Catgill Farm

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Lots of space with stunning views
Grassy pitches
Popular with families
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Lots of space with stunning views
Grassy pitches
Popular with families

  • Scenic and well-maintained site less than a mile from Bolton Abbey
  • Skipton and Ilkley 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to Grassington
  • Coffee shop and kitchen on site; farm park and pub a short walk
A gorgeous Yorkshire Dales location, spectacular views, top-notch facilities and heaps to do nearby – it’s no wonder Catgill Farm has become a firm favourite with customers. And it’s also no wonder that it’s been named by a national newspaper as one of the country’s coolest campsites… The setting here is special indeed, on a family-run farm just under a mile from the town of Bolton Abbey. It’s the kind of place where you can craft exactly the kind of break you’d like, be that an active one filled with hikes and action-packed days out or a more leisurely one spent putting your feet up on site and then perhaps strolling over to the local pub. It’s also the kind of place where you won’t need to rely on your car all the time – set out on foot and you can reach Bolton Abbey in about 15 minutes for the famous 12th-century priory ruins, stepping stones across the River Wharfe and a sandy beach for paddling. Hesketh Farm Park is just across the road, or you could take a walk over the hill to Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. There are several places to eat within easy walking distance too, including a smart pub (10 minutes away across the fields) and an American diner that does excellent breakfasts, waffles and homemade ice cream. Not that you have to go that far for a feed – the site has its own coffee shop where you can set the day up well with a coffee and a croissant. Other facilities are just as excellent, including a high-quality bathroom block and a kitchen with washing-up area, charging points and three shared fridge-freezers. You’ll also be able to hire a firepit for a cosy campfire evening.

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  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 4.9 metres are not allowed.

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Reviews

9.3

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended campsite with a beautiful setting, great facilities, and friendly staff. Guests love the cleanliness, spacious sites, and on-site coffee shop/pizza. Perfect for families and dog owners, near Bolton Abbey. Some mention hilly sites and occasional noise, but overall experiences are very positive.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Seemed ok friendly staff in check In receptionist.

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Jacqueline B.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Seemed ok but didn’t stay .

Disliked Far from facilities. Very open ,so was very wind . No TV signal at all
Was freezing. Packed up went home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site close to Bolton…

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Kelly L.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked Lovely peaceful site close to Bolton abbey, great amenities

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had such a lovely weekend…

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Jasmine M.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had such a lovely weekend at Catgill Farm! The site is peaceful, friendly, and full of charm. We loved feeding the alpacas, running around the fields, and playing giant Jenga. Evenings in our micro camper were cosy, and the hot chocolates, croissants, and pizza made it feel like a real treat. Perfect for a wholesome autumn escape — we can’t wait to come back!

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

I think this site relies on its location rather then it's set up .

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Gary W.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location was perfect , shower and toilet block clean and tidy

Disliked Pitches untidy small and uneven , no lights on a night very dark if needing loo , would be nice to be able to tip portable toilet , cafe very limited opening times . Says it has WIFI but we couldn't locate it .

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Beautiful campsite. Very clean. Great service…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful campsite. Very clean. Great service

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing facilities, nice views , staff…

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Claire B.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked Amazing facilities, nice views , staff were friendly. Nice walk to Bolton Abby and only 10 minutes in car from skipton. Pizza on site homemade on the Saturday night was tasty and fresh . Loved watching the alpacas. Great washing up area also.

Disliked Nothing - would recommend and return

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How helpful the people were. We…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked How helpful the people were. We got stuck in the mud because of my terrible driving and they were so cool about it and towed us out in 5 minutes.
The fact that you can get fresh pizza on site and you can have a free meet and greet with the alpacas.

Disliked No lights around the pitches at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spacious friendly and welcoming site…

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Tessa B.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful spacious friendly and welcoming site with great clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place (shhhh....don't tell everyone)

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Julie T.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great shower block. Close to Bolton Abbey. Spread out pitches - not crowded.
No giant motorhomes meant the place was full of you get people who were lovely. Just quietly getting on with their family or friend holiday.
Hosts were very professional. Campfires for hire. Coffee n pizza for sale, as well as a shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site in a beautiful area. Toilets…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked Lovely site in a beautiful area.
Toilets and showers spotless.
Pleasant staff in reception.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Catgill Farm

Bolton Abbey

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 6HA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.98176°N
1.90647°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.9 mi Bus Station Stand 8
7.9 mi Bus Station
9.6 mi Midland Hotel
Rail
5.1 mi Skipton Rail Station
5.2 mi Ilkley Rail Station
5.9 mi Steeton & Silsden Rail Station
Airport
12.7 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

Once you’ve warmed up with a few local walks, there are plenty more to tackle, including the long-distance Dales Way and routes around Malham (half an hour’s drive) including those to Malham Cove and Janet’s Foss. Several local villages and towns are good for a stroll too, including Skipton, where you can visit the castle and take a boat trip, or Ilkley, where you can follow up a walk to the Cow and Calf rocks with a dip in the river and a cake from Betty’s Tea Rooms. Both towns are about 15 minutes away. Addingham (10 minutes), Burnsall (15 minutes) and Grassington (half an hour) are other good options nearby.

 If you need to entertain the kids, Hesketh Farm Park (five minutes’ walk) is the place to start, with tractor tours, a straw maze and animals to meet. They may also rather enjoy the Oldest Sweet Shop in the World (half an hour’s drive) or a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (five minutes), especially if it’s a day when Thomas the Tank Engine is in town.

Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 7.5 mi

Bronte Parsonage Museum 10.6 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 13.5 mi

National Media Museum 14.5 mi

Fountains Abbey 16.3 mi

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 7.5 mi

Brimham Rocks 11.2 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 13.7 mi

Hardcastle Crags 16 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 16.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Barden Moor above Bolton Abbey 0.9 mi

A Lower Wharfedale Ramble from Bolton Abbey 1.1 mi

Rocking Hall, Storiths and Bolton Abbey Priory 1.2 mi

Bolton Abbey to Rocking Hall via Lord's Seat 1.3 mi

Bolton Park - Valley of Desolation - Simon's Seat - Bolton Park 1.4 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 Catgill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Catgill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Catgill Farm? Once you’ve warmed up with a few local walks, there are plenty more to tackle, including the long-distance Dales Way and routes around Malham (half an hour’s drive) including those to Malham … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Catgill Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    Please call us on your way if you are running late: we cannot accept arrivals after 10pm.

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