College Farm Glamping

From £80 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.9 38 reviews
Grassy area (added by manager 21 Jul 2021)
Ouse pod (added by manager 21 jul 2021)
A view over the pods (added by manager 21 jul 2021)
The track to the pods (added by manager 21 jul 2021)

  • Cosy glamping site on a farm in a quiet north Lincolnshire village
  • A 10-minute drive to Normanby Hall and 40 minutes from Hull
  • Tearoom on site; walking and cycling in the local nature reserve
Taking some time out to go walking, cycling or birdwatching? Perhaps for more adventurous pursuits like watersports or treetop courses too? College Farm Glamping is in a good spot to get in some quality downtime with rural surroundings in the north Lincolnshire village of Alkborough, 40 minutes’ drive away from Hull. Part of a working farm, this luxury glamping site is 35 minutes’ walk away from the Alkborough Flats nature reserve, a prime birdwatching, walking or cycling patch, and 10 minutes from Normanby Hall, where there’s a Go Ape course and a golf course in the grounds of a Regency mansion. Tasty treats may become a nice part of your daily routine here, as there’s a tearoom on site where you can fuel up for the day (or refill in between activities). There are a few restaurants and a farm shop within 10 minutes’ drive of the site too, so you’ll always be able to trace the way to some more food spots, whether it’s to eat out, buy snacks for on the go or gather bits for the barbecue. Walking and cycling paths are in no short supply in the surrounding area. The views on the routes are rather scenic, as the Humber, Ouse and Trent rivers join up nearby. The local wetland nature reserve has plenty of waterside scenery too, as you might expect. Dogs are also permitted on site, which may come as good news to those of you who are inseparable from your canine companion.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The glamping pod was situated in a picturesque location, surrounded by nature.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sravan S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked: The glamping pod was situated in a picturesque location, surrounded by nature. The pod was surprisingly spacious and well-equipped, offering a comfortable retreat. The staff members were welcoming and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant stay.

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Pods were clean and well equipped. Site was well kept and quiet.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Tracey M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Pods were clean and well equipped. Site was well kept and quiet.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Quiet and friendly site. Pod well equipped with everything we needed. Lovely…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: Quiet and friendly site. Pod well equipped with everything we needed. Lovely walks on the doorstep, would recommend!

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We have just returned from a delightful couple of days glamping at…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Laura H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: We have just returned from a delightful couple of days glamping at College Farm. The site is based on a working farm, and was perfect for all our needs. We hired two pods with friends and young children and it was perfect. The pods were well equipped, very comfortable, clean and even had heating and wifi. The area was gated so the children had the freedom to play without worrying about them wandering off. The host was very friendly and welcoming and met us on arrival. We’ll definitely be back again in the future.

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Alcove bed was very comfortable and the location was excellent. The set…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
William H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Alcove bed was very comfortable and the location was excellent. The set up was great and will hopefully be visiting again.

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Lovely pods on a peaceful farm

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Claire R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked: The farm was lovely and the pods were great too. Lovely cafe and local pub. Everything you needed in the pod so you don’t have to take much.

Disliked: Toilet was leaking and wood in bathroom was wornay have been from leak.

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Fantastic

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
David J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: Just returned for a 2 night stay in these wondeful pods, they are spacious, well maintained and equipped with everything that you need. Site is perfect very quiet and 5 mins walk to a very nice pub where the locals were very welcoming. Would not hesitate to return. Used the onsite cafe for brekfast it was amazing.

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It was a great stay. Nice, clean place with plenty of scenic…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
SHAHZOOR D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked: It was a great stay. Nice, clean place with plenty of scenic walks. The pod had enough amenities and we enjoyed the bar bq.

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Excellent clean and quiet site. Glamping pod was spacious and very well…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: Excellent clean and quiet site. Glamping pod was spacious and very well equipped. Lovely walks nearby with beautiful views so would definitely recommend.

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Absolutely loved our stay, we were welcomed and shown around by Mark…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Amanda H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: Absolutely loved our stay, we were welcomed and shown around by Mark who was amazing. The pod had everything we needed. It was super clean. The beds were really comfy along with great outdoor furniture and barbecue. Location was great. We had a problem with our car and Mark took time to help us, he was very kind and friendly. We enjoyed time in the tea room and will definitely be returning.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

College Farm Glamping

Back Street

Scunthorpe

Lincolnshire

England

DN15 9JN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.68326°N
-0.66725°W

Route directions

Bus route 60 from Scunthorpe runs through the village.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.5 mi Bus Station
8.8 mi Hillside Drive
9.2 mi A15 Humber Bridge Rd
Rail
3.9 mi Broomfleet Rail Station
4.7 mi Brough Rail Station
5.2 mi Gilberdyke Rail Station
Ferry
16.7 mi Hull Ferry Terminal
Airport
14.8 mi Humberside Airport
19.6 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
19.9 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If wildlife, playgrounds and peaceful walks sound splendid, you’ll be in your element at one of two local spots: perhaps begin with Waters' Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre (20 minutes’ drive), where there are gorgeous footpaths and playgrounds, or visit the toboggans, animals and playgrounds at The Pink Pig Farm (half an hour). To finish up with woodland walks and more adventure play areas, William's Den (35 minutes) should be the next step on your itinerary. Afternoons of the peaceful sort can also be sought out at RSPB Blacktoft Sands (40 minutes), a nature reserve with walking and birdwatching activities. Those of you who’d like to make your trip a little more water-themed can jump right in the deep end with open-water swimming, watersports and other outdoor activities at Welton Waters Adventure Centre (35 minutes) or plant down on the sand at Cleethorpes beach (50 minutes) for donkey rides, more watersports and access to the pier and boating lake. The city of Hull (40 minutes) isn’t far off either for those of you who’d like to stroll through the tunnels at the Deep aquarium (40 minutes) or visit the Streetlife Museum (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Hornsea 26.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Skipsea 27.4 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Tunstall 27.8 mi Sea N/A N/A Excellent Excellent
Cleethorpes 27.8 mi Estuary N/A Good Excellent Good
Withernsea 28.9 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Far Ings National Nature Reserve 8 mi

Ferens Art Gallery 14 mi

The Deep 14.3 mi

Air Museum 20.6 mi

York Racecourse 24.8 mi

National Trust

Maister House 14.3 mi

Goddards Garden 25.2 mi

Treasurer's House 25.6 mi

Nostell Priory and Parkland 29.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Burton-Upon-Stather - Coleby - Alkborough 1.9 mi

BLACKTOFT SANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/06/2003) 2.2 mi

The Cliff - circular walk from Burton-Upon-Stather 2.4 mi

Winteringham - Whitton - Alkborough 2.8 mi

Staithes - Skinningrove - Saltburn - Skelton 2.8 mi

Local events

  • York Early Music Festival (Saturday 6 July 2024 – Saturday 6 July 2024)

    York, North Yorkshire 25.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Lincolnshire?

  • Does College Farm Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is College Farm Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near College Farm Glamping? If wildlife, playgrounds and peaceful walks sound splendid, you’ll be in your element at one of two local spots: perhaps begin with Waters' Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre (20 minutes’ drive), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of College Farm Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Keys can be collected from the farmhouse upon arrival.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at College Farm Glamping? From £80 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.