Cowslip Farm
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- Superior adults-only pitch at a working farm near Strensall
- A 10-minute drive to York park and ride; 15 minutes to Castle Howard
- Private wood-fired hot tubs with lovely far-reaching views
Site type
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At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.- Guests under the age of 20 are not allowed on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- 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 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 9 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Oct 2025 to
Pitch types & availability
8 
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub)
Adults only 2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £80
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- 4
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub, superior)
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £80
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful, beautiful site offers private pitches with wood-fired hot tubs and stunning views. Owners are friendly and helpful, providing useful local information. The location is ideal for visiting York, with pubs and amenities a short walk away. Facilities are generally clean, though some guests noted a limited number and a lack of hot water for washing up. Some reviews mentioned noise from a nearby train line.
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5⭐️
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Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub, superior)
Liked Stayed in the hot tub pitch in my campervan really helpful getting set up as had issues with my lead (make sure you have a newer 1 as the prongs are a couple mm longer) very tranquil and very private sunrises and sunsets are amazing even spotted 2 baby deer on our last evening. Everything you need is there we forgot some essential shopping (booze🤣) just eat drivers know this place and what to do. Lots of things to do overall had the best time will be visiting again very highly recommend a stay here 5⭐️ from me
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review. Come back soon 😊
Fantastic little find and beautiful scenery.
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub, superior)
Liked Booked the premium hot tub pitch for my wife’s birthday for a couple of nights. Friendly welcome, lovely pitch and the hot tub was amazing. Fantastic views and so peaceful.
Disliked Nothing.
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From the manager: Lovely pictures!
Thank you for a great review!
Excellent, quiet, welcoming site. Perfectly placed for York
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub)
Liked Friendly welcome and good advice as to cycling and walking routes plus best way into York. Adored the spacious pitches and I’m now convinced that every camping pitch deserves a hot tub. So lovely to come back to tent, heat up the tub and relax. Will definitely come again and would recommend to anyone.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you for a great review!
Looking forward to welcoming you back 😊
Excellent site. Will return!
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub, superior)
Liked Fantastic hot tub, views.
So peaceful!
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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review 😊
Owners were most welcoming lovely…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub, superior)
Liked Owners were most welcoming lovely peaceful site situated near to York. Had a wood fired hot tub which we unfortunately did not use. But owners offered two nights free when booking next time I don’t think you can ask fairer than that
Disliked Nothing to dislike about this stopover
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From the manager: Thank you for a great review. A shame you chose not to use the hot tub and made the decision prior to travelling so didn’t bring towels etc with you. I offered use of our hospitality towels should you change your mind, but you declined advising you had made the decision not use the hot tub when booking. Just want to make it clear you didn’t use the hot tub due to something we had done wrong or due to malfunction.
Looking forward to welcoming you back 😊
We had a great time, lovely hosts. Pitches were perfect.
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub, superior)
Liked Lovely camp site with hot tub. Beautiful place.
Disliked Nothing it was great
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From the manager: Thank you for a wonderful review 😊
Will book again
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub, superior)
Liked Lovely welcome from owner and beautiful views to look at very clean
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From the manager: Thank you for a great review 😊
We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it. We would stay here again.
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub)
Liked The pitch itself was really nice. Spacious, clean, hot tub is a great feature. Staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Disliked Not really a dislike just could do with an upgrade of more toilets and showers. There is only one of each for the whole site.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
We are a small CL site and as such advertise as only having a small shower/wc facility. Our email confirmation to all Pitchup customers re confirms this and also requests visitors with their own facilities use them during busy periods. During your visit there was only one other couple on site so you would have experienced no inconvenience in using the onsite facilities. As you were also nearly an hour late departing you enjoyed sole use of the shower/wc facility.
CL sites are smaller, quieter and offer fewer facilities, however, we go above and beyond traditional CL sites with our service and facilities…such as the hot tubs, picnic benches, rattan furniture etc.
Disappointing that you haven’t mentioned that we noticed you had not returned from a day out by late evening on your second day, so we lit the hot tub for you so that you could enjoy it upon arrival rather than having to wait until past 10pm to enjoy! That alone is 10/10 for customer service!
Hopefully you’ll find a site that’s more suitable to your needs for future hot tub camping trips away.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments 😊
Fabulous find, I can't wait to book my next stay!
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub, superior)
Liked Amazing pitch, spacious, private, beautiful views and the bonus of a wood fired hot tub!
I was met by the owner on arrival who was super friendly and helpful, gave me lots of useful information (takeaways, local attractions etc) and said she was on hand if I needed anything. Really reassuring as I was travelling alone.
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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review.
Looking forward to welcoming you back 😊
Second time visiting and will come again, an amazingly relaxing time
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub, superior)
Liked Privacy of the pitch
Clean facilities
Amazing views
Very peaceful
Lovely hot tub
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From the manager: Thank you! See you again soon 😊
Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Cowslip Farm
Lords Moor Lane
Strensall
York
North Yorkshire
England
YO32 5BJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.04142°N
1.0149°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayton Bay | 29.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
York Minster 6.1 mi
YorkBoat Guided River Trips 6.3 mi
National Centre for Early Music 6.4 mi
JORVIK Viking Centre 6.4 mi
York Dungeon 6.5 mi
National Trust
Treasurer's House 6.1 mi
Goddards Garden 7.9 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 8.1 mi
Nunnington Hall 11.4 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 15.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 3 mi
Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 3.4 mi
ALDBY PARK 5.5 mi
HOWSHAM HALL 5.7 mi
Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 6 mi
Local events
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 19 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 20.1 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 Cowslip Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cowslip Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Cowslip Farm? A trip to York (10 minutes’ drive to the park and ride) is a must, of course – it’s easy to spend a day or two exploring the attractions there, whether you’re … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cowslip Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cowslip Farm? From £80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.