Fairmead Farm

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Views into the Dales from the farm
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Exterior of bell tent
Cold plunges to be used with wood-fired nordic sauna
Fabulous views over the yorkshire dales

  • Attractive rural location just off the A658, 20 mins' drive from Leeds
  • Harewood House 15 minutes' drive; close to Yorkshire Dales walks
  • Wood-fired sauna and cold plunge pool on site, plus café and firepit
How far out of the city do you have to go to find a proper rural location? In the case of Fairmead Farm, not far at all – this handy West Yorkshire location is just outside the village of Pool in Wharfedale, an easy 20-minute drive from Leeds. Everything at this working farm site is set up to create hassle-free breaks for families, couples and small groups of friends (dogs included). Even the access to the site is easy, as it’s just a little way off the A658. You’d hardly believe the city is so close when you take in the scenery here, as the farm has fabulous sweeping views across the surrounding countryside towards the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park (a great destination for a hike and other outdoor activities, you’ll no doubt already have clocked). Plenty of useful facilities have been provided here, including clean showers and toilets, along with a cosy barn where you can relax if the weather takes a turn. Outside, you can buy drinks (and sometimes wood-fired pizzas in high season) from the cute horsebox café, and spend your evenings gathering by the firepit for a chat by the flames and a bit of stargazing. There is another option for keeping warm on site: the Nordic-style wood-fired sauna makes a lovely place to relax, especially after a long walk. If you’re feeling brave, combine it with a dip in one of the cold plunge pools. Not your style? Head into the village, half a mile away, for a warming meal and a pint in the local pub.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 4
Rent a tent 8
Open now
Opens 4 August
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 01/07 and 31/12.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 4 Aug to

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88% would stay here again

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Very pleasant location, site facilities extremely clean.

Disliked Access was a bit tricky

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Excellent site, stunning views, clean facilities very friendly staff

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Sharon C.

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Liked Highly recommend Fairmead Farm. Tom was very welcoming, views are breathtaking! Showers and toilets very clean. Tom also made wood fire pizzas which were delicious!! Will definitely be returning

Disliked Nothing

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Paula T.

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Liked We loved everything about this site, I would highly recommend staying there and will be booking up again.. Tom was very helpful..beautiful scenery

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Anonymous

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Liked Really lovely site that feels rural but only being 15 minutes away from Leeds.
Great facilities and although we only stayed one night, we could easily have stayed longer.
Amazing views and tons of space.
Sauna and cold baths look great and if we had more time would have definitely had a go, these must be booked separately.

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Our Favourite Campsite So Far!

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Natalie C.

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Liked We've just come back from a wonderful long weekend at Fairmead Farm in our Tentbox. The facilities were the best we have come across so far - clean, hot, spacious showers and clean toilets. The farm itself was a lovely big field with lovely bell tents in the middle. There was ample space all around them to park up wherever you wish, with beautiful views on all sides. The host was amazing - helpful, kind and clearly very dedicated to making sure everyone was happy - and he makes the most delicious pizza's in his pizza oven! (You won't regret ordering one) There was even a luxury sauna, which if we hadn't forgotten our swimwear we would have definitely used! Thank you so much for a lovely weekend Tom - we'll absolutely be back.

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Faith M.

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Liked We had a great stay at Fairmead Farm. Tom could not have been any more accommodating and option of getting a wood fired pizza and using the sauna were great! It was a nice quiet campsite with gorgeous views and we will definitely be back.

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Lovely campsite with beautiful view Clean showers…

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Petra D.

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Liked Lovely campsite with beautiful view
Clean showers and toilets
A big plus is that they offer fresh coffee, pizza, and something for breakfast.
Another extra is sauna
Perfect

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Wonderful relaxing stay

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Tracey N.

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Liked Great spot! Fabulous views. Well kept facilities, clean, hot powerful shower. Top tier bonus is having a sauna available. Delicious wood fired pizzas made to order. The barn is available for a relaxed shelter. A really friendly site with a chilled out atmosphere, just what we wanted. The only bed time noise was the sound of Tom explaining the star constellations to his children around the campfire as they admired the moon and dark skies which was wonderful and made me open the van doors for a sneaky peak!
The host and his family could not have made us feel more welcome.

Disliked Nothing - it's a gem!

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Clare S.

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Liked We're sad to be leaving this lovely site, the views are out of this world and the host (Tom) was more than welcoming, his woodfired pizza skills are top notch. We booked a campervan with awning pitch which was excellent value for money. The horse box bathroom is so clean and modern as is the little shower block. There is bell tents available which look lovely when their all lit up at night, camp fires were roaring giving such a rustic camping feeling. We enjoyed playing games in the pub barn, table tennis was our favourite although we wasn't very good at it, after a few beers we were even worse but we did have a laugh and that's what it's all about. The highlight for us was the woodfired sauna, it really is a piece of art, a lot of skill has gone into making it so beautiful, after an hour sat in there the cold baths are perfect to jump in to while gazing at the stunning scenery. We highly recommend Fairmead Farm, with it being only a 20 minute drive from us (Leeds) we can't wait to return. We use campsites all the time for our adventures in our campervan and this has to be our favourite by far.

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Great for families

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Anonymous

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Liked Tom the host met us on arrival and was extremely welcoming and helpful. The little touches such as the kitted out barn for the kids meant we will definitely be returning. Tom even helped us out when we accidentally let our car battery run down. Top guy! Overall a lovely stay

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Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Fairmead Farm

Pool Bank New Road

Pool in Wharfedale

Otley

West Yorkshire

England

LS21 1EU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.89538°N
1.62682°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.6 km Harewood Arms
7.6 km Harewood Arms
7.8 km Harrogate Road Belvedere Rd
Rail
4.3 km Weeton Rail Station
5.3 km Horsforth Rail Station
6.2 km Guiseley Rail Station
Airport
3.7 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: - Otley Chevin Forest Park: five minutes’ drive - Almscliffe Crag: 10 minutes - Harewood House (walks and heritage tours of the house: 15 minutes - Ilkley Moor Cow & Calf Rocks: 20 minutes - Tropical World zoo: 20 minutes - Harrogate: 25 minutes - Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway: half an hour - Bolton Abbey: 35 minutes.

Must see

Harewood House 6.5 km

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 10.3 km

Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills 10.7 km

The Henry Moore Institute 11.8 km

Royal Armouries Museum 13.1 km

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 16.8 km

Brimham Rocks 21 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 25 km

Hardcastle Crags 30.2 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 30.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around Chevin Park 2.9 km

LAWNSWOOD CEMETERY 5.8 km

Lindley Woods Reservoir and Farnley Moor 6.7 km

HAREWOOD HOUSE 6.8 km

HIGH ROYDS HOSPITAL 7.2 km

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 12 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 Fairmead Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fairmead Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fairmead Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Otley Chevin Forest Park: five minutes’ drive - Almscliffe Crag: 10 minutes - Harewood House (walks and heritage tours of the house: 15 minutes - Ilkley … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fairmead Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fairmead Farm? From €28.95 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.