House Martins Camping

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Level grass pitches
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Campsite sheltered by trees
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Level grass pitches
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Campsite sheltered by trees

  • Quiet back-to-basics site at Shiptonthorpe edging the Yorkshire Wolds
  • Hull half an hour’s drive; York 35 minutes; Hornsea Beach 40 minutes
  • Walking and cycling from the grass pitches; takeaway 10 minutes’ walk
Wake up to the peace and quiet of East Yorkshire countryside at House Martins Camping, a back-to-basics campsite with a limited number of pitches on an expanse of level meadow. In Shiptonthorpe village, right on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds National Landscape, there is plenty of wildlife to see on site, from owls, bats and pheasants to the deer and hares that inhabit the surrounding countryside. There’s no need to leave any dogs at home; well-behaved canines are welcome on site too – and there are plenty of dog-walking opportunities direct from the pitches at this family-run and family-friendly site. Barbecues (raised off the ground, please) are allowed. No need to bring food for your whole stay, as you can restock at supermarkets and butchers in Market Weighton (five minutes’ drive). There are also cafés, bakeries, pubs and takeaways all within 10 minutes’ walk, and a vending machine for fresh milk at a farm in Shiptonthorpe. If you’d prefer to abandon the car when you set out exploring, there is a bus stop five minutes’ walk away, which takes you to historic York (35 minutes by bus) one way, or Hull (half an hour) in the other direction. The facilities on site include toilet and shower blocks, along with a washing-up area with hot and cold water and a tap for drinking water. There is no electric hook-up on site, but there are charging facilities for mobile phones and power packs. The site encourages recycling; bins are provided. You're also welcome to bring your own firepit, and if you don't have one, the site has firepits for hire and wood available to purchase.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 26 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 26 Jun to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 28 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This neat campsite offers a quiet, country escape with ample, level spots perfect for tents. Guests rave about the spotless, well-equipped facilities like great showers and loos, plus handy charging points, fridge, and microwave. The kind, helpful, and welcoming owners are a big plus. No play parks on site, but lots of space for games, and York's easily reached by bus. No major complaints.

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Great space and facilities + a…

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Alex C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great space and facilities + a friendly welcome, thank you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and helpful, quiet, level grass pitches, ideal for tents

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Quiet, spacious, clean. No frills, charging facilities, designed with tents in mind.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely open space Great facilities Owner was…

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Tim L. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely open space
Great facilities
Owner was very informative and helpful
Would Recommend!

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Very nice spot the staff were…

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 George L. 1 review

2 bedroom ready tent (no pets)

Liked Very nice spot the staff were great always willing to help. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful setting, lovely hosts and spotless facilities

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Ellie G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting with spacious pitches and a lovely place for kids to play. Extremely quiet and tranquil with very friendly, helpful hosts. Facilities were spotless every time we used them. We absolutely loved it

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent camp site that we will stay at again.

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Danny H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Possibly the best shower/toilet I have ever seen on a camp site.

Lovely people who own it.

Beautiful spacious plots.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site especially for young families

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Peter A. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely simple little site. Excellent toilets and showers owners really pleasant and helpful. Enclosed field so very safe environment for taking young children. Feels very rural and quiet ( apart from the combine harvester !!) Great little dairy farm shop a short walk away. Just the site for a young family. Regular bus from the village to York.

Disliked Not really a dislike but no local facilities in the village

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Excellent site.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Excellent site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful campsite

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 Sheila M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, flat field with 10 spacious plots. Shower and toilets clean and very good, hot water. There’s a fridge freezer you can use, microwave and kettle.
Lovely owners very freindly snd welcoming. Highly recommend

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with great facilities. Friendly and helpful owners.

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 Jayde S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We had an amazing 3 night stay at House Martins Camping. Paul and Ruth were very welcoming and gave us lots of tips about the area. The site is the perfect space, lots of room for each pitch. Clean facilities with the addition of a fridge and kettle, which came in very handy with 3 young children. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Disliked There was nothing we disliked about the campsite.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

House Martins Camping

Cathmona

Town Street

Shiptonthorpe

East Yorkshire

England

YO43 3PE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53,87811°N
0,70431°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16 km Fridaythorpe A166
16 km Fridaythorpe A166
18,3 km Beverley Bus Station
Rail
14,6 km Gilberdyke Rail Station
14,7 km Eastrington Rail Station
15,5 km Broomfleet Rail Station
Ferry
32 km Hull Ferry Terminal
Airport
40,4 km Humberside Airport
48,1 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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 attractions and activities include: - Burnby Hall Gardens (water lily collection): 10 minutes’ drive - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 25 minutes - Hull: half an hour - York: 35 minutes - Hornsea Beach: 40 minutes - Bridlington: 45 minutes - Castle Howard: 45 minutes - Flamingo Land Resort: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Skipsea 34,9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Hornsea 35,9 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Fraisthorpe 37,3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Wilsthorpe 38,6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bridlington South Beach 39,8 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Air Museum 17,8 km

Far Ings National Nature Reserve 25,6 km

National Centre for Early Music 25,8 km

York Castle Museum 26 km

Clifford's Tower 26,1 km

National Trust

Treasurer's House 26,4 km

Goddards Garden 27,1 km

Maister House 28,7 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 36,7 km

Nunnington Hall 40,5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Market Weighton - Londesborough Park - Goodmanham 2,7 km

LONDESBOROUGH PARK 3,2 km

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 3 - Goodmanham to Fridaythorpe 3,7 km

HOUGHTON HALL 5,3 km

Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 9 km

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Wetherby, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does House Martins Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is House Martins Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near House Martins Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Burnby Hall Gardens (water lily collection): 10 minutes’ drive - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 25 minutes - Hull: half an hour - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of House Martins Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at House Martins Camping? From R544,47 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.