Midsummer Caravan and Camping Reviews

Nice and quiet, clean, but basic facilities

Site well-situated and facilities clean. They do seem to have a problem with drains as every time we showered, there was a very putrid sewage smell. Nice children's play area. Small and quiet site. Would benefit from more than one bin as this was overflowing as we left. Also in the wash area (for dishes), it would be nice if there was a microwave and kettle as there were electric points available.

Campsite for one night

The camping is conveniently located close to York and the North York Moors National Park. The owner charges by the number of tents regardless of size and number of people. The pitch that was assigned to us did not have a very good surface. The grass was not in very good condition and there were the ends of barbecues and fires from previous campers. The facilities were basic but adequate. The drinking water supply smelled and we did not drink it. Overall, we felt that it was a relatively expensive campsite considering the facilities and their quality.

Great site

The site was busy over our stay, but we got a nice spot in the corner and we were able to create a little secluded area so we had some privacy. No sign of the dog field, but there were plenty of public footpaths over the surrounding countryside. Location is ideal for the North Yorkshire Moors.

Campsite stay

Good little campsite but not near anything, so best if you have access to a car for getting around. We were in a motorhome so inconvenient to be moving it all the time.

Great secluded site but with some room for improvements

A lovely small site, situated in a remote spot, with a beautiful village nearby, around 3 miles. It's location is ideal for travelling to a number of towns - Pickering, Whitby, Scarborough and York. The hardstanding bays are a good size and you do not feel crammed in, and the owner was very nice, taking the time to have a chat when passing by. The grounds were very well maintained with a little play area for the children. The pitch was described as fully serviced, and although it had EHU and a water supply point, there was no grey water point. In fact, I couldn't find a suitable grey water point on the site. The waste water point was an old toilet which, although fine for emptying the toilet cartridge, was not suitable at all for emptying the grey waste container as you have to lift it up onto the toilet to empty it. The toilet also leaked from the back which isn't pleasant. Perhaps most important, the fresh water supply is fed from an underground natural well (I was informed by the owner). However, the water smelled poor (stagnant) and I certainly would not drink it - I went to a nearby shop and bought bottled water for drinking/cooking. If they are going to use ground water, they really need to consider installing some sort of filtration system so the water smells less and tastes better. I was assured that it was by the owner, but I certainly wouldn't drink it. We arrived on the Sunday and there is only one large rubbish dumpster, which was full. It was overflowing by the time we left on the Wednesday but was out for collection that morning. One dumpster with a weekly collection is quite obviously insufficient. I would love to make this site a regular but I don't think I can until I read that improvements have been made.

Great stay

I enjoyed our 3 night stay, hosts were helpful, polite and courteous and location was close to everything.

Nice well-kept site

Nice little site, perfect for young families.

Short break in a lovely part of the UK

Stayed on this site for two nights. The toilet and shower facilities were very good and very clean. Plenty of hot water and excellent water pressure in the shower. The site is being geared towards touring vans and caravans and their facilities look to be excellent, with hard standing and water and electricity. The camping field could do with a little work, such as a water tap and slightly more level ground but this is potentially a work in progress? I would definitely recommend this site.

Great site and location

We had a lovely time here at this site - I'm pretty certain we will be back! Really clean, lovely kids area and great location.

Lack of basic facilities

This campsite was expensive (£40 for a campervan, £30 for a tent) and lacked basics. The water was smelly and cloudy, our group even avoided the showers and spent a fortune on bottled water. There is only one washing up station for probably forty-odd pitches. Location was lovely but sadly, the stay was a huge disappointment during a weekend of children's national bike races.

Site's response

Thank you for your review, We currently have 5 touring pitches. I explained about the water, that it is from a bore hole and is natural water we have had this checked by Yorkshire Water and we have a certificate stating that this is drinking water which I was happy to show you this. There also is 3 showers and 3 toilets and a kitchenette. I do apologise if this is how you felt for your stay.

Great location

We booked this site for the location as it was near Flamingo Land. 8 mins away by car, which was ideal. Approx 35 mins away from Scarborough also. Lovely campsite with friendly owners, very peaceful. Facilities were clean, with a shower, toilet and also a washing up area. Only thing we would ask is if there was access to a plug socket in there for hair dryers etc, as couldn't see one.

Camping with the kids

Very nice place. Owners very friendly. Great for all the family. Showers and toilets very clean, to high standards. Small park so never going to be to busy, but with big field for tents and ball games with kids and benches to eat at. Definitely would recommend

Lovely

Lovely place and welcoming hosts.

Top notch will be back

Amazing campsite my kids loved it very clean and perfect for Flamingo Land will be back.

Short break

Stayed here for a short break with our son and young family who were camping. On arrival, the owner said that the tent pitch was in the camping field, but the field was not fit to pitch a tent. There was no grass on it and was just a mud bath. To be fair, the owners have had the field levelled, so when the grass grows it will be a lovely spot but shouldn't advertise it just yet for camping. She said that he could pitch next to us on the grass in the corner plot, which was very good of her. The toilets were clean and showers were nice but for the eggy smell from the water. The owner told me that the water is from a bore hole and they have had Yorkshire water come out to test and apparently it is safe to drink, but the smell definitely put us off doing so. They are going to have further investigation into the matter. All in all, a nice little secluded place which has great potential. I can't see why the price is more for a tent than a hard-standing pitch. Seems expensive for a tent pitch with no services.

Tent box

Stayed just one night with a roof tent. Everything the reviews said were correct. Brilliant campsite with everything you need and helpful. Thanks.

Bank holiday weekend

Owners very accommodating, got a nice message on the morning welcoming us and asking eta. We did arrive late but owners explained where we were to pitch. Nice clean site and would recommend to anyone.

Lovely site

Lovely site, but needs work on the drainage and would go back once this is fixed We did have a great stay here, kids loved the playground, facilities were perfectly acceptable. But the camping field was very boggy, lacking drainage, we were wading through puddles back and forth to the tent. Everything we own ended up wet and muddy. We still enjoyed our time and would go back, but only if the owners sort out the drainage on the camping field.

Brilliant little campsite!

The hosts were brilliant! This was our first time touring and they really put us at ease with arrival times and what to do when we got there. The site is a lovely quite site with a brilliant little park for the kids. We loved our trip and will return in the future! No Wi-Fi just yet. The host did say it's something they're considering for the future but certainly not a showstopper!

Our visit

I stayed here with my family over the early May bank holiday weekend. After reading the previous reviews, I was confident and really looking forward to a weekend getaway. Drunk BBQ's until all hours. Arguing, shouting and constant swearing from adults and children (some aged as young as 4) and to top it off, the site smelled from the water. I would say save your money and go somewhere else. Awful weekend.

Nice location

Nice location, close to lovely little towns and villages. Clean site, great little play area, friendly and attentive staff.

Lovely clean quite site

Just come back from 3 night break from here. Site is lovely & quiet, which was perfect for our son who has autism. Owners were really friendly & helpful. They even purchased all the kids on site Easter eggs which was really thoughtful of them. The location was perfect, the surroundings were beautiful and we will definitely be returning again this year. Only recommendation I would share would be to update the chemical waste point. Really looking forward to returning back already.

Lovely new site

This was the first time at this site, which has recently been taken over. Great location not far from the village with nicely set out pitches. Still a couple of things to sort out, like the smell from the water tank, which has been checked. We used bottled water to drink. The grey waste needed to have a way of rinsing out, which they are aware of and waiting to get sorted. Friendly and helpful staff.

Caravan stay

Very friendly and welcoming owners in a great location. Lovely park for the kids. More toilets and showers needed. The water had a strong smell, so take bottled water.

A little gem

A beautiful little site. Quiet and immaculately kept. Really enjoyed our stay and we will be returning.

Site's response

Many thanks for your review. Lovely to meet you and chat, hope to see you again.