Shay Gate Farm Campsite Reviews
Based on a quiet working farm, Shay Gate Farm Campsite looks out over countryside with access to great walks and bike rides. It's a dog and family friendly spot, 20 minutes from Skipton and 30 minutes from the beautiful Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. For keen walkers and hikers, the Pennine Way is also only 20 minutes away. Campfires are welcome too, perfect for an evening under the stars!
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Julie B
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Was great. Nice and clean facilities, good location and good price. Will definitely be back, great views, thank you.
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Thank you for your lovely review, Julie!
Lovely views
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Lee C
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We stayed 2 nights on a bank holiday weekend, fairly busy at first but the wet weather saw people pack up early. Due to the rain we had to park on the track just a short walk from the tent (about 50 yards) The ground was pretty saturated so there were some muddy shoes around. Toilets and showers were clean and comfy, and the communal fridge was a great thought! Plenty of space for kids to play, very family and dog friendly 3 pubs serving good food 20 min walk away and some beautiful country side to explore.
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Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Amy
Super Stay at Shay
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Suzanne G
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I love this site. The owners are so welcoming and helpful. The site is hilly but I was sited on a reasonably flat pitch which my levellers sorted. The facilities are quirky but once you work out what works for you, they’re fine….fab showers lacking places to put your stuff but with 2 hooks and over the door to use, it works ok. I liked that I was in a separate camper section. It was a bit quieter albeit I don’t mind hearing kids having fun on a bank holiday. Views are fab. Grass is n great condition. I love it.
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Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Amy
Amazing campsite
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Mark R
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Had a lovely stay toilet & showers very clean & showers very hot & the views amazing & lovely for walking would definitely stay there again & the shops are only 8 min drive away
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Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Amy
Almost perfect
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Lesley D
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The site was not what I expected, it was much more. The facilities are close by for all camping there, the grass was kept low and healthy. The young lady, who worked day and night to ensure all was well with her guests, was constantly cleaning up and making sure everyone was attended to. Very attentive lady. We only stayed 1 night to try out our new tent and had only just returned from a week away elsewhere. I would recommend this site and we will use it much more often as we are locals.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Lesley! We hope to see you again soon :) Thanks, Amy.
Great site with fantastic views
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Mark G
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Great site with fantastic views. Facilities are basic, but adequate and kept clean. Lots of hot water via the combi boilers located in the trailers. I made the mistake of pitching next to the road, which is 60mph and can be very noisy. Overall good and would recommend.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Mark! Thanks, Amy :)
Stunning view and nice campsite
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Lynne J
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Lovely little campsite, stunning view. Basic but more than acceptable facilities. Would absolutely stay again.
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Thank you for your lovely review, Lynne! We hope to see you again soon :)
Really enjoyed our stay
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Christopher F
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Great site for nearby exploring. Very interesting shower. Really enjoyed our stay.
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Thank you for your lovely review, Christopher! We hope to see you again soon :)
Lovely site
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Chantelle W
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This was our first time camping and we loved it. The campsite was lovely and facilities were clean. There were always people about if you needed anything/ask any questions. Will definitely return.
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Thank you so much Chantelle, we hope to have you back again soon :)
Beautiful site, friendly staff
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Kerry J
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This is a lovely site with amazing views, the facilities are basic but very clean. We are a family of 4 and everyone had a great time. My sisters car wouldn't start to come home and the owner kindly gave her a jump start, thank you.
Site's response
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, Kerry! We hope to see you again soon :)
Nice campsite, lots of space
Robert M
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Overall nice campsite, staff/owners very friendly, showers & toilets great quality and cleanliness. Some parts of the field were quite muddy and slanted, but we managed to find space for a couple of cars and tents. Only con, albeit a large one, was that the 10pm noise curfew was not enforced, with large groups playing music well past 1am on both nights we stayed.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Thanks, Amy
Very enjoyable week
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David M
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I had an excellent week despite "only average" weather. Despite the following suggestions for improvement, I would recommend Shay Gate Farm to anyone looking for a fairly basic site with few frills, and more affordable than many that overcharge for simple tent camping. The people were friendly and helpful. It would have been nice to have an electric hook-up but, as I went well-equipped with battery powered lighting, it was not a serious issue. The main difficulty was phone and tablet charging. There were a couple of charging points but it meant either leaving a phone unattended or standing around nearby. Some kind of secure charging arrangement would help. It was good, though, to have a refrigerator available. For part of my time there (end of season) when I first arrived the site was almost almost empty but suddenly it filled up for bank holiday weekend. On my arrival, the condition of the washing area (good facilities in converted horse trailers) left something to be desired but it was cleaned up, well ready for the crowds, suggesting a little inconsistency, but maybe I'm being over demanding. Overall, I was very pleased and if revisiting the area would definitely be happy to pitch my tent again at Shay Gate Farm.
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, David! Thanks, Amy.
Excellent and owners couldn’t have been more accommodating
Sara P
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Lovely place. Amy was so lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Fab site. Lovely views. Will defo be back.
Site's response
Thank you so much Sara! I look forward to seeing you again soon :)
Beautiful views, rude awakenings
David B
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Positives were that the site is set in a beautiful location a couple minutes from Colne by car. Very quiet for August because of the rain. We stayed for three nights and were the only people there on the second night, and one of only two the following day. Adequate toilets and showers but would be interesting to see if they would be sufficient if the campsite was full. Negatives were that the site was situated next to a road and although not incredibly busy, it is in constant use, so because we were told to park our camper and stay in the car park due to the boggy nature of the grass areas, the road noise was a distraction. The toilets were not cleaned at all over the three nights we were there, although as previously mentioned, the site was not very busy, so this may have played a part. The main reason we won't be back is because on the third night, I was in bed (10.30 pm) when there was a loud knock on the van window and was asked to open up. We were asked to prove we had booked as they had no record of us. Bearing in mind there were only two couples on the site, it may have been slightly politer to have made the enquiry earlier in the evening. This was quite upsetting for my partner.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Thanks, Amy
Great peaceful campsite with loads of character
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Andy V
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Excellent, peaceful and the showers in the cattle trailers were so cute. Really good, just wish had more than one night.
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Thank you so much, Andy! We hope to see you again soon :)
Beautiful views, very clean and organised
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Michael P
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On arrival, it's just a quick call to let them know you've arrived, I love how you can pick your own spot! The grass is well-kept (better than my lawn). The pegs themselves are massive we had a 6 berth tent and a van and still plenty of room. The toilets on site are toilets, not portaloo and very clean! The rubbish bins are all well-marked and easy to get to. Absolutely loved the idea of the shared washing-up area, very quirky. And the shower box, just genius. Away from everything, but close enough to get to. Lots of local chippys and pubs close by. Will definitely go back.
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Thank you so much for your review, Michael! We look forward to having you back soon :)
What a fantastic place, I'd definitely recommend
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Michael W
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I really enjoyed it here, fantastic place and will definitely be back.
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Thank you so much for your review, Michael and we look forward to seeing you again soon :)
Very peaceful
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Arran J
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Shay Gate Farm is a very peaceful, well looked after campsite with stunning views. The camp manager was very friendly and you could see she was very busy bringing fire pits to other campers. Having access to showers and full working toilets made it even more of a joy. We set up our little van with the back door open facing over the valleys. If you are looking for a nice, peaceful and tranquil stay then I would recommend staying here.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Arran! I hope to see you again soon :) Thanks, Amy
Perfect weekend campsite!
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Rachel C
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Lovely, peaceful stay with gorgeous views. The owner was very helpful. Toilets and showers were very clean. Had a fridge and a freezer we could use and plenty of plugs.
Site's response
Thank you for your brilliant review, Rachel! We hope to see you again soon :)
Lovely site
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Clare M
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Really impressed with the facilities at this campsite. Lovely, clean flushable toilets with hand-wash facilities. Great hot shower in the morning in the converted sheep trailer! There was quite a few people there, but didn't need to queue at any time. Firepit service was really handy. For the price of the pitch, I'm not sure how anyone could complain. There is a quiet policy after 10pm, so wouldn't be the place for a loud party. Will be back.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your review, Clare! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again soon :) Thanks, Amy
Lovely site
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Phoebe A
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Great clean facilities, easy check-in and beautiful views! Would definitely stay again, it was the perfect base to explore :-)
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Thank you so much for your review, Phoebe! We hope to see you again soon.
Lovely location
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Lisa S
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Lovely location and stunning scenery. Clean facilities and plenty of space- let's hope it stays that way. All quiet by 10.30 too. A short 15 min walk through fields to a local pub. We'll be back.
Site's response
Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon :) Thanks, Amy
Lovely little campsite
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Hannah B
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Lovely basic campsite with a stunning view. The facilities were well kept and clean every time we went it. The girl who was running the place was lovely and very helpful. Loved the fact they had different food trucks visit. Also had a walk up to the Emmet Arms which was a very nice pup and only 15 min walk.
Site's response
Thank you very much for your review Hannah! I hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Amy
Great first camping experience for my little lad
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Steven M
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This was a perfect tip toe into camping for my little lad, everyone was respectful noise wise, not too busy not too quiet. Great facilities and clean toilets / showers.
Site's response
Hi Steven, Thank you so much for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon :) Thanks , Amy
The beautiful Shay Farm
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Richard C
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A beautiful place to stay, gorgeous views, everything onside with the facilities that you need. Hosts were attentive and helpful. Highly recommend.
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Thank you very much for your review Richard! We hope to see you again soon :)