Clover Hill Farm

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  • Family-run site at Scaling in the North York Moors National Park
  • A 20-minute drive to Whitby; 25 minutes to Roseberry Topping
  • Well-equipped kitchen hut on site; barbecues and outdoor games to hire
With the landscapes of the North York Moors National Park all around and the coastline only about 10 minutes’ drive away, this is a nifty location for a North Yorkshire outdoor break. Clover Hill Farm is a family-run site in the hamlet of Scaling, up at the northern end of the national park about 20 minutes’ drive from Whitby. That location means there are plenty of options around for activities and days out, with hiking/cycle trails galore nearby, plus outings to beaches and seaside towns. And you won’t have to travel far to get your scenery/activity fix, as a 15-minute walk gets you to the waterfall at Roxby Mill. Alternatively, a five-minute stroll takes you to Scaling Reservoir for fishing, walks and watersports (or a game of crazy golf and a good meal at the waterside pub). Tailoring your break to your style is easy here – you can keep things simple or boost your break with various extras like barbecue hire, prosecco buckets and birthday banners. On arrival you can also sort things like local barbecue meat packs and outdoor games hire (giant Jenga, supersized Twister, that sort of thing…) Guest facilities centre around a shepherd’s hut washroom (with hot showers and flushing toilets) and a well-equipped kitchen hut with a mini oven, double hob, microwave, fridges and various pots, pans and utensils. Outside, there’s a large mowed area for games or for groups to gather. The folk that own this site are passionate about the environment, so they’ve made a concerted effort to plant new trees and hedging to create wildlife corridors and enhance the site’s biodiversity. Owl and bat boxes on site mean you may well see and/or hear these species at some point during your stay.

Site type

Rent a tent 4
Tent pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 28 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • 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.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Feb to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Small, neat campsite with lovely, private spots. Facilities are top-notch and spotless, with great kitchens and showers. Owners are super friendly. Just be aware of potential queues for loos and showers, and parking might be a bit away from your spot. Wi-Fi's a bit dodgy.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Like a camping air BnB with those added few extra touches!

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Claire H.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved loved loved this site. Spacious quiet pitches in the most beautiful surroundings. Well kitted out small kitchen area and really good showers. Could maybe do with more than 2 toilets and 2 showers for the whole site but was not really a problem and most people used them sensibly. Loved the little coffee shop with snacks and cold drinks and even ice creams. Coffee you paid on card, the rest was via honesty box, nice little touch! Kitchen has kettle, microwave and small camping oven as well as 2 communal fridges to use. Utensils too in case you forgot something. Can see why they get a too score. Glamping tents looked amazing. Will be using this as a regular spot cos felt totally safe with being on my own. And because it's a small site, you got to speak to most people on the site which was nice!

Disliked One woman decided to have a full wet wipe clean including getting dressed and makeup on in 1 of the 2 toilets in the morning when people were queuing. She forgot her towel so did not shower. I asked her why use a toilet when she could have used a shower room???? Some people don't have much sense or courtesy to fellow campers!! But not the sites fault!
Bring ear plugs cos birds can be a bit noisy during the night over at the reservoir, not really a dislike. Any site in the countryside will have animal noises!!
Did not see anything about WiFi but I never asked either haha

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely getaway site, perfect for solo travellers, groups and families.

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Sarah M.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location, small site (which we wanted), very comfortable and level pitches with a decent amount of space between pitches.
Well equipped and maintained kitchen hut, washroom and shop. The option of paying for items from the shop with cash or via your phone was particularly handy.
Wonderful first family camping stay.

Disliked More trolleys would have been welcome and larger ones too for those who have brought a lot of equipment.
An extra couple of toilets would be helpful particularly at busier times of the day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can’t recommend this place enough

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Graham C.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved the place, so peaceful and not too far away from everything you’d want to visit

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views, big pitch with WiFi. Lovely facilities- absolutely spotless…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely views, big pitch with WiFi. Lovely facilities- absolutely spotless

Disliked Needs bigger carts for moving items from a car to the pitch. Also more toilets and showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent experience, very attentive staff

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Vicki L.

Chestnut bell tent (six person, XL)

Liked The site was lovely and quiet, the amenities were brilliant and very clean. It is a great area, very close to Whitby. We would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet campsite with great facilities

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely facilities. Very clean. Late arrival without check in was super.

Disliked Was one morning without toilet roll.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it, one of our favourite sites we’ve stayed at.

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David H.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely site, not crowded and pitches nicely separated. Great facilities and such friendly and welcoming hosts. Love the re wilding and eco credentials.

Disliked Just missing a freezer - really useful for re freezing ice packs for campers with their own food and travelling on.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super friendly staff, superb facilities, great location & even pitches

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked The facilities which were well maintained and lots of character and comfort! The space between the pitches was really pleasing too! Definitely would go again as not too far walking distance from hikes and the pub if needed!

Recommend to friends Visit again

- Excellent facilities - Staff went above and beyond to assist when we…

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Susan F.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked - Excellent facilities
- Staff went above and beyond to assist when we couldn't work out the electric hook-up
- Everything super clean and well stocked
- Well maintained grounds

Disliked - Wi-fi was a bit patchy, but we were camping and the fact that there was any wi-fi at all was a bonus in itself!
- Couldn't bring our puppy, but understandable since on a farm

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed are stay was clean and pleasant would recommend

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Anonymous

Willow bell tent (five person)

Liked The the willow bell tent we stayed in, with the log burner

Disliked Not been able to empty your car at the pitch or load it back up , also only 2 toilets and 2 showers

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Tents for hire 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

Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge 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 Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Clover Hill Farm

Mars Lane

Scaling

North Yorkshire

England

TS13 4TR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.50965°N
0.85267°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.6 km Bus Station
26.1 km Bus Station Stand 11
30 km The Royal Oak
Rail
5.7 km Lealholm Rail Station
6.1 km Danby Rail Station
7.7 km Castleton Moor Rail Station
Ferry
25.6 km Transporter Bridge North Side
25.7 km Transporter Bridge South Side
Airport
37.6 km Durham Tees Valley 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

There’s a whole lot of choice around here when it comes to walks and bike rides – and as the farm is on a public right of way, you can get started straight from the gate. Some of the top spots nearby include Blakey Ridge (20 minutes’ drive), Roseberry Topping (25 minutes) and the Hole of Horcum (half an hour). Not up for the exercise? Ride the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Goathland (25 minutes). The national park stretches all the way to the coast, taking in seaside towns like Runswick Bay (10 minutes), Staithes (15 minutes) and Robin Hood’s Bay (half an hour). Saltburn-by-the-Sea (20 minutes) is another popular spot, with a lovely beach, a pier and a funicular railway to ride. The highlight for many, though, is a trip to Whitby (20 minutes), where you can stroll through the Old Town, climb the famed 199 Steps and visit the abbey, as well as spending time on the beach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Runswick Bay 7.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saltburn 11.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandsend 12 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Marske Sands 14.6 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Whitby 14.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Moors National Park Centre 5.7 km

Whitby Abbey 15.8 km

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum 24 km

mima 25.6 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 28.2 km

National Trust

Ormesby Hall 21.6 km

Yorkshire Coast 26.2 km

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 26.8 km

Rievaulx Terrace 32.6 km

Mount Grace Priory 33.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Danby Visitor Centre - Little Fryupdale - Danby Visitor Centre 5.6 km

Lealholm Circular 6 km

Staithes - Runswick Bay - Sandsend - Whitby 6 km

Runswick Bay - Port Mulgrave - Hinderwell - Runswick Bay 6.9 km

Commondale - Hob-on-the-Hill - High Moor 8.2 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Clover Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clover Hill Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Clover Hill Farm? There’s a whole lot of choice around here when it comes to walks and bike rides – and as the farm is on a public right of way, you can get started … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clover Hill Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clover Hill Farm? From R1 527,30 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.