Dove Cote Lodge

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The site is enclosed and safe for family and pets
Grassy pitches
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  • Small and secure site in North Yorkshire three miles from Selby
  • Perfect for families and groups of friends who camp together
  • Great for cyclists following the C2C/Trans Pennine Trail
You may be heading to North Yorkshire to tour market towns and historic cities or to get down to walking, cycling or wildlife spotting around its trails. No matter what you’re plotting to do, Dove Cote Lodge is a small, safe and secure base 10 minutes’ drive away from Selby, half an hour from York and a 15-minute walk away from Cliffe, where you can pick up the Trans Pennine Trail. There’s a real intimate feel here, as there’s a large barbecue area and a central firepit that’s shared between the guests, making the site particularly suited to solo travellers, families or groups of friends. Those of you who are cycling or walking along the Trans Pennine Trail may also find this site a handy rest stop, as it’s so close by. Other shared facilities on site include a sheltered dishwashing area and an amenities block with toilets and showers - so the basics are nicely covered. For extra convenience, there’s a communal fridge so that you may keep your drinks chilled or food fresh ready for the next stop on your itinerary. There’s a good array of public footpaths and walks close by this site too, as well as a village shop, pub and butchers around half an hour’s walk away, so you’ll be able to get your hands on snacks, essentials and dishier meals quite easily to power you around the trails.

Site type

RV sites 5
Tent sites 5
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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Reviews

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Location
9
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10
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10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7

100% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, well-kept site has spacious, level spots and clean, warm facilities, including dishwashing areas with fridge/freezer. Guests appreciated thoughtful touches like a communal fire pit and toy box with games. The site is praised for its peaceful vibe and friendly hosts. Minor points include occasional road/train noise and suggestions for shower lighting/shelving. RVs not allowed due to access.

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Lovely small site

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9 out of 10
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8
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10
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Power optional grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Its a small site, only 5 pitches.
Facilities close to the pitch and clean.
Hosts very friendly.
Has washing up facilities with a fridge and freezer.
Water tap on field.
No issues with phone signal.
Have EHU but didnt use.
Was lovely listening to all the birds around.
Close to Selby and shops.

Disliked No fault of the site but close to a main road and train line so can hear traffic and trains honking all hours (although does die down overnight) so wouldn't class as fully peaceful.
Shared the site with others who all knew each other so they sat around the fire bit and bbq meaning we were unable to use it without intruding. They were also very noisy till the early hours.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re glad you found the facilities clean and well kept. Noise levels here can vary depending on wind direction, and while we’re near a road and a distant train line, trains don’t usually run overnight and most guests describe the site as peaceful.

We’re sorry your stay coincided with a particularly lively group — this isn’t typical of the site, and we do ask all guests to follow quiet hours so everyone can enjoy a relaxing stay.

We appreciate your comments and hope the rest of your trip was enjoyable.

We will be going back.

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10 out of 10
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9
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8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
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10
Wifi
No rating

Power optional grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Clean site and well maintained. Big pitches.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback — we really appreciate it. We’re glad you enjoyed the big pitches and found everything clean and well looked after. It means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

- Spacious Pitches. - Clean Facilities. -…

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8 out of 10
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6
Value for money
6
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Customer service
7
Child friendliness
7
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Abi -. 3 reviews

Power optional grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked - Spacious Pitches.

- Clean Facilities.

- Safe Space For Children To Play.

- "Toybox" provided in the campsite with family activities such as cricket, football goal and other bits.

(We left some toys behind in the toybox for others to use) 😊

- Fire Pit.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback — we’re really glad you enjoyed the spacious pitches, clean facilities and the safe space for children to play. It’s great to hear the toybox was a hit, and thank you for adding a few extras for future families to enjoy.

We’re delighted you had a good stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.

A fantastic, small campsite in a…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked A fantastic, small campsite in a great location with spacious, level pitches which were really well looked after. There were plenty of places to walk the dog nearby too. The facilities were clean :) We had no issues at all, a perfect stay!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, it's very much appreciated!

We are so happy you enjoyed the spacious pitches and checked out the walks nearby.

We hope to see you again in the future :)

Lovely quite site with just what…

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10 out of 10
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8
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Power optional grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Lovely quite site with just what you need

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really glad you enjoyed the quiet setting and found everything you needed for a relaxing stay. It means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

Would stay there again with out hesitation

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10 out of 10
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10
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
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Child friendliness
No rating
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Wifi
6

Power optional grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Small and quiet with good facilities

Disliked On a main road and near to railway line

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review — we’re really glad you enjoyed the small, quiet setting and the facilities during your stay.

You’re right that we’re near a main road and a distant railway line, and how noticeable they are can vary depending on wind direction. Most guests still find the site peaceful overall, but we really appreciate you mentioning it so others know what to expect.

Thanks again for your kind feedback, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.

This was my 1st trip in…

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9 out of 10
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9
Value for money
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Ade K. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked This was my 1st trip in my van. Dove Cote is a nice site in the countryside and was quiet. With only half a dozen pitches the site has a welcoming feel. The toilets and showers are adequate and well looked after by the owners. The owners are rightly very proud of their little site and it was nice to meet Liz to tell her how good my stay was. Will definitely return soon to this beautiful little site. Some Decent pub grub within short travelling distance by car at the Black Dog Inn at Camblesforth Selby.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review — it was a pleasure meeting you, and we’re really glad your first trip in the van was such a good one. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the quiet countryside setting, the small welcoming feel of the site, and the facilities.

We’re delighted you plan to return and thank you for the recommendation for the Black Dog Inn — always nice to have local tips. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Perfect, relaxing, peaceful and very clean.

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Such a beautiful quiet area with power outlets, clean bathrooms and shower.
Didnt smell strongly of manure or have loud farm animals waking you early morning. The managers of the site were very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely come again.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review!

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay!

We look forward to seeing you again in the future 😊.

Lovely little campsite, plenty of information…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Power optional grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Lovely little campsite, plenty of information provided ahead of our stay which meant we could just turn up, pitch up and get on with our holiday.

Plenty of space for kids to play. Showers and toilets well kept and clean. Fridge and freezer very useful, especially the freezer this week to freeze some ice packs for our days out!

Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a campsite in the area.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review!.
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay.
We hope to see you again the the future 😊.

Very pleasant stay.

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10 out of 10
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Neil H. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Excellent two days camping, friendly with clean facilities. We will definitely be using this campsite again.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Neil,
Thank you for our feedback. We are really glad that you enjoyed your stay with us.
We hope to see you again in the future 🙂.


Features

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

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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Dove Cote Lodge

Howden Road

Cliffe cum Lund

Selby

North Yorkshire

England

YO8 6PE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.78559°N
1.01002°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.8 km Goole Airmyn Road
19.8 km Bus Station Stand 1
19.9 km Rail Station Stop J
Rail
3.6 km Selby Rail Station
5.8 km Wressle Rail Station
10.1 km Howden Rail Station
Airport
33.3 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
33.9 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Selby (market town with an abbey): 10 minutes’ drive - Skylark Centre and Nature Reserve (walking trails and wildlife spotting): 15 minutes - William's Den (adventure play areas and woodland walks): 25 minutes - York: half an hour - Xscape Yorkshire (entertainment complex with a cinema, trampoline park, skiing and other activities): half an hour - RSPB Blacktoft Sands (nature reserve with walking and birdwatching): 35 minutes - The Dome (arena and leisure centre with activities such as ice skating and swimming): 40 minutes - Yorkshire Wildlife Park: 45 minutes - Beverley (market town with a 13th-century minster): 45 minutes - Leeds: 50 minutes - Sheffield: an hour and 10 minutes.

Must see

Air Museum 15.6 km

York Racecourse 18.1 km

York Castle Museum 19.4 km

Clifford's Tower 19.4 km

National Centre for Early Music 19.4 km

National Trust

Goddards Garden 18.3 km

Treasurer's House 20.2 km

Nostell Priory and Parkland 29.1 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 29.2 km

Maister House 44.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MOREBY HALL 11.8 km

NUN APPLETON HALL 12.2 km

Battle of Towton, 1461 18.3 km

ROWNTREE PARK 18.7 km

YORK CEMETERY 18.7 km

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)

    Wetherby, England 26.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dove Cote Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dove Cote Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dove Cote Lodge? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Selby (market town with an abbey): 10 minutes’ drive - Skylark Centre and Nature Reserve (walking trails and wildlife spotting): 15 minutes - William's Den (adventure … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dove Cote Lodge?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dove Cote Lodge? From $50.92 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.