Morndyke

2 reviews

Luxury shepherds’ huts in a quiet corner of a working farm
A 10-minute drive to Thirsk and 15 to North York Moors National Park
Child-free, dog-friendly site with a two-acre fishing lake

Mosey over to Morndyke, just outside Thirsk (10 minutes’ drive) in the stunning Yorkshire countryside, for a break at an award-winning glamping site. A stellar spot for a bit of silence, this park’s kid-free policy means no boisterous bairns are allowed. As well as not toting the tiddlers along, there’s no need to tow a tent either: stays at this park, a 15-minute drive from the North York Moors, are in chic shepherd’s huts set next to a peaceful coarse fishing lake. Each of the units looks out over miles’ worth of farmland, all the way up to the distant Hambleton Hills, and is named after the owners’ rescued sheep. They’re handcrafted to a high standard (the huts that is, not the sheep), with an ensuite bathroom including a shower and free Duck Island toiletries. There’s also a woodburning stove and a mini kitchen with a microwave, hot plate, kettle, toaster and cooking utensils. Sit down for food on the fold-down table using the hut’s fancy Emma Bridgewater crockery, then curl up in the sheepskin-covered armchair to watch a DVD on the TV. When it’s naptime, get cosy in the double bed or single bunk with the Bronte by Moon blankets and cushions. Weather looking good? Take a board game from the accommodation outside to play on your private patio, which has a firepit, barbecue, seating, a herb garden and a strawberry planter. If there’s anything else you need to pick up to make your evening go with a swing, check out the luxury goodies from Yorkshire at the site’s small shop.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Composting toilet 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

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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful 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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Morndyke

Morndyke House

Brickyard Farm

Thirsk

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 4EH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.22077°N
1.42244°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.4 km Market Place

11.4 km Bus Station Stand 1

22 km The Angel

Rail

3.4 km Thirsk Rail Station

12.6 km Northallerton Rail Station

23.8 km Knaresborough Rail Station

Ferry

42.3 km Transporter Bridge South Side

42.5 km Transporter Bridge North Side

Airport

32.3 km Durham Tees Valley Airport

42.1 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

Avian aficionado? Head to the Thirsk Birds Of Prey Centre (five minutes’ drive) or just wander around the North York Moors National Park (15 minutes) with your eyes to the sky. More animals are to be seen at the Monk Park Farm Visitor Attraction (15 minutes), and then you can learn a little more about them at The World Of James Herriot, the former home of the famed vet and writer. If you’re not interested in creatures of any sort, get out on the green at the Thirsk & Northallerton Golf Club (15 minutes) or go on a jaunt around the Jacobean Kiplin Hall and gardens (half an hour).

Food and drink

Jaipur Spice 0.5 km
The Watermill 1.3 km
Istanbul Bar & Grill 5.3 km
The Angel at Topcliffe, Bar and Grill 5.3 km
Racha Thai 5.3 km
Bianco Ristorante 5.3 km
Bengal Kitchen 5.4 km
Pizza Pronto 5.4 km
Black Cardamom 5.7 km
Crab & Lobster 5.8 km

Parks and play

Carlton Miniott Play Park 2.6 km
Sowerby playground 5.3 km
Holmes play area 5.3 km
Norby Park 5.3 km
Topcliffe Play Park 5.4 km
Dishforth Play Park 8.3 km

Public transport

Alanbrooke Barracks 2.4 km
Alanbrooke Barracks 2.5 km
Manfield Terrace 2.9 km
Thirsk Station 3.5 km
Thirsk Secondary School 4.8 km
Post Office 5.3 km
Thirsk Market Place 5.4 km
Sowerby Church 5.4 km
Asenby Road End 5.9 km
Tranmire Close 6.1 km

Groceries

Aldi 4.6 km
Tesco 5 km
Lidl 5 km
Co-op Food 5.4 km
Heron Foods 5.4 km

Family days out

Carlton Miniott Play Park 2.6 km
Sowerby playground 5.3 km
Holmes play area 5.3 km
Norby Park 5.3 km
Topcliffe Play Park 5.4 km
Dishforth Play Park 8.3 km

Must see

Fountains Abbey 15.3 km

Rievaulx Abbey 20.3 km

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 20.7 km

Jervaulx Abbey 21.1 km

Duncombe Park 22.7 km

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 15.3 km

Mount Grace Priory 18.9 km

Rievaulx Terrace 20.7 km

Brimham Rocks 23.2 km

Braithwaite Hall 25.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTON CONYERS 7.3 km

THORP PERROW 12.4 km

NEWBY HALL 13.4 km

Battle of Boroughbridge, 1322 13.7 km

Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 13.9 km

Local events

Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Wetherby, England 39.1 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.

Reviews

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

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Awesome stay, guests said! Reviews were top-notch, accommodation a winner. Management's stoked and can't wait to see you back.

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Arrival date (latest first)

4th year running staying for the weekend

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

Jul 2026 Team Aido 1 review

Shepherd's hut

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exceptional

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

Sept 2024 Anonymous