The Ranch

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Working equestrian yard
Working equestrian yard
Looking to the wolds
Camping pod exterior with patio
Far-reaching views
Level camping field
Well-kept grass pitches
One of the pitches
Wooden camping pod exterior
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Looking to the wolds
Camping pod exterior with patio
Far-reaching views

  • Quiet campsite in Irton village, 15 minutes’ drive from Scarborough
  • North Yorkshire Water Park 10 minutes’ drive; Filey 20 minutes
  • Adults-only site with basic facilities; pub five minutes’ drive
For a taster of bracing North Yorkshire air plus a dollop of peace and quiet, The Ranch has got you covered. This rural campsite is in the village of Irton, 15 minutes’ drive from Scarborough, and in pole position for adventures in the North Yorks Moors National Park, expeditions to sandy North Sea beaches and walks in the Yorkshire Wolds. Fishing, surfing, sunbathing and sea (or indoor pool) swimming are all available within 20 minutes’ drive, as are golf courses, riding schools and mountain-biking trails. There’s no shortage of pubs and restaurants either, with cosy traditional Yorkshire pubs and seafood dining options between five and 10 minutes away by car. Simple facilities at this adults-only spot include grass pitches, two drinking points and electric hook-ups. Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on the lead as the site is based on a working equestrian yard, and your neighbours will be horses grazing in adjacent fields.

Campground type

Camper sites 5
Tent sites 5
RV sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • 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 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.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 203 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet, adult-only farm stay. Guests praise peace, views, and friendly hosts. Basic but clean facilities, comfortable glamping pods. Ideal for North Yorks coast. Minor issues noted but great value. Manager addresses feedback. Highly recommended for a relaxing break.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very reasonable price, pod great (but…

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Katherine H. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Very reasonable price, pod great (but and well equipped). Really close to Scarborough - peaceful and straightforward to book and check-in

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site, beautiful views and an…

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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Peaceful site, beautiful views and an incredibly comfy bed. Thank you to the host and her nephew for helping us out with a ride into Scarborough. That really was above and beyond. Lovely people.
Great base for a little break away.

Disliked Nothing to complain about. A mirror in the pod would have been useful, but that's only because I forgot mine.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love to stay 2027

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paul o. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous

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 abbiegrace08 a. 2 reviews

Camping pod

Liked Fabulous place to stay !
We loved the little pod we stayed in
Clean and so comfy
Lots of room and even had a little fridge in to keep my wine cold 😀
Toilets and shower facilities clean too
Great place to stay
The houses are beautiful and view of fields are such a lovely setting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely and peaceful Excellent shower…

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 Vicky E. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Really lovely and peaceful
Excellent shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent. Toilets & showers very clean.…

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Carol M. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Excellent. Toilets & showers very clean. Very friendly owner. Would stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views,quite easy to find. Basic facilities…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Beautiful views,quite easy to find.
Basic facilities were fine

Disliked Wish the toilet doors locked

Recommend to friends Visit again

First of all wikl start off…

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Beth J. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked First of all wikl start off by saying what a little gem we have found here! Situated in the middle of rural scarborough. the lady who settled us in was polite and explained everything in detail,toilet location etc.the wildlife is truly amazing within the first 15 mins we saw a Hare, a barn owl carrying a mouse in its talons and a deer casually walking through the field. The pitch itsself was maintained fine all cut back and spacious nothing bad to report at all.

We stayed in the pod hawthorne too!
Amazing inside with its own little fridge freezer patio and bbq!

Highly reccomend staying here

Disliked Peoples reviews previously complaining about flys ur camping in a field get over urself

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A great little campsite with clean,…

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Phil O. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked A great little campsite with clean, basic facilities that are well looked after. It's in a convenient location, close to a village with good amenities and excellent bus links for exploring the area. A peaceful site, and I'd definitely recommend it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for a stop over or a short break.

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Valerie M. 6 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The peace and quiet, decent facilities, very reasonably priced. Familiarity, it was our second visit.

Disliked On a farm so a few flies in the evening, which are to be expected really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

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

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Ranch

93a Main Street

Irton

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO124RJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.24223°N
0.45804°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.4 mi Railway Station Stop S
3.4 mi Railway Station Stop S
3.4 mi Railway Station Stop S
Rail
1.7 mi Seamer Rail Station
3.4 mi Scarborough Rail Station
7 mi Filey 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

So, where to start? You’ve got the North Yorkshire coastline close to hand, so perhaps a jaunt to Scarborough (15 minutes’ drive) is in order. You can visit the clifftop castle, discover the amusement arcades backing sandy beaches and watch the antics of sea lions or penguins at Sea Life Scarborough. For a quieter seaside experience and a dog-friendly shoreline, head for Filey (20 minutes). Turn inland for yomps across the heather in the North York Moors National Park (five minutes), spotting curlews and deer along your route. The undulating hills of the Yorkshire Wolds (half an hour) make for some challenging days on your bike, or you can pedal through pretty countryside to see the seabirds nesting at RSPB Bempton Cliffs (an hour and a half by bike). All that activity too much like hard work? Lovers of vintage steam trains may like to take the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering (half an hour’s drive) and chug across the moors to Whitby (45 minutes). You can picnic on the farm at Woldies (25 minutes), as well as pick your own lavender if you hit harvest time in summer, or discover the colourful plantings on ambles around Helmsley Walled Garden (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough South Bay 3.7 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 7.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Reighton 9.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 9.5 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 12.9 mi

Burton Agnes Hall 14.2 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 14.4 mi

Whitby Abbey 18.1 mi

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 8.5 mi

Yorkshire Coast 11 mi

Nunnington Hall 21.1 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 3.3 mi

PEASHOLM PARK 3.8 mi

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 4 mi

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 6 - Ganton to Filey 4.2 mi

Cloughton - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 6.6 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.

Want to know more about camping in North Yorkshire?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Ranch have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Ranch dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Ranch? So, where to start? You’ve got the North Yorkshire coastline close to hand, so perhaps a jaunt to Scarborough (15 minutes’ drive) is in order. You can visit the clifftop castle, discover … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Ranch?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    We are quite far down Main Street, and will be on your left when driving down. We do have a sign at the bottom of the driveway so hopefully you will see it and please turn down the drive towards the bungalow and big wooden gate.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Ranch? From $24.23 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.