Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park Reviews

Lovely site

A very pleasant, well laid out site with beautiful grounds. Beautiful trees all around, well kept environment which encourages wildlife, especially birds. Excellent sized hardstanding pitch, with easy access to electric hook up (included in the booking price which is very reasonable). Good spread of different options for staying, either vehicles or tents. The camping field looked huge. Plentiful toilets and showers for both women and men, and clean. Slight issue with where the drinking water and grey waste drain is. It is just through the drive in entrance to the hardstanding pitches, so if you need to fill up or empty grey waste for a motorhome, you effectively have to block access until the job is completed. It might be better to move the water and drain points round to the side of the toilet block to ease vehicle congestion. There is better parking space there and could possibly fit two vehicles at the same time without impeding traffic around the site. One or two issues about litter - some left stuck in hedges or shrubs, and unfortunately full dog bags dumped on the path up to the lakeside walk. Obviously, some dog owners don't bother about how they treat the surroundings, as long as it's in a bag! Perhaps more signage about disposing of bags thoughtfully and clearly marked disposal points? Easy access to local attractions and surroundings particularly Castle Howard (discount ticket prices if booked at Lakeside). Apart from a couple of gripes, a very good site, very friendly and helpful reception and thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Will definitely be back at some point.

Great campsite

Great place with plenty of space.

Site's response

Thanks Rhys.We're very lucky, not only have great space, but to be in an area of outstanding natural beauty. We hope to see you again.

Stunning location

Stunning location and nice time had. Washing up area is very small and hot, as cramped into the laundry room. That's only thing that let it down.

Site's response

Good to read that you enjoyed your visit Alison. I'll pass your comment re the washing up facility to the relevant team. Thank you.

Great location

I loved this campsite. The only downside is that the non electric grass pitches are quite far from the toilet facilities. The field is large and the pitches aren't designated, so we chose a good spot at the edge near the trees. It is slightly sloped but it was easy enough to find a flat spot. The walk to Castle Howard starts on the roadside but most of it is along a shaded path. You can visit the shops and cafe without an entry ticket.

Site's response

It's good to read that you loved our campsite Louise. Thank you. Your review is really useful to other guests and appreciated by us. We hope that you will return.

Stop over

Was only one night but the facilities were great.

Site's response

We're pleased that Lakeside met with your approval Tracy, thank you.

Peaceful

Lovely weekend, would definitely recommend and would return.

Site's response

Thank you Jeff. It's good to hear that you had a peaceful stay and will return.

Really nice campsite

A really nice campsite we keep coming back to and will again. Absolute gen of a site - never disappointed by this site.

Site's response

Thank you Thomas. We shall look forward to seeing you again.

Worth the price

Beautiful location, friendly staff. Shame that the toilet block was miles away from the camping grounds, a bit of a hassle for little legs. Quite expensive, but worth it. Advice: million of local crows wake up at 4.30am in summer. Take your ear plugs.

Site's response

Many thanks for your review Danka. We're pleased that you enjoyed our great location. Our rural setting, shared with an abundance of wildlife, comes with a wonderful dawn chorus. Just like our own offspring, the young fledglings do like to demand breakfast as soon as they are awake! It's the way of the world. Thankfully, they will fly the nest in a lot less time than little human beings! We hope to welcome you again one day.

Lovely site

Staff very helpful.

Site's response

Thank you Teresa. We'll make sure to tell our team they are doing a great job.

Great experience.

The Castle Howard's location is awesome. Castle Howard is a majestic castle.

Site's response

Thank you Varun. Castle Howard is indeed a beautiful building in a fabulous location. We're glad you enjoyed your experience at Lakeside.

I day stay

Only booked last minute for 1 night but will definitely be back for longer, dog friendly with good walks close by. Showers were warm and clean and so were the toilets, lady on reception was very helpful and friendly couldn't ask for more really, look forward to booking again for longer. Craig n Andrea

Site's response

Thank you Craig and Andrea for your lovely review. We shall look forward to welcoming you back when you will have more time to explore this lovely region.

Absolute hidden gem right beside a must-see historic castle!

The weather was sunny and that really helped the atmosphere. There were fish and chips on offer from a van on the Friday night we arrived. We stayed on one of the electric pitches in the camping field and it was great, no issues with the supply at all. Everyone was very friendly. The toilet and shower block wasn't too far but you do have to walk across gravel at some bits which might be uncomfortable for thin flip-flops. The showers and toilets were very clean and had everything you needed, but there could have been more than 4 showers? The birds were nesting in the surrounding trees while we were there and it was noisy but we put it down to nature.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review Thomas. Your comments are really appreciated. We love your description of Lakeside as 'a hidden gem'. Steve's fish and chips are very tasty and there is also the option of having pizzas, burgers and kebabs delivered to site. Our facilities have nine showers in total which understandably can get busy, especially at weekends in the camping season, more so when the weather is glorious as it has been recently! We hope that one day you will visit again.

Great Location and facilities

Site was clean as were the toilets, great location for a visit to the Arboretum. Had a lovely walk around the lake in the morning too.

Site's response

Many thanks Matt for your positive review. We're lucky to have so much to see and do in this beautiful area. The Arboretum is a fantastic place to visit all year round as the trees change with the seasons. We hope you will come back one day.

First night away in tentbox

Our first night away in a roof top tent or tentbox. Campsite way better then we was expecting our pitch right next to the lake with lake view. Site very clean toilets spotless. Reception staff really helpful. Would I stay again? Too right I would 😁

Site's response

Thanks Kevin. Lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay. The lake really is beautiful at any time of the day. We'll pass your comments on to our cleaning and reception teams who do a great job.

View of Castle Howard next to lake is lovely

The walk along the lake is lovely with a clear view of Castle Howard. Facilities were oaky but not very clean.

Site's response

The Great Lake at Castle Howard is beautiful and it is good to read it was appreciated. Our cleaning team usually do a great job however we apologise if you found the facilities below par on this occasion. We'll pass your comment to the relevant team. Thanks for your review.

Lovely campsite

We had a great pitch, most of the time, all we could hear were the birds singing and watched some collecting things to build their nests. Great location for walking round the gardens and grounds of Castle Howard. Nice short walk along the side of the Castle Howard lake from the campsite, longer walks can be done.

Site's response

Thank you Jane. We are fortunate to have so much wildlife sharing this lovely area and it is good to know that their contribution to your visit was appreciated.

Lovely stay.

Lovely site and the staff in reception are awesome. As a single camper they really looked after me. Gorgeous site and facilities, nice walks locally and the farm shop at the castle has lovely offerings. Could do to have an explicit time limit on noise though.

Site's response

Awesome! (They will be pleased... and it's great to hear they are doing a super job.) Thank you for your lovely review, we're glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again.

Great location

Great location, ruined by kids partying until 4:30am. Lovely place and will come back. Shame about the idiots keeping everyone awake.

Site's response

We're sorry to read that your visit to Lakeside was spoilt by other users, it is, as you say a shame. However we're pleased to hear that it hasn't put you off returning. Once informed about issues on site by our guests our team will do their very best to try and resolve them. We look forward to welcoming you again. Thank you for taking the time to write your review.

Canny, like

Birds, crows, ducks, swans on the water, near the water, in the trees. Just about everywhere. Nice, though.

Site's response

Thank you Richard. 'Canny' is a great word to describe Lakeside which, as you say, is teeming with wildlife. An ornithologist's paradise perhaps?

Lovely site

Great campsite in fabulous location, perfect for visiting the lovely market town of Malton and York.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to give your review. We do have some great places to visit; Pickering and Helmsley are also close by if you wanted somewhere different to visit next time. Do come again!

Lovely place

Lovely place to visit.

Site's response

Thank you, we agree with you. Lakeside itself is lovely and, if you get the chance to come again and explore, we have lots of quaint little villages and market towns such as Hovingham, Terrington and Helmsley in this beautiful area.

Facilities were good nice and warm

A lovely quiet site close to Castle Howard, perfect for an Alice in Wonderland tour followed by a cream tea in the courtyard cafe. Site is next to the lake with a lovely view of the house. Would definitely visit again as all the staff were very helpful.

Site's response

We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Lakeside and Castle Howard where Christmas really is a lovely spectacle. The theme next Christmas is The Wizard of Oz. We hope to welcome you back.

Lovely quiet site

Beautiful surroundings, the site was small and comfortable. I found the pitches on the side were quite small compared to other sites we have stayed at. You had to park your car in front of you caravan, so when another guest arrived and was staying on a pitch a bit further along, it was quite tight. Lovely setting and very quiet, would recommend to others if they wanted somewhere peaceful.

Site's response

Thank you for your feedback. The peacefulness of the site is often mentioned. Regarding space, pitches include one car. We try to ensure that any extra vehicles are parked in the reception car park to keep our site safe and accessible to all but I will pass your comments to the relevant team.

Nice, quiet site

Lovely site with a nice walk around the lake. The only problem we had were the leaves, our van was covered and with the sticky mess, took an age to wash off. So get a pitch that isn't under the trees. The shop sells some really nice things and the clotted cream fudge is to die for.

Site's response

Thank you for your comments Paul. We agree that a walk on the lakeside is lovely at any time of year. We're sorry to hear your caravan was covered in foliage. Our shop, with some essentials and some luxuries, has been a welcome and popular addition to our site. We hope to see you again soon.

Great site

A friendly welcome upon arrival, a lovely site and ideally situated for us. We wanted to visit York and Picketing. The bonus was being able to visit castle Howard, a short walk away. We will definitely visit again.

Site's response

Thank you for your lovely review. We shall look forward to welcoming you back. Helmsely is another historic market town you could visit on your return.