Fabulous caravan and camping site situated right next to the River Ure. ust a few miles up the road…read morefrom Lightwater Valley Theme park. It has a canoe shop and rental on site although the shop is not part of the site's business. There is a general shop that sells great bacon butties and the usual provisions as needed. The site is really well looked after but there seems to be a bit of a downer on canoeists from the management. I have been here many times and it is not a cheap site by any means but that is acceptable when the level of management is good. However there are now signs on the toilets that say 'no wetsuits in the toilets' so how are canoeists meant to go to the loo? If it means no washing of wetsuits in the toilet and shower area why haven't they offered an alternative. Every other campsite that I have been to where watersports are predominant provide something. You can use the river without camping here, you just pay for parking but they have stopped you being able to drive nearer to the river. So you have to drag all your equipment through the car park, over or under a barrier and some way down the campsite. Once a year there is a big canoe slalom held here which brings in lots of campers and caravanners from all over the country for the weekend and lots of them become returners during the following year. However the management seem intent on driving this out by increasing the prices dramatically and putting so many restrictions in place and being miserable with all concerned. The previous managers joined in and always seemed pleasant and helpful. However there always seem to be a good rapport between all the site users. Anyway despite all this, the site is in a beautiful spot with good roads and lots of countryside for walking in. There is a lovely walk along the river that comes out in West Tanfield which is the most picturesque place with a church and a Pele Tower next to it. It is also home to a couple of pubs that do good food and in summer there is a beer garden next to the river. There is a Dales bus service that calls into the campsite and it is a vintage vehicle. Always nice to see it but it also means you can leave your car and go for a relaxing trip without worrying about getting lost.

Great caravan and camping site just 4 miles from York off the A19. Has adults only field and also…read morefamily fields. Right by the river Ouze, so some walks nearby also the locks and weir are interesting to sit by and watch in operation too. There is a local pub The Blacksmiths Arms nearby (see review) which opens for breakfast at £2.99 for campers who don't like to cook! Full meals and BBQ's available here with lovely real ale. Fulford just short drive away with another 3 pubs and an Aldi and Iceland for shopping. Piches from £16 £23 per night with electrical hook up. Small shop onsite with limited opening hours that stocks all essentials. Very friendly, flexible, helpful staff. Toilet block cleaned regularly, showers always always clean and free. Pot washing area too. Well worth a visit if you are looking for a nice place close to York.

A great day or half day out for all the family. The young can feed the ducks, the keen can take the…read more2 mile walk around the lake, the kids can play in the park/s (one just past the lake to the right then left and the other half way round the lake walk) Plenty of places to eat and drink or just grab an ice cream. Your typical Blackpoolesk place on a smaller scale. You can ride small boats on the lake and there is parking close by but this can be limited. During half terms and school holidays there is usually a fun fair on in the car park so you may have to park out of the centre and walk in

Very well kept caravan and camping club site, immaculate lawns. The toilet and shower facilities…read morefor campers is outstanding. EHU is available for both caravans & Campers. Facilities also available for washing up dishes. No traffic noise and a nice view in any direction. Very Close to Staindrop village with a Pub & Spar Supermarket. Raby Castle also very close which is open to the public and has vast herds of deer roaming its parklands. £15 per night, not a bad price. Stayed the weekend recently and would return.

If you own a caravan and you are looking for your next voyage, then may I suggest here…read more In the heart of the Pennines, and surrounded by beautiful scenery, this campsite is ideal for a short holiday so you can explore your surroundings. I really do love this place, even though I only live up the road, this is where we had our first camping experience and it was great. You aren't alone either as this place is always packed to the brim no matter what season and other people that are staying there are willing to help you and you can make some great friends. If you want a pint, the pub is only up the road and does some cracking meals too. If you have travelled a long way then there is plenty to do like visit the little town of Uppermill or hop on to a train to Manchester which is about half an hour away. There is so much to do here, why do you think I live here! Look at their website for more information on prices etc.

i have a caravan and from march till september i work away,…read moreso i thought i will try well i hole farm,greenfield. i only live 7 miles down the road and it was the best thing to do i came for a few days and 6 weeks later still here the owner nigel top guy will go out of the way to help the also have a camp steward jack, you are in the midle of the country side, but what a great place to chill out

Very quiet campsite, upon 4 acres. I camped next to a creek so I heard nothing but soothing…read morerunning water. The owner, Robert Is extremely attentive and willingly will go out of his way to help or make your stay a better one. Easy to reach from Manchester by Metrolink to Rochdale, just get off at Newhey. On the 15 min. Walk to the campsite from the station, there are bars, also in town a grocery store and places to eat. Manchester is a must see if you like history, science, architecture, railroads. The hot water is extremely hot, there is a laundry room, and a means to boil water and toast bread. P.S. there is no wifi here. Wish I could have stayed longer than two nights.

ROCKLEY CAMPSITE is roughly located four miles South West of Barnsley town centre and situated on…read morethe former Wentworth Castle Estate which is now a residential adult further education and teacher training college. The Campsite is difficult to find unless you use an ordinance survey map or you know the countryside area well. Travelling from Birdwell you head down a road called Birdwell Common, as you pass under the M1 Motorway bridge notice a farm on your left handside, take to the dirt-track to the rightside of the farm. Head straight on until the track comes to an abrupt end, you are now at Rockley Campsite. The Campsite is used as a camping holiday destination by members of the Camping Club of Great Britain. Amenity wise the campsite hasn't much to offer apart from the usual toilet and washing facilities. But for people who enjoy walking and history the surround countryside is magnificient and steeped in history. "Ajoining the campsite is the ancient area of land known as Don Forest, formerly a deer hunting park. Near by there's also The Duke of Argyle's Monument", these are just two of the historic areas for you to visit whilst staying at Rockley Campsite. Well worth seeing.

The Waves has become my new measure of all B&Bs. "Well, it's okay ... but it's not The Waves ... "…read more Run by writer and juke box enthusiast Kevern Stafford and his wife Ruth, The Waves is up on the cliffs above the south end of Scarborough - one of the nicest areas of town, from what we saw. It's a beautiful house, stylishly decorated, spotlessly clean, and really just a lovely place to be. There's a funky guest sitting room with a juke box and a record player, breakfast is served on locally handmade furniture and pottery ... and wait till you see the breakfast menu. There's about a dozen choices, ranging from a full fry up made with local, quality produce to vegan kedgeree. Or maybe you fancy kippers, or a superfoods smoothie ... or soft boiled eggs with marmite soldiers? And then there's the wifi, and the helpful information on good pubs and restaurants, and just Kevern's overall effort to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as he can. All this for a reasonable price - our room was only £64. Really, I'd move in if I could. Go there!