Punch Bowl Hotel

View prices & book 8.8 58 reviews
Lots of space around the pitching area
Lots of space around the pitching area
Beer garden and play area
Beer garden and play area
Grass pitches
Pool table and darts area inside the pub
Dog-friendly pitches and pub
Dining area inside pub with high chairs
Cosy seating area with logburner
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Beer garden and play area
Beer garden and play area
Grass pitches

  • Spacious pitching field at a dog-friendly North Yorkshire pub
  • A 10-minute drive to Ingleton; Ribblehead Viaduct 20 minutes
  • Beer garden, play area and menu of locally sourced dishes
Prepare to be bowled over by this Yorkshire site – it certainly punches above its weight in terms of location and (perhaps more importantly) food. The Punch Bowl Hotel is in Low Bentham, a pretty North Yorkshire village with community features including plentiful public footpaths, a post office and a church, plus steam trains passing by every now and then. (It's also said to be where Queen Victoria had her silk bloomers made, but that's another story…). This is a top spot to base yourselves in for exploring the local countryside, as it’s close to heaps of excellent walking trails and attractions like Ingleborough Cave, Lancaster Castle and Ribblehead Viaduct – and it’s not far to the coast either, for a paddle at Morecambe beach. After a long day of exploring, it’s back to base for a refreshing pint and a tasty meal at the pub, which is known for both its friendly atmosphere and its menu of locally sourced dishes. You’ll have a choice of settling down in the pub’s cosy interior or taking a table out in the beer garden; the latter is likely to be popular with the kids, as it’s close to the play area. Dogs are welcome here too, both at the pub and on the pitches. The field has its own simple facilities in the form of a shower and toilet; there’s also access to additional toilets in the pub during opening hours. There's a village shop a couple of minutes' walk from base, but if you need a supermarket make tracks for Ingleton (10 minutes' drive).

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 48
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 58 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

84% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a developing campsite with spacious pitches and excellent hosts at the on-site pub. Guests praised the location for walks and attractions, friendly atmosphere, and good value. Limited toilet and shower facilities were noted, with plans for improvement. Some reviews highlighted noise issues and overcrowding during peak times, particularly on bank holidays. The manager has addressed issues like missing toilet roll and has acknowledged feedback for future development.

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Arrival date (latest first)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Punchbowl, you have been amazing!…

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Julie D.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Punchbowl, you have been amazing!

​Fantastic stay with lovely hosts! The site is quiet and peaceful, with spotless showers and toilets.

​It’s a brilliant spot for families and dogs—our little girl loved the trampoline and the animals, and our two spaniels felt right at home. Food yesterday was delicious, so we’re eagerly anticipating the highly recommended Sunday roast.

​Clean, welcoming, and highly recommended!

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Clean and tidy site

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Yvonne H.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice and quite ,some nice walks, pub on site ,very welcoming

Disliked Na

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Perfect

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Andrew B.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked All was perfect , first time away in our campervan, the idea was testing out our van , awning, etc . Field & amenities was good, pub landlord was very friendly, would highly recommend recommend it, will be going again, hopefully wether might be better.

Disliked (Weather)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, lovely people, lovely site and very clean!

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Lucy m.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The landlord and lady were such lovely people! The pub has such a lovely feel to it felt so cozy! We would come back again for sure in the summer. We had such a lovely time.
Facilities were clean!

Disliked Nothing

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Absolutely loved our stay at the…

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Jodie M.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely loved our stay at the weekend, great location, great onsite pub with entertainment and fab food! Super friendly hosts!
Can’t wait to come back soon.

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Nice site, told to pick your…

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Caroline R.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice site, told to pick your own spot which is a bonus. Very friendly hosts. Had a lovely meal at the pub, good atmosphere and busy.
The facilities were clean and well maintained. Had a walk into Low Bentham and found a fab park for the grandkids to play in (there is also a park on site) People mentioned the train line being a problem, the only problem we had was we never saw a train, kids were excited to see one as we were pitched right near it.

Disliked We had no problems at all apart from Storm Dave tried to ruin it haha.

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Very friendly staff

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Eleanor J.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely welcome, pitches clearly marked. Nice little toilet block and shower area. Nice walk from site around neighboring fields. Nice little play area and small football pitch. Very cosy, dog friendly pub on site. Good location for exploring local area.

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Made to feel very welcome witch…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Made to feel very welcome witch a choice of lovely, spacious pitches
Great food too!

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A great little site for the…

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JD W.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked A great little site for the price. Limited facilities but all clean, and you can use the pub toilets which they open early. Friendly staff. A great location for walking the Yorkshire peaks.

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Excellent site, 5 star!!!

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Keely C.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything!!! The owners are absolutely lovely, nothing is too much trouble, friendly and caring. We had a disabled guest with us who they allowed to use their static to make it easier for her!! The site is clean and well maintained, pub is fabulous and the food is divine!!! All in all the perfect place to stay!!

Disliked Absolutely nothing!!

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 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

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

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite Pub campsite

Location

Punch Bowl Hotel

Main Street

Low Bentham

North Yorkshire

England

LA2 7DD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.11879°N
2.54422°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.2 mi New Street
9.2 mi New Street
10.1 mi St Michaels Lane
Rail
1.4 mi Bentham Rail Station
1.8 mi Wennington Rail Station
5.5 mi Clapham (N Yorks) Rail Station
Ferry
16.1 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal
19.8 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
20 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

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

Ingleton (10 minutes' drive) has plenty to keep you popping back – there's a (seasonal) heated outdoor pool, craft shops and the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, an attractive and easygoing five-mile circular route. As the site is on the edge of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and close to the Yorkshire Dales, there are plenty more trails around for all ages and abilities – including a challenging route up to the peak of Ingleborough (15 minutes). The scenery extends underground too, as you’ll see if you visit the dramatic Ingleborough Cave (20 minutes). And there are also manmade attractions, such as the impressive Ribblehead Viaduct (20 minutes), with a footpath running alongside. If you’re not into walking you can also catch a train on the scenic Settle to Carlisle line. Other local leisure spots include Bentham Golf Course (five minutes), Morecambe's attractive beachfront (30 minutes) and Kirkby Lonsdale's jaw-dropping Devil's Bridge (20 minutes). Travelling with kids? Take them to play knights and damsels at Lancaster Castle (30 minutes), go bowling in Morecambe (30 minutes) or cool off at Splash Park Happy Mount (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 13.1 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 13.8 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 23.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 26.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bispham 27.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 11.6 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 13.5 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 14.6 mi

Beacon Fell Country Park 17.1 mi

Holker Hall and Gardens 18.4 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 14.6 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 15 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 17.5 mi

Fell Foot Park 19.7 mi

Hill Top 23.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hornby and the River Lune 3.8 mi

Ingleton - The Waterfall Walk - Kingsdale 3.8 mi

Ingleton - Ingleborough - Cold Cote 3.8 mi

Ingleton, Burton-in-Lonsdale and Higher Bentham 3.8 mi

Gragareth from Ireby 3.9 mi

Local events

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)

    Skipton, 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 Punch Bowl Hotel have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Punch Bowl Hotel dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Punch Bowl Hotel? Ingleton (10 minutes' drive) has plenty to keep you popping back – there's a (seasonal) heated outdoor pool, craft shops and the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, an attractive and easygoing five-mile circular route. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Punch Bowl Hotel?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Punch Bowl Hotel? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.