Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

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Hardstanding pitch with electric hook up
Summer camping at castle howard lakeside holiday park
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Hardstanding pitch with electric hook up

  • Well-maintained site with views over Castle Howard's Great Lake
  • Half an hour's walk or a five-minute drive from Castle Howard
  • Fishing and dog-walking area on site; close to a café and farm shop
Pitching up by a lake's a plus in more ways than one – as well as being an instant de-stresser, waterside surrounds can be a prime spot for fishing and, in the summer, ever-so-soothing boat trips. If you like the sound of that, hotfoot it down to Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park for views over Yorkshire’s poshest country estates. Fancy a stroll close to the water's edge? Go and seek out sweet and savoury goodies at the nearby café and farm shop (a mile away from site) – the latter can rustle up a nifty breakfast or barbecue pack that you can pick up on your arrival. There is also a shop on site selling a few essentials and lots of treats. Pick up a pint of milk, a bottle of wine, meat from the Castle Howard butcher or a tasty cake on site. The site's non-watery parts are also pretty splendid – this family-friendly park has a dedicated dog-walking area where you can admire mature trees while the pups and/or youngsters let off a little steam. It's also got handy practical features like smart loos and showers and a laundry room. Though there's plenty of scope for sticking to the estate during your time here (especially if you're visiting during one of the high-season concert weekends), active off-site jaunts around the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty come highly recommended, too – the surrounding area's full of cycle paths, bridleways and hiking trails.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 45
Touring caravan pitches 45
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 2
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

Catalan

English

German

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 728 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, neat site in a scenic rural spot, close to Castle Howard and lake walks. Staff are super friendly, loos and showers are clean and modern, and pitches are big. Signal can be iffy, and there aren't loads of extras, but most love the quiet vibe and pretty views for a chilled getaway.

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Lovely site , Definitely will be back

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Deborah B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely friendly site . Nice clean and warm toilets. Walk are gorgeous great views of castle Howard. Wild life is brilliant. Loved our stay . Definitely will be back

Disliked No reception for TV and getting WiFi is hard

Recommend to friends Visit again

Situated next to Castle Howard's lake level pitches in wooded setting

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trudy w.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Decent size level pitches beside the lake. Clean facilities and friendly staff.
Several walks from site
Sadly had to leave early so didn't explore as much as we wanted

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Great site in a great location. Friendly staff who are very helpful.

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Liz B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly and welcoming staff, great knowledge of the area. The pitch was spacious, hard standing EHU, which backed onto the lake so great views. Toilets, showers and washing up area clean, with plenty of hot water. The showers are included on the cost and hairdryers are also provided. There is a washing machine and dryer on site.
Dark skies a d quiet at night.
A variety of walks directly from the campsite. 2 for 1 entry to Castle Howard included with our booking, which we took of advantage of, we also had a lovely lunch in the courtyard cafe which was delicious.
Will definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review Liz. We'll make sure our team know that they were appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again.

I will definitely be returning again for a relaxing break.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good sized pitches, set in a lovely area. Toilets and shower facilities very clean. Staff in reception/shop were friendly and helpful.
Fantastic walks in the area, with a great visit to Castle Howard.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are priviledged to be positioned in such a beautiful rural setting which, as you mention, is great for walkers. It is also good to read that everything at Lakeside met your approval. Many thanks for taking the time to write your review; we shall look forward to your return.

All good…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked All good

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Good to know. Thank you. Do come again.

Lovely well kept site. Beautiful scenery, clean facilities.

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Catherine R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your succinct and sweet review Catherine. We hope you will return.

The site as whole is excellent…

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Sean H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The site as whole is excellent with clean and warm facilities. Grass field was well maintained. The site is a dark sky area and with clear skies offers fantastic views of the universe.
Staff were friendly and helpful.

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From the manager: Thanks for your review Sean. Great to read that you enjoyed everything about Lakeside and the dark skies above!

Site very clean and staff in reception very friendly and helpful.

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Christine H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The facilities and surrounding countryside was very pretty.

Disliked There was no WiFi and barely any phone signal hence no internet and no telly. That said we enjoyed the R&R.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for reviewing Lakeside Christine. Our location can be very peaceful and relaxing especially for those who want to escape and be 'off grid' for a while. (Oh for the good old days! :)) You have hit upon our 'marmite' issue; our FAQ's do state there is no wifi at Lakeside however, for those that need a daily connection, there is free wi-fi in the grounds of Castle Howard, just a mile away.

Great location

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Jane P.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site, well maintained, staff very helpful, good toilet/shower block, excellent positioning of site

Disliked The water temperature of the showers/taps took a long time to warm up - my first shower was cold, until I realised that due to the low numbers on site it was just taking a long time to come through.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello Jane, thank you for your review of Lakeside. We're pleased you approved of our location and site. As you discovered, when the water has been sitting on a cold night, it can take some time for the hot water to come through the pipes from the boiler; this can take early risers by surprise, however once our team arrive at 9.00 a.m. they will go and check that the water is running hot. We hope to see you again.

Well kept site with friendly staff.…

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Anne-marie B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Well kept site with friendly staff. Peaceful location with easy access to Castle Howard.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 Off licence 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

Coneysthorpe

North Yorkshire

England

YO60 7DD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.1315°N
0.91356°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.4 km The Royal Oak
15.6 km The Square
15.6 km Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
7.6 km Malton Rail Station
22.6 km York Rail Station
23.2 km Poppleton 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

Yorkshire folk are rightly proud of 'God's Own Country' – it's home to some of the finest historic houses, coast and countryside around. If you want to keep things local, head out to Kirkham Abbey (15 minutes' drive) to visit the ruins of the priory or for waterside strolls along the Derwent river. Like to be beside the seaside? Of course you do, and luckily this area has plenty of options to choose from. If you fancy venturing to Whitby's harbour and beaches, drive to Pickering (25 minutes) and hitch a ride on a steam train for a stonkingly scenic journey over the North York Moors. Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre (an hour away) is a rather wilder beauty spot – this nature hub is home to about a quarter of a million nesting seabirds (so be sure to pack your binoculars). Art, architecture and landscaped grounds can all be rather moreish, so check out other historic houses in the area, like Nunnington Hall (20 minutes), Duncombe Park (25 minutes), Sledmere House (30 minutes) and Beningbrough Hall (40 minutes), if you fancy a change of scene on your blue-blooded escapades.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 37.5 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 37.6 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 38 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Robin Hoods Bay 41.4 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 41.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kew at Castle Howard 1.2 km

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 1.3 km

Castle Howard 1.3 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 10.7 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 15.5 km

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 9.1 km

Rievaulx Terrace 19.1 km

Treasurer's House 21.7 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 23 km

Goddards Garden 24.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE HOWARD 1.3 km

The Lumps and Bumps of Castle Howard 1.7 km

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 7.3 km

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 7.5 km

HOWSHAM HALL 8.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park? Yorkshire folk are rightly proud of 'God's Own Country' – it's home to some of the finest historic houses, coast and countryside around. If you want to keep things local, head out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park? From R337,23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.