Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park

View prices & book 9.6 34 reviews
View of the site from Langcliffe Scar across the valley
View of the site from langcliffe scar across the valley
Electric grass pitch
Electric grass pitch
Hardstanding pitch
Hardstanding touring pitch
Hardstanding pitch
Gravel motorhome pitch
Gravel motorhome pitch
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Electric grass pitch
Electric grass pitch
Hardstanding pitch

  • Family-friendly site on an estate on the banks of the Ribble river
  • A 10-minute drive from Settle and 20 minutes from Malham Cove
  • On-site Knights Table serves homemade cuisine and local ales; fishing
Gallop forth to Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park if you require a river Ribble base in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a mere couple of miles from Settle and on the roomy estate of a manor house which once belonged to the Knights Templar. The estate is the 45-acre Knight Stainforth Hall, dating back to pre-Norman times and a nifty base for digging into the dales and visiting the Lake District 40 minutes' drive away. It has been run by the Maudsley family since 1927, and these days, it has a toilet and shower block with hot showers, laundry facilities and a washing-up area. Junior knights (knightettes?) can charge around the ball games area and playground. There are battery charging and cool block freezing facilities available, as well as a shop with an off-license selling basic supplies, camping accessories and gas refills. Fishing is available on site; just pick up a permit at reception before setting out to see what you can reel in. When you feel peckish, take your seat at the on-site Knights Table restaurant to tuck into homemade cuisine and local ales. It's also a 10-minute drive from the site to Settle, where there are plenty of other shops and restaurants.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 28 February

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Feb 2025 to

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

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Walkers' paradiseSpectacular sceneryPeaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

As stated above.

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Mathew E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass campervan, trailer tent or tent pitch

Liked Well marked out spacious pitches, well maintained, warm welcome, running water available on pitch, lovely dog walking area, very clean and accessible shower and toilets, wifi was good, fantastic food at the pub on site, wonderful views. Simply wonderful would definitely stay again.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site was really well kept with lovely scenery. Staff were all lovely.…

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DENISE S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (no awning)

Liked Site was really well kept with lovely scenery. Staff were all lovely. Food at Knights table was fabulous.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site with good amenities

Overall 9/10

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Simon B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice laid back site
Friendly on reception
Shop stocked well
Amenities clean with no waiting

Disliked Showers need to be held to keep on which I get for saving water etc but can be annoying.
Water taps for filling dont have hoses meaning you have to lift rank and this can be heavy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent clean facilities, level pitch. We didn't have the right sized…

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Vanessa H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (no awning)

Liked Excellent clean facilities, level pitch. We didn't have the right sized spanner for a gas bottle and staff very kindly loaned us one. Really good that there is a drive over dump station for your grey waste. Nice walks to Settle and pub in Stainforth as well as good bar and restaurant on-site.

Disliked The typical British weather.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Locations, views, access to nearby walks, new shop/reception facilities, WiFi, onsite pub…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Locations, views, access to nearby walks, new shop/reception facilities, WiFi, onsite pub were all great.

Disliked Showers being seperate from toilets & the rest of the washing area.
No mirrors in the shower room.
Aircon unit in wash facility very noisy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site next to a good river swim location

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Chris H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice greating at the shop / reception.
Pitch by the river, plenty of room (mid week)
The Knights table is fantasic for food.
Toilets and shower block was spotless

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

very clean Nice views good pitches water and electric to pitch helpful team Onsite pub/restaurant…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked very clean
Nice views
good pitches
water and electric to pitch
helpful team
Onsite pub/restaurant

Disliked the weather !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thank you so much..we had a great weekend…

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Oksana N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Thank you so much..we had a great weekend

Recommend to friends Visit again

In general the site wasn’t for me even location was perfect.

Overall 6/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The enclosed pitch was fabulous for privacy. The facilities were clean.

Disliked I disliked the showers, a) not enough of them and b) having to press the tap to get water every ten seconds was bloody frustrating in a shower!!! The tap pressing was implemented throughout all faucets i.e., washing up area, hand basins etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite with lots of walks & great food next door

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Paul B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Loved the surrounding views, campsite is very well kept, facilities are spotless. Lots of local walks. Knights Table next door is highly recommended for food.

Disliked There are only 3 showers, so can imagine it gets busy during peak season.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park

Little Stainforth

Settle

North Yorkshire

England

BD24 0DP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.10003°N
2.28452°W

Nearest transport

Coach
23.4 km Bus Station Stand 8
28.2 km Bus Station
29.7 km Broadway
Rail
3.7 km Settle Rail Station
4.4 km Giggleswick Rail Station
5.6 km Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
Ferry
41.7 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
47.8 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
48 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

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

Once you've settled a few days strolling, cycling or cantering in the countryside surrounding Knight Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park (the Pennine Way is close by too if you want to walk 267 miles or so), take a few day trips to find out what else is around: caving, waterfalls, the Lake District and market towns are all easily accessible. Prefer something easier? The superb Settle to Carlisle railway can be picked up a couple of miles away. Cavernous caves and climbing are both for the taking in the area to dig into: White Scar Cave, the longest show cave in England, is nearby at Ingleton and Ingleborough Cave is a little to the east. Tours are available at both. From Malhamdale, clamber the three famous landmarks, Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar, or walk around all three in the eight-mile clockwise walk from Malham. (More climbing? The Yorkshire Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside await.) Another well-trodden trek in the region is the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, starting and ending at Ingleton on a four-mile rocky road along the River Twiss and past the Pecca, Thornton Force, Beezley Falls, Rival Falls and Snow Falls waterfalls. Or take things a bit easier and wander around the local market towns of Settle, Skipton and Hawes to pick up local produce to have back at base.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 37.7 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 38.7 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gawthorpe Hall 33.1 km

Lancaster Castle 34.4 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 34.6 km

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 36.3 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 36.6 km

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 7.2 km

Gawthorpe Hall 33.2 km

Braithwaite Hall 36 km

East Riddlesden Hall 36.4 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 37.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Many Caves of Settle 3.5 km

Austwick - Feizor - Wharfe 4.7 km

Dale Head - Pen-Y-Ghent - Plover Hill - Upper Littondale 5.1 km

Horton in Ribblesdale and Pen-y-Ghent 5.4 km

Horton and Stainforth 5.5 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park? Once you've settled a few days strolling, cycling or cantering in the countryside surrounding Knight Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park (the Pennine Way is close by too if you want to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park? From R648,31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.