fantastic stay near the centre of York
We've just got back from a 3 night stay at Rowntree Park. This was a bit of a last minute change of plan due to the snow forecast, so we decided to stay somewhere a little closer to home and a little less 'out-in-the-wilds'. This was our first stay at this site and will definitely stay again.
Arrived and was greeted by a friendly and helpful warden, who gave us a helpful plan of the site. The site is quite compact with about 100 pitches, the pitches are a decent size although I can imagine longer units and caravans might find it a bit tight in places. There are lots of hedges between pitches that give some degree of privacy which is good. The pitches seem flat, tidy and the whole site is well maintained. The one-way system is bit convoluted but it does mean you have to drive right round the site to reach the motorhome service point but you can use this time to view and choose your pitch.
Due to the location, the access roads are a bit tight, so its needs some care driving through the local streets. There is nowhere really to wait just prior to accessing the site so you do need to plan to arrive after 1pm as stated on the booking information.
The shower/toilet block is excellent, very clean and in a very good condition and although the site was full when we were there, it never felt too busy or overcrowded. The other facilities incl, MSP, CEP, dishwashing area, and information point were also excellent, very clean and tidy and perfectly maintained. Only slight negative comment is the absence of free wi-fi across the site, something I think should be included in the price.
The site, is obviously popular due to its close proximity to the city centre, only about a 15 minutes walk in, there is also a lovely walk along the river and to the local park. A nice touch is a pedestrian gate at the back of the site allowing easy access to a local parade of shops, bars and cafes - so we didn't always feel the need to go into town.
We'd never really considered using our motorhome for a 'city break' but this was ideal, and we look forward to returning soon.
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