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General
- Hillside glamping in geodesic domes at the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds
- A 20-minute drive from Pocklington and 35 minutes from York
- Café on site; meals and home produced meat for sale; free farm tours
Seeking a sweet spot for a glamping hol right by the Yorkshire Wolds? Then it might be high time to scale The Private Hill and settle into a geodesic dome… with far-reaching views across 60 miles of the Vale of York.
The lush surrounds of this award-winning farmstay a 20-minute drive from Pocklington give it a peaceful atmosphere: spend your days here gazing out across green fields home to the homebred pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle that lend their names to the glamping units. These domes come with all the amenities needed for a comfy stay including real beds, soft sheets and duvets, and a choice of pillows.
Start your stay with a gentle games of croquet, boules or quoits out on the lawn – then, as night falls, watch the sunset over the vale with a tipple from the fully stocked minibar or retreat to your dome and snuggle beside the woodburning stove with a meal made in the kitchenette. In the morning, brew up a Nespresso coffee using your machine while listening to music on the Sonos speaker… all sounds very blissful indeed…
You could also sip a cuppa while reading one of the daily newspapers laid out at Jane's Dome, the on-site café, which serves North Yorkshire breakfasts and afternoon cream teas as well as other meals, and has a licensed bar. A small shop stocks local snacks and ingredients, and you can also pick up home produced Aberdeen Angus steaks and other meats to chargrill on the communal barbecue. Frozen meals are available for fuss-free feeding too (and are easily warmed up on the Miele microwave in your unit).
For dinners out, set off on a scenic stroll through the countryside towards local pubs… or cadge a lift there and back with one of the staff members.
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ French
✓ Spanish
Please note
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, Thursday 31 December 2020.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Tents are not accepted at this park.
The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Dogs are not allowed in the accommodation units.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/01 and 31/12.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
No gas barbecues allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Coronavirus update: The café has been laid out with more than two metres between tables, to allow for generous social distancing. Room-service breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and three-course dinner are also available.
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- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
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Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 7.0m width x 7.0m length (23.0ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
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Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 7.0m width x 7.0m length (23.0ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 7.0m width x 7.0m length (23.0ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 7.0m width x 7.0m length (23.0ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Reviews
Glampimg at its finest. Absolutely stunning views from each Dome.
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Features
Coronavirus
Activities/entertainment run in smaller groups
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Dedicated shower facility per glamping unit
Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Extra spacing in seated areas
Hand sanitising stations
Meal delivery to unit/pitch/outdoor seated area
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)
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
Pétanque
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Camping 2.0
Geodesic domes
Themes
Gastronomic delight
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Fridaythorpe (E Yorks): Coach Stop
— 5.5 miles
Malton Bus Station — 6.0 miles
Stamford Bridge: The Square Coach Stop — 6.2 miles
- Train stations
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Malton Rail Station
— 5.9 miles
York Rail Station — 13.6 miles
Driffield Rail Station — 14.9 miles
- Ferry ports
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Hull Ferry Terminal
— 29.8 miles
- Airports
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Humberside Airport
— 36.8 miles
Local attractions
Free hour-long tours are available around this working farm where you can bottlefeed lambs or watch baby calves take their first steps if you turn up in the right season.
Eager to explore the surrounds as well as the site? Bring a mountain bike and head off into the lanes or organise a horse riding trip at the nearby stables.
For trips to towns, Pocklington (20 minutes’ drive), Pickering (half an hour) and Helmsley (45 minutes) are within easy reach for markets and architecture, while the mighty city of York is 35 minutes away if you fancy browsing the boutiques in its atmospheric Shambles.
Must see
- Castle Howard (6.9 miles)
- The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard (6.9 miles)
- Kew at Castle Howard (6.9 miles)
National Trust
- Treasurer's House (13.0 miles)
- Nunnington Hall (13.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
The Private Hill cancellation policy
No refunds within 6 weeks of arrival date.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, Thursday 31 December 2020.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. The Private Hill will debit the balance from your card 12 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 12 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
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.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsVideo
- Can bookings for The Private Hill be amended free of charge? Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, Thursday 31 December 2020. Read more
- Does The Private Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Private Hill dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Private Hill? Free hour-long tours are available around this working farm where you can bottlefeed lambs or watch baby calves take their first steps if you turn up in the right season. Eager to … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of The Private Hill?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Private Hill? From £80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
