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How much does it cost to stay at Freespirit Glamping?

From £210 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Freespirit Glamping

View prices & book 10 5 reviews

Quiet dog-friendly glamping site on the edge of the North York Moors
A 10-minute drive from the Howardian Hills and 40 minutes from York
Firepit, barbecue and private eco-toilet and shower with each pitch

From spotting owls, deer, badgers and hares to counting the types of wild birds… if you have your sights set on a peaceful getaway in North Yorkshire, grab your glamping gear (wellies and games included) for the family-friendly and dog-friendly Freespirit Glamping on the edge of the North York Moors, a 40-minute drive from York. A 10-minute drive from the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty too, this is a wildlife haven where you’ll be nicely occupied stream-hopping, hiking or den-building in the surrounding area. With wildlife all around, it’s no wonder this site is geared up to be eco friendly. Swap your devices for starry skies, because there’s no electricity or wifi on the site (although you may find some 4G signal in the field if you do decide to bring along a mobile phone). There’s a firepit and barbecue provided with each pitch (and cutlery, cookery and utensils so you can dig in right away). Each pitch also has a dishwashing area, private eco-toilet and shower to wash away the day. Just bring along your own bedding or hire bedding from the site in advance. Food-wise you're welcome to concoct a chilli over the campfire, although you may instead like to opt for some good pub grub from one of several pubs 10 minutes’ drive away. If snacks are on your brain too, there are also food shops and farm shops (and takeaways too) within 15 minutes’ drive of the site.

Site type

Open now

Please note

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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to Sun, 5 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Wonderful place

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Location	10
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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

jo e. Jul 2024

Marigold bell tent

Liked: Beautiful site, surrounded by wildlife, peace & quiet yet only 5mins drive from the picturesque market town of Helmsley. The site is clean and has everything you need for a stress free trip. We stayed in Marigold, views were amazing and the yurts are a great size. Lots to do in the surrounding area and we will definitely be returning to this wonderful little Eco site.

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From the manager: Thanks so much for coming to stay and leaving an awesome review. We look forward to seeing you again!

Amazing place!

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

Laura V. Apr 2024

Sunflower bell tent

Liked: Everything! This site has absolutely everything you could possibly need to live comfortably, while still being away from the hustle and bustle of life. Surrounded by stunning walks and the most beautiful village only a mile down the road, this is a site we will definitely be booking again!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your great review and coming to stay with us.

Owners couldn't have been more helpful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Anonymous Sept 2023

Rose bell tent

Liked: An all round lovely experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice and peaceful place!Tent fully equipped,nice experience!…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Andrada S. May 2023

Marigold bell tent

Liked: Really nice and peaceful place!Tent fully equipped,nice experience!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your great review and coming to stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

Can't recommend this place enough. It's in an incredible location overlooking rolling…

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

Jill O. May 2023

Lilac bell tent

Liked: Can't recommend this place enough. It's in an incredible location overlooking rolling hills with a strawberry red sunset behind us, immaculate bell tent with made beds, a BBQ, a firepit, clean ecotoilets and hot showers. Andy was friendly and helpful, it was easy to get around and visit other places around the area too. Thank you Freespirit Glamping for the relaxed getaway for our family.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your awesome review and for coming to stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again!

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 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 Peaceful Remote location 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Freespirit Glamping

Cliff Stud Retreat

Carlton Road

Helmsley

North Yorkshire

England

YO62 5HG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.1929°N
-1.05445°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.9 mi The Royal Oak

12 mi Market Place

15.1 mi The Square

Rail

11.3 mi Malton Rail Station

13.1 mi Thirsk Rail Station

15.5 mi Poppleton Rail Station

Ferry

27.9 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

28 mi Transporter Bridge North Side

Airport

26.8 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

Set off to North Yorkshire's market towns… Helmsley (10 minutes’ drive), Thirsk (25 minutes) and Malton (25 minutes) are magnets for foodies. Call into one of several National Trust properties on the way… ogle the organic garden at Nunnington Hall (10 minutes), wander around the Cistercian monastery at Rievaulx Abbey (15 minutes) or admire the art at Beningbrough Hall (35 minutes). In York (40 minutes), go on a ghost walk or take the less fearsome route down the historic Shambles. See York Minster and the York Dungeon too, but don’t get caught up too long in the cells, as the JORVIK Viking Centre, York’s Chocolate Story and the free National Railway Museum York are some of the other museums worth a visit. The seaside on your mind? Dine on the quayside at Whitby (an hour), ride a donkey in Scarborough (an hour and five minutes) or see a traditional fishing village at Robin Hood’s Bay (an hour and five minutes). Filey and Saltburn-by-the-Sea (both an hour) are some other splendid seaside spots for a picnic, or you could hire a bicycle for the Cinder Track between Whitby and Scarborough.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sandsend	26.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Runswick Bay	26.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Robin Hoods Bay	26.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Whitby	26.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Scarborough North Bay	27 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Duncombe Park 3.2 mi

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 5.1 mi

Rievaulx Abbey 5.2 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 7.8 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 7.8 mi

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 3.3 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 5.1 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 13.5 mi

Treasurer's House 16 mi

Mount Grace Priory 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GILLING CASTLE 1.6 mi

DUNCOMBE PARK 3.2 mi

NUNNINGTON HALL 3.5 mi

Beverley and The Westwood: 'Minster, Mills and Markets' 3.7 mi

NEWBURGH PRIORY 3.8 mi

Local events

Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 23.1 mi
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 23.6 mi
Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 26 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 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

The site will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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).

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
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.

Hired accommodation

Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Hired accommodation: £100.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Freespirit Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Freespirit Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Freespirit Glamping? Set off to North Yorkshire's market towns… Helmsley (10 minutes’ drive), Thirsk (25 minutes) and Malton (25 minutes) are magnets for foodies. Call into one of several National Trust properties on the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Freespirit Glamping?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: Anytime – Anytime

Depart by: Anytime

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Freespirit Glamping? From £210 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.