Selly Hill Farm Campsite

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.9 87 reviews
Hardstanding pitches (added by manager 08 Jul 2024)
New
Farm drive
Campsite entrance
Grass pitches with sea views

  • Quiet family site on a farm in the North York Moors National Park
  • Whitby 10 minutes’ drive; Scarborough and Goathland 15 minutes
  • Pub five minutes’ drive; shops, restaurants and bars in Whitby
Fantastic views towards Whitby and the North Sea and a peaceful location well away from the bustle of the coastal resorts are part of the magic at Selly Hill Farm Campsite. This basic site is tucked away on a working farm in North Yorkshire, a handy 10 minutes’ drive from the seaside action at historic Whitby, overlooked by its dramatical Gothic abbey. Pitches are on two acres of partly sloping meadows, with simple facilities including an amenities block with a shower and loos, drinking-water taps and parking by the pitches. There’s plenty of room in the fields for kids (and any accompanying furry friends) to have a good run around, and more walkies for everyone in the North York Moors National Park direct from the pitches. Fishing, golf and horse riding can be organised and there’s an indoor swimming pool at Whitby Leisure Centre (all of these are within 10 minutes by car) if you need a rainy-day idea for entertaining the kids. Several local takeaways will deliver to the site, and there’s a pub within five minutes’ drive as well as all the shop, restaurant and bar options in Whitby (10 minutes).

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 9
Opens
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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely site. Great welcome and very friendly

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

Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch

Liked: Lovely views, lots of space, Pete was really friendly, really helpful and a great host. Great value for money and we preferred his site to the more “organised “ and less personal sites.

Disliked: Nothing

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Incredible views with friendly owners (and sheep!!).

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

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Peter was so so friendly. So kind and helpful with our stay. Really made us feel welcome. Was quiet on the field so it was a peaceful stay. The views are incredible. Luckily we picked a couple of days with gorgeous weather, so we could make the most out of it. We had such a good night’s sleep - couldn’t hear the cars on the main road at all. All facilities were very clean. Went to a nearby pub (The Forge) for their quiz night at 9:00 (as recommended by Peter!!). Was such a nice little pub and quite cheap!

Disliked: Wasn’t a problem as the pitch was quiet, but the toilets/shower is all in one room, so only one person can use them at a time. Not an issue with us though. They were super clean.

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‘Rustic’ facilities.

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

Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch

Liked: Scenery. Quiet site. Owner a nice guy.

Disliked: Fog.

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A quiet location, yet only a few minutes drive from the centre…

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 hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch

Liked: A quiet location, yet only a few minutes drive from the centre of Whitby. It is also on the park and ride route, as parking in town can be an issue. I was offered and excepted help un hitching and hitching up my caravan. Wooden chocks were provided to level it up on the grass pitch. It was exactly what I wanted, a no fuss quiet site for a couple of nights. Many thanks to Peter for his help.

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Lovely welcome from Pete Big spacious pitch Wonderful views… great hot shower Very peaceful…

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

Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch

Liked: Lovely welcome from Pete Big spacious pitch Wonderful views… great hot shower Very peaceful and great location Had a wonderful stay

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Field with a view, toilet and shower block were basic but clean.…

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

Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch

Liked: Field with a view, toilet and shower block were basic but clean. The farmer was so lovely and friendly! Would happily stay again

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A nice place in good reach of Whitby for smaller groups especially.

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

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Space, the camping area was nicely flat and the bins were conveniently placed.

Disliked: The toilets need updating quite badly, as one of the sinks didn't work and there was only the one entrance door and no divisions between the toilets and the shower.

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Too expensive for the service given

Overall 2/10
Location 4
Value for money 2
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Robbert S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Close to whitby. Easy to reach.

Disliked: No one to greet me. Only a sign to get to the far end to set up your tent. On,y running water at that point. For the other facilities (one shower, toilet and wash basin in one shed, which is very inconvenient since when one person uses the shower, the whole building is locked and can’t be used by other guests) you have to walk uphill for 250 yards.

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From the manager: On your arrival there is a sign giving you the options of six pictures. Also my mobile number if you need any help plus there is further signs telling you go straight on. a little further there’s a sign showing to the right plus there is signs for each pitch from one to 6 and you can have the choice sorry you didn’t see any of the signs I have been told that Specsavers do a nice two for one deal hope this will help Your comment on walking up the hill 250 yards is a little strong either I have gained some extra land or you’ll be walking round in circles at the best it will be 180 yards plus there’s a nice walk back down the hill when you finished taking the air fill your lungs make the most of it listen to the birds it’s the great out doors End note holiday inn have good arrival desk

Lots of space pitch far enough apart,friendly owner…

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

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Lots of space pitch far enough apart,friendly owner

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Easy to find and pitching up is easy explained. The farmer is…

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

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Easy to find and pitching up is easy explained. The farmer is absolutely lovely and very welcoming, explained where you can find everything and told us what was going on in Whitby and gave us plenty of information for best place to shop for food and drinks. Definitely camp here again quiet clean and just basic. Plenty of signal to google for your adventure out and about.

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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 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

Themes

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Selly Hill Farm Campsite

Selly Hill Farm

Whitby

North Yorkshire

England

YO21 1SE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.47439°N
-0.67325°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.9 km Bus Station
21.2 km Sunday School
21.2 km Playing Fields
Rail
1.6 km Sleights Rail Station
3 km Ruswarp Rail Station
3.9 km Whitby Rail Station
Ferry
37.9 km Transporter Bridge North Side
38 km Transporter Bridge South Side

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: direct access from site - Whitby (abbey, old town and beach): 10 minutes’ drive - Captain Cook Memorial Museum: 10 minutes - Sandsend Beach: 10 minutes - North Yorkshire Moors Railway: 10 minutes - Scarborough: 15 minutes - Goathland: 15 minutes - Runswick Bay: 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Sandsend 3 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Whitby 3.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Runswick Bay 8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Robin Hoods Bay 10.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Saltburn 22.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitby Abbey 4.3 km

The Moors National Park Centre 14.5 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 22.2 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 26.3 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 31.2 km

National Trust

Yorkshire Coast 14.2 km

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 19.3 km

Ormesby Hall 33.7 km

Nunnington Hall 35.8 km

Rievaulx Terrace 37.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MULGRAVE CASTLE 2.8 km

Whitby - Saltwick Bay - Whitby 4 km

WHITBY ABBEY HOUSE 4.5 km

Grosmont - Goathland 5.3 km

Grosmont - Beck Hole Circular 5.4 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Selly Hill Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Selly Hill Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Selly Hill Farm Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - North York Moors National Park: direct access from site - Whitby (abbey, old town and beach): 10 minutes’ drive - Captain Cook Memorial Museum: 10 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Selly Hill Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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