Swallow Hall

View prices & book 9.5 96 reviews
Peaceful pitches
Peaceful pitches
Caravan pitches
Caravan pitches
Hedging around the caravan site
Golf course
The academy 9-hole course; first green
The academy course
View of the roost clubhouse from the 12th green
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Caravan pitches
Caravan pitches
Hedging around the caravan site

  • Small family-run caravan site at a North Yorkshire golf course
  • York city centre 15 minutes' drive; designer shopping outlet 10 mins
  • Restaurant, woodland walks and several golf options on site
Woodland walks on one side, a golf course on the other, and a cosy restaurant serving up tasty meals to get you through whatever activity you’ve chosen for that day – now doesn’t that sound just a little bit fabulous? This is the setup on offer at Swallow Hall, a small family-run caravan site in the North Yorkshire countryside a couple of miles from the village of Wheldrake and six miles from the centre of York. This place is something of a dream for golfing types – in fact the caravan site is inside the grounds of Swallow Hall Golf Course, which has a pay-and-play 18-hole facility that doesn’t require any tee time booking. Guests also have the option of playing on the 9-hole Academy course (par 28), honing their skills at the short game area or extending the day with some time on the floodlit driving range. Meanwhile, non-golfers have direct access to Forestry Commission woodland walks, or may prefer to get out for a day of retail therapy at the Designer Outlet York, 10 minutes’ drive away. Whichever one of these you fancy, you can get set up for the day at The Roost restaurant on site, which is open for breakfasts, lunches, drinks and sweet treats throughout the day (closed Monday and Tuesday, and not open evenings). It’s a popular place so booking a table is recommended if possible. Wheldrake has a pub and a small shop for your other sustenance needs. Pitches have access to an eco-friendly modern toilet and shower block; please note that only eco-friendly biodegradable toilet fluid can be used on site.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • The site barrier is closed from 10pm to 7am; vehicles cannot access/depart the site between these times. Only eco-friendly (green) biodegradable toilet fluid is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 96 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Swallow Hall is a highly-rated, peaceful campsite situated in a lovely location with spacious, well-maintained pitches and attractive surroundings. Visitors frequently praise the immaculately clean and modern toilet and shower facilities, along with the friendly and helpful staff. The site's proximity to woodland walks and convenient access to York via park and ride are also highlighted. Minor drawbacks mentioned include a lack of WiFi and limited on-site dining options, with some noting only two showers available.

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Perfect campsite with all the basics done right!

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Peaceful setting, nice clean (modern) toilet/shower/sink facilities. Spacious pitches with mature bushes in between to afford shelter and privacy. Level pitches too.
Have already recommended to our friends who like camping too.

Disliked Nothing!

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Excellent site

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Nicola F.

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Liked Beautiful site with excellent security. Very peaceful and serene, adjacent to woodland which is excellent for dog walking or just a nice stroll/walk. Lovely clean and welcoming toilet facilities. Spacious level pitches with hedges in between. Very accommodating and friendly owners. Handy for visits into nearby York

Disliked Nothing

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Amazing

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Rebecca F.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Amazing family run site , very spacious.. toilet and showers immaculate very hot and powerful.. cafe/bar gorgeous food staff very friendly

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Would I stay again, 100%, one of the best in 15yrs of motorhoming.

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alan d.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Absolutely everything, the peace, the size of the pitches, the owners and staff, the superb toilet and shower facilities, the cleanliness and the food in the clubhouse was brilliant, plentiful and reasonably priced. The walk into the woods directly off the site was ideal and a good place to get away from the sun for the dogs.

Disliked There genuinely is nothing to dislike

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Beautiful campsite! Will be back.

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Jools J.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked A beautiful, quiet site with plenty of space and privacy. Beautifully clean facilities and easy to get into York. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to use the local onsite eatery, but "check-in" was easy and the site felt very safe.

Disliked Nothing

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would stay again clean facilities

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Anthony T.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked very much lovely surroundings

Disliked nothing

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Excellent site

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Denise H.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Everything
Cleanliness
Hot showers
Peaceful site .
Great walks close by for dog walking
level pitches

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The nicest campsite I’ve stayed at

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faye a.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Immaculate shower and toilet block, lovely pitches. Really convenient location for the park and ride into York.

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

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Very quiet site, spacious and level…

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Amanda S.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very quiet site, spacious and level pitches and you can choose your own spot. Showers and toilets spotlessly clean and the weather was perfect. Just how we like it!

Disliked Nothing

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Simply perfect

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Rob I.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked We had a wonderful stay at The Swallows Rest Campsite.
Perfect location – peaceful, clean, and beautifully maintained. The facilities are amazing, and the staff are so friendly and kind. They even let us arrive and pitch early to avoid the worst of Storm Floris, which was a lovely touch.

The grass is like a soft carpet – our 20-month-old daughter could happily run around barefoot the whole time. A truly relaxing and welcoming place; we can’t wait to come back.

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Features

Dogs 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 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

Forest

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 Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Swallow Hall

Wheldrake Lane

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO19 4SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.90876°N
1.0017°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5 mi Rail Station Stop J
5 mi Rail Station Stop C
6.7 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
5.1 mi York Rail Station
7.6 mi Poppleton Rail Station
9.1 mi Selby Rail Station
Airport
27 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport
29.2 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
29.6 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Raker Lakes (coarse fishing): five minutes’ drive - Designer Outlet York: 10 minutes - York (for the minster, Shambles, National Railways Museum and boat trips): 15 minutes - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 15 minutes - Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens: 15 minutes - Selby Abbey: 20 minutes - Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve: 20 minutes - York Bird of Prey Centre: half an hour.

Must see

Air Museum 1.8 mi

York Racecourse 4.3 mi

National Centre for Early Music 4.4 mi

York Castle Museum 4.5 mi

Clifford's Tower 4.6 mi

National Trust

Goddards Garden 4.7 mi

Treasurer's House 4.9 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 11.5 mi

Nunnington Hall 20.5 mi

Nostell Priory and Parkland 23.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

YORK CEMETERY 4 mi

MOREBY HALL 4.1 mi

ROWNTREE PARK 4.2 mi

Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 4.9 mi

MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 5 mi

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 15.7 mi

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

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 20.6 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 Swallow Hall have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swallow Hall dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swallow Hall? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Raker Lakes (coarse fishing): five minutes’ drive - Designer Outlet York: 10 minutes - York (for the minster, Shambles, National Railways Museum and boat trips): 15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swallow Hall?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swallow Hall? From £60 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.