Lakeside

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  • Small North Yorkshire touring site on the edge of Pickering
  • Just outside the North York Moors; half an hour's drive from the coast
  • A 10-minute walk from town centre; bus stop nearby
Whether you're planning on hiking or having a light potter around North Yorkshire, it's a breeze from Lakeside, less than a mile from the centre of Pickering. Indeed, you’re likely to become very well-acquainted with the North York Moors National Park and Dalby Forest, both of which are just a few minutes’ drive away. Just off the A170, this small site is in a very handy location and such a setting also means it’s easy to head to the coast for a bit of splashing in the sea at Scarborough (half an hour away). Leaving the car on site for a bit? No problem. It’s possible to walk into town in 10 minutes or so to hit the shops, pubs, takeaways, restaurants and the like. When you're rather craving an outing further afield, just hail the bus from the stop a couple of minutes’ walk away. The friendly staff say they’re always happy to answer questions, dish out local advice or lend a hand to help guests with whatever they need. When it comes to facilities, you’ll be sorted out with waste disposal and recycling, a chemical waste facility and a caravan washing area (but please note that there are no toilets or showers here). Dogs are also welcome, and they’re not the only things given the green light; you're also welcome to bring along a barbecue or firepit for a warm and relaxing evening.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 4
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 4 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

What a beautiful site very well maintained close enough to walk into…

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: What a beautiful site very well maintained close enough to walk into Pickering with a handy pub on the way cannot recommend this site enough our hosts Dave and Elaine and not forgetting coco were fantastic nothing was too much trouble we will definitely be back Mark Fiona and Crumble

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From the manager: Hi Mark and Fiona, and Crumble, glad you enjoyed your stay. Always nice to have good feedback .It was a pleasure having you on site and hope to see you in the future. Dave, Elaine and Coco.

Stunning little site, lovely level pitches on a beautiful lawn surrounded by…

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Stunning little site, lovely level pitches on a beautiful lawn surrounded by trees and flowers. No toilets or showers but we knew that when booking.David , the owner was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay again if we're in the area

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Joanne for your kind review.Glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you in the future. Dave, Elaine and Coco.

Very warm welcome , excellent hosts, very friendly and helpful, Well maintained…

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

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Very warm welcome , excellent hosts, very friendly and helpful, Well maintained site, Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. And hope to return Dave & Lesley

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Hi, Dave, Lesley and of course Oscar,we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you in the future.Bring the good weather back with you again. Many Thanks Dave, Elaine and Coco.

Excellent site, clean and well maintained with friendly hosts.

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Beautifully kept site in perfect position. Fabulous hosts in Dave and Elaine who couldn't do enough for you and also offered insights into local walks etc. Very highly recommended, we'll be back...

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From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review, It was really nice to meet you and your super little dogs Glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you in the future. Dave, Elaine and Coco.

A very attractive, well-maintained site. Friendly and helpful owners.…

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

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: A very attractive, well-maintained site. Friendly and helpful owners.

Disliked: Road noise

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From the manager: Thanks for your review.Glad you were pleased with site and our service. Thanks Dave Elaine and Coco.

Lovely small site, clean and tidy, level pitches, friendly staff

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

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: We were welcomed by Dave and Elaine, a lovely couple that gave us lots of information and advice about the area. The site was lovely and only a short stroll to the town centre.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review, and pleased you liked our small site.Hope to see you again in the future. Dave, Elaine and Coco.

Small level site with only 7 pitches. Well kept grounds.…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 4
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Small level site with only 7 pitches. Well kept grounds.

Disliked: Noise from the road. Large number of flies on the site. Site rules not enforced due to no staff presence on site.

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From the manager: We received your review???? , and noticed that from past reviews you have posted that you will never be happy wherever you stay. Sorry we did not come up to your standards.Certain issues are out of our control. Thank you for damaging our pitch up rating as you have done to other sites. r

Spotless small site with very helpful owner.

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Spacious pitches. Very well kept small site. Extremely neat and tidy with lovely roses, trees and shrubs. Very helpful and friendly owner. Easy walk into Pickering. The bus stop to Helmsley and Scarborough is a short walk away.

Disliked: There is some road noise but to be expected as this is mentioned in the booking information.

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From the manager: Hi, thank you for your review, and glad you liked our small site. We are pleased you enjoyed our location,but wish we could control daily traffic noise. A speed camera now and again would be a great help.Thanks for staying with us and maybe see you again. Dave, Elaine and Coco.

Warm welcome awaits at this lovely site.

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

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Dave, Elaine & Coco made us feel very welcome, they give lots of useful local information. The site is lovely.

Disliked: Nothing everything is perfect.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review, and glads you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to meeting you again. Dave, Elaine and Coco..

Great location, great hosts and clear about minimal facilities.

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Really well maintained site within walking distance to amenities and good access to the surrounding attractions and North York Moors. The hosts kept us informed of all aspects of our arrival and departure time and were friendly and welcoming. Really enjoyed our stay.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. Glad our site was a good position for your movements around the area and also pleased you enjoyed your stay on our small site. Look forward to seeing you in the future. Dave, Elaine and Coco.


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Lakeside

Keld Head

Pickering

North Yorkshire

England

YO18 8LL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.25056°N
-0.79381°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 km The Royal Oak
24.3 km Sunday School
24.3 km Playing Fields
Rail
13.2 km Malton Rail Station
20.9 km Egton Rail Station
21 km Glaisdale Rail Station
Ferry
46.6 km Transporter Bridge South Side
46.7 km Transporter Bridge North Side

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

Those of you who are new to this part of land might want to get to know a bit of the local history. If so, there are a few places to start, including the 20th-century history museum at Eden Camp (15 minutes’ drive), in the grounds of what was once a war prisoner camp. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (25 minutes) is all about experiencing heritage steam train journeys, while Castle Howard (half an hour) keeps alive the life and history of a huge stately home. After a light-hearted day at the seaside? Scarborough (half an hour) and Whitby (35 minutes) are some prime patches for that. And for places that celebrate nature at its finest instead, Dalby Forest Visitors Centre (20 minutes) will get you on track for the right forest trails, while The Yorkshire Arboretum (half an hour) has handsome meadows, glades and lakes. For those of you with the family all along for the holiday including kids, Flamingo Land Resort theme park (15 minutes) is one of those places that are likely to entertain – yes, there are real flamingos, as well as rides.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Scarborough North Bay 25.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Scarborough South Bay 26.1 km Sea Poor Poor Poor Poor
Robin Hoods Bay 26.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Cayton Bay 28 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Whitby 29 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 1.1 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 5.1 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 7.5 km

Kew at Castle Howard 16.1 km

Castle Howard 16.2 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 11.3 km

Nunnington Hall 12.9 km

Rievaulx Terrace 20.6 km

Yorkshire Coast 25.6 km

Mount Grace Priory 36.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 1.1 km

Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 8 km

Lockton and Levisham 8.1 km

EBBERSTON HALL 10.9 km

Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Levisham 11.2 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lakeside have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lakeside dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lakeside? Those of you who are new to this part of land might want to get to know a bit of the local history. If so, there are a few places to start, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lakeside?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside? From €35.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.