Richmond Hargill House Club Campsite

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Good for families

good stopover site

Pleasant site to stay for a few nights there are things to visit in the area although you will need your car. The site can be noisy if you park on top of site near the A66. Good to see the wardens do not let in early arrivals ,why people cannot read there club book beats me . Wardens are friendly but insist on allocating pitches when there is no need . There is the usual problem with all club sites . Kids on bikes cannot understand the 5mph speed limit . Parents teach your kids to obay rules please before an accident happens . having said all that we will stay here again .

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Charlie brown

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Reviewed on 02/09/2021 16:35

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Lovely Management

Well.. After reading all the old negative reviews in regards to the management, we were a bit apprehensive about staying there. However... The management were absolutely lovely and very helpful. The site itself is well looked after, and the toilets and shower block are spotless. The only negative I can mention is that the top of the site is on the main A66, and can get a bit noisy... it didn't really bother us too much thought Large pitches... we'll spaced out. Yes, we will make a return visit, and would recommend the site.

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ScreenName1F5A0A75F0

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Reviewed on 31/08/2021 18:30

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Another pleasant stay.

Just back from our second weekend here. The wardens are great and very helpful. The site is near the A66 and there is some road noise if you are at the very top. The site is on a slope and you need some wedges etc but that is easily sorted. Site is handy for Richmond, Barnard Castle or even a run to Penrith. Near the site are two great farm shops with lots of animals to see. We are booked again for Easter next year 🙂

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ClubMember0931E883B2

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Reviewed on 30/08/2021 18:17

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Peaceful stay

We spent 2 relaxing nights at Richmond site. We were on a grass pitch in the centre of the site. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The site was well maintained as always.

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Selphiesnan

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Reviewed on 28/08/2021 18:36

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Rated 4 of 5

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First experience of caravan and motorhome club sites

This was our first experience of the club and we weren't disappointed. We only stayed one night and had a very warm welcome from the staff who also helped us 'newbies' sort out our electric hook up. We were given an option of pitches with advice on the pros and cons of each and were pleased with the grass pitch on the same level as reception (other have commented on pitches sloping so we arrived armed with tyre wedges which were useful). The pitches further up site may well suffer from vehicle noise on the A66 although they are well screened by mature trees. Facilities are very modern and immaculately clean. While there is little to do in walking distance of the site it would be a great base to visit the area or as an overnight stop while travelling through the country being so close to the A66 and A1.

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Reviewed on 19/08/2021 13:42

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Perfect as a stop-over (but that's all)

First the Positives: This is a beautifully landscaped site, maintained immaculately, with clean and modern facilities and (when we were there) very friendly relief wardens. Everything that you would expect from a CAMC site. It has great views and it's very handily placed, not far from the A1(M). However: If you are in a motorhome, be aware that you will be effectively trapped on site, unless you choose to drive off somewhere in your van. There is a footpath outside the site signposted to Melsonby, which requires you to take your life in your hands crossing the A66 (dual carriageway), yet just 200 metres the other side of the A66 the footpath abruptly ends. Instead we tried to walk down the road to the village of Gilling West except the verges are not maintained, they are totally overgrown, making any walk there totally hazardous. The "Dog Walk" onsite is about the width of a skittle alley and should really be renamed "Dog Toilet". The first thing I had to do was pick up after other (inconsiderate) dog owners! So, given the lack of dog walking either on or offsite, if you have an active dog you really should find somewhere more appropriate to stay! The site is on quite a slope. The hardstanding pitches all look nice and level. But if you arrive at 1pm in a motorhome you are likely to be assigned a sloping grassy pitch (and as mentioned in other reviews there is no negotiation on this) so be prepared and bring ramps with you! Also as mentioned on other reviews the site is adjacent to the A66, and the road noise is incessant. So be prepared and take some sleeping pills and earplugs with you!

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Omniman

Reviewed on 17/08/2021 13:22

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Lovely Place for a Break

We had a lovely time at Hargill House, what a hidden gem. The wardens are so hardworking, always on call, never seem to stop, but have time to chat and help anyone that needs support or advice. Yes, you can hear the road as others have mentioned but while we could hear it it never disturbed our sleep, we were there at harvest time and the tractors did disturb the day time tranquility at times, but that is a part of country life. The views are terrific, never fail to please. The location is one that you really do need a car to get anywhere, there s only one walk and that is along the bridal path which takes you across the A66 - take your life in your hands. The positives more than outweigh the negatives, we will be back.

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Tammysmum

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Reviewed on 16/08/2021 19:26

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Beautiful site in the North Yorkshire Dales

We had a lovely 9 night stay here. We had slight reservations about the pitch we might be allocated but when we arrived were pleased with it. Janet and Phil made every effort to make us feel at home, and they ensured our stay was a nice one, even when we ran out of gas they came to the rescue! Nothing was too much trouble. The site is immaculate, it is central to get to many places, and the views are beautiful and the rabbits (which are quite tame), were delightful. I can see why some people are not happy about being able to choose a pitch because this is usual CMHC protocol, but the site isn't the usual layout compared to most of the sites we've stayed on. There are varying sized pitches and some pitches simply wouldn't be able to accommodate a large set up like ours, so I see why it is necessary that pitches are allocated. The negatives are that it is very close to the A66 and road heading into Gilling West. If you want total peace and quiet then this isn't the site for you. We live quite close to the M62 so the road noise didn't put us off, but it might some people. Also the site is on a slope and some pitches would need ramps to level off your unit. This won't put us off returning though.

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mazarnold

Reviewed on 11/08/2021 17:20

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Spoilt by pre-allocated pitches

We love this site which is beautifully maintained site with stunning views. Yes there’s noise from the A66 but that doesn’t spoil it for us. It’s in an ideal spot for the road networks in all directions. Only one thing spoilt our last two visits - the wardens pre allocating your pitch and there’s no negotiation. On arrival a couple of weeks ago we were told there was limited pitches, told which was our pitch and to go back to the office an hour to an hour and a half later and pay. The pitch allocated was not level and we needed to lift the door side up quite some distance which proved difficult for my disabled husband and our dog to get in and out the caravan as our step was not high enough. We were also some distance from waste, water and toilet emptying facilities. There were other pitches that were not occupied for 2 of our 4 day stay which were more suitable but that was not an option from the wardens. Choosing the rights site is imperative for us but not an option here. Disappointed.

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Reviewed on 07/08/2021 19:22

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Brilliant

Phil & Janet just make this site,we went for 1 wk but stayed 2 was so clean phil never stops working, but still time to say hello,even knows people's names, and Janet, so kind cheerful, & helpful. My wife and I go every year since 2006,love sight,BUTthe two wardens, Phil &Janet are the icing on the cake thank you for making our stay so perfect Tommy & Audrey Graham Ballymena Ulster

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Reviewed on 06/08/2021 23:29

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