Wharfe Camp Kettlewell Reviews
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An adult only base in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Wharfe Camp Kettlewell is an ideal spot for peace and quiet. The site offers just five well-kept tent camping pitches and one hardstanding campervan pitch. There are also two cosy glamping pods, perfect for a bit of luxury. The site is surrounded by glorious hiking trails with the quaint village of Kettlewell just a five minutes walk away with pubs and shops for your convenience!
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Beautiful campsite
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Tamsin E
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The campsite is in a great location with beautiful views. The facilities are clean and well kept. Perfect for a quiet night after a long day of hiking!
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you return someday.
Lovely quiet camp
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Georgina C
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Lovely views and beautifully quiet campsite, as advertised.
Site's response
Thank you for your kind review. We hope you return again sometime.
Calm, quiet and beautiful
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Piers L
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We loved our stay at Wharfe Camp in Kettlewell (late August 2024). Keith and Lucy were very welcoming and helpful as we arrived, and when we realised we had forgotten a pan to cook in (!) they lent us one. Yet, at the same time, they allowed us the peace and quiet we hoped for and did not fuss. The facilities were clean and of a good standard - and the shower was warm. We'd definitely return.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. So glad you enjoyed yourselves. Hope you return sometime.
A lovely quiet site
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Anne G
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We had an excellent stay, apart from the weather! Facilities were spotlessly clean and the site as quiet we had hoped.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we're so glad you enjoyed yourselves. Such a shame the weather has been so unpredictable at the moment. Hope you visit again sometime. Kind regards, Lucy & Keith 🙂
Pod stay!
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Jason S
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Enjoyed the stay, lovely well equipped pod in a good location. We love the fact it’s adult only and pet free and the views at the back are gorgeous. The shower could be better but it’s a minor point. Would stay again and recommend to others
Site's response
Thank you for your review, and we're glad you enjoyed your stay. Sorry the shower wasn't as good as it could be. If you drop us an email on what was happening, then we can see about how to rectify this. Hope to welcome you both back again.
Beautiful quite campsite
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Penny K
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Beautiful location with a lovely village with 3 pubs within walking distance. All the facilities at the campsite were clean and didn't have to wait for a shower ever, even though there was only 1. Lovely walks from the campsite. Would book again, as so many places to visit but not enough time.
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you visit again sometime. 🙂
Our stay
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Alan K
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Very good all round. Only dislike was coin-operated shower.
Site's response
Thank you for your review. We have thought lots about how the 20p shower could be managed and if we could have it free and just charge more for camping in-line with the tariff of the other local campsites. However, we like to keep our prices lower, especially with the cost of living, and also want to avoid the situation of someone using the shower for a long period of time and therefore not being available for the other campers. We still hope you visit again. 🙂
Lovely quiet site
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Keith P
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Just had a four night stay at Wharfe camp Kettlewell. Absolutely perfect location for walks and beautiful scenery. Keith and Lucy were perfect hosts and the facilities were very clean and adequate for a small site. Highly recommend.
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely review. Lovely to meet you both and so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Great place to stay
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Maria N
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A great site to stay. Very kind hosts, facilities are very good. Nice small quiet campsite. We really enjoyed our stay.
Site's response
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind review.
Lovely and quiet
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Thomas B
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Lovely area, welcoming hosts, site is a bit of a slope which makes cooking and sleeping interesting, a couple of bricks (supplied) under the table legs helped. Showers and toilets are all clean - make sure you have 20p or £1 coins for them, it's 20p for 2 minutes. Small freezer onsite as well, which was good for the ice packs. All in all, a lovely site for a weekend away.
Site's response
Glad you enjoyed your stay and good to meet you. The very gently sloping site has its benefits when raining which helps to avoid waterlogged tents, which is a plus with the great British weather 😅 We hope you visit again and suggest pitching your tent so that you're lying feet down the very gentle gradient for sleeping.
Small but perfectly formed
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Mark W
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Great little park with only 5 tent pitches plus 2 pods and 1 hardstanding for a small campervan. Adults only and no dogs. 😎 On site facilities include 2 'proper' toilets, 2 sinks and a coin operated shower. There are also pot wash facilities. Only 5 minutes walk from Kettlewell where you'll find at least 3 pubs, an ice-cream vendor, coffee shop and village store. Lots of great walks nearby. Only small negative is a slight incline on the pitch.
Site's response
Glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the lovely review. We do state in our advert there's a slight incline. This does avoid a waterlogged pitch, which is a bonus with this British weather! Hope to welcome you back again sometime. 😊
Small quiet site
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Allison P
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Great campsite, small and quiet and well situated for a variety of walks and cycle rides out of Kettlewell. Pitches are really spacious. There are two toilets and one shower, but max people on site is 16. Even when full, we never had an issue. Would absolutely recommend and will be returning.
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely review and it makes us feel happy that our campers enjoy Wharfe Camp and it’s surroundings a much as us. 😊⛺️
Great campsite for those who need peace and quiet
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Karl M
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We had a wonderful time at Wharfe Camp. A truly beautiful site with good facilities and spacious pitches. This is a quiet site for those who love the more peaceful side of camping. It is close to Kettlewell which has nice pubs with good food, especially the Sunday roast at the Blue Bell Inn.
Site's response
Thank you for your kind review. Hope you return again sometime.
A beautiful, peaceful stay
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Fiona H
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The campsite is small with spacious pitches, very well maintained, beautiful views, quiet and peaceful. Near to the village of Kettlewell, the River Wharfe and many walks. The bathroom is clean and well equipped. Friendly, helpful owner.
Site's response
Thank you for your kind review, so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Peace and quiet
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Sarah J
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This is a lovely, well kept site in a great position, a few minutes walk from the village. Perfect if you are looking for peace and quiet. The only slight downside is the 20p per 2 min for the shower, which starts as soon as you put the money in the meter. We really enjoyed our stay and will be returning.
Site's response
Thank you for your review. I'm glad you've enjoyed your stay and the peace and quiet of Wharfe Camp. I'm so sorry you weren't aware of the shower starting straight away. There is a sign right by the meter, but maybe you missed this, saying "please note your shower time will start as soon as your coins are inserted. Please insert enough coins for your desired time. This is displayed on the meter". We usually mention on check in too, but we must have forgotten. Hope to welcome you back again sometime.
Our stay
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Declan B
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Lovely, quiet site with great views all around. Good location and short walk into Kettlewell.
Site's response
Thank you for your kind review. We hope to welcome you back sometime. Kind regards, Wharfe Camp.
Amazing gem of a place
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George T
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What an amazing place, note, this is a quiet campsite and only encourages quiet respectful campers. If you want to party, play ball games and music then this isn't the place for you! We stayed 3 nights, the pitches and the thought put into the layout are very obvious. Private pitches and only 5 in the full place! Brilliant, toilet and shower facilities are spot on, 20p for a 2min shower, we found £1 did us both. Being small, there was never a wait for a shower. Toilets are immaculate with soft close seats. Amazing. 5 mins walk for the village of Kettlewell with its 3 pubs, all serving food. In the Yorkshire Dales, which can only be described as outstanding. Only gripe was the electricity at £10 per night. Very very expensive to charge phones and run a hairdryer for 5 mins in the morning. I understand they have to cover costs, but my only issue. If you don't want electric hook-up, then I will give this place 110%. Try it, you wont be disappointed!
Site's response
Thank you so much for your super review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. If you come again, please feel free to plug in to charge phone in the facilities and use your hairdryer too in there where there's a full length mirror. Unfortunately, due to electric costs and the items used for camping nowadays, we have to charge the £10 for hook-up. We have done research and are inline with other sites. Hope to welcome you back again sometime.
A lovely break in Wharfedale
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Christopher B
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A lovely relaxing stay. Very peaceful and quiet and great location a short walk from the village of Kettlewell.
Site's response
Glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back sometime. Regards, Lucy.
Very nice
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Pauline B
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Enjoyable stay on this quiet campsite. Good size pitches and well laid out with clever planting of hedges. Lovely views. Good facilities with plenty of hot water for the shower (extra charge) and the washing up station. Handy for Kettlewell Village. Would return.
Site's response
Thank you for your review and your custom. Hope you return again someday.
Peaceful and relaxing
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Cheryl R
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If you want a getaway where there's no children, no dogs and no noise, this is the place for you. It's a small site just a short stroll from the village centre where you'll find some lovely pubs. Though owners are very welcoming and friendly, we'll definitely be returning.
Site's response
So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you to Wharfe Camp again sometime.
Quaint little campsite
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Kate W
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Pros - cute little campsite with individual camping bays separated by hedges. Toilets kept nice and clean. Easy to find and just a 2 minute walk from the nearest village that has a couple of pubs to choose from. Nice walks from the village and a lovely church to explore. We were greeted on arrival and shown the best way to access the pitch without churning up the grass. Lots of things to do nearby. Cons - we stayed on the camper pitch which wasn't very level and backed onto the road. It wasn't a busy road, but we could hear vehicles as they passed. Personal choice, I wasn't keen on the toilet block being unisex. Two toilets and one shower. I felt a little awkward when I was getting washed one night and a couple came and stood behind me waiting for the sinks.
Site's response
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Wharfe Camp. We always like to greet our campers and show them to their pitch. If you come again we suggest pulling forward on the campervan pitch to get the best level for your campervan. The pitch is sheltered from the village road, higher level, with a large hedge and big drystone wall. Our facilities block isn't large due to only ever 16 campers at a time. It is over the recommended ratio of person to loo/shower needed. We still hope the benefits of small, adults only, large pitches and quiet peaceful surroundings outweigh your cons. 😊
A beautiful retreat
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Kirsty C
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As our first holiday together, my boyfriend and I couldn't have happened upon a better site. With beautiful views of the valley and animals, the northern lights on our first night - we were truly spoiled. The site features one 'pay as you use' shower, two toilets and convenient washing facilities - all were kept in a lovely condition. All other campers were respectful of one another, and the hosts very kind and welcoming. We visited Malham Cove, White Scar Caves, and the adjoining villages. My only suggestion is that you plan your meals accordingly as there are not many supermarkets near by! But the pubs, and Cecilia's Pizza down the road are great. Other than that, this little site truly is a gem and I recommend it to all couples or solo campers who are looking for a quaint, well kept site in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Thank you Wharfe Camp!
Site's response
So glad you enjoyed your time camping here. Keeping only a few campers we believe gives it that truly special camping experience. Thank you for booking to stay here and thank you again for the Northern Lights photos. We hope to welcome you back sometime.
Pre Birthday weekend
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Katie W
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Had a lovely stay. Quiet, clean and good location.
Site's response
Thank you for your review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Our stay
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Kevin J
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If you want peace and quiet in a fabulous setting on a small adult only site, then this is the one for you. It's a 'quiet site' so no music/loud noise and no kids, which is perfect if you want to totally relax and chill out. Toilets and shower very clean and well maintained. 5 minutes walk to village - 2 pubs, couple of coffee shops and a village store. Great setting!
Site's response
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed Wharfe Camp quiet site and appreciate the no music and tranquillity that we aim to offer in the stunning location of Wharfedale. Hope to see you again sometime.
A warm welcome
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Jo A
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This was a very pleasant stay. We would certainly come back again. Thank you.
Site's response
Thank you for your review. Look forward to seeing you again sometime at Wharfe Camp. Kind Regards, Lucy.