Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

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Grass pitches
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Hardstanding pitch with electric hook up
Summer camping at castle howard lakeside holiday park
Located near castle howard where you can visit the house and gardens
Hardstanding pitches with electric hook up
Take a walk by the beautiful great lake at sunset
Dog friendly
Onsite shop selling a selection of local produce, treats and alcohol
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Hardstanding pitch with electric hook up
Summer camping at castle howard lakeside holiday park
Located near castle howard where you can visit the house and gardens

  • Well-maintained site with views over Castle Howard's Great Lake
  • Half an hour's walk or a five-minute drive from Castle Howard
  • Fishing and dog-walking area on site; close to a café and farm shop
Pitching up by a lake's a plus in more ways than one – as well as being an instant de-stresser, waterside surrounds can be a prime spot for fishing and, in the summer, ever-so-soothing boat trips. If you like the sound of that, hotfoot it down to Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park for views over Yorkshire’s poshest country estates. Fancy a stroll close to the water's edge? Go and seek out sweet and savoury goodies at the nearby café and farm shop (a mile away from site) – the latter can rustle up a nifty breakfast or barbecue pack that you can pick up on your arrival. There is also a shop on site selling a few essentials and lots of treats. Pick up a pint of milk, a bottle of wine, meat from the Castle Howard butcher or a tasty cake on site. The site's non-watery parts are also pretty splendid – this family-friendly park has a dedicated dog-walking area where you can admire mature trees while the pups and/or youngsters let off a little steam. It's also got handy practical features like smart loos and showers and a laundry room. Though there's plenty of scope for sticking to the estate during your time here (especially if you're visiting during one of the high-season concert weekends), active off-site jaunts around the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty come highly recommended, too – the surrounding area's full of cycle paths, bridleways and hiking trails.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 45
Touring caravan pitches 45
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 2
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

Catalan

English

German

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 775 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, well-maintained site in a beautiful rural location, particularly praised for its proximity to Castle Howard and the lakeside walks. Visitors consistently highlight the clean and modern toilet and shower facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and spacious pitches. While some note potential issues with mobile signal and limited on-site amenities, many find the tranquil atmosphere and scenic surroundings ideal for a relaxing break.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Location 5🌟 View across the lake to castle Howard fabulous

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gary s.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great location
Dog friendly
Excellent facilities
Very clean
Quiet even though it was busy

Disliked Unfortunately no Wi-Fi or phone signal
Great if you want to be tech free for a while

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are pleased you had a great stay and enjoyed our location. You are correct that we do not have wifi, which we do state on our website and do not show as a facility on Pitch Up. Some guests enjoy the disconnect from technology but we understand it isn't a positive for everyone. Castle Howard courtyard does have free wi-fi and is only just over a mile away for guests who do want to check in. We're pleased that you enjoyed the quiet and liked our facilities and hope you will return.

Site was fine lol, plenty of…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Site was fine lol, plenty of space, was midweek out of term so very quiet

Disliked Showers block is looking pretty dated now but adequate

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely be back

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PAULINE R.

Classic Holiday Home 2 bedroom static caravan

Liked Lovely caravan clean well equipped and comfortable. Site was quiet and in a beautiful area with lots to see and do.Very well maintained site with a good size dog walking field .Staff welcoming and friendly.Free pass for Castle Howard gardens which are amazing .

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From the manager: A lovely review for your stay in one of our holiday homes Pauline. It is great to hear you enjoyed the holiday home and found everything clean and comfortable.

Lovely place.

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i R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Location, facilites, staff,

Disliked Prices in shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities

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Jennie T.

Electric grass pitch

Liked We loved our stay even though it was very wet and windy

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad to hear that you enjoyed yourselves at Lakeside Jennie. We hope to see you again one day.

location, close to Castle Howard peaceful level…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked location, close to Castle Howard
peaceful
level pitch

Disliked no wifi

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Our FAQ's do state that there is no wi-fi at Lakeside and whilst it is a problem for some, for others it is a welcome break from the technological reliance of everyday life but we understand this doesn't suit everyone. There is free wi-fi at Castle Howard itself.

This is a lovely park and I would love to return in the future.

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Anna H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked It was peaceful, well laid out and the staff were helpful.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Anna! We are fortunate to be in such a lovely location where peace and tranquility can definitely be found; this time of year is particularly peaceful on the site. We hope that you are able to make it back to Lakeside in the future.

Excellent site will be staying there again.

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chris h.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The site was very clean and quiet well laid out.

Disliked There is nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We shall look forward to seeing you in the future Chris. Thanks for your review.

Friendly staff and very helpful

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Nigel D.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely setting

Disliked The fishing was not what it used to be to be shame someone has let it decline I would have loved to catch the fish I use to ,now it all perch and pike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello Nigel, we're pleased you enjoyed our idyllic setting. You are right, many years ago the Great Lake was managed and used for fishing competitions so the varietey of species was much wider however today, as our receptionists inform all prospective fisherman, this is no longer the case. Nature conservation is something the Castle Howard Estate cares dearly about and consequently over time the focus of provision (and expenditure) needs to be carefully considered. Our website does state that fishing is an ancillary offering now.

Very pleasant lady on reception nice…

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jennifer t.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very pleasant lady on reception nice little shop beautiful location , toilet and showers spotlessly clean ,

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From the manager: Thank you Jennifer. Sarah was on duty that weekend so we'll let her know she's doing a great job! Good to read that you liked our site. Thanks again.

Features

Portable toilet

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/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 Local produce Off licence 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

Coneysthorpe

North Yorkshire

England

YO60 7DD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.1315°N
0.91356°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.6 mi The Royal Oak
9.7 mi The Square
9.7 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
4.7 mi Malton Rail Station
14 mi York Rail Station
14.4 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

Yorkshire folk are rightly proud of 'God's Own Country' – it's home to some of the finest historic houses, coast and countryside around. If you want to keep things local, head out to Kirkham Abbey (15 minutes' drive) to visit the ruins of the priory or for waterside strolls along the Derwent river. Like to be beside the seaside? Of course you do, and luckily this area has plenty of options to choose from. If you fancy venturing to Whitby's harbour and beaches, drive to Pickering (25 minutes) and hitch a ride on a steam train for a stonkingly scenic journey over the North York Moors. Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre (an hour away) is a rather wilder beauty spot – this nature hub is home to about a quarter of a million nesting seabirds (so be sure to pack your binoculars). Art, architecture and landscaped grounds can all be rather moreish, so check out other historic houses in the area, like Nunnington Hall (20 minutes), Duncombe Park (25 minutes), Sledmere House (30 minutes) and Beningbrough Hall (40 minutes), if you fancy a change of scene on your blue-blooded escapades.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 23.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 23.4 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 23.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Robin Hoods Bay 25.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 26 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kew at Castle Howard 0.8 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 0.8 mi

Castle Howard 0.8 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 6.6 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 9.6 mi

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 5.7 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 11.9 mi

Treasurer's House 13.5 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 14.3 mi

Goddards Garden 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE HOWARD 0.8 mi

The Lumps and Bumps of Castle Howard 1.1 mi

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 4.5 mi

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 4.6 mi

HOWSHAM HALL 5.3 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 Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park? Yorkshire folk are rightly proud of 'God's Own Country' – it's home to some of the finest historic houses, coast and countryside around. If you want to keep things local, head out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.