Stablefell Holidays

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Scenic spot
Scenic spot
Spacious pitches
Tipi, table, chairs
Sunrise from campsite
Pizza oven and fresh coffee
By the trees
Site view
Looking towards the barn where the washing facilities are located
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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

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling 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.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Vehicles

  • 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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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 95 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept site has spacious, defined spots, many with fire pits, amid stunning rural views. Guests love the friendly owners, clean facilities, and peaceful vibe. On-site pizzas, coffee, croissants, and a shop are highlights. Goats and chickens add charm. Some note weak mobile signal and occasional restroom waits.

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Arrival date (latest first)

the quiet was unbelievable. The facilities…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (super)

Liked the quiet was unbelievable. The facilities are adequate and very clean. Jo is exceptionally friendly and helpful

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This campsite is exactly what camping…

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Emily K. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This campsite is exactly what camping should be. Facilities were very clean and the showers were great. Jo is absolutely lovely and always up for a chat which I really appreciated as I was camping on my own. The pizza and croissants were a lovely luxury and having a pitch rather than just a free for all was a lot less stressful. Will absolutely be coming back for a weekend escape. There were sooo many stars at night and there was wildlife everywhere - lots of little birds and a bunny which kept popping it's head out. Loved that there was no signal and no music (finally a campsite that says no music and means it🙌). Stunning scenery for walking

Recommend to friends Visit again

Welcoming and peaceful site with very clean facilities. Great scenery

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Andy B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Loved the location, peaceful, stunning views and great base for walking. Amazing for stargazing. Nice to see the chickens roaming free around site. Always made to feel welcome . A little shop on site in case you forget any essentials. Facilities were clean and well maintained. Excellent pitch sizes cleverly marked out with longer grass strips and loved the firepit being available on each pitch.

Disliked Could do with a few more washroom sinks for busier times and peak season to prevent big queues!

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Sleeping under stars

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Imogen B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Stunning location with unbeatable views, great pitch space, the owners are lovely and really helpful (bonus that they do pizza some nights!)

Disliked None really. Maybe another couple of sinks in ladies would have be brilliant (got v.busy when DoE group arrived)

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Wonderful little site, with big pitches and campfires!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Clean, and tidy.
Big spacious pitch’s.
The goats on swings and trampoline entertained the children for hours!
Pizzas were fantastic and perfect for arriving late!

Disliked Bathrooms were nice and clean but a bit cramped.

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Robbie S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great size plot, great pizza from the pizza oven.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be back at some point. Loved it there.

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Sheilagh S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Jo is such a friendly host, made us very welcome and a wealth of local knowledge.

Lovely site, and peaceful, even when busy. All the guests were very respectful of the chilled vibe of the site.

Must try the pizza, it was phenomenal. And being able to buy fresh eggs from the hens clucking round the site was lovely.

Fab toilet blocks, very regularly cleaned, and easy access ice block freezing such a bonus in the hot weather.

Disliked Nothing.

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This is a fantastic site and…

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Joe S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This is a fantastic site and would definitely recommend.

Friendly atmosphere, the owner (Jo) made us feel very welcome.

Beautiful setting and scenery, which was even more special with the eclipse and then stargazing.

The facilities are good quality with clean showers and toilets.

Great pizza cooked by the owners on Wednesday!

Disliked Nothing!

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Will be visiting again

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Stacey S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site
Large pitches
Clean toilet/shower facilities
Very friendly owners

Disliked .

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I’d stay here again, hopefully a couple of nights next time.

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 Gino K. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great site, lovely setting, nice and quiet, really enjoyed my stay here.
Travelling by motorcycle, there are some great roads in the area and the site is set in a tiny hamlet called Marsett, a 15 minute or so walk gets you into Hawes.
I stayed Friday to Saturday (but paid for two nights as that’s the minimum stay), it works out at £13.00 a night or £26.00 for one which even so, is still quite reasonable.
The site has well laid out pitches with lots of room, each has an old wheel that is used as a fire pit.
The lady who owns the site was very nice, she has a shop that is open at times during the day for basic items & firewood and a big pizza oven for weekends.
Great for families, I’d definitely stay again.

Disliked Not really a criticism, but the shower / toilet / washroom for guys has two sinks, two showers & two toilets. The sinks are directly behind the door, didn’t take long for it to become quite busy!
Get in there early!

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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 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.

Food and drink

  • White Hart Inn Pub 3 mi
  • Calvert's Restaurant 3 mi
  • The Fountain Pub 3 mi
  • Voujon Restaurant 3 mi
  • The Crown Pub 3 mi
  • The Board Inn Pub 3.1 mi
  • Rose & Crown Pub 3.3 mi
  • Green Dragon Inn Pub 3.9 mi
  • The Victoria Arms Pub 4.2 mi
  • The King's Arms Pub 4.3 mi

Family days out

  • Gayle Mill 2.8 mi
  • Hawes Ropemakers 2.9 mi
  • Wensleydale Creamery 3 mi
  • Hardraw Force 4 mi
  • Mill Gill Force 4.1 mi

Public transport

  • Post Office 2.9 mi
  • Dales Museum 2.9 mi
  • Hawes Dales Countryside Museum 2.9 mi
  • Hawes Market Place 3 mi
  • Bainbridge Green 3.3 mi
  • Hardraw, Green Dragon 3.9 mi
  • Worton 4.1 mi
  • Woton 4.1 mi
  • Askrigg Market Cross 4.2 mi
  • Village Hall 4.7 mi

Local services

  • John Hogg Pharmacy 3 mi
  • Dalehead Garage Fuel station 3.1 mi

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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

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 $35.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.