Cotril Farm Campsite

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Cotril farm
Tents up
Tucked up for the night
Room with a view

  • Peaceful, simple rural site on a family-run North Yorkshire farm
  • A 15-minute drive to Castle Howard; 35 minutes to York
  • Wild camping, Howardian Hills views, sheep and pigs in the fields
Cotril Farm Campsite is a back-to-basics site on a working farm in North Yorkshire’s Howardian Hills National Landscape. This remote spot is set up to be somewhere you can forget life’s pressures, let the children burn off energy running in the fresh air and set out on foot to explore nature. On the farm you can make friends with pigs, sheep and chickens, and buy ‘happy eggs’ from free-range hens for breakfast around the campfire. Sourcing supplies for your barbecue is easy, as the local village of Terrington has handy shops. It’s also home to the Yorkshire Lavender Farm, a 60-acre hillside farm where you can wander lavender fields and pick up plants. Plenty of walks and bike rides in the Howardian Hills start right from the farm, and the North York Moors National Park has a range of hiking and cycling routes too. From the camping field there are distant views of Castle Howard in one direction and Sutton Bank (plus its landmark White Horse) the the other. Jump in the car and explore market towns like Malton, Helmsley and Thirsk, all packed with indie shops, cosy pubs and farmers’ markets. The Roman walls and history museums in York are well worth a peek too. If you’re holidaying with the kids, York’s Jorvik Viking Centre makes a top-notch day trip for them (book ahead though), or you can spoil them with thrill rides and animal encounters at Flamingo Land Resort.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 6
Tent pitches 24
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, well-maintained campsite offers beautiful views and ample space. Visitors praised the friendly, helpful owners, high-quality farm produce, and clean basic facilities including portaloos. While some noted occasional animal noise from the working farm, this was generally considered to be part of the experience. Campfires are permitted, and fire pits are available to hire. The site is highly recommended for a relaxing getaway.

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We loves the spacious field it…

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Liked We loves the spacious field it was so nice and clean kids had tractors to play with was lovely

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John H. 1 review

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Liked Peaceful clean and well maintained

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Great place to get away from it all.

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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful site, short walk to a very well stocked shop and cafe which sells excellent cakes and savoury snacks. The meat packs sold are very good quality and are delivered to your pitch, excellent value and convenience.

Disliked Nothing

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Liked Beautiful views owners were lovely sand pit was a hit for the children would defiantly come back

Disliked Nothing

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Liked Plenty of space

Disliked Farm was very noisy, pigs were constantly squealing making it hard to sleep or relax.

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A great 2 nights get away

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Liked Great camp site and the hosts Mike and Linda and family very friendly and helpful and made us feel really welcome when we first arrived.

For us we like wild camping and getting away from too busy places which you can’t really do in England now but this was perfect as it feels like wild camping but there are basic facilities such as Toilets onsite which were clean and regularly maintained, tap water, Free range eggs and amazing duck eggs for sale and also meats if you need anything for the bbq!

Overall a great two nights getting away from it all and will be visiting again. Thank you.

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic getaway! We really enjoyed our…

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Liked Fantastic getaway! We really enjoyed our first stay at Cotril Farm! The owners are so attentive, and make you feel so welcome! We were positioned in front of the pig shed, next to the sheep field, but if you’re a proper outdoorsy person, it won’t bother you like us! Burgers were amazing too! And the absolute best duck eggs I’ve ever had! We can’t wait to book again through the summer! Even though there is no shower facilities, basics are covered with portaloos, sink for washing up and drinking water tap, all the basics you need for a great weekend camping! Thank you for a beautiful stay, we will definitely be back!!💚

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Excellent site with gorgeous countryside, level pitch.

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Robert M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Second time of staying here, my partner lives in Norton but it’s just so nice to have a night away. Pitched up after the rain had cleared. We were the only ones on the site, it was so peaceful. Had a walk into the village then a drive to Sheriff Hutton for a couple of hours and a beer at the pub. Watched the sunset and enjoyed the countryside surroundings. It’s perfect for us and we will definitely return.

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Great pop up camping, loverly views…

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Liked Great pop up camping, loverly views of hills and grazing sheep.
Farmer and daughter always available for any help.
Pitch was a great size, clean, tidy and plenty of space between people.
Farm produce available to buy and delivered to your tent when ready to cook.
Water areas and portaloo always kept clean.
Fantastic to find a site that allows fire pits to be used - fire pits and logs can be hired.

Be aware it’s a working farm so there is animal noise from the pigs, but you soon get used to it and switch off.

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Nice campsite, quiet and remote location.…

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Liked Nice campsite, quiet and remote location. Friendly.

Disliked Keep in mind this is a working farm when booking, animals can be quite noisy. As per description, no showers on site.

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Features

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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Cotril Farm Campsite

New Road

Terrington

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO60 6NT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.13404°N
0.97672°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.2 mi The Square
10.2 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
11.2 mi The Royal Oak
Rail
7.3 mi Malton Rail Station
13 mi Poppleton Rail Station
13.1 mi York 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

Local attractions and activities include: – Castle Howard: 15 minutes' drive – Nunnington Hall: 15 minutes – Sandburn Hall golf course: 20 minutes – Malton: 20 minutes – Helmsley: 25 minutes – Rievaulx Abbey: 30 minutes – Sutton Bank: 30 minutes – Flamingo Land Resort: 30 minutes – York: 35 minutes – Thirsk: 35 minutes – North York Moors National Park: 40 minutes – Dalby Forest Visitors Centre: 45 minutes – North Yorkshire Moors Railway: an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 25.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 25.6 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 26 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Robin Hoods Bay 27.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Sandsend 28.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kew at Castle Howard 3 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 3 mi

Castle Howard 3 mi

Duncombe Park 8.2 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 8.4 mi

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 4.9 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 10.2 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 12.3 mi

Treasurer's House 12.6 mi

Goddards Garden 14.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Lumps and Bumps of Castle Howard 2.8 mi

CASTLE HOWARD 3 mi

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 3.2 mi

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 3.6 mi

NUNNINGTON HALL 5 mi

Local events

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 23.6 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 24.5 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 Cotril Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cotril Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cotril Farm Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: – Castle Howard: 15 minutes' drive – Nunnington Hall: 15 minutes – Sandburn Hall golf course: 20 minutes – Malton: 20 minutes – Helmsley: 25 minutes – … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cotril Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cotril Farm Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.