Bolton Abbey Estate Club Campsite

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Good for families

One night stay

We had a one night stay last weekend with the aim of testing out a few new bits on our van prior to a longer trip starting this weekend. It is a lovely site with a warm welcome from the warden even though we arrived after 5pm. The site is quiet and well maintained and the shower block was clean and warm. Although it rained (and rained) on the Saturday we parked at the Strid car park and had a cycle ride around the estate. The cost was £8 which was okay given that we have a motorhome and would have been welcome to stay all day. The £8 ticket entitles you to move between and park in any of the three car parks within the Abbey estate. Certainly we shall be back at this site for a longer stay.

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HunterHale

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Reviewed on 06/09/2016 18:29

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Great bank holiday weekend

First time at Bolton abbey, will definitely come back. Loads to do and see

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Stiv

Caravanner

Reviewed on 02/09/2016 12:16

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Peaceful site

Stayed here for 3 nights 19th Aug, had problems with my car and the staff were really helpful allowing the recovery truck on site after hours. Shower block very clean, and the best part of this site is the peace and quiet and great walks through Strid wood.

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PAUL STOVES

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Reviewed on 25/08/2016 18:25

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Good for families

Tranquility

Well a club site is a club site, well not if your talking about Bolton Abbey. The site is well set out within wooded sheltered glades but with plenty of pitches that catch the sun throughout the day. The facilities are spotless and the grounds well maintained and there's a well stocked information cabin. The site has that peaceful back to nature feel with only the sounds of the birds and other wildlife to disturb your relaxation. Your mobile doesn't work and although the site has a TV booster system, it's analog I understand that if you have a new TV without analog, you won't be able to watch your favourite soaps, which gives us all the opportunity to completely relax, yes, peace and tranquility. For the more energetic, the estate is right on the your doorstep with a myriad of pathways to many secret places many of which are wheelchair friendly. The paths all seem to have a tearoom or cafe somewhere within reach. If you want to explore further afield, the Yorkshire Dales has something for everyone, just go out and find it. Make sure this site is on your tick list and you won't be disappointed.

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firefly580

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Reviewed on 22/08/2016 20:04

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Third visit spoiled

Our third visit to this site and, as always, the location cannot be faulted. Wonderful 7 mile loop from the site to Barden Bridge then over the other side of the river to the Priory then back along the bank to the site. Being a Caravan Club site it pretty much does what it says on the tin; the facilities are generic and no more or less than what we have come to expect of CC sites in terms of cleanliness and tidiness etc. However, our visit this time was marred by the attitude of the warden, Gary Allister. Having stayed before we are aware of the lack of mobile phone signal and TV signal and this is fine for us. As it was the closing weekend of the Olympics we decided to purchase a coax cable from the site shop for £15 so we could at least receive an analogue signal on our TV and tune in to the BBC coverage. However, after trying it in several bollards we could get nothing more than a grainy picture. It was frustrating as we could see TVs in other caravans showing perfect pictures. My husband tried replacing the ends of the cable but still nothing. The following day he purchased a length of coax from Skipton and tried again and this time the picture was perfect. He took the cable back to the office and told Gary Allister that it was faulty and that he would like a refund. His reply was a very abrupt "Nope, it must be your telly". My husband explained that the TV was fine with a different cable to which the warden replied "Well that's funny, it's the first faulty one I've had in 13 years". My husband asked him to come down to our pitch so he could demonstrate that it was faulty but he wouldn't. My husband then had to insist firmly that he is not a liar or a fool and that he expected a refund and an apology. Only then was £15 slammed on the counter with a half hearted "Sorry". My husband was fizzing when he returned as there was just no need for the attitude.

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Essential

Reviewed on 22/08/2016 09:44

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Good for families

Peaceful and well tended site

On site during the 3rd week of July... site busy with most pitches occupied, but somehow the site remained tranquil. No playground, so maybe not enough for children to do. Beautiful location with the river close by, and as keen birdwatchers there were plenty of opportunities to spot an unusual bird. Plenty to do in the locality. Wardens absolutely brilliant, with the site kept immaculately. Would not hesitate to recommend, and look forward to a return visit. No phone signal and poor TV reception... absolute bliss !!

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wellthatshowipitchit

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Reviewed on 08/08/2016 19:37

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Blissfully Beautiful

We stayed for 2 nights in early August and all we can say is this must be one of the most idyllic sites in the whole of the CC, the added fact that you can't get a phone signal is an absolutely brilliant way of getting away from modern life. The walking around the countryside is excellent and the Abbey is beautiful. A must for any discerning club member.

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LADY DEBRA

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Reviewed on 07/08/2016 19:16

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Good site for walking in Wharfedale

This site used to be called "The Strid" which is a more accurate description because that is exactly where it is, next door to the The Strid Visitor Centre. Bolton Abbey is about two miles away. The approach to the site entails negotiating through a very narrow arch. The site is fairly small and set among trees. There is no broadcast TV signal and there are only seven channels off the bollard. Because of the trees getting a satellite signal is also difficult, in fact I would say that probably only about four pitches get a clear view of the sky in the required south-easterly direction. The toilet block is quite small although it was never full during our stay in early August. The shower cubicles are on the small side with those wretched stools ! but they are well cleaned and maintained. It is an excellent location for walking in Wharfedale and a footpath across from the site leads up onto the moors with a circular route to Bolton Abbey and back up the river. However, it had been dry before we walked it and yet parts of the route were very boggy. We enjoyed our stay at Bolton Abbey site and would return in the future but there are many other Yorkshire Dales sites we have yet to explore.

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Chelty

Caravanner

Reviewed on 07/08/2016 12:03

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Good for families

Lovely smaller site

Decided to have a weekend away whilst the grandkids were still off school. I knew there wasn't a play area for them but as we were taking their bikes we didn't think it would be an issue. Other famies might need to give further consideration if they need to but book a site with one. We live only an hour away and know the area well although we have never stayed a the site before. Standards you would expect from a CC site all in order. A busy site but still a quiet one for us last weekend. We managed to get a few analogue TV channels using the existing aerial socket near the EHU. We had a mishap when leaving the site. The wardens came to our aid even though it was after office hours and we're a great help in offering advice and assistance in getting up going again. It would have been a lot more stressful without their help and reassurance. A big thank you to them.

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glpixs

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Reviewed on 06/08/2016 11:54

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Very peaceful but overpriced for the facilities

Lovely site with lots of accessible gravelled footpaths so need for transport to go walking and varying grades of walks. Ate at the Burlington at the Devonshire Arms which is up there with Michelin star fine dining experiences. The site has no tv or telephone signal and basic toilet facilities, hence the less than 5 star rating. Lots of birdlife on the site and very peaceful.

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AdelaideMary

Reviewed on 03/08/2016 21:24

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