Windmill Retreats
From £135 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Dog-friendly farm site five miles from Harrogate
- A 10-minute drive to Valley Gardens Harrogate and Thruscross Reservoir
- Play area and seasonal events; animals including goats on site
Site type
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Shepherd's hut (no pets)
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 7.5m width x 2.5m length (24.6ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 18.8m² (201.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £135 1 night, 2 adults
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Shepherd's hut (pet friendly)
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 7.5m width x 2.5m length (24.6ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 18.8m² (201.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £135 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Best cabin we’ve stayed at! Everything about it was perfect, hut was…
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Liked: Best cabin we’ve stayed at! Everything about it was perfect, hut was gorgeous and the hot tub made it even better. Amazing for stargazing and relaxing. Hosts were so lovely and approachable, left us a gorgeous treat basket and let us feed cows and goats
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The stay was amazing, lovely small site, little hamper on arrival and…
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Liked: The stay was amazing, lovely small site, little hamper on arrival and opportunity to feed the animals. The cabin was perfect and had everything we needed.
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Excellent site Jo an Mark fantastic hosts
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Shepherd's hut (pet friendly)
Liked: The hut was fabulous, spacious spotlessly clean and catered for all of our needs. Mark was fantastic when our gas ran out he was there within ten minutes to change it. Beautiful spot for a relaxing weekend so peaceful and beautiful views.
Disliked: Nothing at all to dislike its perfect.
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Loved every minute of staying at windmill retreats 😍 Stayed in the…
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Shepherd's hut (pet friendly)
Liked: Loved every minute of staying at windmill retreats 😍 Stayed in the highland hideaway. The hut has everything you need for a long weekend and the hot tub was ready to go when we arrived. The owners Jo & Mark go above and beyond in every aspect and are so lovely and kind. We arrived to a lovely sweet and a drink each. Fresh towels in the hut for us plus a fluffy robe and some slippers. There are a couple of pubs/restaurants close by and the food is amazing in them!! We absolutely loved feeding the cows and goats with Mark and his little boy on the day we left 🐄🐐 it was definitely a highlight! Will 100% be returning to this gorgeous glamping site 💖
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The perfect weekend
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Bell tent (pet friendly)
Liked: From the moment we booked the owners, Jo and Mark went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. The shepherds hut was perfect. All kitchen utensils, plates, pans, toaster, microwave, fridge, hob, even a coffee maker! Our favourite item had to be the whistling kettle! We loved the little touches of drinks, delicious cakes and welcome pack-the fresh bread made great toast! The bathroom has the most amazing power shower!! With large fluffy towels and dressing gowns. The bed is a big queen size, with cozy pillows and themed duvet cover. Nice seating areas, inside and out. We booked a hot tub for our stay, warm and bubbly, star gazing, owl watching and sipping Prosecco-perfect end to a perfect day. The site is on a working farm with goats and highland cows. The highlight of the weekend was a text from Mark asking if we would like to feed them! It was a great opportunity to meet the family-3 adorable children and other guests. You are made to feel like friends from the moment you book to when leaving site. We really can’t wait to go back!
Disliked: Having to come home!
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An outstanding stay in an outstanding hut in an outstanding location!
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Shepherd's hut (no pets)
Liked: From the moment we booked to the moment we left, Jo and Mark (the owners) were fabulous at making our stay brilliant. They are so helpful and kind and couldn't do enough to make us feel at home. The lodge and hot tub were set in a stunning location and were so lovely. The site has amazing views, is sooooo quite and relaxing and the sky at night when clear was just an amazing array of stars. The accommodation was great and has ample facilities for a great long weekend or more. Sitting on the balcony with the firepit/bbq or in the tub with a glass of something was just lovely with the sounds of the Yorkshire countryside the only thing to hear. We'll certainly be back.
Disliked: N/A
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Excellent modern site with lovely owners
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Liked: Genuinely could not fault this place at all. The room was so gorgeous and clean. Modern appliances. The hot tub was lovely. The hosts were so accommodating and lovely. (They go above and beyond) Fresh bread, milk, Prosecco and cakes on arrival. Cannot stress how unbelievably kind and generous the hosts were. Gorgeous setting and perfect distance from local pubs, shops and short drive to Harrogate. The kitchen appliances and the bbq made it so easy you never need to leave the site. Quiet, small site so perfect for dogs and relaxing in the hot tub in the evening.
Disliked: Not a dislike at all but we didn’t know it was to be kept on so we switched the hot tub off but it needs a long time to heat up. Not the fault owners or a negative of the site but the storm had taken down the Wi-Fi.
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Absolutely fantastic. Outstanding accommodation...most welcoming hosts...beautiful scenery and location...made some wonderful…
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Bell tent (pet friendly)
Liked: Absolutely fantastic. Outstanding accommodation...most welcoming hosts...beautiful scenery and location...made some wonderful memories.
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Lovely people, Gorgeous Cabin in the beautiful country side!
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Shepherd's hut (no pets)
Liked: We decided to book a last minute relaxing chilled weekend away and this couldn't have been more perfect. Jo and Mark are lovely people that will do anything for you to make sure you have everything you need. The cabin is fully equipped and on arrival it was such a nice touch to arrive to cakes, champagne and even the essentials, fresh milk, orange juice, tea, bread and Jam! we also had the hot tub which was so nice overlooking the country side. The location is perfect, this is a 15 minute drive into Harrogate which is a beautiful place. There is also two nice pubs 5 mins drive down the road called The Nelson Inn and The Curious Cow (our favourite). We even had a BBQ one night, Mark and his little boy Harry delivered a meat package and charcoal on Harry's little truck (so cute). This was from their local butchers which was lovely. We would highly recommend and we will be going back again with our golden retriever as it is a perfect set up to take dogs. Thank you Jo and Mark for such a lovely stay, see you soon!!
Disliked: Nothing!
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The hut was fantastic, clean, well maintained, the owners couldn't do enough…
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Liked: The hut was fantastic, clean, well maintained, the owners couldn't do enough for us and are a lovely family. We will definitely be returning.
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Features
Dogs 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
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
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Windmill Retreats
Windmill House
Skipton Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
England
HG3 2LT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.00375°N
-1.65644°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
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
Must see
RHS Garden Harlow Carr 3.7 mi
Fountains Abbey 8.5 mi
Harewood House 9.3 mi
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 12.8 mi
Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills 14.2 mi
National Trust
Brimham Rocks 5.4 mi
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 8.5 mi
East Riddlesden Hall 12.8 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 18.1 mi
Braithwaite Hall 19.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Lindley Woods Reservoir and Farnley Moor 4.1 mi
RIPLEY CASTLE 4.2 mi
VALLEY GARDENS 4.3 mi
Ripley - Nidderdale Way - Low Kettle Spring - Bedlam - Ripley 4.4 mi
Brimham Rocks - Glasshouses - Guise Cliff - Dacre Banks 5.1 mi
Local events
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 9 July 2024 – Tuesday 9 July 2024)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 6.5 mi
- Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 25 April 2024 – Thursday 25 April 2024)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 6.5 mi
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 13 September 2024 – Friday 13 September 2024)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 6.8 mi
- Leeds Festival (Wednesday 21 August 2024 – Wednesday 21 August 2024)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 14.5 mi
- York Early Music Festival (Saturday 6 July 2024 – Saturday 6 July 2024)
York, North Yorkshire 23.6 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 North Yorkshire?
- Does Windmill Retreats have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Windmill Retreats dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Windmill Retreats?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Windmill Retreats? From £135 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.