Thornton Lodge Country Retreats

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  • Well-maintained and peaceful adults-only touring park
  • A five-minute drive from Easingwold and half an hour from York
  • Overlooks trout fishing lakes and has views of the Howardian Hills
A quiet countryside hideout for fly fishing to a backdrop of dreamy views – if the sound of such a setup strikes a chord, it’s high time you tow your caravan to a pitch overlooking the top-notch trout lakes at Thornton Lodge Country Retreats. Amble around this adults-only park to find your favourite view, perhaps along the national 28-mile Foss Walk running through the farm, which goes from Foss Crooks Woods near Oulston Reservoir through the Vale of York and into the centre of York. A top tip is that most visitors prefer looking westward to the Howardian Hills and the Pennines at this scenic North Yorkshire spot. Other areas of the site worth a look include the barbecue and picnic areas – prime places for filling up on food. But if a meal cooked by someone else is what you’re after, make haste for Easingwold via a footpath leading from the grounds and across a field (40 minutes’ walk). Cyclists can also set forth on national route No.65 using a bike rented from the park. Whether you walk, drive or ride, this whole area is steeped in history, with local places of interest ranging from abbeys and halls to clay pigeon shooting grounds. It’s a cinch to get out in the car too as the A19 road, leading to York (half an hour) and further up to Scotland, is three miles away. Alternatively, stay awhile on site and immerse yourself in the peace and quiet, safe in the knowledge that essential amenities like electric hook-ups and chemical disposal points are close to hand.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Thornton Lodge Country Retreats

Thornton Lodge Country Retreats

Thornton Hill

Easingwold

North Yorkshire

England

YO61 3QA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.14445°N
-1.18504°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.8 mi Market Place
13.4 mi Rail Station Stop C
13.4 mi Rail Station Stop J
Rail
9.6 mi Thirsk Rail Station
11 mi Hammerton Rail Station
11.6 mi Cattal Rail Station
Airport
27.2 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport
27.3 mi Durham Tees Valley 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

This part of Yorkshire is rich in history and culture. Within 10 minutes’ drive is Coxwold with its tiptop 12th-century church and Shandy Hall, a museum in the old home of writer Laurence Sterne. Veer slightly outside the village for Newburgh Priory Estate, a Grade 1-listed Tudor building, or branch out a little further (15 minutes' drive) to Byland Abbey and wander around the ruins. If religious structures of note strike a chord, don’t miss Rievaulx Abbey – set in a remote valley in the North York Moors National Park, it’s one of the most impressive landmarks of its kind in England. Castle Howard (half an hour) is yet another of the area’s historical highlights. This stately home is topped with a grand domed roof and surrounded by gardens lined in ornate fountains. Navigate towards another manor house too, the National Trust’s Beningbrough Hall, a huge Georgian mansion with a baroque interior, cantilevered stairs and wood carvings.

Must see

Duncombe Park 7.8 mi

Rievaulx Abbey 8.3 mi

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 8.4 mi

Beningbrough Hall 8.7 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 11.4 mi

National Trust

Rievaulx Terrace 8.4 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 8.7 mi

Nunnington Hall 9.4 mi

Treasurer's House 13.3 mi

Goddards Garden 14.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NEWBURGH PRIORY 2.7 mi

Coxwold and Byland Abbey 3.1 mi

GILLING CASTLE 4.7 mi

Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 6.7 mi

The Villages of the Hambleton Hills 7 mi

Local events

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

    York, North Yorkshire 13.3 mi

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 9 July 2024 – Tuesday 9 July 2024)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 16.9 mi

  • Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 25 April 2024 – Thursday 25 April 2024)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 16.9 mi

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 13 September 2024 – Friday 13 September 2024)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 17.4 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Wednesday 21 August 2024 – Wednesday 21 August 2024)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 20.6 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.

Reviews

8.9

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fine pitch, not far from town which has everything you could want

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Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
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Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Peter B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: peaceful

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We will be back

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
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Wifi 2
Des S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Quiet

Disliked: Loud music from idiots next door /

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Lovely location

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Value for money 8
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Duncan C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Quiet, peaceful but not remote. Loads to do nearby.

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Peace…

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Wifi 6
Hazel R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Peace

Disliked: Midgies

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Another of money for cut grass and electric

Overall 6/10
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Wendy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Surroundings

Disliked: Only electrical hook up

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Great site for relaxing and easy reach too lots of places to

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
graeme p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: very peaceful and lovely scenery.

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Excellent for the self sufficient.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
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Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Russell W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: This is a quiet site not far from a beautiful little village with everything a short or long stay customer would need. Your only a short drive from the city of York, Helmsley, Thirsk, Pickering and Mallon.

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Very clean and quiet site. It’s in a good location and within…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 10
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Mark E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Very clean and quiet site. It’s in a good location and within an easy drive of York or you can walk to the village and get the bus.

Disliked: Price was expensive considering there were no toilet facilities

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Very beautiful country side peaceful site…

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

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Very beautiful country side peaceful site

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Clean site, elec & water available, A friendly welcome from Norman.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kristin C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Peace & quiet in a stunning location

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  • Does Thornton Lodge Country Retreats have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thornton Lodge Country Retreats dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thornton Lodge Country Retreats? This part of Yorkshire is rich in history and culture. Within 10 minutes’ drive is Coxwold with its tiptop 12th-century church and Shandy Hall, a museum in the old home of writer … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thornton Lodge Country Retreats?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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