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Catgill Farm Camping & Glamping

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· North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, England
1 acre hosted by Oliver P.
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Family camping and glamping on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and a stone's throw from famous Bolton Abbey

First opened in 2014, Catgill Farm in the south of the Yorkshire Dales has made its name as a firm family favourite in the intervening years and burgeoned into a fully fledged camping and glamping Mecca. The simple, home-spun atmosphere of the farm still pervades – the ‘reception’ is the cosy front room of the farmhouse and marshmallows are sold from the door – but there are now electric hook-ups for campervans, bell tents with hot tubs hidden in the trees and even timber pods with all mod-cons inside.

Set in the undulating meadows just outside the village of Bolton Abbey, it’s no surprise that Catgill Farm has seen so much success. The hospitality (and local knowledge) of owners Oliver and Janet knows no bounds, while the modern wash block facilities are a godsend for families with muddy children. But it’s the setting that really completes the place. All around the sloping hills of the Wharfe Valley entice walkers and mountain bikers from their tents, while, just a few metres away, Hesketh Farm Park offers tractor tours, animal feeding and a chance to learn about farming for the kids. Bolton Abbey village, meanwhile, is a 15 minute stroll down the lane and has a busy tea rooms and a volunteer-run railway that has its very own Thomas the Tank Engine, while the 12th-century ruins of Bolton Abbey Priory are an absolute must-see, with a perfect, riverside picnic spot in the priory grounds. In short, if you want a proper, on-the-farm, Yorkshire campsite with plenty to do nearby, you can’t really ask for much better.

The camping meadow itself can handle around 160 tents at any one time, with natural lumps and bumps causing people to generally pitch together in flat groups, while children capitalise on the open spaces to play. On the edge of the woods just beyond the meadow, the glamping accommodation is found. Pods, each sleeping six, offer an almost holiday cottage experience – think en-suite shower room, compact kitchen, a television and Wi-Fi – yet still boast the views and campfire-side evenings that every camper yearns for. Bell tents, meanwhile, keep things strictly under canvas but still boast the same main attraction as the pods – private wood-fired hot tubs for evenings bubbling beneath the stars. It’s a far cry from the rustic camping days of old!

For campers and glampers alike there are certain luxuries in common: It’s a 15-minute walk along a footpath to the Devonshire Arms (“The Dev” as Janet and Oliver call it), with outdoor seating, good food and local beers. In the opposite direction, the Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Factory is a half-hour stroll away. And, of course, if that sounds like too many calories the real luxury is healthy and free to everyone: the Dales Way footpath stretching just beyond the farm and miles upon miles of the Yorkshire Dales beyond.

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Biking
Fishing
Hiking
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Forest
Mountainous
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Farm
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132 Ratings · 176 reviews
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Clarice H.recommends
July 4, 2024
2 - The Pheasant - Luxury Timber Pod
Amazing stay!!
Gorgeous trip to Catgill, the staff are SO friendly and we all had the best time. We had three pods in a row, it's an amazing spot for all the family, my Nan, 1.5 year old, parents, sister! They have thought of every amenity you could need and the views are really stunning. We had a really beautiful stay and would love to come back again, HIGHLY recommend!! Hot tub was also loved by all!
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Kevin D.recommends
June 14, 2024
Grass Pitch - up to 8m by 7m
Brilliant stay , camp site has everything you need. Great toilet facilities and showers are cleaned all the time . Nice little bar that we didn't use however was busy so must be good and the pizzas looked amazing from the kitchen that does tea and breakfast. Good walks around through the abbey for the dog . All in I will be back and met some good families there 👍
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Zoe S.recommends
June 3, 2024
6m x 6m EHU Grass pitch
Perfect yorkshire campsite
When I booked the campsite on hipcamp, I booked a pitch with EHU. Sadly, on arrival to Catgill Farm, there had been a problem with Hipcamps system communicating with their system and not only was the booking not in their system, there were no electric pitches available. Catgill farm were very apologetic and we did resolve the issue as it transpired that there were electric pitches available after the first night, so a bit of a move about on day 2 and we were fine. Catgill is advertised as a family site, and it definitely is! Non electric pitches are not allocated so you can pitch with friends/family if wanted. As much as I wouldn't book their again during school holidays, it was lovely to see children being children and so many families enjoying spending time together. That said, during quieter times, I will 100% be booking again, it is a lovely site with every facility you could want - a big washing up area with microwave, kettle and multiple fridge/freezers is a massive bonus and the fresh made pizzas on Fri and sat nights are incredible- especially after a long days walk! Beautiful views and so many sounds of nature, with very little external noise (other than other campers having fun). Strict quiet time - which is enforced is a lovely, and welcome bonus!
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Elle P.recommends
May 28, 2024
Grass Pitch - up to 8m by 7m
Great camping for families
We loved camping here! Great extras - tea & coffee plus pizza available in the evening which was a great plus when camping with small children! Fire pits to hire. Clean facilities. A lovely setting with great views and farmland 🐑 Plenty to do nearby without the car. Walking distance to a pub and farm with playground. Bolton Abbey also very close by which is an amazing site with lots to explore for all ages :) Will definitely come back again!
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Michael S.
August 13, 2023
Grass Pitch - up to 6m x 6m
Beautiful area and the camp site and facilities are fantastic. I did wonder if it was a little too busy but we were camping on a weekend during the school holidays. It made the facilities quite busy. I’m not a fan of camp where ever you like especially when it’s that busy. A group made a circle of tents and played music and were shouting and balling long past the suggested curfew, perhaps they’d have done this anyway but this just facilitated it. Everything else was perfect, great location just a short walk to Bolton Abbey. I would recommend it but perhaps not when it’s likely to be that busy.
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Laura C.recommends
August 7, 2023
Grass Pitch - up to 8m by 7m
Camping with kids
Lovely clean facilities, friendly, helpful staff, good views and good memories made.
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North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Oliver P.

Joined in February 2016
From the host
We are a small family run campsite in an idyllic location with spectacular views across the Wharfe valley. Featuring 10 luxury glamping pods, 2 luxury bell tents, all with private hot tubs and electric hook up camping pitches, we offer a unique overnight experience on the Devonshire Estate in the heart of Bolton Abbey within easy reach of local amenities and picturesque towns and villages. Described by The Sunday Times newspaper as a "delightful family run campsite", offering a central location with plenty to do for all ages and in any weather. The campsite, close to Bolton Abbey, is the perfect base from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A fantastic site for either an action packed family holiday or a tranquil relaxing break. Named as “one of Britain’s top 5 coolest campsites” by the Telegraph newspaper, Catgill has been our family home for the last 65 years and we love sharing this beautiful part of Yorkshire with all our customers. Book now and come and see for yourself. We're sure you will love it as much as we do!
Nearby attractions

The campsite is on a number of excellent footpaths and those heading north will take you quickly into the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The River Wharfe—one of the best fly-fishing spots in the region—meanders through the middle of the valley and just north of the village is The Strid, a notorious and impressive part of the river where the normally wide, gently flowing water is forced at high speed through a deep and narrow channel. Bolton Abbey (01756 718009) is just under a mile's walk away to the east and is free to enter (though £10 to park). Embasy & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (01756 710614) is a similar distance to the south. Hesketh Farm Park (01756 710444), around the corner, is a pleasant family attraction: A working sheep and beef farm with animals to feed and stroke, tractor tours and a straw maze. Skipton lies just over 5 miles to the west, with a bustling high street, good pubs and restaurants plus a medieval castle (01756 792442) to visit. Ilkley's 14th century Manor House and the famous Bettys Tea Rooms (01904 659142) are also worth a visit.

Food and drink
There's a small shop onsite selling essentials. A few pubs and restaurants are close at hand, including the 350 year old Devonshire Arms (01756 710441) with both its own brasserie and a Michelin-starred restaurant, The Burlington (01756 718155). But it's tea rooms that are the staple here, with Bolton Abbey Tea Cottage (01756 718000) serving morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea from its splendid position overlooking the priory ruins and river Wharfe. The Victorian-built Cavendish Pavillion (01756 710245), serves hot and cold refreshments throughout the day while Tea on the Green (01756 718000), in the village, offers soups, sandwiches and cakes as well as a takeaway service – perfect for a riverside picnic. The Yorkshire Ice Cream Parlour (01756 710685) is also worth a mention. This a kooky '50s style diner serves tasty homemade ice cream as well as meals throughout the day. The quaint little village of Addingham to the south also offers several decent places to eat and drink.
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