Bolton Abbey Estate Club Campsite

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Great site but unwanted visitors!!

Just back from a week at Bolton Abbey site and had a great time. The site is well laid out and access to the Abbey grounds and walks was very good, with great walk paths and trails to follow. A lovely cafe at the entrance to site as well as at the cavendish down by the Abbey ~2 miles walk along riverside path. As always with club sites the toilets were in good condition and kept spotless. Our only concern with the site was the caterpillars / larvae falling from trees onto the caravan and awning which has taken most of the weekend to clean from every nook and cranny. Advice to anyone staying is to check for caterpillars and keep vents / windows shut.

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jmb1727

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Reviewed on 04/06/2018 21:51

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Lovely peaceful site

The site is lovely and peaceful & there’s a super cafe next door which is perfect for a full cooked breakfast. Walks are straight from the site into the woods which do not allow bikes. You can walk along to Bolton Priory & the Devonshire Arms but it is about 2 1/2 miles so not ideal for popping for a quick drink! You can also walk along to Barden Bridge which is about an hour round trip. The site is ideally located for Grassington, Ilkley, Skipton etc. There is no mobile phone signal so you need to rely on WiFi & the tv (you need a cable) only gives 8 channels. The wardens were a relief couple but they were really helpful. The site is very clean. If you want a sunny pitch don’t choose No 22 next to the Calor gas tank as it doesn’t get more than 5 minutes in the late morning ( we visited in mid-May). We saw so much wildlife on site- ducks, pheasants, chaffinch, squirrels & rabbits to name a few. There were geese on the river too. All in all a great site.

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Liz from the Wirral

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Reviewed on 19/05/2018 18:35

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Easter at Bolton Abbey

We stayed, with our dogs at Bolton Abbey for 4 nights at Easter, we are relatively new to Caravanning and the onsite wardens gave us the warmest welcome so far at the few sites we have visited. The site itself is lovely with no clue to the fact that it had opened just a couple of hours before we arrived, the showers and loos were clean and warm and the hot water was plentiful. We especially loved the location of the site and once we had parked our car we didn't use it again until we hitched up to go home. The walking is fantastic and we covered 16 miles on our first day, taking in the Abbey itself, Bolton Abbey Village and then walking up to Appletreewick for some lunch. We can also highly recommend both pubs in Appletreewick for real ales, food and welcomes as warm as the one we received on site. There are many club sites that we want to visit on our travels, and this is one that we will definitely return to.

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Tigers77

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Reviewed on 17/04/2018 20:05

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First timers

As complete novices and our fist trip out in our campervan, we decided to go on a short trip just to check that all on board was working and to settle our selves into camping mode. We found the site facilities fantastic. The wardens were very helpful indeed. Evan though the weather was against us for our first outing we really enjoyed our selves and look forward to our next adventure in the coming months. This trip has given us an in site into what we can look forward to,Roll on summer can not wait.

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Highplains

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Reviewed on 02/04/2018 13:57

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Peace and Quiet

Just returned from our first visit to Bolton Abbey Site, for the New Year. Booked at the last minute as pitches had become available. We were delighted with the site, smaller than some but that is our preference. Very friendly and helpful welcome from Janet on arrival and offered a choice of pitches. The site has a lot of tree cover but we think that is part of its charm. We don't have a TV so can't comment on reception. No 'phone signal but WIFI worked well to communicate New Year wishes. Lots of birds on the site which was lovely. It was very peaceful at all times. We didn't use the facilities. Good to see glass recycling. Travelled via A59 from Harrogate which is a perfectly good A class road and negotiated the stone bridge in Bolton Abbey with no difficulties. Despite the wet weather we managed a walk down to The Strid and a ride on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway (free parking here, unlike the estate car parks!) We will be back to explore the footpaths further and to enjoy the wildlife and peace.

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EJWebster

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Reviewed on 02/01/2018 19:40

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Beautiful setting

Have just stayed here for 1 night to check it out for future stays, i must say i was pleasently suprised by the picturesque location, easy access for a few walks and a tea room at the entrance. As a lazy person i found the lack of tv sgnal and phone signal was an issue if you want to just chill but found it no problem really as it made me get up and go for a walk. Lovely site managers who i believe were relief but were very welcoming and cheerful. Will definateley be returning in the not too distant future. Thank you

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paulw5451

Reviewed on 29/11/2017 21:57

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Not a bad site if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful break.

Not a bad site if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful break. As part of the Bolton Abbey estate everywhere is nicely manicured. The River Wharfe and surrounding area is delightful for some gentle walking often on metalled paths. The site is well maintained although you will need alternative methods of viewing TV as the hookup is really feeble with barely a signal for the 8 channels provided. You will also need transport to get to Skipton or other attractions as the site is a little isolated and may become limiting if you intend to stay for several days or during the winter months.

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jkwallis

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Reviewed on 29/11/2017 07:43

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Winter break / family meet up

2 nights in this beautiful location in the Yorkshire Dales. Very friendly staff, given choice of any pitch as they weren't busy. Facilities very clean. Despite the weather, staff were out cleaning wet leaves off the roads & paths to help walking & driving. Super walk down to the side of the river Wharfe on gritty paths & The Strid tearoom comes highly recommended and also is very dog friendly.....dogs get their biscuits first!!!! Only caution would be the arch at Bolton Priory on the way in from the main road. It is mentioned on the C & MC site details but is very tight & you need wing mirrors out to check clearance ( only a couple of inches either side for a standard width motorhome!! ). Super base for an off season break but imagine it would be a completely different atmosphere when it's busier. No children with us so can't comment on suitability for families.

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Twobirds

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Reviewed on 28/11/2017 17:54

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Great location, peaceful and spotless

Our second outing with a new caravan. We chose this popular beautifully situated location. Friendly helpful wardens. Thank you for helping us with our jockey wheel problem!! Spotless facilities in a tranquil spot. We will definitely return next year as it is not too far for us to travel to. The walk to Burnsall on a crisp frosty morning was excellent. Seeing lots of wildlife. Great lunch at the Red Lion pub. Bought a book of walks from reception.

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herdylovers

Reviewed on 28/11/2017 16:08

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Great site

This is a fantastic site, we have just had a great 3 days, walks are so good from this site, walked to apple wick and had lunch at the craven arms, then back to the site, then a good circular walk round baden bridge and the priory, finishing with a nice pot of tea and cake at the cafe right by the site.The warden is very nice and helpful and the shower blocks, laundry etc is kept spotless.

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Reviewed on 27/11/2017 10:39

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