Burtree Country House and Retreat

View prices & book 8.4 17 reviews
Pocahontas decking
Treehouse entrance
Burtree country house has amazing countryside views
Camping field

  • Luxury glamping 10 minutes’ drive from Thirsk in North Yorkshire
  • Kilburn White Horse 15 minutes’ drive and historic York 35 minutes
  • Private hot tubs and barbecues; licensed bar and monthly entertainment
Expect VIP treatment from the moment you arrive at Burtree Country House and Retreat. Yes, all you need to do is sit back, relax and indulge yourselves with cocktails, champagne or afternoon tea, possibly from the soothing vantage point of your own private-use hot tub. That all sound rather fabulous? There’s plenty to add to the list of fabulousness, as this glampsite is in North Yorkshire’s spectacular Herriot Country, 10 minutes’ drive from Thirsk. It has views to steep, wooded Sutton Bank and the late-19th-century Kilburn White Horse as added bonuses. And the good news doesn’t stop there; the licensed Folly Bar (cunningly disguised as a Victorian folly) serves up breakfasts and supper with refreshments in between, and there is live music and karaoke once a month on Saturday night. The kids get it good too, with play equipment and paddling pools on hand for free; a bouncy castle, bucking bronco, riding on Betty the pony and swimming at a neighbouring campsite are all available for an extra charge. All the luxury accommodation is tucked away in leafy corners of the campsite to give you privacy, and is kitted out with proper double beds, kitchenettes and private loos. As well as the hot tubs at each unit, private-use outdoor garden space is furnished with barbecues and firepits for alfresco meals – firewood is available on site for a small fee.

Campground type

Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • WiFi is available in the main house and the folly.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Site types & availability

Other site types

Reviews

82%

would recommend this campground to a friend

82%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful campsite - surrounded by green. Lovely clean facilities. Entertainment for children.…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Philippa G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Beautiful campsite - surrounded by green. Lovely clean facilities. Entertainment for children. Very helpful host.

Disliked: Could do with a couple more toilets/shower facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The toilets and shower were really well presented and maintained.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Kurt B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Such a relaxed, well presented and maintained site. I understand that the owners have not been open for business long, but if you are looking for a family friendly site where your kids can “go and play & just be kids” this will hit the spot: bouncy castle, inflatable slide, face painting, drum set, football, pony rides, bucking bronco (thankfully not operational for our stay! 🤣) karaoke my two boys (10yrs & 6 yrs old) have had a blast!!!!! I was able to watch all of the above from the bar with a very “generous” vodka and coke…..🤣😂🤣 lovely owners, lovely site, and very reasonably priced too. Definitely worth a visit. We will return and take one of the hot tubs next time too

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

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Everything!! The owners were so welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jessica C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Everything!!
The owners were so welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you! Borrowing us equipment and entertaining the kids with pony rides and bouncy castles on whenever they asked! The facilities were the best I’ve seen on any site - clean, modern and hot radiators to warm them up (god send for the midnight toilet run). We have booked to come back next bank holiday and recommended to family/friends who have also booked. We were allowed to look around the full site and the accommodation in the Manor House is beautiful, perfectly furnished rooms with breathtaking views. The tipis and treehouse are amazing. All with hot tubs. We stayed in our own tent but still had amazing views and could have hired a hot tub also! My kids loved it, made friends and played all weekend.

We can’t wait to come back and we’re even in talks with the owner to book for our wedding next year!

Disliked: Nothing, can’t wait to return x

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities and friendly staff.

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Friendly owner and staff. Pleasant stay

Disliked: Staff insisted we pitch up facing a caravan or another tent rather than width wise. Information provided was that pitch would be 8.5m wide so space between tents was extremely tight. Owner advised that this was first year they have had pitched tents so wanted feedback. Additional noisy patrons were not challenged. We were kept awake by several tents having loud conversations until 2 in the morning one night and then another night a group of patrons were singing karaoke until 3 in the morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendlyness of staff , toilet, shower and washing up facilities…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Chloe M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Friendlyness of staff , toilet, shower and washing up facilities

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Total relaxation

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom treehouse (deluxe)

Liked: We stayed in the treehouse for 2 nights, we were looking for something quirky to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. This place did not disappoint, they have thought of everything for a comfortable stay including heated blankets and plenty of fuel for the log burner and BBQ. It was total relaxation, enjoying the views from the hot tub in a small secluded woodland setting. Would highly recommend the treehouse for a weekend getaway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The fairy lights…

Overall 4/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Chrissie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: The fairy lights

Recommend to friends Visit again

The greatest glamping and touring site I have ever been too.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lavina L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Everything is a real retreat and staff are amazing, took great care from the minute we arrived to leaving mo rushing no stress such a lovely place wexwill be returning time after time thank you xxx

Disliked: Leaving we say see you later NOT goodbye xxx

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site was excellent definitely recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jason S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Fantastic well happy

Recommend to friends Visit again

It is a gorgeous place but not for caravans.

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked: The staff were lovely and helpful and tried their best to make our stay comfortable, the folley bar is lovely and the toilets are lovely and clean

Disliked: We had booked a hardstanding pitch, but when we arrived there wasn't any and had to go into a wet field, we got stuck in the mud when trying to enter but the owner towed us into our spot, the grass was long and wet so our boots and feet got wet when we came out of the caravan.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe 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 Laundry 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

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Burtree Country House and Retreat

Burtree Mill

York Road

Thirsk

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 3AY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.18481°N
-1.26187°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.5 km Market Place
17.8 km Bus Station Stand 1
23.8 km Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
8.7 km Thirsk Rail Station
20.2 km Northallerton Rail Station
21 km Hammerton Rail Station
Ferry
44.4 km Transporter Bridge South Side
44.6 km Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
38 km Durham Tees Valley Airport
43.8 km Leeds Bradford International 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Monk Park Farm (petting zoo): 10 minutes’ drive - Thirsk (market town, World of James Herriot, racecourse and cinema): 10 minutes - Kilburn White Horse: 15 minutes - Hambleton Hills: 20 minutes - Sutton Bank National Park Centre: 20 minutes - York: 35 minutes - Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park: half an hour - Ripley Castle: 40 minutes.

Must see

Rievaulx Abbey 12.5 km

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 12.8 km

Duncombe Park 13.5 km

Beningbrough Hall 18.6 km

Fountains Abbey 21.9 km

National Trust

Rievaulx Terrace 12.8 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 18.6 km

Nunnington Hall 18.7 km

Mount Grace Priory 21.9 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 21.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Coxwold and Byland Abbey 4.8 km

Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 6.9 km

NEWBURGH PRIORY 7.7 km

The Villages of the Hambleton Hills 9.4 km

Battle of Myton, 1319 10.9 km

Local events

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)

    Harrogate, England 27.3 km

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

    Ripon, England 28.2 km

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

    Wetherby, England 35.9 km

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Burtree Country House and Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Burtree Country House and Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Burtree Country House and Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - Monk Park Farm (petting zoo): 10 minutes’ drive - Thirsk (market town, World of James Herriot, racecourse and cinema): 10 minutes - Kilburn White Horse: 15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Burtree Country House and Retreat?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Burtree Country House and Retreat? From $47.61 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.