Dove Cote Lodge
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- Small and secure site in North Yorkshire three miles from Selby
- A short walk from the Trans Pennine Trail; York half an hour’s drive
- Quiet and suited to solo travellers; barbecue and central firepit
Campground type
5
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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).
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, May 1 to
Open from Fri, May 1 to
9.7/10
Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, friendly campground gets high marks for beautiful, spacious, private sites. Restrooms and showers are consistently praised as spotless. Nice touches include a communal fire pit, toy box, and well-equipped dishwashing area with fridges. Some guests mentioned slight road noise. Suggestions: better shower shelves, clearer signs.
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Perfect, relaxing, peaceful and very clean.
Power optional grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked Such a beautiful quiet area with power outlets, clean bathrooms and shower.
Didnt smell strongly of manure or have loud farm animals waking you early morning. The managers of the site were very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely come again.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review!
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay!
We look forward to seeing you again in the future 😊.
Lovely little campsite, plenty of information…
Power optional grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked Lovely little campsite, plenty of information provided ahead of our stay which meant we could just turn up, pitch up and get on with our holiday.
Plenty of space for kids to play. Showers and toilets well kept and clean. Fridge and freezer very useful, especially the freezer this week to freeze some ice packs for our days out!
Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a campsite in the area.
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review!.
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay.
We hope to see you again the the future 😊.
Very pleasant stay.
Power optional grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked Excellent two days camping, friendly with clean facilities. We will definitely be using this campsite again.
Disliked None
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From the manager: Neil,
Thank you for our feedback. We are really glad that you enjoyed your stay with us.
We hope to see you again in the future 🙂.
Beautiful site
Power optional grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked Beautiful site, very clean toilets, pitches, showers, very welcoming! Definitely recommend this lovely site for camping pitches are big and great for families. We will definitely be back.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review Lee.
I'm glad you had a great 'first time' camping experience, and I'm glad you spent it with us.
We hope to see you again in the future 😊.
Happy camping 😉.
Simple but good
Power optional grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked Quite a basic site, with clean and well kept toilets and showers. Located outside Selby and handy for York. Large pitches.
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It was really nice,small site. Absolutely…
Power optional grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked It was really nice,small site. Absolutely fantastic 👏 Lots of space between tents,and green fields around.
Disliked Nothing really
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, we really do appreciate it!
We are glad that you enjoyed the space between tents, and the fields around. It is a lovely spot. We hope you left feeling relaxed.
Gorgeous tiny site!
Power optional grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked Brilliant campsite. Really small and perfectly formed. Massive pitches with plenty of room to play but also enough distance between them for it to feel really private. The toilets and showers were always immaculately clean and the washing up area was well appointed. We'll definitely be looking to stay again and will also potentially do the private hire with some other friends with kids. The toy box on site is a lovely touch too, especially as there isn't a play ground so kids still had something different to do.
Also we'd read that it was hard to find buy Google maps took us straight to the gate.
Disliked Nothing to not like unless you're anticipating a party site with a pub and pool!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review Katie, we really do appreciate it!
We are so glad you had great time here, it's why we wanted to create a lovely, spacious site, so you could relax and enjoy the peace.
We hope to see you again in the future!
Will be visiting this site again soon
Power optional grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked Left alone.
Warm showers and clean toilets.
Fridge freezer and a washing up station.
Very quiet.
Honestly box for coal, logs etc
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review. It really does mean a lot to us!.
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon.
Excellent site, would definitely return if we’re in the area
Power optional grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked Lovely secluded campsite, only five pitches spread out across a large field so plenty of space. Near a busy road, but you don’t really notice it on site.
Disliked Shower heads were fixed straight down, so if you didn’t want to wash your hair it was difficult to use.
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Absolute gem
Power optional grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked What an absolute gem of a place. We’ve never stayed anywhere with such big pitches. Toilets and shower were immaculate. Location perfect for exploring the area. Village shop 10 min walk (we didn’t get to try the pub which is by the shop). The location plans sent to us were spot on and we found it first time.
What 3 words would be ideal too.
Just be aware that there is road noise, mainly due to the road surface and the train is nearby. But it was completely tranquil compared to where we live!
Can’t wait to return, loved it.
Disliked Nothing - just an FYI really, you need transport or a taxi to get anywhere. We were in a camper van and usually like to use public transport to save the hassle of detaching the awning.
The toilets/shower have a sensor for the lighting, if the lights go off when you’re in the shower, just open the cubicle door (I continued in the dark the first time).
Just a suggestion to owners, a little shelf at the side of the shower cubicle would be great for putting spectacles on.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Dove Cote Lodge
Howden Road
Cliffe cum Lund
Selby
North Yorkshire
England
YO8 6PE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.78665°N
1.01028°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Air Museum 9.6 mi
York Racecourse 11.1 mi
York Castle Museum 12 mi
National Centre for Early Music 12 mi
Clifford's Tower 12 mi
National Trust
Goddards Garden 11.3 mi
Treasurer's House 12.5 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 18.1 mi
Nostell Priory and Parkland 18.1 mi
Maister House 27.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MOREBY HALL 7.3 mi
NUN APPLETON HALL 7.5 mi
Battle of Towton, 1461 11.3 mi
ROWNTREE PARK 11.5 mi
YORK CEMETERY 11.5 mi
Local events
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)
Wetherby, England 16.2 mi
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
Ripon, England 23.6 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 Dove Cote Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dove Cote Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dove Cote Lodge? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Selby (market town with an abbey): 10 minutes’ drive - Skylark Centre and Nature Reserve (walking trails and wildlife spotting): 15 minutes - William's Den (adventure … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dove Cote Lodge?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dove Cote Lodge? From $33.69 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.