Wild Camping at Stepney Stays

Mi è piaciuto We enjoyed having the huge field to ourselves for one of the nights and only one other tent on the second. Lovely sheep for company. Plenty of space for kids to run around if you like that. We had a camper van so self sufficient but the portaloo very welcome. Only one though so could get messy if a busy field of campers. We walked into the town centre which was easy and got a taxi back in the late evening to avoid the uphill walk back. Would be happy to use this base again. Good value.

Non mi è piaciuto No issues to list here.

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Mi è piaciuto Just returned from our first wild camping trip at Stepney Stays.
heres a few pointers for others that might like to enjoy this site:

1. The field is an active sheep field so there's lots of poop - not a problem if just take something to move the little piles away from your camping area.
2. the field has a lot of thistles = painful if you stand on them - take a pair of gloves and they lift easily.
3. There's one portaloo on the field - I panicked with the number of campers BUT it didn't smell (even in July) and people respected it and kept it clean. The owners do advertise a loo on the farm - (we couldn't find it - no signage) - it is up a steep climb in the main entrance so not one for when you're desperate.
4. you CAN take cars onto the camping field.
5. you might meet Larry the Lamb - a hand reared lamb that lives with its owners in the house on the camping field
6. look out for the deer on the field early evening :)
7. theres a lovely hut at the bottom of the field for changing in - its equipped with all sorts of products you might need to keep clean :)

all in all a lovely weekend for our first wild camping trip :)

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Mi è piaciuto It was what it said it was. Very wild camping. Basically a field that you can park your campervan in. It’s close enough to the centre for a small taxi fare. The light pollution is almost non existent so star gazing was good.

Non mi è piaciuto We didn’t see anyone else the whole time, although we arrived quite late and left early. The “toilet block” is a single portaloo and although the toilet looked clean the smell was quite overwhelming. The site itself I didn’t dislike but the price is expensive considering there’s no hand washing facilities and it’s basically just a field. Compared to some sites for the same cost it is lacking - if the cost was £15/ £20 per night it would have been more correctly priced as far as I’m concerned. The distanced sea views - I couldn’t see I’m afraid.
Take your chocks too cos it’s mainly not level.
I feel a little bad saying disliked because I didn’t dislike as such, but be aware it’s very basic for the price. It’s mainly the cost for me as it really is wild camping as described.

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Dal gestore: Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting, the dark skies for stargazing, and that the site was exactly as described – a simple, wild camping experience.

We also appreciate your comments about the pricing. We’ve only recently started welcoming guests, so feedback like yours is genuinely helpful, and we’re already taking our pricing into consideration as we continue to develop the site.

Just to clarify, while there is a portaloo in the camping field for convenience, there is also a toilet block with handwashing facilities in the farmyard. This information is included in our welcome message, so we’re sorry if this wasn’t clear or was missed during your stay.

As you mentioned, our site is intentionally very basic and is marketed as wild camping rather than a fully serviced campsite. We understand that this style of camping won’t suit everyone, and we appreciate your honest opinion on the value for money. Your comments will help us as we continue to improve the experience for future guests.

Mi è piaciuto There’s was no one else around

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Mi è piaciuto Lovely quiet site with friendly sheep too. Water supply was clean and nice touch to have a shepherd huts for changing or shelter. The footpath and walk into town was lovely. We heard a song thrush in the day, and a nightjar around midnight!

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Mi è piaciuto Exactly as it was advertised. Lovely and picturesque . Nice touch with the changing room facilities. Ideal location for got into the town.

Non mi è piaciuto Absolutely not a problem for us but music from the barn late at night might have interrupted other’s peace. (We only assume it was from the function barn)
Sat nav took us to the large commercial site over the road- again no problem but a mention on the directions may avoid this.
A little pricey for the facilities on offer but again, appreciate the farm needs to make money.
Not really dislikes to be honest, just observations.

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Dal gestore: Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing to stay with us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful setting, our location, and the changing room facilities.

We also really appreciate you taking the time to share your observations. We’ll certainly look at improving our directions to help guests avoid being sent to the campsite across the road by their sat nav.

Regarding the music from the barn, we do often hold functions during the weekends in the summer months and we will ensure our guests are more aware of this. Unfortunately, this is something we aren’t able to control, but we do ensure that all music finishes by midnight. We appreciate your understanding and are grateful that it didn’t impact your stay.

Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback. As a newly opened campsite, comments like yours are incredibly valuable and help us improve. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Mi è piaciuto Loved how quiet it was it was lovely . And their food from the butchers is really nice . Ppl are friendly. Very clean . Ideal if you want something very peaceful and it’s only 10 minutes from Scarborough we went to James Arthur concert and came back and everything is was fine still in place . It was peaceful and beautiful.
And we was provided with a barbecue and fire pit and wood and a lighter . I would definitely go again .

Non mi è piaciuto I just found it a bit tricky on the hill with me car but that carnt be helped .

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Dal gestore: Thank you so much Dianne for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the peace and quiet, our location, the food from the butchers, and that you found everything clean and welcoming. It’s great to know you had a lovely stay after the James Arthur concert and made the most of the barbecue and fire pit too.

Thank you also for mentioning the track down to the campsite. As we’re a wild camping site, the access road is a little bumpy in places, but we hope the peaceful setting and countryside views make it worthwhile. We really appreciate your understanding.

It means a lot to hear that you’d definitely stay with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing visit!