Country Living Campsite

View prices & book 9.5 50 reviews
Hardstanding pitch
Hardstanding pitch
Spacious grass/gravel pitches
Pitches with water point and electric
Approach to the site
The walk to the lower derwent valley national nature reserve viewing point in the village centre
Surrounded by nature
The viewing point over the lower derwent valley nature reserve
Village park
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Spacious grass/gravel pitches
Pitches with water point and electric
Approach to the site

  • Adults-only site in the centre of Thorganby village
  • A 25-minute drive to York or 35 minutes to Castle Howard
  • Bus stop nearby for services to York
An easy pace of country living is the essence of this adults-only site in rural North Yorkshire. Country Living Campsite is in a top location in the centre of Thorganby village, an attractive spot with direct bus services into York city centre (Monday to Saturday; please note that there is no bus service on bank holidays). The site has a limited number of pitches and only adults are allowed, so the whole place has a quiet, relaxed vibe that's great for laidback country holidays. Settle into this slower pace of rural life by taking a walk on one of the many footpaths that crisscross the local countryside or by simply sitting back and appreciating the open views, wildlife and spectacular sunsets. If you’re minded to travel further afield, this site is within easy reach of major routes, so you can easily access destinations like York (25 minutes' drive), Castle Howard (35 minutes), the North York Moors National Park (50 minutes), and Yorkshire's gorgeous east coast (an hour and five minutes).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 12
Motorhome pitches 12
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 21 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Units heavier than 5000 kg are not allowed.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • All units must have onboard toilet facilities. The shower facilities are closed from 01 December to 28 February and the site toilets may also be closed subject to frost conditions. Electricity is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh and must be paid at check-out (cash only). The max credit possible at any time is £20, at which point customers will have to pay this balance at reception. 3kW heaters are not permitted. Only guests staying for holiday purposes are allowed. Solo travellers are not permitted on this site.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, quiet, adult-only campsite praised for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful rural location with pleasant countryside views and opportunities for walks. Pitches are generally described as spacious, level, and well-maintained. Guests frequently highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the owner, Lesley, and appreciate the clean toilet and shower facilities, despite there being only one of each. Easy access to York by bus is a significant advantage. Minor points raised include the need for clearer signage at the gate and occasional issues with water temperature or ground conditions after heavy rain.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Nice and quiet…

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Chris B.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice and quiet

Disliked all good!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend

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CHRISTIAN W.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked This was a quiet well kept site ideal for York and the surrounding areas.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice site…

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Linda B.

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Very nice site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean friendly site. Limited for…

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Paul P.

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely clean friendly site. Limited for showering and toilet as only one of each mixed usage. But if you are on holiday don’t be in a rush,it’s time to relax. Would not hesitate to stop again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed night away.

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Rachel O.

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Coded gate entry to a site that is so quiet. Never stayed on a site so peaceful. Nice big plots. Drinking water tap behind our pitch, which was great to keep filling our dogs water bowls up. Lovely to see horses and sheep in the field behind you. Lots of walks to do from the site which are mapped out for you to look at near the toilet and shower building. Lesley the owner was on the other end of the phone if needed and came to meet us to make sure we were ok on the first day 😊

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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The whole vibe of a small…

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Martin H.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked The whole vibe of a small and quiet campsite. Lovely owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful small site, very clean…

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Louise E.

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Very peaceful small site, very clean toilet and shower,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely everything

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Mark W.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked The host lesley the location the piece and quite

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

A Great little site. Beautiful location…

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Iain M.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked A Great little site. Beautiful location for walking dogs very peaceful and quiet. Toilet and shower facilities clean and tidy. Other guests staying were all friendly and it was clear that many are regular returning guests who enjoy how peaceful it is.

Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We have many returning guests who all share the same quest for quiet time.

Owner was very friendly and helpful great…

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lauren h.

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Owner was very friendly and helpful
great location
Dog friendly
peaceful
Great pressure in the shower 😊

Disliked No sign at the front gate so hard to know your in the correct place

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Sign is to right of gate so it can be seen as people approach on the lane.

Features

Dogs allowed

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 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

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Country Living Campsite

Westfield Lane

Thorganby

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO19 6ER

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.86977°N
0.95322°W

Route directions

After going past the few houses at the top of the lane, look for the site entrance on the left, near a large oak tree. Please take it slowly as the lane is a no-through road and it's tricky to turn round on if you miss the entrance. (If you do miss the entrance you will need to continue for about a mile then use the track at the end to turn around.)

Nearest transport

Coach
8.3 mi Rail Station Stop J
8.3 mi Rail Station Stop C
8.5 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
6.8 mi Wressle Rail Station
7.5 mi Selby Rail Station
8.2 mi Howden Rail Station
Ferry
29.1 mi Hull Ferry Terminal
Airport
26.6 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
27 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
28.9 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

The biggest boon of this site is its quiet countryside location coupled with its proximity to transport connections that take you out to some of North Yorkshire's best spots. Historic York has a fab café culture and packed cultural events calendar, and is also a particularly tiptop spot for those holidaymakers who are partial to an abundance of old buildings, monuments and museums. Learn about Vikings at the Jorvik Centre, take a wander around the National Railway Museum or visit the country's biggest independent air museum; York Minster and York Castle Museum are another two of the city's absolute must-sees. Outside York, both Harrogate and Leeds are around an hour’s drive away from Country Living Campsite and jam-packed with historic highlights and a lot of independent local shops and restaurants. Castle Howard can be reached within just over half an hour too. Towards Hull, immerse yourself in the exhibits of award-winning aquarium, The Deep, where seven species of shark swim among the countless other sea creatures that roam the centre's numerous aquarium tanks.

Must see

Air Museum 3.8 mi

York Racecourse 7.5 mi

National Centre for Early Music 7.8 mi

York Castle Museum 7.8 mi

Clifford's Tower 7.9 mi

National Trust

Goddards Garden 7.8 mi

Treasurer's House 8.2 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 14.7 mi

Nunnington Hall 23.2 mi

Nostell Priory and Parkland 23.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MOREBY HALL 5.7 mi

YORK CEMETERY 7.3 mi

ROWNTREE PARK 7.5 mi

NUN APPLETON HALL 8.1 mi

Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 8.2 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 Country Living Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Country Living Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Country Living Campsite? The biggest boon of this site is its quiet countryside location coupled with its proximity to transport connections that take you out to some of North Yorkshire's best spots. Historic York has … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Country Living Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Country Living Campsite? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.