Butterwick Alpaca Retreat
From £85 For 1 night, 6 adults
- Peaceful, spacious bell tent overlooking a field of alpacas
- A 15-minute drive from Malton and 35 minutes from York
- Alpaca treks available on site daily; drive to pubs and restaurants
Site type
1
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 29 Jun to
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
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Peaceful place,wonderful hosts,my children loved interacting with alpacas,chickens,dogs and other animals.Tent was…
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Belle bell tent
Liked: Peaceful place,wonderful hosts,my children loved interacting with alpacas,chickens,dogs and other animals.Tent was comfy and had everything we needed.We definitely would stay again!
Disliked: Nothing but perhaps a shower in future could be a bonus.
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Amazing stay, lovely clean facilities with friendly and helpful host
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Belle bell tent
Liked: Everything! Great host who involved our girls with activities around the site. Clean facilities and great sized tent which included a proper bed. Amazing location and experience we will be back next year.
Disliked: Nothing
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The hosts were wonderfully friendly and went out of their way to…
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Liked: The hosts were wonderfully friendly and went out of their way to ensure my 5 year old was involved in alpaca farm life. The setting itself was peaceful, comfortable and well equipped with a kitchen block for brews, fridge, microwave etc with the option to purchase eggs from the resident chickens. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the stroll with the Alpacas was just lovely
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Beautiful and peaceful with fun alpaca walks
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Liked: Lovely peaceful area with single bell tent and alpacas. Owners friendly and very informative. Separate toilet and food preparation area.
Disliked: Nothing, it's a brilliant place. Possibly a shower in the future.
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Wonderful- can’t recommend highly enough
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Belle bell tent
Liked: This is the most beautiful spot and a charming experience. One spacious tent so it’s all yours, but with clean facilities and friendly hosts close by. Anna and Chris made us so welcome, and the children were able to help feed the animals and get up close to the alpacas, goats, sheep, ducks and chickens. We loved having a BBQ dinner and marshmallows over the fire pit. Watching the sun come up the next morning with alpacas and rabbits in the next door field was unforgettable. No shower but clean toilets and a sink, toaster, kettle etc and lots of useful equipment provided. You can buy freshly laid eggs from the chickens you’ve helped feed. As we left a group of children with special needs were arriving and we could see how happy they were to be amongst the animals - delightful to watch how Anna uses the farm for wider community benefit. This is a very special place and we’d come back in a heartbeat.
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Would highly recommend for everyone of all ages, this place is heaven!
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Liked: We visited here with our 3 children aged 6, 9 & 16. This place is heaven, we cannot wait to visit again! Anna & Chris are exceptional hosts, the business & home they have created is unique, inviting, peaceful, I could go on. The tent was amazing with equally amazing views of the animals, it was comfortable, cosy & there was plenty of room. We absolutely loved our weekend at the retreat & will be returning.
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Very friendly, calm and great with kids.
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Liked: The entire time away! We absolutely loved our time at Butterwick Alpaca Retreat. Anna and Chris are lovely, so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. The bell tent was spotless and was great having a toilet near by. We took the Alpacas trekking which was so much fun. Both my children (11&8) had a great time and Anna answered the many questions they both had! I would highly recommend a visit here, both my children were able to explore and assist Anna in feeding the animals. They had a great time and it was very relaxed. We went to the local pub that was recommended a few miles away and the food was lovely. Would definitely highly recommend and we will definitely be happy to go back!
Disliked: Nothing!
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Perfect getaway for kids and adults alike.
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Liked: Everything! Animals, amazing hosts, the location was so peaceful and private, excellent and safe for kids to run wild, facilities were spotless and everything you need.
Disliked: Absolutely nothing to frown about.
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Absolutely fabulous hosts and environment, lively bell tent with comfy double bed…
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Liked: Absolutely fabulous hosts and environment, lively bell tent with comfy double bed and extra air beds for the kids. Very quiet, being the only pitch on site. Surrounded by lovely alpacas and green fields. Clean facilities all to our selves too.
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Amazing, wonderful, clean, friendly, alpaca-tastic site
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Liked: We had an absolutely amazing stay at Butterwick Alpaca Retreat and loved every minute of our time there. Anna and Chris were really welcoming, friendly and thoughtful. The tent was beautiful and everything in the way of utensils, crockery etc was provided. All the facilities were really clean and tidy and we felt really comfortable staying there and there was plenty of room inside the tent for our family of 5. Our eldest daughter has autism and struggles in lots of ways so it was absolutely ideal for us to be the only family on the site, this meant we didn't need to worry about how our children, especially our eldest, might be coping, and we were able to relax knowing we wouldn't be disturbing or bothering anyone else. It was an amazing treat for us all to be able to spend time with the gorgeous alpacas, and it was lovely to be able to chat with Anna as she looked after the animals and find out more about them. Our children really really loved their time with the alpacas and we really appreciated them being able to hang out with these gorgeous animals. Our trek on Monday morning was really good fun too and enjoyable for us all. We really have nothing negative at all to say about our stay here, we loved every minute, and really really hope we will be able to have a return visit next year. We would recommend this site very very highly to other people, and especially if your family has particular needs or challenges as we do, it is an amazing place to stay and we felt like our needs were completely understood and catered for. We feel very very blessed indeed to have been able to spend time here. Thank you so so much to Chris, Anna and the alpacas!!
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campsite
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
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Butterwick Alpaca Retreat
Boynton Lane
Butterwick
Malton
North Yorkshire
England
YO17 6PS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.18753°N
-0.87498°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough North Bay | 20.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Scarborough South Bay | 20.4 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Cayton Bay | 21.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Robin Hoods Bay | 21.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Sandsend | 23.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 2.9 mi
Kew at Castle Howard 4.7 mi
Castle Howard 4.8 mi
The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 4.8 mi
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 5.6 mi
National Trust
Nunnington Hall 4.3 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 10.7 mi
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 12.2 mi
Treasurer's House 17.7 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 17.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NUNNINGTON HALL 4.1 mi
CASTLE HOWARD 4.8 mi
The Lumps and Bumps of Castle Howard 5.2 mi
Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 5.7 mi
SCAMPSTON HALL 8.3 mi
Local events
- York Early Music Festival (Saturday 6 July 2024 – Saturday 6 July 2024)
York, North Yorkshire 17.6 mi
- Whitby Goth Weekend (Friday 26 April 2024 – Friday 26 April 2024)
Whitby, North Yorkshire 23.3 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 9 July 2024 – Tuesday 9 July 2024)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 29 mi
- Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 25 April 2024 – Thursday 25 April 2024)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 29 mi
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 13 September 2024 – Friday 13 September 2024)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 29.3 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 Butterwick Alpaca Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Butterwick Alpaca Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Butterwick Alpaca Retreat? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Flamingo Land Resort: 15 minutes’ drive - Eden Camp Modern History Museum: 20 minutes - York: 35 minutes - North Riding Forest Park (forest with hiking … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Butterwick Alpaca Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Butterwick Alpaca Retreat? From £85 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.