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The Spinney Wild Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 10 45 reviews

Grassy glade (added by manager 04 Jul 2022)

Simple woodland and meadow site near Pocklington, East Yorkshire
Five minutes’ drive to Allerthorpe Lakeland Park; York half an hour
Hot tub and firepits for hire, plus a garden room with woodburner

This is no-frills East Yorkshire camping with bonuses, for The Spinney Wild Camping sits on a nine-acre site consisting of oak woodland and open meadow, with plenty of room for dogs (on leads) and kids (no leads required) to have a run around – plus it’s close to all manner of watersports and country walks at Allerthorpe (fIve minutes’ drive). On arrival at this laid-back spot, there’s another bonus: you can choose where to pitch up, either in a woodland glade or on the mown field. At this point, please note the site is off-grid, so torches are essential – although there is running water and a simple compost toilet, a separate urinal and a pot-washing area with cold water available. Yet more bonuses of a stay at The Spinney include the garden room, complete with a woodburner so you can cosy up in inclement weather (this is England), and when the sun shines, you can hire the hot tub and watch the stars come up with something chilled in hand. Firepits are available for hire too, so you can get down to some barbecuing, but otherwise there are plenty of local country pubs if you fancy a change of scene.

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including hot tub are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

4 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Extras

Extra car (1 max)

£10 (£10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great place to stay hosts were so lovely and welcoming. We would…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Lennon W. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great place to stay hosts were so lovely and welcoming. We would definitely stay again all the people there were very respectful to the area so it was very well looked after.

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Nothing to dislike. You can choose between field and woodland pitch, …

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anda Š. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Nothing to dislike. You can choose between field and woodland pitch, very peaceful campsite. Not too far from York. Hot tub was perfect. A place to return to. Thanks Neil and Cherie😊

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Good site, friendly owners, quiet location.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Leanne L. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Option to choose either to stay on main area (where toilets/sink/shower etc. are located) or further away on field. It is a peaceful location.

Disliked: Location of pitches on field have changed slightly since we visited previously and seemed a bit closer together. Can't use own fire pit or fuel on the site.

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From the manager: This is the first review in three years which wasn't 10/10. Sorry it didn't meet you expectations. We changed the layout in the field so more pitches got the evening sun for longer. With regards to the fire pit comment it clearly states all fuel used on fire pits must be bought on site. You chose to pitch in the field which has long dry grass making it too dangerous for fire pits but we do provide an alternative which are log burners with spark arresters.

plenty of spaces to pitch private and non private

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Hayley W. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We like the friendliness & how helpfull the hosts were. the peacefullness

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Beautiful site with lots to offer

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Stephen W. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely fabulous site. Met with a warm welcome and a tour on arrival. Our hosts were lovely to chat with. The mix of field and forest sites gave us plenty of options for set up. The site was clean and quiet and had possibly the best camp site toilets I've ever encountered! Our boys loved the site and adored the chickens. We had a cozy fire every night with a plentiful supply of wood.We had a lovely time and we would love to come again. Thank you again for an amazing long weekend.

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Really great place, owner showed us around when we arrived and it…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jason J. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really great place, owner showed us around when we arrived and it had everything we needed, just me and two children, the kids enjoyed the hammocks whilst I set up the tent!

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Lovely site with helpful hosts, nice pitches & lovely clean facilities

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Lindsay R. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Friendly welcome and hospitality Lovely setting Nice, simple facilities Beautiful, peaceful location Not over-booked

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Beautiful site with variety of pitches, great facilities and owners!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Alex S. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The site was beautiful. The facilities were great and clean. The owners were very friendly, kind and helpful. They really went above and beyond to make us comfortable and welcome. Also, they have chickens on site which are just so cool and mesmerising to observe!

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Lovely campsite with the option to pitch up either in the woods…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

David P. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely campsite with the option to pitch up either in the woods or the meadow. We chose the wooded area, which has a very wild camping feel to it whilst also being close to the shower, washing up sink, and compost toilet. The facilities were very clean. We rented a fire pit, which came with plenty of wood. The owners were lovely, and we will definitely go again.

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The overgrown field was lovely.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Will S. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The overgrown field was lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Forest Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Spinney Wild Camping

Mill House Farm Plantation

Thornton Melbourne

Pocklington

East Yorkshire

England

YO42 4RZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.8952°N
-0.83803°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.3 mi Stamford Bridge The Square

7.3 mi The Square

11.1 mi Fridaythorpe A166

Rail

9.1 mi Howden Rail Station

9.2 mi Wressle Rail Station

9.9 mi Eastrington Rail Station

Ferry

25.3 mi Hull Ferry Terminal

Airport

29.2 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

29.5 mi Humberside Airport

29.5 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Allerthorpe Lakeland Park (water activities): five minutes’ drive - Golf course: five minutes - Allerthorpe Country Park: five minutes - Pocklington (market town): 10 minutes - Burnby Hall Gardens (lily collection and gardens): 10 minutes - Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial: 15 minutes - Yorkshire Wolds: 20 minutes - York (shops, museums, minster): half an hour - Beverley (minster and racecourse): 35 minutes - Bridlington: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Skipsea	26.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Fraisthorpe	27.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Hornsea	27.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Wilsthorpe	28.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Bridlington South Beach	28.9 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Air Museum 5.5 mi

National Centre for Early Music 10.5 mi

York Castle Museum 10.7 mi

Clifford's Tower 10.7 mi

JORVIK Viking Centre 10.8 mi

National Trust

Treasurer's House 10.9 mi

Goddards Garden 11.3 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 17.4 mi

Nunnington Hall 22.1 mi

Maister House 23.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Millington and Givendale 6 mi

Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 6 mi

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 6.8 mi

LONDESBOROUGH PARK 6.8 mi

Market Weighton - Londesborough Park - Goodmanham 7.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including hot tub are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Firepits are permitted but must be hired on site and the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Spinney Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Spinney Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Spinney Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Allerthorpe Lakeland Park (water activities): five minutes’ drive - Golf course: five minutes - Allerthorpe Country Park: five minutes - Pocklington (market town): 10 minutes - … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Spinney Wild Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

Read more