The Ranch

View prices & book 9.4 202 reviews
Working equestrian yard
Working equestrian yard
Looking to the wolds
Far-reaching views
Level camping field
Well-kept grass pitches
One of the pitches
Already got tea
Tents up happy camper
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Looking to the wolds
Far-reaching views
Level camping field

  • Quiet campsite in Irton village, 15 minutes’ drive from Scarborough
  • North Yorkshire Water Park 10 minutes’ drive; Filey 20 minutes
  • Adults-only site with basic facilities; pub five minutes’ drive
For a taster of bracing North Yorkshire air plus a dollop of peace and quiet, The Ranch has got you covered. This rural campsite is in the village of Irton, 15 minutes’ drive from Scarborough, and in pole position for adventures in the North Yorks Moors National Park, expeditions to sandy North Sea beaches and walks in the Yorkshire Wolds. Fishing, surfing, sunbathing and sea (or indoor pool) swimming are all available within 20 minutes’ drive, as are golf courses, riding schools and mountain-biking trails. There’s no shortage of pubs and restaurants either, with cosy traditional Yorkshire pubs and seafood dining options between five and 10 minutes away by car. Simple facilities at this adults-only spot include grass pitches, two drinking points and electric hook-ups. Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on the lead as the site is based on a working equestrian yard, and your neighbours will be horses grazing in adjacent fields.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens 1 March 2026
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • 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.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 1 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 202 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a quiet, adult-only site set in a peaceful rural location, ideal for exploring the Yorkshire coast. Reviewers highlight the friendly owners, clean and functional facilities (including hot showers), and the enjoyable presence of horses on site. Camping pods are well-equipped. While basic, the site offers excellent value and a tranquil escape, though some note pitches can be muddy in wet weather.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

8 out 10 would have giver a 9 if they had dish washing facilities

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8 out of 10
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Stephen B.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice quiet tidy site, with hot showers.

Disliked Unfortunately no dish washing area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and quiet, toilet and shower…

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Kelly A.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice and quiet, toilet and shower excellent. Easy access in and out

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent communication and great little facilities.

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Emma H.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked So peaceful and no road noise at all. Beautiful scenery surrounded by horse fields. Birds were singing and the site is just how we like it clean good facilities and no big list of rules. Included EHU so great value. Would highly recommend if you enjoy the beautiful countryside.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, would stay again!

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10 out of 10
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Martin B.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Very quiet, small site. Great communication with the owner. Toilet/shower block nice and clean. Quite basic but just how we like it.

Disliked 2 x pubs in the village closed (not the camp sites fault).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Needs looking after,!!!!

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The views around

Disliked Requires lots of TLC, grass far too long, But the price to stay reflects that it needs TLC

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little spot . Quiet and…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely little spot . Quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay again . Very friendly site ŵ

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for adults with dogs who like a simple relaxed camp site.

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Amber H.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Really relaxed and peaceful site. We don’t like the busy noise of the large family campsites so this was perfect for us. Close to Scarborough and heading off for beautiful walks in North Yorkshire or along the coast.

Toilet and shower were clean and the water was hot. An essential when camping on cold and wet days.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site, perfectly situated for nearby seaside locations.

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8 out of 10
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Neil M.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful location. Nicely located near Scarborough and Filey. Clean amenities on site. Liked electric optional pitch as used a portable power station for our needs as only a one night stay for work.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very happy with site. Horses are a bonus.

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Clean and comfortable facilities.
Friendly owner and family.
Great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place to say 10 minutes from Scarborough

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Lorraine W.

Camping pod

Liked It was perfect, basic but with a fridge kettle toaster microwave & heater which were fabulous. The views from the door were amazing, and it was so so quiet.facilities were clean and well stocked.

Disliked Loo’s are a bit far, it’s not a major issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Ranch

93a Main Street

Irton

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO124RJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.24223°N
0.45804°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 mi Railway Station Stop S
3.4 mi Railway Station Stop S
3.4 mi Railway Station Stop S
Rail
1.7 mi Seamer Rail Station
3.4 mi Scarborough Rail Station
7 mi Filey Rail Station

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

So, where to start? You’ve got the North Yorkshire coastline close to hand, so perhaps a jaunt to Scarborough (15 minutes’ drive) is in order. You can visit the clifftop castle, discover the amusement arcades backing sandy beaches and watch the antics of sea lions or penguins at Sea Life Scarborough. For a quieter seaside experience and a dog-friendly shoreline, head for Filey (20 minutes). Turn inland for yomps across the heather in the North York Moors National Park (five minutes), spotting curlews and deer along your route. The undulating hills of the Yorkshire Wolds (half an hour) make for some challenging days on your bike, or you can pedal through pretty countryside to see the seabirds nesting at RSPB Bempton Cliffs (an hour and a half by bike). All that activity too much like hard work? Lovers of vintage steam trains may like to take the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering (half an hour’s drive) and chug across the moors to Whitby (45 minutes). You can picnic on the farm at Woldies (25 minutes), as well as pick your own lavender if you hit harvest time in summer, or discover the colourful plantings on ambles around Helmsley Walled Garden (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough South Bay 3.7 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 7.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Reighton 9.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 9.5 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 12.9 mi

Burton Agnes Hall 14.2 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 14.4 mi

Whitby Abbey 18.1 mi

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 8.5 mi

Yorkshire Coast 11 mi

Nunnington Hall 21.1 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 3.3 mi

PEASHOLM PARK 3.8 mi

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 4 mi

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 6 - Ganton to Filey 4.2 mi

Cloughton - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 6.6 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?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Ranch have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Ranch dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Ranch? So, where to start? You’ve got the North Yorkshire coastline close to hand, so perhaps a jaunt to Scarborough (15 minutes’ drive) is in order. You can visit the clifftop castle, discover … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Ranch?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    We are quite far down Main Street, and will be on your left when driving down. We do have a sign at the bottom of the driveway so hopefully you will see it and please turn down the drive towards the bungalow and big wooden gate.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Ranch? From £18 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.