Bridge House Campsite

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Lodge at the site's entrance on the main road
Lodge at the site's entrance on the main road
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Yummy pizza
Yummy pizza
Yummy pizza
Yummy pizza
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Around the site
Around the site
Yummy pizza

  • Peaceful back-to-basics site opposite a pub in a quiet hamlet
  • Close to several walking routes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • 400 year old food pub opposite the site
Pizza, dales and cask ale... what a winning combo. Get stuck into the lot from peaceful and rural Bridge House Campsite in the Yorkshire Dales National Park: this lovely little place has its own pizzeria and is a few minutes' potter from the local pub and a fine menu of fine cask ales (and pub grub too, should you crave yet more after your pizza). You may then care to burn some of that off. Sorted, as the site is in a popular place for Yorkshire Dales hikes, with several trails (including the Dales Way) accessible from local village Starbotton, and enough more nearby to burn off even a daily pizza and cask ale habit... Around the region, Skipton is half an hour's drive south and Harrogate within an hour to the north east. The Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is 45 minutes away. But back to that pizza. Bridge House is set around a 19th-century farmhouse, owned by generations of the same family since 1883; the most recent lot have – how sensible – turned the house's dining room has been turned into a pizzeria where pizzas, desserts and soft drinks are available to have in or take away on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. And the pub? It's the Fox and Hounds, a 400 year old inn conveniently set almost opposite the site. Pitches at Bridge House are on grass and for tents, and amenities include a water tap, a flushing toilet and a portable shower in a shaded corner next to the camping field. The site is behind the pizzeria: look for the Cecilia's Pizzeria sign.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 6
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Russian

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

Open from Fri 2 Apr to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 92 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, peaceful campsite with excellent, clean facilities, including a modern shower and toilet block. Guests consistently praise the friendly and accommodating host, Cecilia, and the delicious on-site pizzas. The location is ideal for walkers and exploring the Dales, with a pub conveniently located nearby. Access via a narrow arch and gate is noted, and some find the lodges a bit basic, but overall, visitors highly recommend the site for its tranquil atmosphere and great value.

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Unique place, well organised, very good…

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Artur M. 3 reviews

Lodge (adults only)

Liked Unique place, well organised, very good customer service and price.

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Really quiet and peaceful campsite. Immaculate…

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 Simon D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really quiet and peaceful campsite. Immaculate and thoughtful amenities. Host could not be more accommodating and lovely.

Disliked Leaving!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend!

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James F. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely plot and beautiful location. Couldn't of asked for more and would highly recommend. Clean and exceptional value for money.

Disliked Nothing. Maybe a little noisy in the morning from the next door farm but nothing can be done about that.

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Brilliant site in a beautiful location,…

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James W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Brilliant site in a beautiful location, brilliant facilities including a shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. Very peaceful location. Pizza for…

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Mark T. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything. Very peaceful location. Pizza for tea and a village pub across the road. Cecilia was very welcoming and friendly. The valley was a bit of a cold trap so take a jumper. Fire blanket are available and wood to purchase. One toilet and shower which were super clean.

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Lovely small friendly campsite.

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Liam S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked What a lovely place .

Picture perfect .


Amazing pizza too !

Disliked Nothing

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lovely site & facilities, next to…

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 Joe R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked lovely site & facilities, next to rushing stream

Recommend to friends Visit again

Try it, you won't be disappointed.

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Michael T. 6 reviews

Lodge (adults only)

Liked Everything. The log burner was great, the bed was very comfortable. This Lodge is in our favourite part of the Yorkshire Dales,and it is in a walkers paradise. All within walking distance of at least 3 great pubs.
Cecilia greeted us as soon as we arrived, you can tell she takes great pride in making sure her Lodge is just right for her guests, and an added bonus is that she sells delicious pizzas.
We have already booked to stay again.

Disliked Nothing.

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I recommend 100%

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Marcin S. 5 reviews

Lodge (adults only)

Liked A great, cozy, clean place ( dog friendly ). The friendly owner, Cecilia, made us a delicious homemade pizza. The neighborhood is very quiet, with plenty of space to walk. We want to come back.

Disliked Weak mobile signal around.

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Super spot

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Close to pub, nice surroundings, good host

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Features

Dogs 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

D. of E. 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

Peaceful 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)

Location

Bridge House Campsite

Starbotton

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 5HY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.16945°N
2.07463°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.7 mi Bus Station Stand 8
21.9 mi Bus Station
22 mi Bus Station
Rail
9.3 mi Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
11 mi Settle Rail Station
11.9 mi Ribblehead Rail Station
Airport
26.8 mi Leeds Bradford International 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

Local village Starbotton is a popular startoff point for Yorkshire Dales and Wharfdale hikes, as it's near the Dales Way, running for 80 miles from Ilkley in West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria. Energetic types could also tackle Buckden Pike (10 minutes' drive), a heady fell hike leading to the top of Wharfedale; the only higher peak in the area is Great Whernside (15 minutes), a paltry two metres taller. There's loads more to see and do in the area by car, such as Kilnsey Park, (15 minutes), a farm park with fishing and kids' activities), or a look at the history and industry of the area at the Dales Countryside Museum (35 minutes) or grand old Bolton Abbey, 40 minutes away. If you're craving yet more Yorkshire cuisine, cheesy treats at Wensleydale Creamery are within 35 minutes' drive. Further afield, have a peaceful ride on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, the spectacular 73-mile journey from Settle (50 minutes) to Carlisle via the Yorkshire Dales,  the North Pennines and the mighty Ribblehead Viaduct; this one is a bit of a must.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Fox and Hounds Pub 0.06 mi
  • The Buck Inn Pub 1.6 mi
  • The Racehorses Pub 1.9 mi
  • Blue Bell Inn Pub 1.9 mi
  • The King's Head Restaurant 2 mi
  • The Falcon Inn Pub 2.3 mi
  • The George Inn Pub 2.6 mi
  • Queens Arms Pub 2.8 mi
  • The Tennants Arms Pub 4.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Upper Wharfedale Playground 2000 2 mi
  • Green park 2 mi

Family days out

  • Kilnsey Crag Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Kilnsey Park and Trout Farm Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
  • Pony Trekking Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
  • Castle Motte 9.4 mi

Public transport

  • Starbotton - Fox And Hounds 0.05 mi
  • Buckden - The Buck Inn 1.6 mi
  • Buckden - National Park Car Park 1.7 mi
  • Kettlewell - Shelter 1.9 mi
  • Kettlewell - Blue Bell Inn 1.9 mi
  • Kettlewell - Village Store 1.9 mi
  • Kilnsey - Tennant's Arms Hotel 4.6 mi

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Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 15.2 mi

Fountains Abbey 20.4 mi

Richmond Castle 21 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 21.5 mi

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 21.8 mi

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 6.2 mi

Braithwaite Hall 12.6 mi

Brimham Rocks 16.9 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 20.4 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 21.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Buckden - Starbotton - Moortop - Buckden 1.7 mi

Buckden Rake 1.7 mi

Kettlewell - Buckden Pike - Buckden - Kettlewell 1.9 mi

Kettlewell - Starbotton - Great Whernside 1.9 mi

Kettlewell and Starbotton 1.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bridge House Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bridge House Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bridge House Campsite? Local village Starbotton is a popular startoff point for Yorkshire Dales and Wharfdale hikes, as it's near the Dales Way, running for 80 miles from Ilkley in West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bridge House Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Bridge House Campsite? From £73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.