Bolton Abbey's a bolt-on success
Splendid location, good site, superb staff - what more do you need? Ok no mobile signal but not EOW. And to be fair not designed for children. But otherwise couldn't fault.
Bolton Abbey Estate Club Campsite
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No mobile phone signal!
I booked this site just to get away for the weekend. The site is easy enough to find if you've researched the location before you set off. The post code in a sat nav stops about 2 miles from the site. We received a very warm welcome from the warden and he was very helpful, advising on available pitches. As soon as we'd set up my daughter discovered she had no phone signal. I haven't been able to find any reference to this anywhere in the literature or other reviews but please beware that the signal seems to drop just outside the site. It is possible to get 1 bar on O2 and vodafone at the dog walk but other than that you're in a black spot.
The site itself is small, neat and very well maintained. It's in trees so there isn't a lot of direct sunshine, but the pitches are separated by wide-ish roads so you can get some sun. Toilet block is centrally located so easily accessed from any pitch. It is clean, warm and well cared for.
I would return to this site if there was a mobile phone signal but unfortunately can't be without my phone so will have to find another site next time.
Does what is says in the book
This is a very nice peaceful site. Set in woodland. A great place for touring or just doing very little. Easily reached from A1. On the debit side. During my stay I only saw two wardens who never stopped working. The MHSP drain needs extending and a longer water hose needs fitting. It would be nice if the site ordered newspapers.
Forgotmyname
Reviewed on 31/08/2017 15:27
Wonderful Site
My husband and i have just returned home from a wonderful four night stay at Bolton Abbey Club Site.
We have stayed here once before three years ago, and we had forgotten how lovely it is!
After reading a few negative reviews just before we were due to go, i was a little worried about the negative comments regarding the shower and toilet facilities, so i felt i must just put the record straight!
We found them to be, spotlessly clean, warm, and in very good order generally!
A lovely site all round, definately our new favourite!
angela davies
Reviewed on 25/08/2017 22:00
Well located for Bolton Abbey and the river
We wanted a site for a quick two night break, and this was a good choice. We had not been before, though we like the Bolton Abbey area with walks on the river, partly not attracted because the site seemed rather cramped and under trees. Both these were true, the pitches rather close together and close to the driveway. However, it also proved a very good handy location for our main purpose which was to have a day walking the river up to Burnsall. Fine weather helped. Finally I agree with the reviewer who commented on the very narrow arch lower down on the road - my towing mirror suffered here.
DavidW50
Reviewed on 14/08/2017 06:22
A lovely site but with some reservations
We've just got back from this small and quite intimate site. I agree with a previous reviewer that the site is rather tired now and the shower block is much in need of renovation. The wardens are delightful and very helpful and we had a lovely stay. But some niggles. The site is on the Bolton Abbey estate and we rather felt that the estate was a bit money grabbing. Plus, the CMC obviously have to use the estate signage. So you have to look out for the tearoom sign which has the site sign at the very bottom. We very nearly missed it and at least one couple drove up and down for an hour looking for the site (how they turned on those narrow dale roads is beyond me to imagine!). There is little waiting space and there's a problem. Because arrival time is 1pm - and those in the know arrive much, much earlier than that. Hard for the wardens to turn them away because where do they go other than block the access road. Then those of us who stick to rules get the worst pitches. There was a LOT of grumbling about that. We arrived at 1.35 and only had the choice of two pitches - a number of rigs had arrived well before us. Bad, very bad. The site has a lot of trees so unless you are lucky, you can get stuck on a pitch that gets very little sunshine. Also, it would have been helpful to mention that to access the site means going through a very narrow old arch. Terrifyingly narrow actually - it's immediately after a bend and caught us out completely. My husband is an excellent 'tower' but was convinced he had banged the van (he hadn't). Forewarned would have been forearmed. Last things - the most gorgeous walks, along the river, up the dales, endless paths. Brilliant. But we have a young dog and there was hardly anywhere she could go off the lead. Either it was leads only or there was stock. But a great stay and we loved the area.
A lovely site but with some reservations
We've just got back from this small and quite intimate site. I agree with a previous reviewer that the site is rather tired now and the shower block is much in need of renovation. The wardens are delightful and very helpful and we had a lovely stay. But some niggles. The site is on the Bolton Abbey estate and we rather felt that the estate was a bit money grabbing. Plus, the CMC obviously have to use the estate signage. So you have to look out for the tearoom sign which has the site sign at the very bottom. We very nearly missed it and at least one couple drove up and down for an hour looking for the site (how they turned on those narrow dale roads is beyond me to imagine!). There is little waiting space and there's a problem. Because arrival time is 1pm - and those in the know arrive much, much earlier than that. Hard for the wardens to turn them away because where do they go other than block the access road. Then those of us who stick to rules get the worst pitches. There was a LOT of grumbling about that. We arrived at 1.35 and only had the choice of two pitches - a number of rigs had arrived well before us. Bad, very bad. The site has a lot of trees so unless you are lucky, you can get stuck on a pitch that gets very little sunshine. Also, it would have been helpful to mention that to access the site means going through a very narrow old arch. Terrifyingly narrow actually - it's immediately after a bend and caught us out completely. My husband is an excellent 'tower' but was convinced he had banged the van (he hadn't). Forewarned would have been forearmed. Last things - the most gorgeous walks, along the river, up the dales, endless paths. Brilliant. But we have a young dog and there was hardly anywhere she could go off the lead. Either it was leads only or there was stock. But a great stay and we loved the area.
Lovely location, but the site is looking tired
This is a lovely site in a wonderful location, but is now in need of investment.
It is small and intimate, and is very relaxing. The walks in the area, particularly down to the river, are spectacular, and its worth visiting just for these.
This site opened in 1982, and in some areas it feels it. The shower block is in need of renovation, possibly even replacement, with rust and cracked panel evident The mirrors in the men's privacy cubicles are so ridiculously low, that I had to get on my knees to shave. Yes, I know that the window prevents them being put higher, so why not put them on the side walls? The towel hooks in both showers and cubicle are also so low that towels drag on the floor.
In truth, these are minor as we had a great time, and would visit again.
Clean, peaceful site great for walking
Wonderful location, well maintained & a really friendly reception. Site is well sheltered, quiet, peaceful & relaxing. Great place for walking - straight out of the site; gentle walks along the River Wharfe or more strenuous walks on the surrounding moors where you will get fantastic views. Will definitely return. Pubs are a few miles away so OK to visit when walking during the day but would need to drive in the evening; or be self sufficient on the site.
Briggy
Reviewed on 28/06/2017 19:15
Small site in the forest
This site is quite pretty being on the edge of a forest. The trees perhaps make it a little dark. There is a small dog walk which is a help. We went here in the hope we could get to the Embsay Railway at Bolton Abbey but unfortunately we got our timing wrong as no trains were running. We felt this site was ideal for the fit and active person/dog as there were miles and miles of walks. You could go to Bolton Abbey and pay £10 per car and this enabled you to go into the grounds of Bolton Abbey and walk in the lovely grounds there. Quite a long walk from the campsite though. I don't think it is a site that would be suitable for smaller children although fine for the active older ones who love walking in pretty countryside. The staff were really friendly and helpful.
rodens
Reviewed on 28/06/2017 15:27