The Ranch

View prices & book 9.5 168 reviews
Working equestrian yard
Working equestrian yard
Looking to the wolds
Far-reaching views
Level camping field
Well-kept grass pitches
One of the pitches
New shower units and pot wash under construction – please be aware of this when booking
Shower units and pot wash under construction
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Looking to the wolds
Far-reaching views
Level camping field

  • Quiet campsite in Irton village, 15 minutes’ drive from Scarborough
  • North Yorkshire Water Park 10 minutes’ drive; Filey 20 minutes
  • Adults-only site with basic facilities; pub five minutes’ drive
For a taster of bracing North Yorkshire air plus a dollop of peace and quiet, The Ranch has got you covered. This rural campsite is in the village of Irton, 15 minutes’ drive from Scarborough, and in pole position for adventures in the North Yorks Moors National Park, expeditions to sandy North Sea beaches and walks in the Yorkshire Wolds. Fishing, surfing, sunbathing and sea (or indoor pool) swimming are all available within 20 minutes’ drive, as are golf courses, riding schools and mountain-biking trails. There’s no shortage of pubs and restaurants either, with cosy traditional Yorkshire pubs and seafood dining options between five and 10 minutes away by car. Simple facilities at this adults-only spot include grass pitches, two drinking points and electric hook-ups. Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on the lead as the site is based on a working equestrian yard, and your neighbours will be horses grazing in adjacent fields.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • 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).
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 01 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 168 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Great for a peaceful, adults-only getaway. Loved the friendly hosts, rural views (with horses!), and clean loos. Good value, handy for the coast, but ground can be a bit soft if it rains.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site for a few days break.

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John D.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The overall stay was great on the pitch. The ablutions are satisfactory for what you use them for. The local amenities are good, shop, pub (food) and a great chip shop. A water park close by too for nice walks or water sports.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site, friendly and easygoing with clean toilets and showers

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Joanna G.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Very quiet and peaceful. The toilets and showers are very clean. The instructions when you arrive are clear and easy to follow.
We needed a base to sleep at while we attended a convention and this was easy, convenient and hassle free.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely peaceful place with well designed pods.

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Jayne C.

Camping pod

Liked Love the pods. Just what you need for a simple trip away. Lovely and peaceful since it is adults only. Facilities are what you need with a couple of individual shower rooms. Also allow dogs which is great.
Well situated for trips to scarborough, whitby etc

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I will be going back

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Chris J.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice quiet place. Horses next to you . And open fields all around . Friendly owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

All of it very friendly…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked All of it very friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

The facilities were lovely nice n clean,the showers nice n hot

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Tracy Q.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Pitches were good,good view of the horses

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with plenty of of horses

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Gerard G.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice location with level spacious pitches surrounded by horses in the paddocks.
Nice suprise to find some excellent shower facilities as these were new and not advertised when booked. Facilities good all round.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site. Quiet setting. Lovely…

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Rachael S.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Great little site. Quiet setting. Lovely shower block with hot water. Friendly owner and can check in until 9pm which is helpful. If you want a simple site but with a shower and toilet, then this is perfect. Can be hard to get a place with basic amenities without having to pay a fortune for extras I dont need. I will definitely use again when in Scarborough.

Disliked Nothing

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Really lovely small & quiet site,…

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Rob K.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Really lovely small & quiet site, loved seeing the horses. I would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

great stay at this site last…

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steve l.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked great stay at this site last minute booking good communication didnt use the showers so I cant comment but what do you want for your money !1

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Ranch

93a Main Street

Irton

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO124RJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54,24223°N
0,45804°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5,4 km Railway Station Stop S
5,4 km Railway Station Stop S
5,4 km Railway Station Stop S
Rail
2,7 km Seamer Rail Station
5,4 km Scarborough Rail Station
11,3 km Filey 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

So, where to start? You’ve got the North Yorkshire coastline close to hand, so perhaps a jaunt to Scarborough (15 minutes’ drive) is in order. You can visit the clifftop castle, discover the amusement arcades backing sandy beaches and watch the antics of sea lions or penguins at Sea Life Scarborough. For a quieter seaside experience and a dog-friendly shoreline, head for Filey (20 minutes). Turn inland for yomps across the heather in the North York Moors National Park (five minutes), spotting curlews and deer along your route. The undulating hills of the Yorkshire Wolds (half an hour) make for some challenging days on your bike, or you can pedal through pretty countryside to see the seabirds nesting at RSPB Bempton Cliffs (an hour and a half by bike). All that activity too much like hard work? Lovers of vintage steam trains may like to take the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering (half an hour’s drive) and chug across the moors to Whitby (45 minutes). You can picnic on the farm at Woldies (25 minutes), as well as pick your own lavender if you hit harvest time in summer, or discover the colourful plantings on ambles around Helmsley Walled Garden (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough South Bay 6 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 6,2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 6,6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 11,9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Reighton 15,8 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 15,3 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 20,8 km

Burton Agnes Hall 22,9 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 23,2 km

Whitby Abbey 29,1 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 13,7 km

Yorkshire Coast 17,7 km

Nunnington Hall 33,9 km

Rievaulx Terrace 42,5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 5,4 km

PEASHOLM PARK 6 km

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 6,5 km

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 6 - Ganton to Filey 6,8 km

Cloughton - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 10,7 km

Local events

  • Whitby Goth Weekend (Friday, 1 May 2026 – Friday, 1 May 2026)

    Whitby, England 29,5 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 North Yorkshire?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Ranch have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Ranch dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Ranch? So, where to start? You’ve got the North Yorkshire coastline close to hand, so perhaps a jaunt to Scarborough (15 minutes’ drive) is in order. You can visit the clifftop castle, discover … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Ranch?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    We are quite far down Main Street, and will be on your left when driving down. We do have a sign at the bottom of the driveway so hopefully you will see it and please turn down the drive towards the bungalow and big wooden gate.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Ranch? From R403,17 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.