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On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Merry Dale Bell Tents

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Glamping on a North Yorkshire farm 15 minutes’ drive from Filey
Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast and Scarborough 25 minutes’ drive
Fully equipped bell tents with covered outdoor kitchen

Merry Dale Bell Tents might be part of Humble Bee Farm, but there’s nothing humble about their glamping credentials. Surrounded by the glorious Yorkshire Wolds, this site 15 minutes' drive from the seaside town of Filey has all you need for a family-friendly holiday: not just comfortable bell tents (more about these in a minute), but also a football area and an indoor play barn to keep the kids entertained. Mind you, the children might well prefer to make friends with the resident animals, which include dogs, donkeys, alpacas and Tilly, a Shetland pony that you can take for walks. (Tilly is a popular girl with a busy schedule, so be sure to book this activity in advance.) There are also happy chickens on site, and you can help the farmers collect their free-range eggs. But back to those luxe bell tents, which are decorated with fairy lights and bunting, and scattered with colourful cushions: they sleep four people (on a double bed with a real mattress, and two futons). You’ll need to bring your own bed linen for the single beds, though forgetful types can hire a bedding package on site. A woodburning stove keeps the chill of the Yorkshire nights at bay, and all the essentials for cooking are also in place – from a mini fridge to a fully stocked crockery box. Each bell tent also comes with its own sheltered outside kitchen with a barbecue and gas stove, and the communal facilities block has showers and toilets. When you’re ready to start exploring, a nature trail starts right by the reception. There are also paths for all levels of fitness in North Riding Forest Park (35 minutes’ drive), or you can go for a bracing seafront walk at Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast (25 minutes).

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No bachelor/bachelorette 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 park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

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The farm itself is nice but the site doesn't make the most…

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	4
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Peter H. Jun 2023

Lily of the Valley bell tent

Liked: The farm itself is nice but the site doesn't make the most of the surroundings. Fish & chip takeaway near the Esso garage is ok but the staff are moody. Good location for exploring Scarborough and Flamborough.

Disliked: Everything was ok, but for the price we expected more than ok. The layout of the site meant the single road was really busy and the bottom end is like a wind tunnel. The contactless check-in might suit some but we missed a human touch. The tent was poorly equipped with no forks and again a lack of personality. No phone signal also makes it tricky to contact the company and £4 for WiFi is steep.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's weary good please.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Sintija P. May 2023

Thistledown Feather bell tent

Liked: It's weary good please.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great staff, loads to do for the kids. Best campsite

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

Anonymous May 2023

Thistledown Feather bell tent

Liked: Bell tents were very cosy Well equipped Gteat staff

Disliked: Wood was expensive and wasn't enough for the night. We may have been unlucky by getting more kindling than logs though

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

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

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Merry Dale Bell Tents

Humble Bee Farm

Flixton

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO11 3UJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.18768°N
-0.40744°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.5 km Haven Holiday Park

8 km Bus Station

Rail

5.9 km Seamer Rail Station

6.3 km Hunmanby Rail Station

7.8 km Filey 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

Scarborough (25 minutes’ drive) has a large sandy beach skirted by fish and chip shops and ice-cream parlours. Take a walk up to the remains of the medieval castle, on a grassy headland with coastal views, then descend on the other side to check out Peasholm Park, with its Japanese-style garden and boating lake. Spend a few hours climbing and bouncing on the inflatable structures at North Yorkshire Water Park (25 minutes), which also has a quiet area where you can have a go at paddleboarding or kayaking. Experience the vastness of North York Moors National Park (40 minutes) on a hike, taking in archaeological remains like the Wheeldale Roman Road, and natural features like the Hole of Horcum and dramatic waterfalls. Finish the day with a trip on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Cayton Bay	7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Filey	8.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Reighton	10.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Scarborough South Bay	10.5 km	Sea	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor
Scarborough North Bay	11.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Burton Agnes Hall 16 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 20.6 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 25 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 26.2 km

Kew at Castle Howard 33.3 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 19.9 km

Yorkshire Coast 24.3 km

Nunnington Hall 37 km

Rievaulx Terrace 46.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 6 - Ganton to Filey 5.1 km

Cleveland Way, Stage 1 - Filey to Scarborough 8 km

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 9.5 km

PEASHOLM PARK 11.3 km

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 11.6 km

Local events

Whitby Goth Weekend (Friday, April 26, 2024 – Friday, April 26, 2024)
Whitby, England 36.4 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.

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Does Merry Dale Bell Tents have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Merry Dale Bell Tents? Scarborough (25 minutes’ drive) has a large sandy beach skirted by fish and chip shops and ice-cream parlours. Take a walk up to the remains of the medieval castle, on a grassy … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Merry Dale Bell Tents?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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