Lilling Hall Farm
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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
Site type
5
5
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
13 
Adults only
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a small, peaceful, adults-only campsite with a focus on tranquility and friendly hosts. Guests frequently highlight the welcoming nature of the owners, the clean and well-maintained bathroom facilities, and the beautiful rural setting with views of horses. The location is considered excellent for visiting York via park and ride. A minor issue raised by one guest was the lack of hot water for dishwashing. One reviewer experienced difficulty with the site entrance, leading to a tyre puncture, though the manager stated this was an isolated incident and access is generally fine.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
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
Electric grass touring pitch
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.
Electric grass touring pitch
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
Electric grass touring pitch
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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Excellent site for a stop over or longer stay
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Liked Lovely site with very limited number of pitches, all with electric hook up available, which meant it was very peaceful and not over crowded. We stayed for 4 nights and loved every minute of it. Lynne and family were great, very warm and friendly but not obtrusive.
It is in a really peaceful location but not too far from places to visit e.g Castle Howard is only about 20 minute drive from the site. We also visited Scarborough and Whitby which are around 40 minute drive.
Would recommend looking here wether its for a stop over or longer stay.
There is only one shared toilet/shower room which is a minor draw back but it was spotlessly clean and well maintained.
There was also a freezer with ice in for a chilled evening drink after a day of sight seeing.
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Peaceful, quiet with plenty of walks…
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Liked Peaceful, quiet with plenty of walks nearby and the owners were very nice and friendly.
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Unglaublich tolle Menschen und ein wunderschöner…
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Liked Unglaublich tolle Menschen und ein wunderschöner Platz. Wir haben unsere Tage hier sehr genossen und kommen definitiv wieder!
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The views…
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Liked The views
Disliked Having read all the other reviews, we were expecting a great experience. However, I’m afraid we didn’t find much to recommend at this site. There was no sign of the warm welcome that others mention, the facilities were really disappointing (what seemed to be a shared toilet/shower with the owners) and the site was generally run-down. In addition, there was a large, sharp rock sticking out of the kerb on the very tight entrance to the field, which immediately upon arrival punctured my tyre, leading to a very expensive and stressful start to our break.
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From the manager: Well there we have it our first bad review. On arrival the guests were met as usual and given their pitch next to another lady in a campervan very similar to Kate’s.
The couple of ladies were shown where the toilets were located and asked to pay when Lynne got back from work ( which they were happy about ) however insisted on paying by card transaction. Stating on our portal it doesn’t say cash. Whilst Kate was at the toilet I went to bring out an old pony aged 30+ years and a yearling racehorse. Kate was stroking the yearling saying she was beautiful and expressed her dad had a farm when they were younger. I was in the field when I heard a loud bang looked up to see their camper shooting out of the gate. I asked a young lad on site who’s been working for us fixing a window had they hit the gate post ?
I went to check the post it was fine so went back to work in wonderment. Next my neighbour came to see me and explained he’d just changed the ladies tyre.
We have been open 5 years with no problems whatsoever with access into the campsite even with big trailers on. I don’t know how they managed to hit the kerb beneath the big tree 🌴 we are sorry for any inconvenience the two ladies had, but to say what they put is totally different from the other lady who stayed next to them she gave us a 9/10. Onwards and upwards 👆
Great little spot...will visit again.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely views, welcoming hosts, nice clean facilities and complimentary bottled water!
Disliked Slight bit of road noise.
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Worth a visit just to meet the horses.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely quiet site, lovely owners, toilet and shower clean, water and electricity all included.
Great stop over site with great views and access to York.
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Features
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 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 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 allowedThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
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
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 | 27.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Scarborough South Bay | 27.8 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Scarborough North Bay | 27.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Filey | 29.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - 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.