Black Swan Holiday Park

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The black swan
Inside the pub
Full breakfast every morning in the pub with takeaway options also available
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  • Pub site with 17th-century inn and moor/vale views
  • Easily reachable from the A1, two miles from Masham
  • Walks starting directly from the site: route copies available
Here’s a site you’ll be happy to swan around: Black Swan Holiday Park is in a hidden spot in the Yorkshire Dales and just next to a 17th-century inn dishing up home-cooked food among views of the moors and the Vale of York. Hurrah, hooray and pass the Black Sheep bitter. No eating like a bird either: the Black Swan food is properly portioned with plenty to pick from, and there are several veggie options as well as themed evenings such as steak nights (occasionally with non-local samplings like springbok or ostrich). The bar meals are served at lunchtime, with a bistro in the evenings and a roast lunch on Sundays with locally sourced meat and homemade desserts, alongside local and guest ales. (As you can probably imagine, all this is rather popular, so you'd do well to book yourselves a table ahead of your trip as space can't be guaranteed otherwise.) Getting swanwards is simple: the pub is easily reached from the A1 and is in the old village of Fearby, two miles from Masham. Once there, two walks start directly from the site; ask staff for copies of the routes. Black Swan guests have access to a shower and toilet block.

Campground type

RV sites 33
Camper sites 33
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens March 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 03/01 and 10/31.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 331 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

82% would recommend this campground to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, quiet site with great views & facilities. The pub's a highlight for food & atmosphere. Pitches are spacious, showers have good hot water. Good for walks. Some noted sloping pitches & pub prices. Overwhelmingly positive feedback.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would visit again if I didn’t have the dogs.

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Jeanie W.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked We enjoyed our brief stay. The site was quiet and amenities were very clean but with the bad weather the shower block was cold (probably better in summer as it has everything you needed in there). We certainly enjoyed our visit into the pub with the log fire - lovely. Unfortunately we never got to sample the menu as the weather turned worse so we headed home.
Friendly welcome.
The site is on a slope so you need levelling blocks, which we had so wasn’t a problem for us.

Disliked There wasn’t any open fields without livestock so walking dogs off lead was a problem (probably only a problem for us because ours are large and used to lots of exercise). There were plenty of walks if kept on lead.

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Clean facilities

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Elaine B.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Site was immaculate staff very helpful

Disliked Nothing

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It was okay, the site…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked It was okay, the site was well placed, toilet and shower facilities good, very quiet area, great for walkers, not much else if you have no vehicle to get out and about, wonderful scenery. Owners keep themselves to themselves, we didn't eat at the Black Swan so can't give a review on food and customer service. Overall great for a quick stop off.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site, clean toilet/shower block. Very friendly staff. Nice food

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice and peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site I would use it again

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Richard W.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The location is very good with stunning views across the valley,the park was very well maintained all the pitches were in good order, the toilet and shower block were small but the site is small, very hot running water in the showers.

Disliked Nothing

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Small quiet site with some nice…

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Paul W.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Small quiet site with some nice countryside views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fearby is a lovely quiet, scenic…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Fearby is a lovely quiet, scenic location. There are some beautiful walks from the holiday park.
The site has clean facilities.
It is good having the pub nearby for evening meals.
The site is sloping so levellers are needed.
We had a very enjoyable stay.

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Lovely small and picturesque site, good…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely small and picturesque site, good pub food and friendly atmosphere👌👌👌👌👌spot on

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice walks once we found the…

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tim c.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice walks once we found the gap in the hedge

Disliked Everything was uphill or downhill ! Site is tucked away,so you can just drive straight past the entrance.a simple sign pointing to the entrance would make sure you could find it !! I couldn’t find the rubbish bins because they are tucked away behind a wall ,i ended up putting my rubbish in the pubs bins at the front of the pub .again a sign would have make all the difference 🤷‍♂️ the whole site is on a 40 degree slope .

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Fantastic site…

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Kevin C.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic site

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Black Swan Holiday Park

Fearby

Masham

North Yorkshire

England

HG4 4NF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.22323°N
1.70804°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9.6 mi Bus Station Stand 1
11.1 mi The Angel
11.1 mi High Green
Rail
13.2 mi Northallerton Rail Station
13.6 mi Thirsk Rail Station
17.3 mi Harrogate Rail Station
Airport
22.8 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
24.6 mi 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

Those Black Swan walks first: the pub team has put together details of two local walks direct from your pitch, including a five-mile trek to 19th-century folly The Druid’s Temple, built by a local squire as a mini Stonehenge. There are walks for all levels in this part of the Yorkshire Dales: if you’re feeling fit, you can stride off into the moorland; if not, ask about the easy riverside strolls nearby. Most Ordnance Survey paths around here are accessible but some aren't well used, so hone your navigational skills before setting off. Masham is easily reached by foot and has Georgian architecture, two breweries and one of the biggest markets in the area (on Wednesdays and Saturdays); bike hire is available here too. The Black Swan can be used as a base for beetling around the Yorkshire moors whatever your activity level after a few Yorkshire ales the night before: high ropes adventure courses are at nearby Aerial Extreme, clay pigeon shooting within a mile and off-road 4X4 driving/quad biking nearby for the energetic. The 18-mile route of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway or exploring the many nearby market towns are topping options for the more moderately minded. You may of course have no say in deciding your activity levels/options if the kids are with you; if so, you’ll probably end up at Lightwater Valley eight miles away, home of the country’s first Angry Birds activity park and with a farm park and falconry. And even culture-resistant kids should like the Beamish living museum in Co Durham with its regular events and costumed guides…

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 3.3 mi

Fountains Abbey 8.9 mi

Richmond Castle 12.4 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 12.8 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 17.5 mi

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 5.1 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 8.9 mi

Brimham Rocks 9.9 mi

Moulton Hall 14.1 mi

Mount Grace Priory 19.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SWINTON CASTLE 1.2 mi

Masham, the River Ure and the River Burn 2.2 mi

HACKFALL 3.6 mi

Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 4.8 mi

THORP PERROW 5.1 mi

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 Black Swan Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Black Swan Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Black Swan Holiday Park? Those Black Swan walks first: the pub team has put together details of two local walks direct from your pitch, including a five-mile trek to 19th-century folly The Druid’s Temple, built by … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Black Swan Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Black Swan Holiday Park? From $40.24 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.