Tarn House Caravan Park

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  • Dog-friendly Yorkshire Dales site five minutes’ drive from Skipton
  • Embsay Station 10 minutes’ drive; Harrogate 35 minutes
  • Country shop; pub serving food; play area and year-round family events
Hiking, golfing and a thriving restaurant scene in nearby Skipton (five minutes’ drive across the A59) make Tarn House Caravan Park a pretty sweet spot for a holiday in North Yorkshire. The family-friendly site sits on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, so the walkers and ramblers in your midst should have plenty to be cheerful about, with places like Embsay Crag and Skipton Moor no more than 10 minutes’ drive away. On the site, there is a nifty country shop selling locally produced foodstuffs. The amenities are modern: there's a heated toilet and shower block (with facilities for disabled guests), as well as a launderette. And golfers will likely be happier still, with a driving range within walking distance (10 minutes) and an 18-hole course (where they also run beginners’ lessons) within a five-minute drive. After a day on the putting green, scrambling up the Dales or walking your dog (a welcome guest here) through gorgeous woodland, you can chill out by sinking into a comfortable leather sofa at the elegant on-site pub, which serves delicious pizzas and local ales. Children, meanwhile, might be making new friends on the swings and see-saws in the play area. Tarn House also has a calendar of events, ranging from live music bands and comedy performances to children’s activities.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 7
Touring caravan pitches 17
Caravans for hire 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open now
Opens 6 February

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 6 Feb to

This site is a member of Partingtons group.

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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

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 58 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This is an excellent, well-maintained campsite with a beautiful setting and convenient location for exploring Skipton. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, the cleanliness of the facilities (especially the warm, well-equipped shower blocks), and the quality of the on-site bar and restaurant, particularly the pizzas. Pitches are generally described as good-sized and level, with excellent amenities. Some minor criticisms include limited meal choices, bar prices, and WiFi availability only at reception. A few guests found the touring pitches and parking arrangements a little cramped.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quiet site…

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10 out of 10
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Paul W.

Escapade fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful and friendly, clean well kept site, with good entertainment…

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10 out of 10
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Andrew T.

Gold 2 bedroom static caravan

Liked Very peaceful and friendly, clean well kept site, with good entertainment

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will revisit

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch

Liked Great setting, Great location, really friendly staff.

Disliked Bar prices. Made a point of telling you there was a discount if you were a plot owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely comfortable stay.

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10 out of 10
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Garry P.

Camping pod

Liked Very clean accommodation with all that was needed for a comfortable stay. Great access to amenities. Welcoming and helpful staff in all areas of the site. Lovely bar and pizza restaurant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely well kept site…

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6 out of 10
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Alison F.

Rambling fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely well kept site

Disliked Meal choices in the restaurant are very limited

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers and family bathroom…

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Robert S.

Rambling fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Showers and family bathroom

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site is lovely. Good showers and toilets and bathroom. Fabulous food…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Rambling fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked The site is lovely. Good showers and toilets and bathroom. Fabulous food and entertainment. Pitches excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

10/10

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Amanda M.

Escapade fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Bar. Especially the dog friendly room
Staff were lovely.
Very clean
The grounds were beautiful
Very peaceful place

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, looks crowded but it's not

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Anonymous

Escapade fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch

Liked Nothing not to like, close to facilities and very clean, 20 mins walk to town

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will return for a longer stay! Well worth the visit!

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10 out of 10
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i R.

Rambling fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Ease of access, phone call from reception the day before giving pitch number and what to do on arrival!
On arrival reception staff could not be more efficient and helpfull.
Location: Lovely.
Site: First class.
Amenities: First class.
Bar and restaurant: Exellent.

Disliked Not really anything to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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 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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Tarn House Caravan Park

Stirton

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 3FF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.97587°N
2.03659°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 mi Bus Station Stand 8
9.2 mi Bus Station
9.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.3 mi Skipton Rail Station
2.8 mi Gargrave Rail Station
4.2 mi Cononley Rail Station
Airport
17.1 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

Head to Embsay Station (10 minutes’ drive) for a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, but be sure to get there well before your train is due to depart to make the most of the tiny vintage café, which serves yummy home-made cakes. It’s also worth keeping an eye on the website for events like murder mysteries and driving experiences. At Thornton Hall Farm Country Park (15 minutes), the children can ride ponies, feed lambs or go on a safari drive through the grounds to see the resident deer herd. There is also an indoor soft-play area and quad bikes (for both kids and for adults, should you feel unfairly left out…) Need to wind down further? Take a day trip to Harrogate (35 minutes), where the Victorian Turkish Baths is a spectacular spot for a steam, a soak or an invigorating massage (or a cold plunge, if that’s your jam). At the Royal Pump Room Museum you can learn more about the history of this spa town, before heading to Betty’s Café Tea Rooms for scones and sandwiches.

Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 9.4 mi

Bronte Parsonage Museum 10.5 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 15.9 mi

National Media Museum 17.1 mi

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 18 mi

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 9.5 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 10.3 mi

Hardcastle Crags 14.8 mi

Brimham Rocks 15.9 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 16 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Flasby and Flasby Fell 0.4 mi

Embsay and Rylstone Cross 2 mi

Embsay - Upper Barden Reservoir - Embsay Moor 2.1 mi

BROUGHTON HALL 2.5 mi

Gargrave - Calton - Winterburn - Eshton 2.8 mi

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 21.9 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 27.7 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.

Offers

Motorhome or campervan pitch
Escapade fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch
  • 10% off Weekly discount –
Touring caravan pitches
Escapade fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch
  • 10% off Weekly discount –
Touring caravan pitches
Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch
  • 10% off Weekly discount –
Motorhome or campervan pitch
Rambling fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch
  • 10% off Weekly discount –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tarn House Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tarn House Caravan Park dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Tarn House Caravan Park? Head to Embsay Station (10 minutes’ drive) for a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, but be sure to get there well before your train is due to depart … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tarn House Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Tarn House Caravan Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.