Cowslip Farm

View prices & book 8.9 45 reviews
Private wood-fired hot tub with far-reaching views
Private wood-fired hot tub with far-reaching views
Hardstanding pitch with lovely views
Barbecue and picnic benches
Lovely view from the wood-fired hot tub
Shower and toilet facilities
The shambles, york
York city centre is a 15-minute drive away
Take a walk through york
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Hardstanding pitch with lovely views
Barbecue and picnic benches
Lovely view from the wood-fired hot tub

  • Superior adults-only pitch at a working farm near Strensall
  • A 10-minute drive to York park and ride; 15 minutes to Castle Howard
  • Private wood-fired hot tubs with lovely far-reaching views
Anyone who’s ever thought of camping as being somewhat ‘rough and ready’ has clearly never seen the likes of Cowslip Farm. Come along to stay at this adults-only North Yorkshire working farm site and you’ll have access to your own private wood-fired hot tub… That hot tubs are a highlight (and just the place to settle down for some time gazing out at the gorgeous scenery, the local wildlife and the sunsets), but they are not the only feature available to guests – there’s also access to toilets, showers, a washing-up space and motorhome services including chemical disposal. With plenty of space to spread out on your pitch, and set it up just how you like it, it’s a most enticing spot for a comfy and romantic break for two. The location of Cowslip Farm is equally enticing – despite those lovely rural views all around, it’s actually very well placed for days out in York, a little under seven miles away. The city’s park and ride car park is about 10 minutes’ drive away and generally the best way to travel into the city centre for days wandering around all the historic attractions. Foodie favourite Malton is about a 20-minute drive in the other direction and well worth a trip. Closer to home, the village of Strensall is just under a mile away for access to shops, pubs and takeaways, and Strensall Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, is about 100 metres away.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 1
Tent pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
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).
  • 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 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 9 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 45 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 7
Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful rural escape with stunning views & wildlife. Hot tubs a hit! Friendly owners Kim & Graham praised. Facilities generally clean, though some noted basic/cold ablutions. A few found it pricey/unclean. Good location for York.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great, quiet, site. Ideal for a break away from it all

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 1
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (hot tub)

Liked Great pitch close to the toilet and shower. Loved the hot tub

Disliked No running hot water other than shower so had to wash my face with cold water.

Quite a walk to closest shop:pub along a main road.

Noisy train track which went through the night very close.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be visiting again

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Deborah R.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked The wood fired hot tub was wonderful, the view from the pitch was beautiful and we saw deer playing while we relaxed in the hot tub. A lovely quiet site.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hot tub (super clean), views, tranquility, simplicity, easy access to water, disposal…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 No rating
Ian S.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (hot tub)

Liked Hot tub (super clean), views, tranquility, simplicity, easy access to water, disposal of grey and black, bins and easy access to toilet and shower. Site also very easy to locate.

We had a lovely, enjoyable 4 night stay. Glorious weather and you couldn’t fault the private hot tub, it was so clean and very relaxing. Kim and Graham were lovely hosts. Very accommodating, informative, welcoming and very friendly. A beautiful site with wildlife and it was so quiet and peaceful. 2 lovely pubs within walking distance (20 mins). A 10 minute walk to golf club bar. York was a beautiful place to visit which was only a short £10 uber drive. I would highly recommend this site. We will definitely be returning again soon.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent small site located 5 minute bike ride from Strensall.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 6
Jane R.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked The views, wildlife, hot tub, friendly owners.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing and Relaxing

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Tom D.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked Booked a weekend away with my partner for one of our birthdays, the place was peaceful and quiet which is what we wanted also got engaged here. The hot tub was an easy use and very relaxing. After hearing about the animals in the fields we were able to see deer at half 4-5am across the fields The owners were very helpful and on call 24/7 if needed. shower block and toilet were always clean every time we used them. We Would definitely book here again. Thank you again

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a wonderful review and congratulations on your engagement 😊. Take a look at Morning Mist, our luxury shepherds hut with fresh water hot tub, if you wish to come back without having to hire a motorhome.

Nice little quiet site with hot tubs! Clean toilet/shower room

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Ria R.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked Nice site, hot tub was lovely. Very private with a nice view over the fields.
Showers and toilets are very clean
Hosts were great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a great review. Looking forward to welcoming you again in the future.

We miss the hot tub, highly recommend!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Lisa R.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked We spent two nights here and saw in the New Year, we had an amazing time.

The hot tub was a dream and it was just what we needed after a busy Christmas, we were star gazing on our second night and even saw a shooting star!

The site and facilities were lovely, it is in a great location. You can walk to the village in approx 20 minutes where there are a couple of lovely pubs and a Tesco express. We walked there in the daylight (country road) and got an Uber back which cost approx £5, to York it would be around £10. You also have Monks Cross shopping park a 10 minute drive away, supermarkets, Primark, decathlon etc.

You can get both 4G and 5G here, we streamed things like Netflix and YouTube by hotspot connection from my phone to our laptop.

The hosts Graham and Kim were lovely, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you both!

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, highly recommend!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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gemma n.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked Absolutely everything!
Kim greeted us on arrival, and was very welcoming.
This is a beautiful campsite . So peaceful, easy access into York centre.
(We got Ubers)
Small shower & toilet block, super clean.
The wood fired hot tub was the best hot tub we’ve ever been in.
Cannot wait to go back! 😊

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hot tubs were lovely and hot, good size pitch with flower tubs,…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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Jonathan M.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked Hot tubs were lovely and hot, good size pitch with flower tubs, Kim and Graham were great hosts

Disliked Cold toilet block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 2
Jessica K.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked Absolutely loved everything! Greeted by a lovely lady who explained everything to us. The hot tub was amazing!!!! Me and my partner will definitely be back soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: 🤩 Thank you for a fantastic review. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your time with us.
Lovely to meet you. Hopefully we’ll welcome you back soon 👍
Kim & Graham

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Cowslip Farm

Lords Moor Lane

Strensall

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO32 5BJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.04142°N
1.0149°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 km Stamford Bridge The Square
8.6 km The Square
10.6 km Rail Station Stop C
Rail
10.6 km York Rail Station
11.4 km Poppleton Rail Station
17.5 km Malton Rail Station
Airport
46.5 km Leeds Bradford International 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

A trip to York (10 minutes’ drive to the park and ride) is a must, of course – it’s easy to spend a day or two exploring the attractions there, whether you’re walking the city walls, taking a river cruise, stopping by at the minster or visiting the Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum and York Chocolate Story. There are also lots of places to eat and drink, and a stroll down The Shambles makes a splendid shopping experience. York’s the big hitter, but there are other towns nearby that are worth a look, including Malton (20 minutes) for its independent shops and monthly food festivals, and Whitby, Bridlington and Scarborough (all within an hour) for a breath of sea air. Castle Howard (15 minutes) makes another great day out – the setting for Brideshead Revisited and Bridgerton is a handsome place that often stages events. To keep it all about the outdoors, head into the Howardian Hills (15 minutes), try the Go Ape course in Dalby Forest (40 minutes) or visit the National Centre for Birds of Prey (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cayton Bay 48.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

York Minster 9.8 km

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 10.1 km

National Centre for Early Music 10.3 km

JORVIK Viking Centre 10.3 km

York Dungeon 10.5 km

National Trust

Treasurer's House 9.8 km

Goddards Garden 12.7 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 13 km

Nunnington Hall 18.4 km

Rievaulx Terrace 24.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 4.8 km

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 5.4 km

ALDBY PARK 8.8 km

HOWSHAM HALL 9.1 km

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 9.6 km

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, England 30.6 km

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, 19 September 2025 – Friday, 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, England 32.5 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cowslip Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cowslip Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Cowslip Farm? A trip to York (10 minutes’ drive to the park and ride) is a must, of course – it’s easy to spend a day or two exploring the attractions there, whether you’re … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cowslip Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Cowslip Farm? From R1 551,17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.