The Spinney Wild Camping
From £25 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Simple woodland and meadow site near Pocklington, East Yorkshire
- Five minutes’ drive to Allerthorpe Lakeland Park; York half an hour
- Hot tub and firepits for hire, plus a garden room with woodburner
Site type
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including hot tub are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 12 Jul to
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The camp site was perfect. We were after a true camping experience…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The camp site was perfect. We were after a true camping experience for our 2 year old to be able to experience it himself. The couple in charge of the site let us use on of their chimney log fire burner with kettle attachment which kept the water hot through out the time it was attached at a small fee for the two nights. Wood is supplied on site for the fire pits, log burns and log fire hot tub. The site is quite large hosting from a covered wooded area and grass field patches, both spacious yet private. The area of the site is peaceful and tranquil. The site is very eco-friendly from compositional toilets, simple recycling, food waste, 4 gorgeous chickens and local squirrels, all equipment is looked after very well and cleaned regularly. The hot tub does come at an additional price but well worth it. It can be as cool or hot as you need it to be. Our 2 year old loved it as he through it was a big warm bath he could jump, splash and swim in, kept at the right temperature for him, and after he went to bed we increase the temp for a good soak of the adults. We will be coming back to the site when it opens next year (Est May 24), prebooking the site for a 7 nights as both ourselves and son loved it.
Disliked: Nil.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review look forward to seeing you next year
Perfect
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Liked: Neil and Cherie were lovely, and the site was fantastic. We chose to stay in the woodland area, but there was also the option to stay in the wild flower meadows. Both were gorgeous. Loved the tent shower. It's a quiet site, so no loud music which was great as you could really appreciate the rural location and the sound of the owls. We will definitely stay again.
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From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review we also think the shower is great ! Neil and Cherie
Beautiful camp site.
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Liked: Beautifully located site. Choice of secluded grassland or communal woodland pitches, each with there own benefits. Great views , lovely sunset and a nice hot shower at the end of a good day. Fire pits only £10 a night with the wood provided. Children friendly, if we'd have taken them. A real back to nature site, with the bats flying around at dusk and squirrels in the trees and the noises of farms close by.The owners were lovely kind people and couldn't do enough for everyone there. We will definetly be returning. Thank you so much for a great holiday.
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From the manager: It was a pleasure to have you both in our little oasis. Looking forward to seeing you next year thanks for the chocolates. Neil and Cherie
Second visit here, so nice we had to come back! Perfect for…
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Liked: Second visit here, so nice we had to come back! Perfect for a quiet night under the stars with no distractions.
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From the manager: Hi Kit it was great to see you for a second time this year. The hammocks you slept in looked amazing. Hopefully see you next year. Neil and Cherie
Peaceful (almost) wild camping
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Liked: Back to Basics site, super quiet and nice touches around site…friendly helpful owners.
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From the manager: It was lovely to meet you all glad you enjoyed the triathlons. Hopefully see you again.
We were welcomed to the site with a genuinely friendly walk round…
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Liked: We were welcomed to the site with a genuinely friendly walk round the facilities upon arrival. The pitches are genuinely well spaced and all guests were respectful of the no music/noise policy. We slept really well despite the heavy rain in the night! A very relaxing experience.
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From the manager: It was lovely to meet you all. Glad the competition was enjoyable. Hope to see you again.
Lovely Campsite. Great hosts. Both Neil and Cherie are very friendly and…
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Liked: Lovely Campsite. Great hosts. Both Neil and Cherie are very friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back and recommend it to my friends. My 8 year old son loved the stay.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Hi so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the biscuits.
A lovely 'nearly' wild camping site. Just enough facilities that it's suitable…
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Liked: A lovely 'nearly' wild camping site. Just enough facilities that it's suitable for younger kids but still keeping that back to basics feeling. The owners are really welcoming and helpful. A real gem of a spot.
Disliked: Nothing!
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Amazing camping as close to wild as you can get
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Liked: The site was amazing from the moment we arrived up to the minute we left, there is so much room you feel as if you are the only people there, the owners can do enough to help you have the perfect stay. I would strongly advise the hot tub it's amazing and the kids loved their morning dip the next day. You truly feel you are in the wild at the spinney and the only other thing with you is nature it's self. It's the most relaxed we've felt in a long time. We use camping as a way to see the UK so usually don't return to a site but we are making an exception with the spinney and will be booking a stay next year as it's such a welcoming relaxing site
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From the manager: It was lovely to have you with us for a week. So glad your family enjoyed the area and the Spinney. Really looking forward to seeing you again. Neil and Cherie
Great wild camping site in a beautiful rural spot
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Liked: Really enjoyed our 2 night stay. Lovely serene surroundings, friendly and helpful hosts, and good back to basics facilities as advertised. Would happily stay again in future.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review hope to see you next year. Neil and Cherie
Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Hot tub
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Picnic table
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Peaceful
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
The Spinney Wild Camping
Mill House Farm Plantation
Thornton Melbourne
Pocklington
East Yorkshire
England
YO42 4RZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.8952°N
-0.83803°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Skipsea | 43.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Fraisthorpe | 44.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Hornsea | 44.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Wilsthorpe | 45.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Bridlington South Beach | 46.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Air Museum 8.9 km
National Centre for Early Music 16.9 km
York Castle Museum 17.2 km
Clifford's Tower 17.3 km
JORVIK Viking Centre 17.3 km
National Trust
Treasurer's House 17.6 km
Goddards Garden 18.1 km
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 28.1 km
Nunnington Hall 35.6 km
Maister House 37.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Millington and Givendale 9.6 km
Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 9.6 km
Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 11 km
LONDESBOROUGH PARK 11 km
Market Weighton - Londesborough Park - Goodmanham 11.6 km
Local events
- York Early Music Festival (Saturday, 6 July 2024 – Saturday, 6 July 2024)
York, England 17.5 km
- Leeds Festival (Wednesday, 21 August 2024 – Wednesday, 21 August 2024)
Wetherby, England 35.7 km
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, 13 September 2024 – Friday, 13 September 2024)
Ripon, England 44 km
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 9 July 2024 – Tuesday, 9 July 2024)
Harrogate, England 44.4 km
- Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, 25 April 2024 – Thursday, 25 April 2024)
Harrogate, England 44.4 km
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.
Want to know more about camping in East Yorkshire?
- Does The Spinney Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Spinney Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Spinney Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Allerthorpe Lakeland Park (water activities): five minutes’ drive - Golf course: five minutes - Allerthorpe Country Park: five minutes - Pocklington (market town): 10 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Spinney Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Spinney Wild Camping? From R597,43 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.