Bolton Abbey Estate Club Campsite
Bolton Abbey is one of our favourites when in Yorkshire. We were concerned with the route through the abbey archway as we have a A class, however a couple of inches to spare between mirrors and wall.
Excellent greeting, site cleanliness and lovely wardens happy to chat and help.
No phone signal and limited WiFi.
The walks along the river are excellent, we walked to lunch at Devonshire and Craven Arms which served excellent food.
It’s a great site for peace and quite.
Charming site and team
A great place to get away from the rat race and unwind. Yvonne and Laurence are the best.
The countryside and riverside walks are stunning. The site facilities are old but immaculate.
Dont expect perfection, TV reception is non existant, there is NO phone signal, however there is a payphone at reception. The villages and pubs are around 3 miles away. BUT if you want a chill out around the BBQ, or a bottle of wine at the side of the river, or stunning country walks, this site is AMAZING.
We will most certainly return and next time jump on the bus to Ilkley or Skipton.
A massive thank you
A massive thank you is due to Laurence who went above and beyond to get in contact with me when I left my phone behind on the day of our departure. it wasn't a straight forward process and his perseverance was very much appreciated.
I would heartily recommend a visit to this beautiful, well cared for and efficiently run camp site - to be able to walk straight into the Bolton Abbey estate from the site entrance is amazing and it makes a fantastic base to explore the wider area.
We will definitely be back - although next time I will keep a closer eye on my phone!
KBNLS
Reviewed on 05/06/2024 10:36
Quality as expected at a club site.
The wardens are very helpful and check in is easy, although there are quite a few rules and regulations to go through first. E.g. dogs are not allowed on any of the grass or tree areas at any time; fortunately there is a short dog walk.
The site is at the entrance to Strid Wood. There are walks in all directions. It’s worth noting that currently the Strid Cafe and carpark is up for sale and closed.
Facilities are as good as expected on a club site. Check out time is 11am and the toilets close for cleaning at 10.30am. The small shop is open 9-10 then 1-5.
Some pitches are next to the small private school in the woods; there is a small amount on noise during 10 min playtime but it closes at 3pm. It’s not a problem.
TV - no signal, you’ll need a coaxial cable which they sell.
Mobile - no signal on 3 different networks we tried, probably not any.
WiFi - despite the site advertising it as having WiFi, it is unusable. It’s rarely available and when it was it’s incredibly slow and drops. It would be better to advertise this as not having WiFi then there’s no disapointment.
If you like country walks, riverside paths, nature, clear night skies, small sites and club facilities, you’ll like it here.
Lovely gentle site
We loved our stay last week. The wardens, Yvonne and Laurence, were helpful, friendly and had a great sense of humour. I fully enjoyed the walks down to the Strid with friends and the actual site was full of birdsong, including the Tawny Owls at night!
We will be back without a doubt.
Ian & Linda Maude (Motoring Matilda)
Great wardens, Yvonne and Laurence are very special. Always go the extra mile to help.
The reviews already written say it all. Just great!
I love the wording from "The Pox".
Adrianval
Reviewed on 14/05/2024 18:23
In Strid Wood
In Strid Wood, where whispers weave,
And ancient tales of old conceive,
There flows a river wild and free,
A murmured song of mystery.
Through Yorkshire's heart, it winds its way,
The Wharfe, in sunlight's golden sway,
Its waters dance with graceful might,
A symphony of liquid light.
In Strid Wood's depths, the shadows play,
Where secrets lurk, both night and day,
Among the trees, their branches tall,
Whispers linger, softly call.
The river's rush, a constant thrum,
Through wooded paths where fairies come,
Their laughter echoes in the breeze,
As sunlight filters through the trees.
In Strid Wood, where legends dwell,
Beneath the ancient, mossy spell,
The Wharfe flows on, a steadfast guide,
Through Yorkshire's heart, where dreams abide.
So let us wander, hand in hand,
Through Strid Wood's enchanted land,
Where river's flow and stories weave.
In Yorkshire's heart, forever to believe.
Great location, great staff
A beautiful and well looked after site. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, and go the extra mile for their customers.
The only criticism is in regards to the WiFi, which is poor to say the least. So if you rely on a strong internet connection then it may be an issue. Although I did enjoy the opportunity to switch off from the outside world!
Amazed and impressed
Paid a reccie visit to Bolton Abbey site today in preparation for a wedding in August in the area. Given the amount of rain we have had over this last winter together with the amount of mud everywhere, we are totally amazed just how clean, tidy and well kept this site is. Top marks to the wardens on a (difficult) job really well done
Mehimandthecamper
Reviewed on 10/04/2024 16:09
Fabulous
We were given a very warm welcome when we arrived at Bolton Abbey Site by the relief wardens Mick & his Wife. We arrived in glorious sunshine which remained throughout our 5 day stay. The facilities were spotless, yes there was no phone signal & Wifi but we were there to escape & switch off for a few days so it didn’t bother us. The site is ideally suited for walking directly from the site, we walked in both directions whilst there but did prefer the quieter stretch of river heading towards Appletreewick where we had a delightful lunch at The Craven Arms. We already have a lot more walks planned for our next visit, we enjoyed it that much. 🥰