Bridge House Campsite

View prices & book 9.9 68 reviews
Visitor image of the wake up to this view
Visitor image of the wake up to this view
Lodge at the site's entrance on the main road
View of the site
Toilet and shower facilities
Aerial view of starbotton and the site
Entrance to the site
Main house
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Lodge at the site's entrance on the main road
View of the site
Toilet and shower facilities

  • Peaceful back-to-basics site opposite a pub in a quiet hamlet
  • Close to several walking routes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • 400 year old food pub opposite the site
Pizza, dales and cask ale... what a winning combo. Get stuck into the lot from peaceful and rural Bridge House Campsite in the Yorkshire Dales National Park: this lovely little place has its own pizzeria and is a few minutes' potter from the local pub and a fine menu of fine cask ales (and pub grub too, should you crave yet more after your pizza). You may then care to burn some of that off. Sorted, as the site is in a popular place for Yorkshire Dales hikes, with several trails (including the Dales Way) accessible from local village Starbotton, and enough more nearby to burn off even a daily pizza and cask ale habit... Around the region, Skipton is half an hour's drive south and Harrogate within an hour to the north east. The Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is 45 minutes away. But back to that pizza. Bridge House is set around a 19th-century farmhouse, owned by generations of the same family since 1883; the most recent lot have – how sensible – turned the house's dining room has been turned into a pizzeria where pizzas, desserts and soft drinks are available to have in or take away on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. And the pub? It's the Fox and Hounds, a 400 year old inn conveniently set almost opposite the site. Pitches at Bridge House are on grass and for tents, and amenities include a water tap, a flushing toilet and a portable shower in a shaded corner next to the camping field. The site is behind the pizzeria: look for the Cecilia's Pizzeria sign.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 6
Open now
Opens April 4
Please note
  • Bookings must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.

Languages spoken

English

Russian

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

Reviews

9.9

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PeacefulHikers’ paradise

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really enjoyable. All went to plan

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The location, the staff, the other campers

Disliked The weather!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very handy for walkers on dales way walk.. Lovely quiet site

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great little simple campsite...right behind a Pizzeria and next to a pub.. Good location for dales way and nice walks on doorstep

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location, good facilities, very peaceful

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Stunning location with amazing views. All we could hear was the rushing stream and the cows (and owl at night!)
Facilities were clean and modern.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Prefect campsite

Overall 10/10

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Paul James D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location, facilities, access were all A1

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful night away we have rebooked

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Kerry E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Lodge

Liked Lovely cottage everything you could need for a peaceful night away. Lovely location local friendly pub close by. Lovely shower log burner and lovely comfy bed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, great facilities and great pizzas😊😊…

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James B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great site, great facilities and great pizzas😊😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely loved our stay at the lodge. Clean and cosy. Perfect base…

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Claire B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Lodge

Liked Absolutely loved our stay at the lodge. Clean and cosy. Perfect base for walking. Our host was lovely. Bonus pizzeria on site and brilliant pub close by.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a lovely little lodge with so much character. Me and my…

Overall 10/10

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sophie p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Lodge

Liked Such a lovely little lodge with so much character. Me and my pup really enjoyed our stay. Located right in the countryside and surrounded with beautiful views. The host was super lovely and welcoming, cannot wait to be back!

Disliked No wifi / bad signal but perfect for a quiet get away!

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Lodge

Liked Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, green and scenic location with good facilities.

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely setting and scenery, peaceful and secluded, quiet village, great pub nearby, and pizzas onsite Thursday-Sunday.

New toilet and shower block made facilities better than in photos.

Fridge and covered sink.

Saw the friendly owner daily.

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 Scouts welcome 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Bridge House Campsite

Starbotton

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 5HY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.16945°N
2.07463°W

Nearest transport

Bus
14.7 mi Bus Station Stand 8
21.9 mi Bus Station
22 mi Bus Station
Rail
9.3 mi Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
11 mi Settle Rail Station
11.9 mi Ribblehead Rail Station
Airport
26.8 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

Local village Starbotton is a popular startoff point for Yorkshire Dales and Wharfdale hikes, as it's near the Dales Way, running for 80 miles from Ilkley in West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria. Energetic types could also tackle Buckden Pike (10 minutes' drive), a heady fell hike leading to the top of Wharfedale; the only higher peak in the area is Great Whernside (15 minutes), a paltry two metres taller. There's loads more to see and do in the area by car, such as Kilnsey Park, (15 minutes), a farm park with fishing and kids' activities), or a look at the history and industry of the area at the Dales Countryside Museum (35 minutes) or grand old Bolton Abbey, 40 minutes away. If you're craving yet more Yorkshire cuisine, cheesy treats at Wensleydale Creamery are within 35 minutes' drive. Further afield, have a peaceful ride on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, the spectacular 73-mile journey from Settle (50 minutes) to Carlisle via the Yorkshire Dales,  the North Pennines and the mighty Ribblehead Viaduct; this one is a bit of a must.

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 15.2 mi

Fountains Abbey 20.4 mi

Richmond Castle 21 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 21.5 mi

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 21.8 mi

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 6.2 mi

Braithwaite Hall 12.6 mi

Brimham Rocks 16.9 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 20.4 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 21.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Buckden - Starbotton - Moortop - Buckden 1.7 mi

Buckden Rake 1.7 mi

Kettlewell - Buckden Pike - Buckden - Kettlewell 1.9 mi

Kettlewell - Starbotton - Great Whernside 1.9 mi

Kettlewell and Starbotton 1.9 mi

Local events

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Tuesday, July 8, 2025)

    Harrogate, England 26.6 mi

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

    Ripon, England 27.1 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bridge House Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bridge House Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bridge House Campsite? Local village Starbotton is a popular startoff point for Yorkshire Dales and Wharfdale hikes, as it's near the Dales Way, running for 80 miles from Ilkley in West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bridge House Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bridge House Campsite? From $32.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.