Rupert's Retreat

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  • Rural riverside 4acre site
  • Fabulous walking/ biking area easy access to the Yorkshire dales
  • Quarter mile from village with amenities
Large site with restricted numbers allowed to keep your visit special South facing riverside field edged by mature trees and hedges Peaceful rural setting, sitting next to the river laver and backed by a bridleway giving access to a network of footpaths/ bridleways Short UNTARMACKED TRACK TO SITE Well behaved dogs welcome….livestock in neighbouring fields Off ground bbqs allowed NO FACILITIES YOU MUST BE SELF CONTAINED AND LEAVE NO TRACE

Campground type

RV sites 20
Open now
Opens August 23
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet facilities.
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Greek

Open from Sat, Aug 23 to

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Features

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 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

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Rupert's Retreat

Gillgate lane

laverton

Ripon

North Yorkshire

England

HG4 3SX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.15453°N
1.65737°W

Route directions

Access by untarmaced track off road from Kirkby malzeard to laverton Turn on a sharp bend site access first gate on the left

Nearest transport

Bus
5.6 mi Bus Station Stand 1
12.1 mi Hgte Bus Stn Stand 8
12.8 mi Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
12.2 mi Harrogate Rail Station
12.5 mi Starbeck Rail Station
12.6 mi Knaresborough Rail Station
Airport
19.8 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport
26.3 mi 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

Quarter mile from Kirkby Malzeard with Butchers/ fish and chip shop/ public house serving food/ village cafe/petrol station/ village shop even a hairdressers! 2miles from Grewelthorpe with food pub and Himalayan gardens and sculpture park 2miles from Grantley with food pub 2miles from Galphay with food pub Cathedral city of Ripon 6miles with racecourse/ canal/ weekly market Masham 5miles 3miles from world heritage site of Fountains Abbey

Must see

Fountains Abbey 4 mi

Jervaulx Abbey 8.4 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 12.4 mi

Richmond Castle 17.4 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 17.8 mi

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 4 mi

Brimham Rocks 5.2 mi

Braithwaite Hall 9.9 mi

Moulton Hall 18.6 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 20.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HACKFALL 2.5 mi

SWINTON CASTLE 4.1 mi

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 4.3 mi

STUDLEY ROYAL 4.4 mi

Masham, the River Ure and the River Burn 4.7 mi

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 14.2 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)

    Wetherby, England 22.6 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 Rupert's Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rupert's Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rupert's Retreat? Quarter mile from Kirkby Malzeard with Butchers/ fish and chip shop/ public house serving food/ village cafe/petrol station/ village shop even a hairdressers! 2miles from Grewelthorpe with food pub and Himalayan gardens … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rupert's Retreat?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    We can be flexible by negotiation on arrival leaving times

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rupert's Retreat? From $33.63 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.