friendly camping and touring on a working farm within 5 minute drive of Ripley Village
Enjoy the onsite cafe serving breakfast, lunch and classic cafe treats, Tuesday to Saturday
A ten minute drive from Harrogate, 15 minutes to Knaresborough and one hour to York
About the site
This family and dog friendly site is ideal for those wanting to explore North Yorkshire, whilst providing a relaxing base for those wanting to take in what the site has to offer. Head out to Harrogate, just ten minutes drive away, or stop by the onsite cafe for a hearty breakfast or lunch. Choose from eight well spaced grass pitches with views across the farmland and 16 amp optional electric in the main field or in the orchard, suitable for tents, campervans and caravans. There are 12 hardstanding pitches with 16 amp optional electric, suitable for campervans and caravans You can walk to Harrogate in about 50 minutes, or just a 15 minute drive from the site is Knaresborough town, with another historic castle, a museum, local pubs, cafes and eateries to enjoy, the River Nidd with walks down the river and through the town. Having the public footpath going directly through the farm, you can't get closer to starting a walk in either direction. Dogs are welcome to join you during your stay. Fire pits are not allowed. BBQ's under 50cm cannot be used on the grass, but can be used on gravel or the central area for cooking.
Open all year
There are 20 accommodation options on-site
8 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Pitches spaced around the edge of a campsite field or in the orchard with optional 16 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for tents, campervans and caravans.
12 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
Hardstanding pitches with optional 16 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for campervans and caravans.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at The Cud Life?
Unfortunately The Cud Life doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
*Any behaviour deemed as being disrespectful to other campers or holiday cottage guests will result in removal from the campsite, there are no warnings or exceptions.
*Be respectful of other guests and your surroundings.
*The Cud Life is a quiet, friendly site with no groups.
*No noise after 10.30pm - This includes music of any kind and loud chatting.
*Children must be supervised at all times - The site is a working farm and there are many dangers.
*Keep dogs on leads at all times and pick up after them - It is essential that all fouling is picked up due to the harm it can cause cattle. Please respect this and use the dog walking field which is clearly signposted. *Dogs must be on a lead at all times to protect the neighbours' sheep. Excessive barking is not acceptable and dogs must not be left unattended for this reason.
*All rubbish must be bagged. Your cooperation is appreciated in not leaving anything other than general food and domestic waste. Recycling can be left in the designated area.
*Please use the electricity, hot water and toilets with care and try not to be wasteful.
*Firepits are not permitted. (This includes BBQs used as firepits)
Interested in staying at The Cud Life?
Unfortunately The Cud Life doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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