The Ranch

View prices & book 9.4 217 reviews
Working equestrian yard
Working equestrian yard
Looking to the wolds
Camping pod exterior with patio
Far-reaching views
Level camping field
Well-kept grass pitches
One of the pitches
Wooden camping pod exterior
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Looking to the wolds
Camping pod exterior with patio
Far-reaching views

  • Quiet campsite in Irton village, 15 minutes’ drive from Scarborough
  • North Yorkshire Water Park 10 minutes’ drive; Filey 20 minutes
  • Adults-only site with basic facilities; pub five minutes’ drive
For a taster of bracing North Yorkshire air plus a dollop of peace and quiet, The Ranch has got you covered. This rural campsite is in the village of Irton, 15 minutes’ drive from Scarborough, and in pole position for adventures in the North Yorks Moors National Park, expeditions to sandy North Sea beaches and walks in the Yorkshire Wolds. Fishing, surfing, sunbathing and sea (or indoor pool) swimming are all available within 20 minutes’ drive, as are golf courses, riding schools and mountain-biking trails. There’s no shortage of pubs and restaurants either, with cosy traditional Yorkshire pubs and seafood dining options between five and 10 minutes away by car. Simple facilities at this adults-only spot include grass pitches, two drinking points and electric hook-ups. Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on the lead as the site is based on a working equestrian yard, and your neighbours will be horses grazing in adjacent fields.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 5
Tent sites 5
RV sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note

Hired accommodation

  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 217 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, adults-only campsite with clean, basic facilities, praised for excellent value and friendly hosts. Visitors enjoy the rural setting, close proximity to horses, and convenient location for exploring the Yorkshire coast. Pitches are generally flat, and pods offer comfy, well-equipped stays. Some note soft ground when wet, and wish for more nearby amenities.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely quiet site with well looked…

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Rachel T. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site with well looked after facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be back

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Quiet, no children, no hassle

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's good to get away to places like this.

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Shaun H. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Peace & quiet adults only camp, with great views. Only stayed for a couple of nights for a concert in Scarborough but it was a really relaxing weekend here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, no fussy check in.…

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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Lovely site, no fussy check in. Great facilities. Other guests were friendly. The horses and ponies are gorgeous ❤️ also lovely surroundings to walk round.

Disliked No dislikes!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cleanliness of facilities. Horses in close proximity.…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Cleanliness of facilities.
Horses in close proximity.

Disliked Distance into Scarborough

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Quiet and peaceful and very flat…

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Ben R. 3 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Quiet and peaceful and very flat site. Horses were lovely, if a little flatulent. Clean toilets and showers. Easy to get to Scarborough. Dog friendly and checkout is 11:30 which was great. For the money you pay it's great value
even for my Yorkshire pockets!

Disliked Beeline taxis are a bit overpriced at £17:50 to the open air theatre.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Blissful xx

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Rebecca T. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked I booked this little trip for some me time and peace and quiet. This place delivered it all!!!! I haven't felt so relaxed in a long time, beautiful little pod with all I needed, I slept like a log and woke up to cuddles with the horses! The showers and toilets were fab. I didn't want to leave and I will definitely be returning! Xxx

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Peaceful and quiet small pet friendly…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Peaceful and quiet small pet friendly site, simple well kept showers, toilet and washing facilities, short walk to Seamer for pubs and local shops, situated within a stables and livery site, so you get to see some of the sweetest horses.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it and will be back

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George P. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Great site, water, EHU decent toilets and shower etc. Very peaceful stay. Lovely people

Disliked Didn't dislike anything

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The peace and quiet, lovely views,…

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Adele B. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The peace and quiet, lovely views, watching the horses play in the field. A lovely place to stay, facilities very clean, people very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Composting toilet 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

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Ranch

93a Main Street

Irton

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO124RJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.24223°N
0.45804°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 km Railway Station Stop S
5.4 km Railway Station Stop S
5.4 km Railway Station Stop S
Rail
2.7 km Seamer Rail Station
5.4 km Scarborough Rail Station
11.3 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

So, where to start? You’ve got the North Yorkshire coastline close to hand, so perhaps a jaunt to Scarborough (15 minutes’ drive) is in order. You can visit the clifftop castle, discover the amusement arcades backing sandy beaches and watch the antics of sea lions or penguins at Sea Life Scarborough. For a quieter seaside experience and a dog-friendly shoreline, head for Filey (20 minutes). Turn inland for yomps across the heather in the North York Moors National Park (five minutes), spotting curlews and deer along your route. The undulating hills of the Yorkshire Wolds (half an hour) make for some challenging days on your bike, or you can pedal through pretty countryside to see the seabirds nesting at RSPB Bempton Cliffs (an hour and a half by bike). All that activity too much like hard work? Lovers of vintage steam trains may like to take the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering (half an hour’s drive) and chug across the moors to Whitby (45 minutes). You can picnic on the farm at Woldies (25 minutes), as well as pick your own lavender if you hit harvest time in summer, or discover the colourful plantings on ambles around Helmsley Walled Garden (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough South Bay 6 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 6.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 11.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Reighton 15.8 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 15.3 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 20.8 km

Burton Agnes Hall 22.9 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 23.2 km

Whitby Abbey 29.1 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 13.7 km

Yorkshire Coast 17.7 km

Nunnington Hall 33.9 km

Rievaulx Terrace 42.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 5.4 km

PEASHOLM PARK 6 km

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 6.5 km

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 6 - Ganton to Filey 6.8 km

Cloughton - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 10.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in North Yorkshire?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Ranch have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Ranch dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Ranch? So, where to start? You’ve got the North Yorkshire coastline close to hand, so perhaps a jaunt to Scarborough (15 minutes’ drive) is in order. You can visit the clifftop castle, discover … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Ranch?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    We are quite far down Main Street, and will be on your left when driving down. We do have a sign at the bottom of the driveway so hopefully you will see it and please turn down the drive towards the bungalow and big wooden gate.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Ranch? From $33.88 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.