When can I check in and check out of Freespirit Glamping?

On-site accommodation Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Freespirit Glamping?

From $167.90 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Freespirit Glamping

From £80 For 1 night, 4 adults 10 7 reviews

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Bell tent (added by manager 11 jun 2021)

Cosy bell tents (added by manager 10 jun 2021)

Quiet dog-friendly glamping site on the edge of the North York Moors
A 10-minute drive from the Howardian Hills and 40 minutes from York
Firepit, barbecue and private eco-toilet and shower with each pitch

From spotting owls, deer, badgers and hares to counting the types of wild birds… if you have your sights set on a peaceful getaway in North Yorkshire, grab your glamping gear (wellies and games included) for the family-friendly and dog-friendly Freespirit Glamping on the edge of the North York Moors, a 40-minute drive from York. A 10-minute drive from the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty too, this is a wildlife haven where you’ll be nicely occupied stream-hopping, hiking or den-building in the surrounding area. With wildlife all around, it’s no wonder this site is geared up to be eco friendly. Swap your devices for starry skies, because there’s no electricity or wifi on the site (although you may find some 4G signal in the field if you do decide to bring along a mobile phone). There’s a firepit and barbecue provided with each pitch (and cutlery, cookery and utensils so you can dig in right away). Each pitch also has a dishwashing area, private eco-toilet and shower to wash away the day. Just bring along your own bedding or hire bedding from the site in advance. Food-wise you're welcome to concoct a chilli over the campfire, although you may instead like to opt for some good pub grub from one of several pubs 10 minutes’ drive away. If snacks are on your brain too, there are also food shops and farm shops (and takeaways too) within 15 minutes’ drive of the site.

Site type

Open now

Please note

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
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.
Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
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 campground/park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 22 Mar to Sun, 3 Nov 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Amazing place!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Laura V. Apr 2024

Sunflower bell tent

Liked: Everything! This site has absolutely everything you could possibly need to live comfortably, while still being away from the hustle and bustle of life. Surrounded by stunning walks and the most beautiful village only a mile down the road, this is a site we will definitely be booking again!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owners couldn't have been more helpful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2023

Rose bell tent

Liked: An all round lovely experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice and peaceful place!Tent fully equipped,nice experience!…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Andrada S. May 2023

Marigold bell tent

Liked: Really nice and peaceful place!Tent fully equipped,nice experience!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your great review and coming to stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

Can't recommend this place enough. It's in an incredible location overlooking rolling…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jill O. May 2023

Lilac bell tent

Liked: Can't recommend this place enough. It's in an incredible location overlooking rolling hills with a strawberry red sunset behind us, immaculate bell tent with made beds, a BBQ, a firepit, clean ecotoilets and hot showers. Andy was friendly and helpful, it was easy to get around and visit other places around the area too. Thank you Freespirit Glamping for the relaxed getaway for our family.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your awesome review and for coming to stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again!

Helen was the perfect hostess, checking we were ok throughout the stay

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

Trudi T. Sept 2022

Sunflower bell tent

Liked: The site and sunflower bell tent were pristine. All facilities immaculate and the attention to detail was faultless. Even had a beautiful crochet blanket for sitting round the fire 🔥 x

Disliked: NA

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful area to visit and explore.

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Jessica S. Jun 2022

Sunflower bell tent

Liked: Everything... * Only 5 tents so nice and quiet/spacious * The eco facilities * Location * Almost everything we needed was provided * Friendly * Clean

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tha k you so much for a wonderful weekend! We will definitely be back!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

paul s. May 2022

Rose bell tent

Liked: Absolutely everything, great communication, lovely greeting and tour upon arrival. Absolutely everything has been thought of here and all the little touches like games vox and hot water bottles made our stay special The location was perfect and the views were perfect!!

Disliked: NA

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your review. It's much appreciated. We're delighted you had a good stay and hope to see you again!

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Freespirit Glamping

Cliff Stud Retreat

Carlton Road

Helmsley

North Yorkshire

England

YO62 5HG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.1929°N
-1.05445°W

Nearest transport

Coach

19.1 km The Royal Oak

19.3 km Market Place

24.2 km The Square

Rail

18.1 km Malton Rail Station

21.1 km Thirsk Rail Station

24.9 km Poppleton Rail Station

Ferry

44.9 km Transporter Bridge South Side

45.1 km Transporter Bridge North Side

Airport

43.1 km Durham Tees Valley 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

Set off to North Yorkshire's market towns… Helmsley (10 minutes’ drive), Thirsk (25 minutes) and Malton (25 minutes) are magnets for foodies. Call into one of several National Trust properties on the way… ogle the organic garden at Nunnington Hall (10 minutes), wander around the Cistercian monastery at Rievaulx Abbey (15 minutes) or admire the art at Beningbrough Hall (35 minutes). In York (40 minutes), go on a ghost walk or take the less fearsome route down the historic Shambles. See York Minster and the York Dungeon too, but don’t get caught up too long in the cells, as the JORVIK Viking Centre, York’s Chocolate Story and the free National Railway Museum York are some of the other museums worth a visit. The seaside on your mind? Dine on the quayside at Whitby (an hour), ride a donkey in Scarborough (an hour and five minutes) or see a traditional fishing village at Robin Hood’s Bay (an hour and five minutes). Filey and Saltburn-by-the-Sea (both an hour) are some other splendid seaside spots for a picnic, or you could hire a bicycle for the Cinder Track between Whitby and Scarborough.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sandsend	42.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Runswick Bay	42.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Robin Hoods Bay	43 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Whitby	43.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Scarborough North Bay	43.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Duncombe Park 5.1 km

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 8.2 km

Rievaulx Abbey 8.3 km

Kew at Castle Howard 12.5 km

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 12.5 km

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 5.3 km

Rievaulx Terrace 8.2 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 21.8 km

Treasurer's House 25.7 km

Mount Grace Priory 26.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GILLING CASTLE 2.6 km

DUNCOMBE PARK 5.1 km

NUNNINGTON HALL 5.6 km

Beverley and The Westwood: 'Minster, Mills and Markets' 5.9 km

NEWBURGH PRIORY 6.2 km

Local events

York Early Music Festival (Saturday, 6 July 2024 – Saturday, 6 July 2024)
York, England 25.6 km
Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 9 July 2024 – Tuesday, 9 July 2024)
Harrogate, England 37.2 km
Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, 25 April 2024 – Thursday, 25 April 2024)
Harrogate, England 37.2 km
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, 13 September 2024 – Friday, 13 September 2024)
Ripon, England 37.9 km
Leeds Festival (Wednesday, 21 August 2024 – Wednesday, 21 August 2024)
Wetherby, England 41.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

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.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £100.00 ($208.13) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 ($98.89) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Does Freespirit Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Freespirit Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Freespirit Glamping? Set off to North Yorkshire's market towns… Helmsley (10 minutes’ drive), Thirsk (25 minutes) and Malton (25 minutes) are magnets for foodies. Call into one of several National Trust properties on the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Freespirit Glamping?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: Anytime – Anytime

Depart by: Anytime

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How much does it cost to stay at Freespirit Glamping? From $167.90 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.