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Cowslip Farm

York, North Yorkshire

York, North Yorkshire

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Cowslip Farm offers a relaxing stay just five minutes from Strensall and 15 minutes from York. With both family friendly and adult only pitches, choose non electric grass or electric hardstanding pitches, some with private wood-fired hot tubs! There's also glamping options with hot tubs, too. Set on a working farm, enjoy peaceful mornings spotting the local wildlife, or scenic strolls through Strensall Common, five minutes away on foot. Pet free.

Why choose Cowslip Farm


Choose from a range of pitches, plus glamping options and pitches with private wood-fired hot tubs!

20 minutes from York, home to York Castle Museum, The York Dungeon, and Rowntree Park

30 minutes from North York Moors National Park for cycling, walking trails, and watersports

About the site


Ideal for nature lovers or those seeking a peaceful break from the everyday buzz, this farm provides a perfect base for exploring what North Yorkshire has to offer. There are both family friendly and adult only options onsite. Families can choose from non electric grass tent pitches or hardstanding electric pitches for caravans and large tents. Adult only options include electric hardstanding pitches with private wood-fired hot tubs, 16 amp hook ups, and space for awnings or gazebos. These pitches are suitable for tents, trailer tents, roof tents, campervans, motorhomes, and touring caravans. Adults can also stay in one of the three glamping units, Tucked Away Glamping Pod, Morning Mist Shepherd's Hut, or Tally's Bell Tent. Tucked Away Glamping Pod sleeps two with a double bed, two chairs, kettle with tea and coffee and an oil fired radiator. Outside there's a fresh water wood fired hot tub and outdoor seating. Shared facilities nearby. Please bring your own bedding. Morning Mist Shepherd's Hut sleeps upto two and has a freshwater wood burning hot tub. Relax in a king size bed and enjoy home comforts including a kitchen, fridge/freezer, cooking equipment, a tv and a log burner. Bedding and towels are included. There's also access to a private shower and toilet block. Tally's Bell Tent is set in a secluded area of the farm and also sleeps two, with a freshwater wood burning hot tub. It has a king size bed, sofa, and outdoor seating, as well as a private shower and toilet facilities. Bedding is provided but please bring your own towels. For days out, York is just 15 minutes away, packed with popular attractions, including the York Castle Museum, The York Dungeon, Museum Gardens, and more. The North York Moors National Park is just 30 minutes away, offering stunning river valleys, charming villages, cycling routes, and a range of water activities, including paddleboarding and kayaking. Please note that this is a pet-free site. Picnic benches are dotted throughout the site, along with communal BBQs. BBQs are welcome as long as they are raised off the ground. Open fires are not permitted.

Cowslip Farm is open from 01/08/25 to 01/12/26.


What facilities are at Cowslip Farm?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Adult only

Electric hookups

EV charging

Hot tubs

Near pub

Peaceful

Wash up area

Guests have access to a single shower and toilet block with a heated towel rail. It is recommended for tourers to use their own facilities during busier periods. There is also a washing up area and chemical disposal.

Private wood-fired hot tubs are available, and communal BBQs and picnic benches are dotted around the site. An EV charger can be used for an additional fee.

For picking up essentials, Tesco Express is a five minute drive away. The Ship Inn and The Half Moon Inn are both a 25 minute stroll away, serving food and drink.



There are 9 accommodation options on-site

Tucked Away Glamping Pod with Hot Tub

Max 2 people

Adult only, cosy glamping pod with a fresh water wood fired hot tub and outdoor seating. Inside there's a double bed, two chairs, kettle with tea and coffee and an oil fired radiator. Shared facilities nearby. Please bring your own bedding.

Tally's Bell Tent with Hot Tub

Max 2 people

Adult only bell tent with a king size bed, sofa, kettle, and fairy lights, in a secluded part of the farm. Outside, there is a freshwater wood burning hot tub and a seating area. Bedding is provided. Please bring your own towels and cooking equipment.

Morning Mist Shepherd's Hut with Hot Tub

Max 2 people

Adult only shepherd's hut with a king size bed, kitchen, a fridge/freezer, cooking equipment, a TV, and a log burner. Outside, there is a wood burning hot tub, a private shower and toilet block and a swing bench. Bedding included.


Interested in staying at Cowslip Farm?

Unfortunately Cowslip Farm 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.


* Check-in is from 2pm until 7pm. Check out is by 10am.

* This is a pet free site.

* Children are not allowed in the glamping accommodation and on the pitches with hot tubs.

* Guests under the age of 20 are not allowed onsite.

* BBQs are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended at all times. Open fires are prohibited.

* Quiet hours must be respected between 10pm and 8:30am.


Things to do on site and in the York area

There are plenty of gardens and parks nearby for those seeking scenic strolls and fresh air. Dreamery Gardens is 15 minutes away, while the National Trust's Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens can be reached in 25 minutes. Rowntree Park (25 minutes) offers lakeside views and picnic spots, and Burnby Hall Gardens is 30 minutes away.

Foodies will enjoy a trip to Malton, just 20 minutes away, with many independent tea rooms, delis and cafes.

History enthusiasts are spoilt for choice, too. The Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial offer fascinating exhibits and a cafe. The immersive, high-tech York Dungeon experience and Merchant Adventurers' Hall are all 25 minutes away.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • York Golf Range (5 minutes)
  • Ellers Farm Distillery (15 minutes)
  • York City Walls (20 minutes)
  • National Centre for Birds of Prey (35 minutes)
  • National Trust - Nostell (1 hour)

Interested in staying at Cowslip Farm?

Unfortunately Cowslip Farm 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.

The listing for Cowslip Farm was last updated on January 30th, 2026 at 5:13 PM

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