The Ranch

From £16 For 1 night, 5 adults 9.2 58 reviews
Working equestrian yard (added by manager 22 Sep 2021)
Looking to the wolds (added by manager 29 jun 2023)
Far-reaching views (added by manager 22 sep 2021)
Camping field (added by manager 22 sep 2021)

  • 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
A lovely, quiet camping site situated in the rural village of Irton, just outside Scarborough, North Yorkshire. This is an established site under new ownership which is open most of the year and offers 20 grass pitches with electric hook ups. Toilet block with shower cubical, two drinking water points on the site. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on the lead as the site is based on Equestrian yard. Predominantly an adult only site but exceptions are made for historical families who have been visiting over the years.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 01 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

98%

would recommend this site to a friend

98%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Would definitely go back again

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Danielle S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Beautiful views, very clean and comfortable. Brilliant host

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good flat pitches, nice toilets and shower, very friendly owner, nothing too…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Alajn B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Good flat pitches, nice toilets and shower, very friendly owner, nothing too much trouble, good local land for walking our dogs (GSD & a Whippet), excellent price, whats not to like? Al & Jazz

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site at a great price.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Tracey M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Had a great stay. The toilet/shower and washing up block was new, clean and warm. Electric hook up was a bargain at £4 extra a night. Denise was friendly and she obviously cares about the site. It was lovely to see and hear the horses.

Disliked: Nothing. We liked it so much we’ve bought a small touring caravan and pitched it there!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go again. We loved it

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Brodie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Everything about this stay was awesome. Very good vibes.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everyone at the stables were very friendly & helpful. I came with…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Everyone at the stables were very friendly & helpful. I came with my dog & everyone made a fuss of her which she loved & they didn’t even mind when I brought her into the toilet with me! The toilets were clean & nothing seemed too much trouble. Bargain price!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic good clean toilets and warm shower facilities. Cheap and cheerful.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Basic good clean toilets and warm shower facilities. Cheap and cheerful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean toilet and shower block

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Derek J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: A delightful, peaceful place to unwind. The owner is very friendly, I would highly recommend this site for a quiet escape.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly site

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
Sue B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Peaceful site, no frills. Lots of equestrian activity.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend, superhost, beautiful quiet place

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Wendy R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: What a beautiful place. Denise is a great host and very accommodating. Communication was fantastic as well. Adaptable pitches for motor homes, camper vans. Great toilet and shower block, electric hook up, drinking water. I would highly recommend and I will be back again. Prices great too! Denise is a Superhost 🤓thank you for your hospitality and making sure I was well looked after and happy Wendy 🫶🍀

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site friendly owner just avoid in bad weather too muddy.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Owner was friendly and told us were the takeaways were and also the nearest bus stop to scarborough the only downside was the weather it was horrendous no fault of the site they could do with hardstanding pitches as there was a lot of mud due to heavy downpours would reccomend going in summer if you dont like mud.

Disliked: Only grass pitches would have prefered hardstsanding as a lot of mud around due to bad weather .

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Features

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

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

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

Local attractions and activities include: - North York Moors National Park: five minutes’ drive - North Yorkshire Water Park: 10 minutes - Playdale Farm Park: 15 minutes - Scarborough: 15 minutes - Filey: 20 minutes - Woldies Lavender and Nature Farm: 25 minutes - Yorkshire Wolds: half an hour - Bridlington: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Scarborough South Bay 6 km Sea Poor Poor Poor Poor
Cayton Bay 6.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Scarborough North Bay 6.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Filey 11.9 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Reighton 15.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good

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, 26 April 2024 – Friday, 26 April 2024)

    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?

  • 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? Local attractions and activities include: - North York Moors National Park: five minutes’ drive - North Yorkshire Water Park: 10 minutes - Playdale Farm Park: 15 minutes - Scarborough: 15 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Ranch?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    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 R374,83 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.