York House Caravan Park
High Hawsker, Whitby, North Yorkshire
With a great onsite cafe and bar, a children's playground and Robin Hood's Bay just a five minute drive away, York House Caravan Park is sure to be fun for all the family. From grass tent pitches to gravel and hardstanding touring and motorhome pitches and cosy camping pods, there is an option for everyone. Enjoy a short walk to the quaint village of Hawsker or drive ten minutes and explore the popular coastal town of Whitby. Dogs are welcome!
Why choose York House Caravan Park
Just a five minute drive to Robin Hood Bay, ten minutes to Whitby and 30 minutes to Scarborough
Family and dog friendly site with a cafe and bar, children's playground and designated dog park
Set in the pretty village of Hawsker, a five minute walk from a local pub and bus stop
About the site
Located across ten acres of picturesque North Yorkshire countryside and just a five minute drive to the nearest beach, this site is perfect for those looking to enjoy a hassle-free break away. With some great nearby footpaths, a fantastic selection of onsite facilities and even a dog walking area for your pup, your stay is sure to be relaxing. The site has a selection of grass tent pitches with optional electric. The small pitches are suitable for tents up to 4.5m x 2m in size while the large pitches are 6m x 10m so can accommodate larger tents. Car parking is available at these pitches. There are also hardstanding and gravel pitches with optional electric, suitable for touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans. For all of the pitches, 16 amp electric is available and is metered. On arrival, guests can purchase top-up cards to pay for this. If you're after a little more luxury, there are two types of camping pods available. The standard camping pod sleeps up to two guests while the family camping pod sleeps up to four. Inside is an electric heater and electric sockets. Please make sure you bring everything you would need for camping aside from the tent. There are also 81 holiday homes onsite. From the children's play area to the communal BBQ and picnic area and dog walking park, there is so much to keep guests entertained. There is also an onsite cafe and bar serving up refreshing pints and a selection of food, from breakfasts to pizzas (closed Mondays and Tuesdays, with opening times varying). Hot evening meals are also offered during high season. If you're looking to bring the pup along, dogs are permitted onsite apart from in the camping pods, please note they are not allowed in the children's play areas. For dinner al fresco, BBQs are permitted, please just make sure they are raised off the ground. Open fires are not allowed.
Hardstanding pitches and pods are open 4th February to 4th January, large grass pitches are open from 27th March, small grass pitches are open from 2nd April and non electric pitches are open from July. Pitches from £20/night for 2 people.
"The site is immaculate and in an excellent location"
Emma W
"One of the best sites I've stayed at"
Paulina B
"Staff are lovely and make you feel very welcome"
Joanne R
"We will be back, it's such a great place"
Karolyn S
"The perfect site if you want to get away from the seaside crowds"
Carl D
"The site was spotless"
Ian R
"Friendly staff, enjoyed the food and dog friendly"
Ian M
Great for everyone
Kids will love the two playgrounds and there's a dog walking area, plus a cafe and bar. Just five minutes to the beach and great walking routes nearby.
There are 78 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
2 x Standard Camping Pods
Max 2 people
Unfurnished camping pods with an electric heater, electricity and lighting. Please bring everything you would typically bring camping. Shared facilities nearby. Sorry no dogs.
6 x Family Camping Pods
Max 4 people
Unfurnished camping pods with an electric heater, electricity and lighting. Please bring everything you would typically bring camping. Shared facilities nearby. Sorry no dogs.
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Site rules
What time is check-in and check out at York House Caravan Park?
Check-in at York House Caravan Park is available from 1pm until 5pm. Please make sure to let the site know if you're delayed and due to arrive after 5pm, as there are security barriers in operation. Departure is due before 11am on your last day.
Is York House Caravan Park dog-friendly?
Yes, up to two dogs are permitted per pitch at York House Caravan Park. Please just make sure they are kept on their lead and not left unattended. Sorry, dogs are not permitted in the camping pods.
Does York House Caravan Park allow BBQs and campfires?
If you're hoping for dinner al fresco, BBQs are permitted at York House Caravan Park please just make sure they are raised off the ground. Open fires are not permitted.
Does York House Caravan Park allow group bookings?
York House Caravan Park caters for couples and families only so group bookings are not permitted.
Does York House Caravan Park have a quiet noise policy?
Yes, York House Caravan Park operates a quiet policy between 10pm and 8am.
What is the check-in/check out process at York House Caravan Park?
When you arrive at York House Caravan Park, guests will need to head to reception to check-in. Please advise the site if you are delayed and due to arrive after 5pm, as there are security barriers in operation. On the day of your departure, you will just need to make sure you leave no rubbish behind and check out by 11am.
Does York House Caravan Park allow day guests to visit those staying onsite?
Yes, York House Caravan Park does allow day visitors but they will need to check-in at reception. Guest's visitors must park all cars of site in the car park before the barrier.
Pitches
Does York House Caravan Park allow awnings or gazebos?
Awnings are permitted at York House Caravan Park for an additional fee, please make sure to select this as an option when booking. Sorry, gazebos are not allowed.
Can I park near my pitch at York House Caravan Park? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?
Yes, you you can either park within the parameters of your pitch or park at the car park at York House Caravan Park.
What amp is the electric hook up at York House Caravan Park?
There is optional 16 amp electric hook up available at York House Caravan Park. The electric is metered and guests can purchase top-up cards on arrival to pay for this.
Are bedding and towels included at York House Caravan Park?
The camping pods at York House Caravan Park are unfurnished so please make sure to bring your own bedding and towels along, as well as anything else you would normally bring camping.
Is electric included in the price of my booking at York House Caravan Park? Or is it an additional cost?
The electric hooks ups at York House Caravan Park are metered and payable onsite. Your usage will be an extra cost.
How many tents are allowed per pitch at York House Caravan Park?
At York House Caravan Park, it is just one tent/touring unit per pitch.
Facilities
Is there WiFi at York House Caravan Park?
Yes, WiFi is available across the site at York House Caravan Park.
Does York House Caravan Park have a shop onsite?
Yes, there is a small onsite shop at York House Caravan Park selling all the essentials from milk and gas to sweets and newspapers.
Is there a restaurant or cafe at York House Caravan Park?
Yes, there is an onsite cafe and bar at York House Caravan Park which serves a range of hot food and drinks, please note that opening times vary.
Does York House Caravan Park have electric vehicle charging?
Yes, EV charging is available at York House Caravan Park.
Does York House Caravan Park have a communal fridge and freezer?
No, York House Caravan Park does not offers a communal fridge or freezer.
What is phone signal like at York House Caravan Park?
Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at York House Caravan Park.
Getting there
What is access like for touring at York House Caravan Park?
Tourers should have no issue with access at York House Caravan Park as the site is just off the A171 Whitby to Scarborough road.
Are there any local taxi service companies to York House Caravan Park?
Local taxi companies to York House Caravan Park include Jim's 007 Whitby Taxi (07490 007007), White Rose Taxis Whitby (01947 604604) and Bay Private Hire (01947 880603).
What's nearby
What are the nearest public transport links to York House Caravan Park?
Swan Farm bus stop is just a five minute walk from York House Caravan Park with hourly busses to Scarborough on the X93 bus. Ruswarp train station is a ten minute drive.
What are the nearest pubs to York House Caravan Park?
The nearest pub to York House Caravan Park is The Hare and Hounds, a five minute walk away. There are further pubs in Whitby within a ten minute drive.
What are the nearest beaches to York House Caravan Park?
The nearest beaches to York House Caravan Park are Saltwick Bay (5 minutes), Robin Hood's Bay (10 minutes) and Whitby Beach (15 minutes).
What walking routes are close to York House Caravan Park?
Local walking routes to York House Caravan Park include The Hawsker to Whitby Circular walk, Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay walk along the Cleveland Way National Trail and The Cinder Track old railway line walk.
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