Thornton Lodge Country Retreats

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  • Well-maintained and peaceful adults-only touring park
  • A five-minute drive from Easingwold and half an hour from York
  • Overlooks trout fishing lakes and has views of the Howardian Hills
A quiet countryside hideout for fly fishing to a backdrop of dreamy views – if the sound of such a setup strikes a chord, it’s high time you tow your caravan to a pitch overlooking the top-notch trout lakes at Thornton Lodge Country Retreats. Amble around this adults-only park to find your favourite view, perhaps along the national 28-mile Foss Walk running through the farm, which goes from Foss Crooks Woods near Oulston Reservoir through the Vale of York and into the centre of York. A top tip is that most visitors prefer looking westward to the Howardian Hills and the Pennines at this scenic North Yorkshire spot. Other areas of the site worth a look include the barbecue and picnic areas – prime places for filling up on food. But if a meal cooked by someone else is what you’re after, make haste for Easingwold via a footpath leading from the grounds and across a field (40 minutes’ walk). Cyclists can also set forth on national route No.65 using a bike rented from the park. Whether you walk, drive or ride, this whole area is steeped in history, with local places of interest ranging from abbeys and halls to clay pigeon shooting grounds. It’s a cinch to get out in the car too as the A19 road, leading to York (half an hour) and further up to Scotland, is three miles away. Alternatively, stay awhile on site and immerse yourself in the peace and quiet, safe in the knowledge that essential amenities like electric hook-ups and chemical disposal points are close to hand.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 5
RV sites 5
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Thornton Lodge Country Retreats

Thornton Lodge Country Retreats

Thornton Hill

Easingwold

North Yorkshire

England

YO61 3QA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.14445°N
-1.18504°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.2 km Market Place
21.6 km Rail Station Stop C
21.6 km Rail Station Stop J
Rail
15.4 km Thirsk Rail Station
17.7 km Hammerton Rail Station
18.6 km Cattal Rail Station
Airport
43.7 km Leeds Bradford International Airport
43.9 km Durham Tees Valley 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

This part of Yorkshire is rich in history and culture. Within 10 minutes’ drive is Coxwold with its tiptop 12th-century church and Shandy Hall, a museum in the old home of writer Laurence Sterne. Veer slightly outside the village for Newburgh Priory Estate, a Grade 1-listed Tudor building, or branch out a little further (15 minutes' drive) to Byland Abbey and wander around the ruins. If religious structures of note strike a chord, don’t miss Rievaulx Abbey – set in a remote valley in the North York Moors National Park, it’s one of the most impressive landmarks of its kind in England. Castle Howard (half an hour) is yet another of the area’s historical highlights. This stately home is topped with a grand domed roof and surrounded by gardens lined in ornate fountains. Navigate towards another manor house too, the National Trust’s Beningbrough Hall, a huge Georgian mansion with a baroque interior, cantilevered stairs and wood carvings.

Must see

Duncombe Park 12.6 km

Rievaulx Abbey 13.4 km

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 13.5 km

Beningbrough Hall 13.9 km

Kew at Castle Howard 18.4 km

National Trust

Rievaulx Terrace 13.5 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 14 km

Nunnington Hall 15.2 km

Treasurer's House 21.4 km

Goddards Garden 23.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NEWBURGH PRIORY 4.3 km

Coxwold and Byland Abbey 5 km

GILLING CASTLE 7.5 km

Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 10.8 km

The Villages of the Hambleton Hills 11.2 km

Local events

  • York Early Music Festival (Saturday, July 6, 2024 – Saturday, July 6, 2024)

    York, England 21.3 km

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Tuesday, July 9, 2024)

    Harrogate, England 27.3 km

  • Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, April 25, 2024 – Thursday, April 25, 2024)

    Harrogate, England 27.3 km

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 13, 2024 – Friday, September 13, 2024)

    Ripon, England 28 km

  • Leeds Festival (Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Wednesday, August 21, 2024)

    Wetherby, England 33.1 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.

Reviews

8.9

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fine pitch, not far from town which has everything you could want

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Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Peter B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: peaceful

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We will be back

Overall 8/10
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Value for money 6
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Des S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Quiet

Disliked: Loud music from idiots next door /

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Lovely location

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Duncan C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Quiet, peaceful but not remote. Loads to do nearby.

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Peace…

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Wifi 6
Hazel R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Peace

Disliked: Midgies

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Another of money for cut grass and electric

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Wendy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Surroundings

Disliked: Only electrical hook up

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Great site for relaxing and easy reach too lots of places to

Overall 10/10
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Value for money 10
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Facilities / Activities 10
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Wifi 10
graeme p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: very peaceful and lovely scenery.

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Excellent for the self sufficient.

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Facilities / Activities 4
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Child friendliness 8
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Russell W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: This is a quiet site not far from a beautiful little village with everything a short or long stay customer would need. Your only a short drive from the city of York, Helmsley, Thirsk, Pickering and Mallon.

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Very clean and quiet site. It’s in a good location and within…

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Mark E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Very clean and quiet site. It’s in a good location and within an easy drive of York or you can walk to the village and get the bus.

Disliked: Price was expensive considering there were no toilet facilities

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Very beautiful country side peaceful site…

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Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Very beautiful country side peaceful site

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Clean site, elec & water available, A friendly welcome from Norman.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
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Kristin C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Peace & quiet in a stunning location

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  • Does Thornton Lodge Country Retreats have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thornton Lodge Country Retreats dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thornton Lodge Country Retreats? This part of Yorkshire is rich in history and culture. Within 10 minutes’ drive is Coxwold with its tiptop 12th-century church and Shandy Hall, a museum in the old home of writer … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thornton Lodge Country Retreats?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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