Stablefell Holidays

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Scenic spot
Spacious pitches
Tipi, table, chairs
Sunrise from campsite

  • Back-to-basics rural site in the stunningly scenic Yorkshire Dales
  • A 15-minute drive from Hawes and the Wensleydale Creamery
  • Dog-friendly spot with firepits, clean toilets and hot showers
Those who believe back-to-basics doesn’t have to mean entirely no frills will feel vindicated at Stablefell Holidays, a family-friendly site 15 minutes’ drive from the Yorkshire town of Hawes that marries basic stays with the comfort of cosy facilities. Deep in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this scenic spot makes a fab base for nature-filled stays – it's a wildlife haven, about a mile from Lake Semerwater and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve. The former will keep guests busy with watersports (canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and fishing) while the latter will have guests looking to the skies in the hopes of spotting oystercatchers, snipe and whooper swans. The site is dog-friendly too (as long as dogs are kept on a lead), so it’s a good thing that there’s a wealth of lengthy wanders and hikes starting from base, including setting off across fields to the lake, following the River Bain as far as Bainbridge village, and wandering the valleys of Raydale and Wensleydale. If more of a laidback break is called for, that’s handily sorted too: the site is car free – wheelbarrows are available for bringing kit and caboodle from car park to pitch – so peace is not easily disturbed. You'll also be free from the sound of pinging gadgets too, as there's no wifi or mobile phone reception at this site (a bonus for many folk seeking a break from the constant communication of modern life…) Each pitch comes equipped with a firepit for cosy evenings next to an open fire, and the clean facilities and hot showers will ensure guests feel fresh at all times.

Campground type

Rent a tent 10
Tent sites 30
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • All tents must be moved to a different pitch after four days in use to preserve the grass. Please note that to prevent boiler damage, the shower block will not be operational in weather conditions of 2C or below.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, peaceful campground has spacious sites, great views, and clean facilities with hot showers. Owners are friendly and welcoming, offering popular homemade pizzas and fresh coffee. Animal encounters and abundant wildlife enhance the stay. Minor shower drainage and restroom availability issues were noted at peak times, but overall reviews are very positive, with many wanting to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/9/2026

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Bev B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location excellent host good size pitches the views all round a lovely site toilets and shower blocks are kept clean would recomend

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Friendly staff clean site…

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly staff clean site

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Amazing landscape

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This is a small campsite that i really like . Owner are really friendly , always around to see everyone is oke everything is going well. Shop is well prepared for customers. Quiet time rules : 9:30 pm , that everyone is followed. I love to stayed here.

Disliked There is a very small lake or river close to the campsite .(not the semer water nature reserve ) Nights are very noisy from animals ,ducks, etc. BUT i am not a good sleeper , my child and my partner sleeps very well. I would still going back to this campsite. We where really happy with everything.

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Awesome campsite in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. We'll be back!

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Large pitch size, fire pit, clean hot showers.

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Fabulous, we loved it

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really generous sized and allocated pitches designated by long grass with beautiful buttercups. Clean and hot showers- every time I went to the toilet block it looked like someone had just been in to clean it. Freezers for campers use for ice blocks to keep cool boxes cool . Delicious pizzas by order. Spectacular, like SPECTACULAR views. Very laid back and quiet. The bird life was insane. We had barn owls and tawny owls flying over us and calling before we went to bed. And cuckoos cuckooing esrlier in the evening. Curlews all the time. Goats for the kids to stroke. It was one of our favourite camp sites we’ve been to. All tents, and no campers which was an added bonus.

Disliked I didn’t dislike anything at all. Just to note for future campers that the camp shop doesn’t sell any meat or milk and nearest shop is a good way away so come stocked up (we completely forgot to stop for supplies en route and the owner kindly squeezed us in on the pizza orders for the fully booked night which we really appreciated) so really just a heads up in case people might expect any fresh produce, and not a ‘dislike’

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Peaceful Wildlife-Rich Family Campsite with Excellent Facilities

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Jack G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very neat, tidy and well-run campsite. Great amenities (clean well-stocked toilets, good showers, a little shop with essentials and treats), and even homemade pizza which was delicious.

Jo and family were very friendly and gave us lots of ideas of things to do during our stay. Our kids loved seeing the animals (chickens, goats, and especially Ellie the cat). I was also amazed by the biodiversity generally in the area, lots of amazing beetles and insects about, along with curlews, song thrushes, swallows, owls, a cuckoo in full voice, and we might have even spotted a hen harrier in the distance!

The location was great as well, a short drive from many lovely towns, dales, and other attractions (our favourite was Cotter Force where we had a swim in the waterfall pool).

The campsite rules are clear and well communicated which meant there was no music or people making lots of noise at night, a huge bonus for our young family, we were able to drift off too sleep easily whilst listening to the wildlife around us.

We had a great time and we'll definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing!

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Liked Beautiful views, well maintained campsite. Pitches very spacious, very clean and tidy.
Toilet blocks clean. Freezers for ice blocks are a nice touch.
Nice and peaceful.

Disliked Not enough toilets and sinks although it was fully booked when we were there.
Could do with space for kids to play.
Website gives the impression you can easily walk to the lake however this is not the case, doesn’t seem to be any walks without walking on main roads which is not ideal with kids and dogs.

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Bell tent

Liked Friendly hosts, lovely amenities and the pizza night was a big hit!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A lovely and warm welcome from the owners. The campsite is incredibly picturesque and quiet, with spacious and well maintained independent pitches. 360 views with beautiful walks from the doorstep. Clean facilities with hot showers. Plus the added bonus of an on-site shop open for an hour or so in the AM/PM with the option to purchase freshly baked pizzas or morning croissant. One of our favourite campsites in England!

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Spacious pitches, amazing views, the owner…

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Liked Spacious pitches, amazing views, the owner very welcoming. The owner has welcomed us in the check in, very accommodating and nice. Very clean facilities, all showers had cleaning sprays to clean after/before use. We’ve had such an amazing weekend, and will definitely come back.

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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 Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Stablefell Holidays

Nr Lake Semerwater

Marsett

North Yorkshire

England

DL8 3DG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.26981°N
2.15168°W

Route directions

Please access the site via the woodland camping track (hrough the gate which opens towards the campsite, downhill past the tree).

Nearest transport

Bus
22.2 mi Bus Station Stand 8
22.3 mi High Green
22.3 mi The Angel
Rail
7.9 mi Garsdale Rail Station
8.6 mi Dent Rail Station
9.6 mi Ribblehead 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

Start stays with explores of nearby Hawes, a small town 15 minutes’ drive from the site. This is among Yorkshire’s most well-known spots, home not only to the Dales Countryside Museum, but the Wensleydale Creamery as well, where visitors can take part in tours and demonstrations, and catch up on the exploits of the man-and-dog duo that made Wensleydale cheese so famous. Not much into cheese? Sample other flavours at the town’s Raydale Preserves. For a taste of history, there’s no need to travel all that far either. The site’s just 30 minutes from the 14th-century Bolton Castle and its bird of prey displays, archery demonstrations, wild boar feeding, and castle and garden tours. Slightly further afield are the follies of the Forbidden Corner, the remains of Middleham Castle (Richard III’s childhood home), and the ruined Jervaulx Abbey, all within 40 minutes of base. To experience the Dales’ natural landscape, spend some time outdoors with pilgrimages to Aysgarth Falls (20 minutes), or dive below the surface at White Scar Cave (40 minutes) – the UK’s longest show cave – and Ingleborough Cave (55 minutes). Prefer to spend some time away from the countryside instead? It’s 50 minutes from base to the large market town of Richmond for a day among its museums, castle, falls and art gallery.

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 16.7 mi

Richmond Castle 19 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 19.4 mi

The Bowes Museum 21.1 mi

Barnard Castle 21.8 mi

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 11.7 mi

Braithwaite Hall 13.7 mi

Brimham Rocks 22.9 mi

Moulton Hall 23 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 25.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Marsett - Bardale Head - Marsett 0.1 mi

Semer Water - Wether Fell - Marsett - Semer Water 1.5 mi

YORKSHIRE DALES 2.8 mi

Hawes and Aysgill Force 2.9 mi

Hawes - Bainbridge 2.9 mi

Local events

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 2026)

    Skipton, England 9.5 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 Stablefell Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stablefell Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stablefell Holidays? Start stays with explores of nearby Hawes, a small town 15 minutes’ drive from the site. This is among Yorkshire’s most well-known spots, home not only to the Dales Countryside Museum, but … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stablefell Holidays?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stablefell Holidays? From $34.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.