Lilling Hall Farm

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The camping paddock
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  • Paddock pitches behind a Georgian farmhouse in rural North Yorkshire
  • A 10-minute drive to Castle Howard, and 20 minutes to historic York
  • Back-to-basics camping for adults only, 10 minutes' walk from a pub
Elegant, Georgian-era Lilling Hall Farm is in a rural setting surrounded by peaceful North Yorkshire countryside. With just a few pitches on its paddock, this adults-only spot makes a convenient base for nature lovers, walkers and cyclists who like to mix up their holidays with a dollop of history and culture. The level grass camping field has mature trees for shelter, and there are a couple of seating areas in secluded corners of the garden where you can relax on sunny days. The friendly site owners are happy to dole out teas and coffees (and the occasional seasonal fruit or free-range egg) on your arrival, and chat about what you might do during your stay. You may get to watch horses being schooled during your stay (please note, due to the horses, no dogs are allowed on the site) – and thanks to the lack of light pollution in these parts, when clear, the night sky is awash with stars. Thornton-le-Clay village (10 minutes’ walk) has a couple of pubs, and there are many more to be discovered in surrounding villages, where you can rest up after a day’s adventure and enjoy good grub along with Yorkshire bitter. This is a back-to-basics site, albeit one in lovely surroundings, so please be aware that facilities are simple – including toilets, showers, chemical waste disposal and a wifi connection; there is no hot water outside

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Mar to

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Lilling Hall Farm is a small, peaceful, adult-only campsite renowned for its tranquil rural setting and welcoming hosts. Guests frequently praise the owners' friendliness and helpfulness, often mentioning thoughtful touches like complimentary refreshments and local information. The facilities, particularly the shower and toilet, are consistently described as immaculate and well-maintained. While some found the campsite basic, most highlight the quiet atmosphere, beautiful surroundings with horses, and convenient location for exploring York and nearby attractions. A few minor points were raised regarding the entrance's tightness for larger vehicles and occasional Wi-Fi issues.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 23/06/2026

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Liked The site was peaceful and quiet. The owners where on holiday but Dean who was in charge was very nice and helpful. Lots walking nearby and small villages to visit.

Disliked Nothing

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Liked ✨ Lilling Hall Farm ✨

Some places leave a mark on your heart. This weekend, I found one of those places.

The moment I arrived at Lilling Hall Farm, something shifted. The peace, the beauty, the energy that surrounds this place is unlike anything I have experienced before. Words struggle to capture it because it is something that must be felt.

From the magnificent ancient trees standing watch over the land, to the endless skies, open fields, and the feeling of complete stillness, every corner radiates love, warmth, and light. There is a sense of sanctuary here that reaches deep into your soul.

This place didn't just welcome me; it called to me. It felt familiar, comforting, and somehow like coming home. The energy here wrapped around me and left an imprint on my heart that I know will stay forever.

The owners have created something truly special. Not just a beautiful place to stay, but a space where people can breathe, reconnect, heal, and simply be. Their kindness and care can be felt in every detail.

One night simply isn't enough. The longer you stay, the more you understand why people never want to leave. Lilling Hall Farm isn't just somewhere you visit—it's somewhere that becomes part of you.

Thank you for sharing your little piece of magic with us. I already know this won't be goodbye. This place will keep calling me back.

💚🌳✨ Some places are destinations. Others become home to your soul. ✨🌳💚

#LillingHallFarm #Sanctuary #HomeForTheSoul #NatureHealing #Gratitude #PeacefulPlaces #PositivityJourney #PsychomanteumPositivity #FindingHome #MagicInNature #SoulConnection #LoveAndLight

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: With many thanks, it was a pleasure to meet you both. You are welcome anytime ❤️

Like staying on a friend's farm 🙂

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Liked Such a lovely place to stay ! More like staying in a field on your friend's farm than a "campsite"!
The owners are super helpful and friendly, often providing cups of tea if you're around when they have the kettle on 🙂. The place is peaceful and laid back, and the camping field is level, with beautiful mature trees for shade if needed.
I loved that the facilities are in a "proper" family-type bathroom within the farm buildings instead of the usual utilitarian, often less-than-clean campsite blocks. There is also a fridge/freezer for guest use right next to the bathroom, and cold bottled water was provided during my stay (the weather was really hot!) .
I highly recommend this site if you're after somewhere peaceful, friendly and low-key 💚🚐🏕️🚐💚

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Relaxing stay

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Liked Lovely little field nest to a Farm House. There are a lot of facilities considering it is only a field.

I met the lady owner, extremely nice and friendly

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Excellent location and hosts, we will be back soon.

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Liked Excellent campsite based within the grounds of a lovely old farmhouse / Working stud farm 🐴 Lynn and Gary ensure you have everything you need! We were able to chose our pitch, they delivered a picnic bench to our van, and sent us home with ice lollies 🍦 due to the record breaking May bank holiday heat 🌞

Disliked Having to leave 😕

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Liked Lovely quiet site . Owner super helpful , always checking that everything is ok . Shower/toilet were immaculate. Offered info on things within the local area . Bus route to York( limited at bank hols though) . Will be returning

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Wonderful break away, peaceful and relaxing, and lovely owners!

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Liked Absolutely loved our 2 night stay.
We instantly felt relaxed and comfortable when we arrived.

Lynne was more than welcoming, meeting us as we pulled up.
Gave us lots of information about places to eat and the local amenities in the surrounding villages.
She was so kind and offered us a cup of tea!
The site has such a peaceful atmosphere.
It was really lovely to see the horses in the fields too.


The toilet and shower room was impeccably clean.
The camping field was ideal.with Flat levil pitches. Water on hand and a washing up area.

We had a gorgeous Sunday lunch at the blacksmiths arms. Which is about a half hour stroll away.
Well recommended!

If there is such a thing as a perfect campsite, this is definitely ours. Can't wait to visit again!

Disliked Nothing!

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Excellent site

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Liked Can't say enough about this place lynne and husband hospitality was second to none took us from and back to the local pub so friendly let us meet there beautiful race horses calm and tranquil will definitely be back thanks again

Disliked Nothing

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A lovely stay and looking forward to staying here again.

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Liked Everything about this place is special. The welcome was very warm with a cup of tea and biscuits at our arrival and a tour around the stables to meet their horses.
The farm has been a project of love by the owners and it shows. Some may find the outdoor facilities basic but the shower room was cosy and clean.
It's a very peaceful place and has dark skies for stargazing. We would be happy to stay again.
We also liked the recently reopened Blacksmiths Arms a couple of minutes away by car. (Thanks, Lynne, we'll bring our bikes next time.)

Disliked We found nothing to dislike at this wonderful campsite though just a heads up, the entrance may be a bit tight for large motorhomes.

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Small facilities but very clean, ideal site to get away from it all

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Liked Lovely peaceful site, very friendly owners really enjoyed our stay and seeing the horses every day was great, would definitely stay again

Disliked Nothing

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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 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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Lilling Hall Farm

Flaxton

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO60 6RL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.06814°N
0.97706°W

Route directions

Please make sure that you enter Lilling Hall Farm (on Moor Lane, YO60 6RL) and not Lilling Hall (which is on Lilling Lane).

Nearest transport

Coach
5.9 mi The Square
5.9 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
8.9 mi Rail Station Stop C
Rail
8.5 mi Malton Rail Station
9 mi York Rail Station
9.5 mi Poppleton 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

If you’re keen to get into those hiking boots, Strensall Common (five minutes’ drive) has easy walks across heathland, while the North Yorkshire Moors National Park (10 minutes) has a whole host of hiking and cycling opportunities through gorgeous villages, as well as more strenuous routes across scenic moorland. All this wild countryside and yet such easy access to the historic city of York (20 minutes), with walks around its Roman walls, the vast minster to have a look around and indie shops to browse in narrow cobbled streets. Romantic Castle Howard (10 minutes) and its Capability Brown landscapes have plenty to keep you occupied, from rope courses to fascinating tours of the art treasure in the stately main house. You can also pick up the A64 at Flaxton Moor (five minutes) for day trips to legendary east-coast seaside resorts of Scarborough (55 minutes) and Bridlington (an hour), or pick up the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Pickering (half an hour) and steam your way to Whitby (an hour) across the moors. Closer to home, fishing and golfing options are less than 15 minutes away by car.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cayton Bay 27.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough South Bay 27.8 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Scarborough North Bay 27.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 29.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Howard 4.6 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 4.6 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 4.7 mi

York Minster 8.4 mi

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 8.7 mi

National Trust

Treasurer's House 8.4 mi

Nunnington Hall 9.5 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 10.1 mi

Goddards Garden 10.2 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 14.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 1.1 mi

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 1.7 mi

HOWSHAM HALL 4.1 mi

The Lumps and Bumps of Castle Howard 4.2 mi

CASTLE HOWARD 4.6 mi

Local events

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

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 21.4 mi

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

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 22 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 Lilling Hall Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lilling Hall Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Lilling Hall Farm? If you’re keen to get into those hiking boots, Strensall Common (five minutes’ drive) has easy walks across heathland, while the North Yorkshire Moors National Park (10 minutes) has a whole host … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lilling Hall Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lilling Hall Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.