Stablefell Holidays

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Scenic spot
Scenic spot
Spacious pitches
Tipi, table, chairs
Sunrise from campsite
Pizza oven and fresh coffee
By the trees
Site view
Looking towards the barn where the washing facilities are located
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Spacious pitches
Tipi, table, chairs
Sunrise from campsite

  • Back-to-basics rural site in the stunningly scenic Yorkshire Dales
  • A 15-minute drive from Hawes and the Wensleydale Creamery
  • Dog-friendly spot with firepits, clean toilets and hot showers
Those who believe back-to-basics doesn’t have to mean entirely no frills will feel vindicated at Stablefell Holidays, a family-friendly site 15 minutes’ drive from the Yorkshire town of Hawes that marries basic stays with the comfort of cosy facilities. Deep in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this scenic spot makes a fab base for nature-filled stays – it's a wildlife haven, about a mile from Lake Semerwater and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve. The former will keep guests busy with watersports (canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and fishing) while the latter will have guests looking to the skies in the hopes of spotting oystercatchers, snipe and whooper swans. The site is dog-friendly too (as long as dogs are kept on a lead), so it’s a good thing that there’s a wealth of lengthy wanders and hikes starting from base, including setting off across fields to the lake, following the River Bain as far as Bainbridge village, and wandering the valleys of Raydale and Wensleydale. If more of a laidback break is called for, that’s handily sorted too: the site is car free – wheelbarrows are available for bringing kit and caboodle from car park to pitch – so peace is not easily disturbed. You'll also be free from the sound of pinging gadgets too, as there's no wifi or mobile phone reception at this site (a bonus for many folk seeking a break from the constant communication of modern life…) Each pitch comes equipped with a firepit for cosy evenings next to an open fire, and the clean facilities and hot showers will ensure guests feel fresh at all times.

Site type

Rent a tent 10
Tent sites 30
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

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

  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • All tents must be moved to a different pitch after four days in use to preserve the grass. Please note that to prevent boiler damage, the shower block will not be operational in weather conditions of 2C or below.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 1 May to

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Reviews

9.7

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Well-kept site with spacious pitches, some with fire pits, in stunning rural setting. Friendly owners, clean facilities & peaceful vibe praised. On-site pizzas, coffee, shop, and charming wildlife. Limited phone signal and occasional washroom queues noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

the quiet was unbelievable. The facilities…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (super)

Liked the quiet was unbelievable. The facilities are adequate and very clean. Jo is exceptionally friendly and helpful

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This campsite is exactly what camping…

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Emily K. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked This campsite is exactly what camping should be. Facilities were very clean and the showers were great. Jo is absolutely lovely and always up for a chat which I really appreciated as I was camping on my own. The pizza and croissants were a lovely luxury and having a pitch rather than just a free for all was a lot less stressful. Will absolutely be coming back for a weekend escape. There were sooo many stars at night and there was wildlife everywhere - lots of little birds and a bunny which kept popping it's head out. Loved that there was no signal and no music (finally a campsite that says no music and means it🙌). Stunning scenery for walking

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Welcoming and peaceful site with very clean facilities. Great scenery

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Andy B. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Loved the location, peaceful, stunning views and great base for walking. Amazing for stargazing. Nice to see the chickens roaming free around site. Always made to feel welcome . A little shop on site in case you forget any essentials. Facilities were clean and well maintained. Excellent pitch sizes cleverly marked out with longer grass strips and loved the firepit being available on each pitch.

Disliked Could do with a few more washroom sinks for busier times and peak season to prevent big queues!

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Sleeping under stars

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Imogen B. 2 reviews

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Liked Stunning location with unbeatable views, great pitch space, the owners are lovely and really helpful (bonus that they do pizza some nights!)

Disliked None really. Maybe another couple of sinks in ladies would have be brilliant (got v.busy when DoE group arrived)

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Wonderful little site, with big pitches and campfires!

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Clean, and tidy.
Big spacious pitch’s.
The goats on swings and trampoline entertained the children for hours!
Pizzas were fantastic and perfect for arriving late!

Disliked Bathrooms were nice and clean but a bit cramped.

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Robbie S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great size plot, great pizza from the pizza oven.

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Will be back at some point. Loved it there.

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Sheilagh S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Jo is such a friendly host, made us very welcome and a wealth of local knowledge.

Lovely site, and peaceful, even when busy. All the guests were very respectful of the chilled vibe of the site.

Must try the pizza, it was phenomenal. And being able to buy fresh eggs from the hens clucking round the site was lovely.

Fab toilet blocks, very regularly cleaned, and easy access ice block freezing such a bonus in the hot weather.

Disliked Nothing.

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This is a fantastic site and…

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Joe S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked This is a fantastic site and would definitely recommend.

Friendly atmosphere, the owner (Jo) made us feel very welcome.

Beautiful setting and scenery, which was even more special with the eclipse and then stargazing.

The facilities are good quality with clean showers and toilets.

Great pizza cooked by the owners on Wednesday!

Disliked Nothing!

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Will be visiting again

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Stacey S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely quiet site
Large pitches
Clean toilet/shower facilities
Very friendly owners

Disliked .

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I’d stay here again, hopefully a couple of nights next time.

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 Gino K. 1 review

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Liked Great site, lovely setting, nice and quiet, really enjoyed my stay here.
Travelling by motorcycle, there are some great roads in the area and the site is set in a tiny hamlet called Marsett, a 15 minute or so walk gets you into Hawes.
I stayed Friday to Saturday (but paid for two nights as that’s the minimum stay), it works out at £13.00 a night or £26.00 for one which even so, is still quite reasonable.
The site has well laid out pitches with lots of room, each has an old wheel that is used as a fire pit.
The lady who owns the site was very nice, she has a shop that is open at times during the day for basic items & firewood and a big pizza oven for weekends.
Great for families, I’d definitely stay again.

Disliked Not really a criticism, but the shower / toilet / washroom for guys has two sinks, two showers & two toilets. The sinks are directly behind the door, didn’t take long for it to become quite busy!
Get in there early!

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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 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 Tents for hire 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

Budget/backpacker Bush Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Stablefell Holidays

Nr Lake Semerwater

Marsett

North Yorkshire

England

DL8 3DG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.26981°N
2.15168°W

Route directions

Please access the site via the woodland camping track (hrough the gate which opens towards the campsite, downhill past the tree).

Nearest transport

Coach
35.7 km Bus Station Stand 8
35.9 km High Green
35.9 km The Angel
Rail
12.7 km Garsdale Rail Station
13.9 km Dent Rail Station
15.4 km Ribblehead Rail Station

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

Start stays with explores of nearby Hawes, a small town 15 minutes’ drive from the site. This is among Yorkshire’s most well-known spots, home not only to the Dales Countryside Museum, but the Wensleydale Creamery as well, where visitors can take part in tours and demonstrations, and catch up on the exploits of the man-and-dog duo that made Wensleydale cheese so famous. Not much into cheese? Sample other flavours at the town’s Raydale Preserves. For a taste of history, there’s no need to travel all that far either. The site’s just 30 minutes from the 14th-century Bolton Castle and its bird of prey displays, archery demonstrations, wild boar feeding, and castle and garden tours. Slightly further afield are the follies of the Forbidden Corner, the remains of Middleham Castle (Richard III’s childhood home), and the ruined Jervaulx Abbey, all within 40 minutes of base. To experience the Dales’ natural landscape, spend some time outdoors with pilgrimages to Aysgarth Falls (20 minutes), or dive below the surface at White Scar Cave (40 minutes) – the UK’s longest show cave – and Ingleborough Cave (55 minutes). Prefer to spend some time away from the countryside instead? It’s 50 minutes from base to the large market town of Richmond for a day among its museums, castle, falls and art gallery.

Food and drink

  • White Hart Inn Pub 4.8 km
  • Calvert's Restaurant 4.8 km
  • The Fountain Pub 4.9 km
  • Voujon Restaurant 4.9 km
  • The Crown Pub 4.9 km
  • The Board Inn Pub 4.9 km
  • Rose & Crown Pub 5.3 km
  • Green Dragon Inn Pub 6.2 km
  • The Victoria Arms Pub 6.8 km
  • The King's Arms Pub 6.9 km

Family days out

  • Gayle Mill 4.6 km
  • Hawes Ropemakers 4.7 km
  • Wensleydale Creamery 4.8 km
  • Hardraw Force 6.5 km
  • Mill Gill Force 6.6 km

Public transport

  • Post Office 4.7 km
  • Dales Museum 4.7 km
  • Hawes Dales Countryside Museum 4.7 km
  • Hawes Market Place 4.9 km
  • Bainbridge Green 5.3 km
  • Hardraw, Green Dragon 6.2 km
  • Worton 6.6 km
  • Woton 6.6 km
  • Askrigg Market Cross 6.8 km
  • Village Hall 7.6 km

Local services

  • John Hogg Pharmacy 4.8 km
  • Dalehead Garage Fuel station 5 km

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Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 26.9 km

Richmond Castle 30.6 km

Easby Abbey (EH) 31.3 km

The Bowes Museum 33.9 km

Barnard Castle 35.1 km

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 18.8 km

Braithwaite Hall 22.1 km

Brimham Rocks 36.9 km

Moulton Hall 37.1 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 40.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Marsett - Bardale Head - Marsett 0.2 km

Semer Water - Wether Fell - Marsett - Semer Water 2.5 km

YORKSHIRE DALES 4.6 km

Hawes and Aysgill Force 4.6 km

Hawes - Bainbridge 4.7 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 Stablefell Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stablefell Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stablefell Holidays? Start stays with explores of nearby Hawes, a small town 15 minutes’ drive from the site. This is among Yorkshire’s most well-known spots, home not only to the Dales Countryside Museum, but … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stablefell Holidays?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stablefell Holidays? From $60.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.