The Darling Woods of May
Highly rated
Pocklington , Yorkshire
The Darling Woods of May
Just a 20 minute drive from York, The Darling Woods of May offers a peaceful rural retreat, surrounded by woodlands and set amongst wildflower meadows. Enjoy a traditional camping experience with non electric grass pitches for tents, motorhomes and campervans. Or, enjoy a romantic adult only getaway in one of the luxury ensuite shepherd's huts with private hot tubs. There are even onsite alpacas with walking experiences available!
Peaceful campsite surrounded by woodlands and wildflower meadows, 20 minutes to York
Luxury adult only shepherd's huts with modern ensuites, kitchens and private hot tubs!
Onsite alpacas with walking and party experiences available, plus a gift shop
About The Darling Woods of May
This peaceful camping and glamping site is set over 12 acres, providing a relaxing countryside retreat whilst still within a 20 minute drive of the attractions of York. Home to a friendly herd of alpacas, guests can also be treated to walking and party experiences. Tents, motorhomes and campervans can pitch up on non electric grass pitches. Allowing up to six guests, each pitch measures a spacious 7.5m x 6m. For a romantic getaway, opt for a stay in one of the two adult only shepherd's huts. Sleeping up to two, each of the huts comes fully furnished with a king size bed, luxury bedding and a wood burner for keeping you toasty, even in the cooler months. Each includes a fully equipped kitchenette with a cooker, fridge, kettle and more, perfect for cooking up a delicious breakfast or dinner. You will also have your own modern ensuite with a flushing toilet, rainfall shower, hand basins, towels, robes and slippers. Outside there is a private garden area comprised of an outdoor dining area, fairy lights, a fire pit, a swing seat and a wood-fired hot tub! Campers can also enjoy a fire pit or BBQ, with some to hire from the site, plus logs and charcoal to purchase too. Please note, this site is pet free.
The shepherd's huts are open all year. Camping is available from the end of May to October.
Camping facilities include two toilets, a rainfall shower and a washing up area with three sinks, plus a swing. Each glamping unit has its own ensuite. Fire pits are available to hire, with logs and charcoal for sale too.
There is also a small gift shop, plus onsite alpacas with walking experiences and parties (extra cost) available.
For picking up essentials, there's a Co-op and Londis within a five minute drive. The Oddfellows Arms is also only a five minute drive away.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 7 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches measuring 7.5m x 6m, without electric. Suitable for tents, motorhomes and campervans.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Pocklington area
Animal lovers must go and say hello to the onsite alpacas. There are also onsite walking experiences and birthday parties available!
The charming city of York (20 minutes) is also great for day trips. Wander the charming cobbled streets, visit the National Railway Museum York or Jorvik Viking Centre.
If you're looking for a relaxing morning or afternoon out, visit Burnby Hall Gardens (5 minutes). The scenic gardens are home to over 100 varieties of waterlily, along with scenic lakes full of fish.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Allerthorpe Lakeland Park (10 minutes)
- Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial (15 minutes)
- Piglets Adventure Farm (20 minutes)
- Yorkshire Wolds Railway (20 minutes)
- National Trust - Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens (35 minutes)
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