Tarn House Caravan Park

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  • Dog-friendly Yorkshire Dales site five minutes’ drive from Skipton
  • Embsay Station 10 minutes’ drive; Harrogate 35 minutes
  • Country shop; pub serving food; play area and year-round family events
Hiking, golfing and a thriving restaurant scene in nearby Skipton (five minutes’ drive across the A59) make Tarn House Caravan Park a pretty sweet spot for a holiday in North Yorkshire. The family-friendly site sits on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, so the walkers and ramblers in your midst should have plenty to be cheerful about, with places like Embsay Crag and Skipton Moor no more than 10 minutes’ drive away. On the site, there is a nifty country shop selling locally produced foodstuffs. The amenities are modern: there's a heated toilet and shower block (with facilities for disabled guests), as well as a launderette. And golfers will likely be happier still, with a driving range within walking distance (10 minutes) and an 18-hole course (where they also run beginners’ lessons) within a five-minute drive. After a day on the putting green, scrambling up the Dales or walking your dog (a welcome guest here) through gorgeous woodland, you can chill out by sinking into a comfortable leather sofa at the elegant on-site pub, which serves delicious pizzas and local ales. Children, meanwhile, might be making new friends on the swings and see-saws in the play area. Tarn House also has a calendar of events, ranging from live music bands and comedy performances to children’s activities.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 7
Touring caravan pitches 17
Caravans for hire 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open now
Opens 6 February

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 6 Feb to

This site is a member of Partingtons group.

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 81 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

Top site, spotless facilities, and proper warm showers. Spacious, level pitches, great power/water. Friendly staff. Lovely location near Skipton. Bar/restaurant get a nod for grub and craic. Dogs welcome! Small points on Wi-Fi and pitch sorting.

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Really enjoyed our stay. Shower/toilet areas clean. Entertainment…

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Michelle T.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch

Liked Really enjoyed our stay.
Shower/toilet areas clean.
Entertainment at the house was great.
Would stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely pitches, good size, facilities nice…

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Kirsty H.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch

Liked Lovely pitches, good size, facilities nice and clean and brilliant hot showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good clean facilities elsan . Point…

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Joan W.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch

Liked Good clean facilities elsan . Point very near water electric at the side of caravan pub with dog snug activities for children and the shop is very reasonably price
Staff very welcoming
5 minutes drive into Skipton or a 20 minute stroll
Everything on the doorstep

Disliked The only thing was the WiFi
Which only worked when up at the pub
If you wanted to watch tv eg Netflix or download something on evening you needed to hotspot WiFi
But it wasn’t really an issue

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic pitch either for a drop off or a week’s holiday.

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Adele C.

Rambling fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful entrance, great service, very friendly and inviting. Lovely food and so much to keep the kids entertained. Fantastic showers with underfloor heating. Very quiet yet family orientated.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitches, spacious, close to facility…

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David N.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch

Liked Great pitches, spacious, close to facility block. Very close to getting into and out of Skipton.
Bar and food lovely- very accommodating for one of our parties allergies.
Toilet block always warm and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cody, well equipped, close to facility…

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David N.

Camping pod

Liked Cody, well equipped, close to facility block, lovely and warm

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely big pitches, nice and quiet…

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Lucinda T.

Escapade fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely big pitches, nice and quiet site. Fantastic facilities, best toilets and showers I have used on a site all year! 25 minute walk into Skipton.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not the best but could be improved

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Jim M.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch

Liked Main bar especially outside seating

Disliked Touring pitch was poor due to very rough surface with lots of weeds. The area had potential to be improved to give it a good star rating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Lovely bar and food.…

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Anonymous

Rambling fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great site. Lovely bar and food. Staff helpful and pleasant. Would recommend it highly.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Disappointed with our pitch, too close to other caravans

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Philippa B.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch

Liked Location
Toilets /showers clean

Disliked Touring caravans too close together, not spacious pitches. No privacy
Large holiday park.
Refuse facilities overflowing.

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Features

Dogs allowed

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

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Tarn House Caravan Park

Stirton

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 3FF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.97587°N
2.03659°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.2 km Bus Station Stand 8
14.7 km Bus Station
15.8 km Bus Station
Rail
2 km Skipton Rail Station
4.5 km Gargrave Rail Station
6.7 km Cononley Rail Station
Airport
27.4 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

Head to Embsay Station (10 minutes’ drive) for a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, but be sure to get there well before your train is due to depart to make the most of the tiny vintage café, which serves yummy home-made cakes. It’s also worth keeping an eye on the website for events like murder mysteries and driving experiences. At Thornton Hall Farm Country Park (15 minutes), the children can ride ponies, feed lambs or go on a safari drive through the grounds to see the resident deer herd. There is also an indoor soft-play area and quad bikes (for both kids and for adults, should you feel unfairly left out…) Need to wind down further? Take a day trip to Harrogate (35 minutes), where the Victorian Turkish Baths is a spectacular spot for a steam, a soak or an invigorating massage (or a cold plunge, if that’s your jam). At the Royal Pump Room Museum you can learn more about the history of this spa town, before heading to Betty’s Café Tea Rooms for scones and sandwiches.

Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 15.1 km

Bronte Parsonage Museum 16.9 km

Gawthorpe Hall 25.6 km

National Media Museum 27.6 km

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 29 km

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 15.2 km

Malham Tarn Estate 16.6 km

Hardcastle Crags 23.8 km

Brimham Rocks 25.7 km

Gawthorpe Hall 25.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Flasby and Flasby Fell 0.6 km

Embsay and Rylstone Cross 3.3 km

Embsay - Upper Barden Reservoir - Embsay Moor 3.3 km

BROUGHTON HALL 4 km

Gargrave - Calton - Winterburn - Eshton 4.6 km

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, England 35.3 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.

Offers

Motorhome or campervan pitch
Escapade fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch
  • 10% off Weekly discount –
Touring caravan pitches
Escapade fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch
  • 10% off Weekly discount –
Touring caravan pitches
Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring caravan pitch
  • 10% off Weekly discount –
Motorhome or campervan pitch
Rambling fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch
  • 10% off Weekly discount –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tarn House Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tarn House Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tarn House Caravan Park? Head to Embsay Station (10 minutes’ drive) for a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, but be sure to get there well before your train is due to depart … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tarn House Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tarn House Caravan Park? From €34.73 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.