Cotril Farm Campsite

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Cotril Farm
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Cotril farm
Cotril farm

  • 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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 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 AONB 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 23 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 86 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Cotril Farm offers a peaceful and spacious camping experience with beautiful countryside views. Visitors frequently praise the clean portaloos, friendly and accommodating owners, and the option to purchase fresh farm produce. While facilities are basic, they are well-maintained. Some noise from farm animals is present, but generally considered part of the farm atmosphere. It's ideal for a relaxing, back-to-basics getaway.

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Great campsite very friendly and helpful…

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rachel w.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great campsite very friendly and helpful just a text message away if you need anything.. loved how all the pitches where set up so plenty room for the kids to play in the middle. My sons 1st camping trip and he's asked to go back here already.

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Lovely place to stop, would stop again.

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Ruth H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very personal, there were people to help if we needed it when we got there. Plenty of space.

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Really well kept campsite. Easy to…

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Mike S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really well kept campsite.
Easy to access.

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Beautiful site. Owners are friendly and…

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Collette M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site. Owners are friendly and very helpful. There's meat packs available to buy, which was delicious 😋 The toilets were kept clean, could possibly benefit from a few more.
Absolutely loved it at this site. The pigs kept us entertained with their noises 🤣

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Just niggling dislikes, overall, I would return.

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David C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Isolation of site, no traffic or railway noise.

Disliked Gently sloping site. Holiday weekend so many campers. Insufficient (2) portaloos. Both at entrance. Long walk from other side of field. Pitches around perimeter of field. Better if some in centre of field.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nothing.

Disliked Way to close to pig shed, squalling all the time. Unable to get to sleep.

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Spacious, clean and quiet and a…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious, clean and quiet and a level pitch!

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Nice site. Simple for basic camping. Good price & friendly.

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Philip T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Scenic. Simple campsite. Very friendly owners who did all they could to help

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Gorgeous campsite with lovely views. Owners…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Gorgeous campsite with lovely views. Owners were really helpful and friendly. Very quiet, clean and peaceful. Would definitely come again or recommend.

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Excellent site, very friendly owner, clean and tidy

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Robert G.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Brilliant site, well looked after, site setup was great, pitches numbered for convenience, water tap by the toilets, basic amenities clean and tidy, refuse bins labelled for recycling and separate bin for bbq/campfire ashes and buckets for water (just in case) owner was very welcoming.
Would definitely stay again

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

54.13442°N
0.97766°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 8.1 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 8.4 mi

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 4.9 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 10.1 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 2.9 mi

CASTLE HOWARD 3 mi

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 3.3 mi

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 3.7 mi

NUNNINGTON HALL 5 mi

Local events

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

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 23.9 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 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 £18 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.