Shay Gate Farm Campsite Reviews
Find out more about Shay Gate Farm Campsite
View the full listing for more details, to check availability and book
Based on a quiet working farm, Shay Gate Farm Campsite looks out over countryside with access to great walks and bike rides. It's a dog and family friendly spot, 20 minutes from Skipton and 30 minutes from the beautiful Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. For keen walkers and hikers, the Pennine Way is also only 20 minutes away. Campfires are welcome too, perfect for an evening under the stars!
4.78 /5
72 reviews
94%
would recommend
Shay gate farm
Recommends site
Sean M
0
0
Great place to visit with friends or family. Staff are friendly.
Site's response
Thank you Sean, we hope to see you again soon :)
Idyllic campsite
Recommends site
Katie B
0
0
Lovely campsite with views over Pendle Hill. Friendly staff, plenty of space to choose from to pitch. Quiet at night.
Site's response
Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon :)
Plenty of space, brilliant hosts
Recommends site
Amy E
0
0
We stayed for 3 nights with friends and had a great time. The weather was pretty grim and so we couldn't get up to much, but there was plenty of room for the kids to play around. It was quite busy one of the nights with noise being a bit more than we'd expected, but not sure that much could have been done about that. The facilities were cleaned throughout the day, which was great. The showers were hot although a bit draughty! (Some quite large gaps around the doors of the cubicles!) We were able to hire a fire pit, they drove about the site on a buggy in the evening so if you needed any more logs they deliver them right to your tent. It would be brilliant if the loos actually showed 'occupied' or similar when they're locked to avoid having to try doors or have someone trying the door whilst you're using the cubical. It was a great weekend overall and we could go back.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to see you again soon. :)
The best family weekend
Recommends site
Abi H
0
0
Had the best weekend stay here, the kids absolutely loved it. The facilities were amazing, with showers, communal fridge/freezers and a place to wash any pots/pans. It was clean and tidy toilets also.
Site's response
Hi Abi! Thank you so much! I look forward to seeing you again soon. :)
Beautiful stay
Recommends site
Alex W
0
0
Beautiful location. Great facilities. Lovely staff (Amy).
Site's response
Thanks Alex! We hope to see you both again soon. :)
Overnight stay
Recommends site
Julia S
0
0
Campsite was lovely, views stunning. Facilities were clean and well kept. Greeted by the very friendly owner who explained everything and even delivered a firepit to us. We had a dog with us who was kept on a lead as it stated. Just a pity other dog owners allowed theirs to be unleashed and allowed to annoy others.
Site's response
Hi Julia, Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review! We hope to see you again soon :)
Brilliant
Recommends site
Lara D
0
0
Absolutely brilliant site, couldn't fault. We walked to one of the recommended pubs which was nice and very convenient and then just enjoyed the wonderful views.
Site's response
Thank you so much Lara! We hope to see you again soon :)
Our visit
Recommends site
Paul F
0
0
Nice campsite in beautiful surroundings. Friendly staff and plenty of space. Nice clean facilities.
Site's response
Thank you Paul! We hope to see you both again soon :)
Amy is just so lovely and the campsite is beautiful and clean
Recommends site
Ali R
0
0
Rustic and clean. Very small facilities, yet enough and has a fridge available to use too. I really enjoyed the showers in a horse box, lovely hot water and the shower had a lot of pressure. So nice to be allowed a fire pit which came with everything you need for a lovely night sat out. I would highly recommend.
Site's response
Thank you so much Ali! I hope to see you again soon :)
Great time
Recommends site
Jools R
0
0
Great time. The faculties were amazing, the view was great, overall a great campsite.
Site's response
Thank you so much Jools! We hope to have you all back soon :)
Great site
Recommends site
Phil G
0
0
Great site, with fantastic views, facilities and friendly cows! We stayed at the site for one night and it was fantastic. The views across the valley are stunning and the facilities are great. The showers are really cool as they are in old sheep trailers, which have a boiler plumbed in so they are nice and warm. The site is easy to find and well located, Amy contacted us ahead of time to ensure everything went as smoothly as possible and met us on arrival to familiarise us with the site. We booked a table at the Alma Inn, which is a short walk across a field and the food and service was great also. On the walk over to the Alma the cows came over to say hello and a quick pat on the nose. We will certainly be coming back before the summer is out!
Site's response
Thank you so much Phil! We look forward to seeing you again soon :)
Lovely views
Recommends site
Lee C
1
0
We stayed 2 nights on a bank holiday weekend, fairly busy at first but the wet weather saw people pack up early.# Due to the rain, we had to park on the track just a short walk from the tent (about 50 yards). The ground was pretty saturated so there were some muddy shoes around. Toilets and showers were clean and comfy, and the communal fridge was a great thought! Plenty of space for kids to play, very family and dog friendly. 3 pubs serving good food a 20 min walk away and some beautiful countryside to explore.
Site's response
Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Amy.
Super stay at Shay
Recommends site
Suzanne G
0
0
I love this site. The owners are so welcoming and helpful. The site is hilly but I was sited on a reasonably flat pitch which my levellers sorted. The facilities are quirky but once you work out what works for you, they're fine. Fab showers lacking places to put your stuff but with 2 hooks and over the door to use, it works ok. I liked that I was in a separate camper section. It was a bit quieter, albeit I don't mind hearing kids having fun on a bank holiday. Views are fab. Grass is in great condition. I love it.
Site's response
Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Amy.
Amazing campsite
Recommends site
Mark R
0
0
Had a lovely stay. Toilet & showers were very clean and very hot. The views amazing and lovely for walking. Would definitely stay there again. The shops are only 8 min drive away.
Site's response
Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Amy.
Great
Recommends site
Julie B
0
0
Was great. Nice and clean facilities, good location and good price. Will definitely be back, great views, thank you.
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely review, Julie!
Almost perfect
Recommends site
Lesley D
0
0
The site was not what I expected, it was much more. The facilities are close by for all camping there, the grass was kept low and healthy. The young lady, who worked day and night to ensure all was well with her guests, was constantly cleaning up and making sure everyone was attended to. Very attentive lady. We only stayed 1 night to try out our new tent and had only just returned from a week away elsewhere. I would recommend this site and we will use it much more often as we are locals.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Lesley! We hope to see you again soon :) Thanks, Amy.
Great site with fantastic views
Recommends site
Mark G
0
0
Great site with fantastic views. Facilities are basic, but adequate and kept clean. Lots of hot water via the combi boilers located in the trailers. I made the mistake of pitching next to the road, which is 60mph and can be very noisy. Overall good and would recommend.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Mark! Thanks, Amy :)
Stunning view and nice campsite
Recommends site
Lynne J
0
0
Lovely little campsite, stunning view. Basic but more than acceptable facilities. Would absolutely stay again.
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely review, Lynne! We hope to see you again soon :)
Really enjoyed our stay
Recommends site
Chris F
0
0
Great site for nearby exploring. Very interesting shower. Really enjoyed our stay.
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely review, Christopher! We hope to see you again soon :)
Lovely site
Recommends site
Chantelle W
0
0
This was our first time camping and we loved it. The campsite was lovely and facilities were clean. There were always people about if you needed anything/ask any questions. Will definitely return.
Site's response
Thank you so much Chantelle, we hope to have you back again soon :)
Beautiful site, friendly staff
Recommends site
Kerry J
0
0
This is a lovely site with amazing views, the facilities are basic but very clean. We are a family of 4 and everyone had a great time. My sisters car wouldn't start to come home and the owner kindly gave her a jump start, thank you.
Site's response
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, Kerry! We hope to see you again soon :)
Nice campsite, lots of space
Robert M
0
0
Overall nice campsite, staff/owners very friendly, showers & toilets great quality and cleanliness. Some parts of the field were quite muddy and slanted, but we managed to find space for a couple of cars and tents. Only con, albeit a large one, was that the 10pm noise curfew was not enforced, with large groups playing music well past 1am on both nights we stayed.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Thanks, Amy
Very enjoyable week
Recommends site
David M
0
0
I had an excellent week despite "only average" weather. Despite the following suggestions for improvement, I would recommend Shay Gate Farm to anyone looking for a fairly basic site with few frills, and more affordable than many that overcharge for simple tent camping. The people were friendly and helpful. It would have been nice to have an electric hook-up but, as I went well-equipped with battery powered lighting, it was not a serious issue. The main difficulty was phone and tablet charging. There were a couple of charging points but it meant either leaving a phone unattended or standing around nearby. Some kind of secure charging arrangement would help. It was good, though, to have a refrigerator available. For part of my time there (end of season) when I first arrived the site was almost almost empty but suddenly it filled up for bank holiday weekend. On my arrival, the condition of the washing area (good facilities in converted horse trailers) left something to be desired but it was cleaned up, well ready for the crowds, suggesting a little inconsistency, but maybe I'm being over demanding. Overall, I was very pleased and if revisiting the area would definitely be happy to pitch my tent again at Shay Gate Farm.
Site's response
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, David! Thanks, Amy.
Excellent and owners couldn’t have been more accommodating
Sara P
0
0
Lovely place. Amy was so lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Fab site. Lovely views. Will defo be back.
Site's response
Thank you so much Sara! I look forward to seeing you again soon :)
Beautiful views, rude awakenings
David B
0
0
Positives were that the site is set in a beautiful location a couple minutes from Colne by car. Very quiet for August because of the rain. We stayed for three nights and were the only people there on the second night, and one of only two the following day. Adequate toilets and showers but would be interesting to see if they would be sufficient if the campsite was full. Negatives were that the site was situated next to a road and although not incredibly busy, it is in constant use, so because we were told to park our camper and stay in the car park due to the boggy nature of the grass areas, the road noise was a distraction. The toilets were not cleaned at all over the three nights we were there, although as previously mentioned, the site was not very busy, so this may have played a part. The main reason we won't be back is because on the third night, I was in bed (10.30 pm) when there was a loud knock on the van window and was asked to open up. We were asked to prove we had booked as they had no record of us. Bearing in mind there were only two couples on the site, it may have been slightly politer to have made the enquiry earlier in the evening. This was quite upsetting for my partner.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Thanks, Amy