They say it’s the little things that count, and there are plenty of personal touches at the award-winning Studfold Caravan and Camping Park in North Yorkshire: a warm welcome from the owners when you arrive, a modern and immaculate shower block with disabled facilities, hair driers and free hot water, a covered washing up area ready equipped with cloths and washing up liquid and even your Sunday paper delivered to the park shop on request; it’s no wonder this park was described by a happy camper as ‘a little piece of heaven’.
The setting is tiptop too, tranquilly located in the Upper Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just the spot to use as a de-stressing base for exploring the history and scenery of this picturesque dale. Bug hunters will love the award-winning adventure trail designed for families with primary and preschool children; there are activities, secret boxes, a picturesque old barn and lots of clues to hunt down, and once again the personal touch of Studfold is apparent: if you’re doing the trail you can drop your picnic in at the office and the staff will deliver it for you to the barn.
There’s a small food shop at reception a short walk away from the touring area, a launderette on site and a big play area for youngsters. Studfold is keen to welcome families as it’s a quiet family-oriented park – and they rightly want to show off the adventure trail too…
Nearby attractions and activities
The surrounding area has something for everyone, whether you want to unwind among the scenery, dander over the dales or be a culture vulture around the local attractions. There are two pubs within a short distance, both called the Crown: the Lofthouse one is ten minutes’ walk from Studfold for pub grub and good wine (bring a torch if you’re planning on walking back after dark).
The Crown in the cobblestoned village of Middlesmoor will have you earning your drink by clambering up the steep hill to it, but once you’re nicely refreshed you can get your heartbeat back to normal relaxing in the churchyard opposite with its tasty view. There’s a good variety of nearby restaurants catering for all budgets and tastes – and the oldest sweet shop in England at Pateley Bridge.
Pateley Bridge is also the start and end point for the 53 mile Nidderdale Way looping around the Nidd Valley for cycling, horse-riding, walking – and llama leading with Nidderdale Llamas. You can make this part of the Dales your own history tour too by taking in the limestone gorge of How Stean Gorge – nicknamed ‘Little Switzerland’ by the Victorians – the ghost village of Scar House and the Capability Brown gardens of the 700 year old Ripley Castle; go into Ripley afterwards to see the stocks at its medieval market cross.
Within a short drive of Studfold there are stacks of other historical and cultural options taking in castles, country houses, abbeys and museums…there’s Richmond Castle and Fountains Abbey, the National Children’s Museum at Eureka and the Wensleysdale Cheese Museum at Hawes (yes, they do give out samples), the seventeenth century Moulton Hall at Richmond and England’s best-preserved Carthusian house the Mount Grace Priory.
Attractions near Studfold Caravan and Camping Park
Must see
- Jervaulx Abbey (9.0 miles)
- Fountains Abbey (11.4 miles)
- RHS Garden Harlow Carr (16.5 miles)
National Trust
- Braithwaite Hall (7.8 miles)
- Brimham Rocks (8.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Studfold Caravan and Camping Park
Stump Cross - Grimwith Reservoir - Troller's Gill - Stump Cross (6.1 miles) Walking
Pateley Bridge and Guise Cliff (6.1 miles) Walking
Pateley Bridge and Smelthouses (6.1 miles) Walking
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Fantastic pod.warm,dry .Feel very spoilt after years of camping Stewart n. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The set up was great.we had 2 adults and 2 children.warm and dry with electric.lovelyshower facilities fantastic and very clean.Especially as the weather wasn't to nice.On the farm a nature walk to find rabbits,notice different flowers and birds.Great.Highly recommend Disliked: The weather.who cares when you are in a pod! |
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A lovely campsite and a great pod. Jemma E. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: We stayed in the camping pod in this lovely campsite for 3 nights over Bank Holiday weekend. The pod was very well equipped with great attention to detail: kettle (and some teabags etc), heater, light, lots of coat hooks etc and had 2 raised sleeping areas which meant we could tidy up all our camping stuff underneath and 2 of us could sleep on our camping mats. We all loved the experience - me and my ... Disliked: Can't think of anything! |
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Very nice camp site Paul F. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Very nice scenery. Owners very friendly, Nice quiet campsite, would go back again Disliked: nothing |
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Very enjoyable experience stephanie t. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: We were over the moon when we saw the camping pod for the first time it's just a unique idea and very practical. The size of the pod was good, very clean and filled with things to make our stay more comfortable ie kettle, coffee and tea, cleaning supplies etc. The camp site was very friendly and all the amenities were fantastic. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and there is a lovely little pub ... Disliked: The only thing would be the midges! I know this can't be helped but we had to keep the doors and windows shut in the pod over night and this became very uncomfortable as it was very warm, we opened the window during the night and consequently were bit. It would be good to have some kind of mess across the window to keep midges at bay. |
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Liked: site was nice and level. in a good area for attractions, visiting York etc, but the roads are horrendous! so glad we didn't bring the caravan, it would have never made it. toilet block very nice and clean, shame about the abundance of midgies! Disliked: there was no plugs in the toilets for straightners etc. |
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Excellent POD and Fantastic site Beverley_S (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Everything about our stay at Studfold was brilliant and we will hopefully return sometime in the future either in our own tent or again to make use of the POD. The POD is brand spanking new (only been used once before our visit) and has more facilities than we were expecting. The POD itself is bright and airy and has the luxury of two pine single bed frames which we pushed together to form a ... Disliked: Can't think of a single dislike, maybe make the check out time a little later but thats not really a dislike purely a suggestion. |
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Great family camp site - ideal for walking! JoolsBlue (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Friendly staff Disliked: Nothing to complain about |
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One of the very best family campsites Former_Scout (Family with young children, 4 reviews, 10 photos)
Liked: Wonderfully remote and scenic location. Disliked: VERY expensive cost per night for kitchen tents. |
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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
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Seasonal pitches
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Ripon Bus Station — 13.5mi
Skipton Bus Station — 15.2mi
Harrogate Bus Station — 17.0mi
- Train stations
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Skipton Rail Station — 15.4mi
Gargrave Rail Station — 16.0mi
Ilkley Rail Station — 16.0mi
- Ferry ports
- Transporter Bridge South Side — 38.8mi
- Airports
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Leeds Bradford International Airport — 21.4mi
Durham Tees Valley Airport — 29.8mi
Directions
From Harrogate: A61 and B6165 to Pateley Bridge go through the town and turn right after the bridge. Lofthouse 10km.
From Skipton: A59 (A65) east. Near Menwith Hill turn left onto the B6451. At Summerbridge turn left and reach Pateley Bridge. To Lofthouse as above.
RIPON: B6265 west. At T-junction turn right to Pateley Bridge. To Lofthouse as above.
At Lofthouse carry on through the village (stay on the same road), take the first left (Stean), and over the small bridge turn left to Studfold Farm.
Do not use satnav once you get near Pateley Bridge!
Permitted arrival time
From 1pm
Cancellation policy
Please let us know as soon as possible if you have to cancel.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
We will invoice you for full payment of your booking shortly after you have made your pitchup reservation. The balance can be paid with a paypal account or card. Please contact us directly if you want to pay using a different method.
Cards accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead. No dogs allowed in the pod.
We do not accept young adult single-sex groups (except D of E).
Stay with us for 3 nights during our quiet times and only pay pitch fees for 2 nights - search for a three-night stay to access the price! Does not apply to the pod.
Check availability at Studfold Caravan and Camping Park…
New for 2012 - our first camping pod. Will sleep up to 4 (2 adults + 2 children). Two single beds are included in the pod, with lighting and a picnic bench outside. You will need to bring your own mattresses and bedding, and any other gear for camping apart ...
Max. persons: 4x
Flat, well drained grass pitch 10m x 10m with access to a 10-amp electric hook up (choose as extra on booking page). One unit per pitch. Suitable for a tent, caravan or motorhome. There is access to a fantastic modern toilet block nearby with free showers and washing up basins. ...
Max. persons: 6x
We do listen to any dislikes and try and act upon them. We have reduced the charge for kitchen tents and we have added an extra washing up sink to the facilities.