Great site
Only stopped overnight in December but thought it was a great site. Super facilities and friendly, helpful staff. Well located on the edge of town. Would certainly use it again.
Hawes Club Campsite
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New Year in the Dales
Had this site booked for new year for over a year. After the horrific tales of flooding in Yorks and Lancs in the news we nearly cancelled. Glad we didn't as this site, although close to the River Ure, is safely perched on high ground and despite lashing rain and wind on some days of our trip it remained well drained and accessible. Phone and tv signal reception is hit and miss but the WiFi and telly hook ups are useful on a dark winters night. Hawes was a great for new year with lots of cosy hostelries. We recommend The Crown for food. The shower block is getting a bit tired by caravan club standards but has plenty of hot water and is clean and well kept. There is a good games room with table tennis , pool and table football...a bonus on a cc site . overall a great site in a fantastic location.
very wet but was worth it
We arrived on site on Wednesday 23rd dec the weather was not to bad that day we had a warm welcome by the wardens and told to pick our pitch which we did then went for a walk around Hawes. we have been to Hawes before but was first time at the camp site as we are new to motor homeing. but oh dear the weather change it was very windy and pouring of rain during the night but seeing as the site has lots of trees it stop the van from rocking. the weather was the same for the rest of our stay. but we enjoyed the peace and quite and we will be back again next year with hopefully better weather.
Wet but worth it
One of the wettest and windiest weekends I've known. Every time anyone went out they were fully wrapped up in waterproofs. This didn't stop the wardens keeping the site running and helping those who needed it. I would imagine that in fair weather this is an amazing site in a beautiful location. We just picked the wrong weather so we will be back to see if I'm right.
A Wet and Windy Weekend
After navigating through the hills in the rain we eventually got to the site.
We were welcomed by the friendly wardens who directed us to our serviced pitch which are located behind the office in a nice circle area. The pitches are of a good size and very level. We were pitched up in no time and settled to watch the rain pouring .....it did so for the whole time we were there.
Hawes is a lovely little place with plenty of little shops cafes and at least three pubs to have a drink and something to eat.
All in all a great site in a great location with all the facilities we have come to expect.
Xcellent site for discovering the Dales.
Arrived on Site Friday 27th November for the weekend, wardens were very obliging and knowledgeable staff who met all my expectations.
Large fully serviced pitches within a circle of ten, big enough for my twin axle caravan, awning and car.
Clean and well presented toilet block, with red hot showers,a short walk from the serviced pitches.
This is by no means a criticism but the site could do with a security barrier at the entrance to reassure caravanners of 100% security of their caravans.
Eating out we sampled The Chippie Cafe, the best fish and chips i've tasted in a long time, and the Jumbo Chinese Take Away just at the end of the road near the campsite, again very nice when you don't feel like cooking.
Thank you for a lovely weekend we will be back next year when the weather improves.
Frosty weekend
We have just returned from a two night stay at this site. During the week prior to our visit we kept in touch with the site wardens by telephone and they very helpfully updated us as to local weather conditions and whether the roads to the site were passable. On Saturday, we drove over the moor roads from West Yorkshire through some ice and a little snow and so were relieved to reach the site and the very warm welcome from the warden. We found the site easily, the instructions in the handbook seemed very clear. Despite the frosty weather the main areas were kept well gritted and additional grit was available should we have needed it. The toilets and showers are warm and clean with lots of hot water. Much appreciated after a cold days walking on the Pennine Way. We would recommend the easy walk over to Hawdraw and the Green Dragon Pub. There is a fire in the range and the menu looked great. You can also (for a small cost) walk out the back of the pub for a close up view of the waterfall. Well worth it.
A wild and windy Hawes.
Arrived last Thursday late afternoon on a very windy and autumn day to a very great warm welcome from the extremely friendly warden couple.
Although We experienced the most horrendous rain I had ever experienced and high howling winds our enjoyment of this lovely Original Club site wasnt dampered.
This was my second visit to this great site and i will be back and loved the look of the serviced pitches.
Hawes is a lovely location having some great pubs and even a specialist food emporium. The Cheese factory a highlight. Well worth a visit to a venue that is owned by its workers.
A jewel on the club crown. The warden couple were very down to earth and so very approachable and so considerate.
Looking forward to my return.
Hearty Hawes in a hurricane
Like earlier reviewers, we arrived in - and to downpours, floods, high winds, and an area power-cut for our first few hours on site. Perfect conditions to test the site and wardens! As can be seen from our 'star rating', both passed with flying colours. Yes, navigation to this site is massively impeded by the most confusing road layout in Hawes, coupled with a total absence of signs there. Signs to the site from the village are massively overdue (Caravan Club take note). Previous reviewers have commented on this, and we were not alone in making several abortive stabs. In fact one visitor we spoke to had made several trips into and from the town almost to give up and return home. And it is fair to say that the access road leading to the site is constricted - an issue that could be improved with investment by the club. But once on site, all is forgiven. Given the perils of the night, the wardens were magnificent - helpful and empathetic. As our four nights extended into five, and thousands of gallons of rain fell in continuous streams, the site remained totally passable and the pitches serviceable. From our pitch overlooking the Ure, we enjoyed tremendous views across North Yorkshire countryside - eventually to become a lake below us. Hawes is right on the doorstep, with an easy level walk to the village and its numerous inns and pubs. The Hawes Creamery at the head of the village is well worth a visit - even if just to shop for divine cheeses; and we can recommend the short stroll along a paved Pennine Way to Gayle, which you access from behind the church. Hawes is very much the gateway to the northern dales so proves a perfect place for quiet get-aways or family trips.
Heavy Rain
Excellent Site Friendly Wardens clean and tidy
lovely place returned for our second visit this year
