Our visit to Hawes was during the last week in July. Although we had stayed on the site several times before, this was several years ago. Since then they have developed an area of 10 service pitches behind the reception. We had booked one of these, and although we have used them at many sites, this must rate as one of the best designed areas. They are widely spaced in a circle with CDP and refuse disposal in a central area. They are really like a mini site of their own. The whole site had recently been redeveloped and the block facilities were all new and shiny and maintained to the normal high standard. As part of the redevelopment they do seem to have removed a lot of the shrubs. Which has open up parts of the site, in my opinion to the detriment. The site is located about a half mile walk from Hawes, which is a lovely market town and has all the shops you are likely to need, and a good market on Tuesday. It also has plenty of places to eat and drink. If you like walking the area cannot be bettered. In our week the car only moved once, on all other days we walked from the site. Buses are also available from Hawes, mainly down the dale. Although there is also one that goes via Hardraw to Garsdale station. The sheep dog demo at 6:30 every Thursday (£5 adults) on the field above Haylands bridge will not disappoint. Our O2 phone recieved calls and good 4G, our EE just the call / texts. The site WiFi was fine for emails and general browsing throughout our stay, despite the site being nearly full.