Bolton Abbey Estate Club Campsite

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Good Dog Walking

We stayed for 3 nights at Bolton Abbey and will never be staying again. The only positive thing I can say is that the site is very well located for dog walking. If you want peace and quiet don't go during a school holiday as you will have to watch children chasing ducks and zooming round the site on bikes / scooters with no concept that there are cars moving around and no signs of the wardens doing anything about it - in fact the only time I saw the warden was when he was zooming about the site at 8am on his little truck emptying bins, (why this couldn't be done between 11am and 1pm when nobody will be arriving / departing due to the very strict rules I'm not sure.) Many of the pitches (which seem small - you can watch your neighbours eating their breakfast) are in the shade. If you manage to get a pitch that gets a good bit of sun the chances are you will be close to the toilet block which has an extractor fan running 24 hours a day. The toilet block has an odour and was not as clean as Caravan Club sites usually are, and the washing up area was oddly designed. We have always found Caravan Club sites of very high standards with good layouts and facilities but this site feels like they are trying to get as many pitches as possible in to a small space.

Bouncing Bob

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 04/06/2016 09:55

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Silence is golden

The site is very quiet and the wardens very helpful telephone signals not good and television signal none existent but this is a good point as its a get away holiday no one to disturb you, site location to Bolton Abbey and surrounding area's was good very close to all the walks,a car is definitely needed but not compulsory as there are local busses all in all a good place to visit.

Barwickian

Reviewed on 01/06/2016 17:00

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Peaceful site

A very peaceful and we'll run site with the most spectacular dawn chorus. Excellent walks from the site, and beautiful scenery. Site shop has the basics but for other shopping, without a car, this could prove a little difficult as there are no shops in the immediate locality. Very welcoming reception and spotlessly clean. 

dunstanpaddy

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Reviewed on 28/05/2016 07:47

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Poor arrival procedures

We arrived two minutes before 1300 to find five outfits in front of us. I had two options, either to partially  block the  B 6160 or to block the exit from the public car park onto the shared access road. I chose the latter as continuing on the B6160 was not an option given it is a narrow twisted road with little or no  options to turn an 8metre van on a 4.5 metre car. Fortunately nobody sought exit from the car park during the 10 minutes I blocked the exit. This cannot be a one off event and I think it behoves  the warden to exercise the duty of care owed to club members and the public by recognising the potential for conflict and accident  caused by failing to  clear the log jam albeit prior to the hallowed time of 1300. The site particulars confirm the problems with limited access . While rules are there for good reason the exercise of judgement when these rules  create a "reasonably foreseeable " hazard or damage can also be reasonably expected . Perhaps the sign in the reception window after five which said " closed , warden off duty"  indicates a particular mind set. Other than this the site is much as one would expect from a club site , facilities clean, site tidy.  While the area is very pleasant and the walking around the site first class I don't think we'll be returning .

frabro

Caravanner from Aberdeenshire

Reviewed on 17/05/2016 10:05

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Beautiful location

Tranquil small site within minutes of beautiful walks along the river wharf.  Walk for 40 mins to the Abbey and cafe before that or the other way for a long as you like. I walked to Grassington and got the 74 bus back with the dog which took about 3 hours but with incredible views along the way. I need to come back and explore more!

shinydakota

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Reviewed on 13/05/2016 07:47

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Potential fab site

Coming from New England Bay site to Bolton Abbey was a bit of a Shock, Bolton Abbey is set in a beautiful location with stunning walks but the site felt cramped with gravel pitches and a view into a caravan from every direction, felt more like being sited on a big Carpark which was dissapointing   pity as the walks are amazing

StenJayne

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 12/05/2016 17:55

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Charming site

Lovely welcome from assistant lady, nice change. Beautiful walks in area, wildlife stunning. I was surprised the site had some empty pitches for bank Hol week end as its always fully booked when I check, maybe bad weather? Down side is as said before, phone signal and only analogue tv, also a bit of aircraft noise. Owls hooting in the night was no problem to me but did disturb some, the tight approach through narrow arch needs care but isn't a problem.

caravanbmw

Reviewed on 12/05/2016 17:32

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Walking Wonderland

Wonderful spot for walkers, with walks on the Bolton Abbey Estate direct from your caravan step. Get a brochure from the info hut for discounts on teas and food from the Estate. We pitched on the lower level which was nice and quite and the site was kept nice and clean. There are some great pubs in town and around Skipton for meals and Fine Dining , the Angel Inn at Hetton is highly recommended.

Nicechor

from Lincolnshire

Reviewed on 12/05/2016 15:03

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Stunning

Just returned from a 4 night break (well actually only stayed 3 nights but booked 4 so we didn't have to depart by 11am). Site is in a perfect location adjacent to Strid Wood and the river. The river walk is a 6 mile round trip if you do the full loop to Barden Bridge and the Priory. Absolutely stunning through the bluebell woods but dogs are only allowed on leads. Our dog walks to heel and we were still told off by a twitcher for not having him on a lead. The only drawback for us was the lack of phone signal. Having left kids at home with family we felt nervous that we couldn't be contacted in an emergency and this will probably prevent us from returning in future.

Essential

Reviewed on 10/05/2016 17:07

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Best site yet

Just returned from this lovely site having spent our time walking for miles and just chilling out.The site is beautiful and very peaceful considering there is a school next door. The facilities are of the usual high standard and even though the site was fairly full there was no waiting. As regards the phone signal and the analogue TV this didn`t bother us as the WIFI worked well but I can see how how it puts people off using the site if they have kids or need to use their phones. Skipton is a nice little town with plenty of shops,the castle and canal boats to keep you interested. We are already looking forward to our next visit and hope we have the same glorious weather.

samsdad2012

Caravanner from Durham

Reviewed on 07/05/2016 14:42

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