Unthank Farm
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This is a fabulous site. The views make you realise why Yorkshire claims to be Gods own county, it's certainly true here in Wensleydale. Sitting watching over the valley on a bright day is far better than any TV can entertain. The Hard working owners Simon and Rachel are open, helpful and friendly. The facilities are very good with a small shower and toilet at the near end of the field. Toilet paper and soap is provided by the hosts. The shower is on a meter at 20p for 2 mins. I found 40p was plenty. This is a working farm so do expect some movement of farm machinery (not too near the CL area) but never intrusive. The sounds of the lambs and cows in the bottom fields is harmonious to your stay. The owners are also CC members and fellow caravanners so they know what your needs are and provide well for you. Over the valley (walkable at a stretch - owners can advise you) is the Queens head at Finghall, excellent venue with efficient and friendly staff and great food. The reverse view is over to your van and the farm. There is also the Wyvil arms just down the road but we haven't tried it as we love the Queens. Nearby are both Leyburn and Bedale and the Wensleydale (sometimes) steam railway from Leyburn. The railway also passes (at a distance) the CL though the trains are only every few hours and add to, rather than detract from, your enjoyment of the site. Constable burton hall is also very close by. Middleham and Masham also a few minutes away, But I shouldnt be telling you any of this .. If I want to have it all to myself.
Perfect
What a place a very warm welcome on arrival and the access was very good but a little difficult to see the sign. The views are stunning and the site is very clean and well groomed, lots of amazing wildlife and great walks at hand. Good for exploring surrounding area and very peaceful. Will definatley be going back.
Our First CL
What a lovely site & well managed by Rachel & Simon. The facilities well maintained & compact. Levelling blocks at every pitch. Vast views from east to west facing south so plenty of sun. Would certainly recommend & would use again. Thank you, you are a credit to the CC.
great site
We went here for the August bank holiday and really enjoyed it.
Nice shower and toilet and, although the site slopes a bit, we had no problems and were set up in no time, blocks were by each pitch if needed.
Nice people and would definitely return.
Brilliant find
This is the first time we have risked staying on a CL but it will not be the last. This site was everything we wanted. We are really pleased we stayed there. Handy for touring the area, not too far from our home, friendly host, good shower and loo if a little quirky. Although the site slopes a bit blocks are supplied and we quickly had our caravan level. Large pitches on quality short grassed area. Nothing to dislike about this site. Will definitely be back but will book in advance as would not want to risk not getting in.
Lovely CL.
Just spent 6 wonderful nights at this beautiful CL. Situated just far enough off the Bedale to Leyburn road to be free of road noise, brilliantly clean and tidy facilities, very friendly and knowledgeable hosts and a haven for wildlife, we saw Kingfishers, litte owls and buzzards, amongst the usual finches and martins. Excellent recycling and well kept and mown grass, had a really great stay. Thnkyou Simon and Rachel, we will definitely return.
Firebasher
Reviewed on 13/07/2015 16:50
Superb cl
Stayed here for four nights 6th to 10th July 2015, fantastic site, very clean and tidy, the shower and toilet facilities were immaculate. The owner is very proud of the cl and it shows, the grass is kept very short and in general the cl and farm looks well cared for and tidy, it was a pleasure to stay here. I chatted to the owner and she was lovely, very welcoming and enjoyed making the cl a lovely place.
A Little Beauty
It was an absolute pleasure to stay here. We have a motorhome and yes the site slopes but let the owner know & she'll reserve the pitch to suit your needs. The views are beautiful across the valley watching the railway chug past on the other side. There is so much wild life to see and listen to in fact a pleasure to stay here. Lots to see and do around the area make it an ideal centre to explore from. Popular site so book to reserve pitch. The facilities are very clean if a little quirky, but this adds to the magic. Hope to come back again.
Fantastic week
Just spent a fantastic week here ideal for forbidden corner, cheese factory and east side of the Yorkshire dales plus more. The site is wonderful the kids and dog loved it just a short walk through the fields to the some lovely pubs and the Wensleydale railway, weather was wet but didn't do anything from damping our weeks holiday and give the kids a taste of what our great country as on view
one of the best
Like the title states, must be one of the best cl sites on the network, Great location, very friendly owners, clean and most of all wonderfull views and peacefull ,5 stars from me