Set in the midst of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, Catgill Farm is a family run farm that offers camping and luxury glamping. With incredible views and plenty to do nearby, Catgill has become a firm favourite featuring in The Telegraph newspaper as one of "Britain's Top 5 Coolest Campsites". Relax in a spacious camping field with electric and stellar facilities, as well as luxury timber pods and two magical bell tents with private hot tubs.

Runner up of Best Campsite North East England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

One of the UK's 'coolest campsites' with great facilities including a coffee shop and shared kitchen

Family friendly site with stunning views and glamping with pizza ovens and hot tubs!

On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, with five minutes of Bolton Abbey and Hesketh Farm Park

About Catgill Farm Camping and Glamping

At this dog-friendly campsite, you have a choice of camping with or without electric, and don't worry - they are all just a short distance away from their 5-star facilities. If you book the non electric pitches you can choose your favourite spot, and pitch up when you arrive. If you are booking an electric pitch you can choose from the standard pitch measuring 6m x 6m or large size pitch, measuring 8m x 6m. For a warm and cosy camping experience, why not hire a fire pit from reception to light up the evenings whilst you toast marshmallows or enjoy a family BBQ! If you love sleeping underneath the stars but prefer a taste of luxury, choose either the timber pods or bell tents. They are designed to maximise the views, outside space, and privacy and give the illusion that you're almost totally secluded in your corner of the Yorkshire Dales. Glampers will have plenty to do whilst they let their worries float away. - whether it be chilling in a private hot tub, reading a book, or enjoying a family BBQ or homemade pizza by the fire pit/pizza oven. Designed by the owner and architect Oliver, the timber pods are much bigger than most glamping pods, are entirely bespoke and are fully insulated with central heating. Pods can sleep up to six people, perfect for four adults and two children. They include a fully equipped kitchen, ensuite shower room, WiFi, smart TV, sofa, dining table and cabin style bunk beds that the kids will adore. Three of the pods are dog-friendly so feel free to bring the whole family. There are also three pods that come with an added geodome and private hot tub! Sleeping up to six, inside is a built in kitchen, double bed, bunk beds, sofa bed and ensuite facilities. Outside is a fire pit and pizza oven, perfect for some alfresco dining in the evenings. The site also has two luxury bell tents for guests who want an under canvas experience. These four-person bell tents create a magical feel with fairy lights over a large driftwood bed, futons for the kids, and, on those chilly nights, enjoy warming yourself around a toasty log burner with your hot water bottles and heater. The bell tents are fitted to the highest standard and have a separate toilet and shower block. With plenty of storage, cooking equipment, a sink with cold running water, electric and WiFi. The bell tents have everything you need and more. Unfortunately, the bell tents are not dog friendly.

The campsite and bell tents are open from 1st April until the end of October. Timber pods are open all year.

Best CampsiteBest CampsiteBest Family CampsiteTripadvisor cert. of Excellence

Facilities and amenities

The 5 star shower block for campers offers hot showers, washbasins and toilets, with a dedicated disabled and family room in both the male and female facilities.

There are also sinks for pot washing, a kettle and microwave. The kitchen and washing up area includes plenty of preparation space, charge points, plus three communal fridge freezers where you can label and store your food. Fire pits are available to hire from reception and include wood and kindling.

A small shop sells basic essentials and there is even an onsite coffee shop where you can grab a lovely coffee and croissant each morning!

adult-only icon

Adult only

allow-commercial-vans icon

Allow commercial vans

allow-pets-on-site icon

Allow pets on site

bike-hire icon

Bike hire

cafe-restaurant icon

Café / restaurant

communal-bbq icon

Communal BBQ

disabled-facilities icon

Disabled facilities

drinking-water icon

Drinking water

electric-hookups icon

Electric hookups

entertainment icon

Entertainment

family-friendly icon

Family friendly

fires-allowed icon

Fires allowed

fishing icon

Fishing

games-room icon

Games room

glamping icon

Glamping

golf icon

Golf

horse-riding icon

Horse riding

hot-tub icon

Hot tub

kids-club icon

Kids club

kids-playground icon

Kids playground

laundry icon

Laundry

near-beach icon

Near beach

near-pub icon

Near pub

open-year-round icon

Open year round

peaceful icon

Peaceful

rv-pitches icon

RV pitches

shop icon

Shop

showers icon

Showers

swimming-pool icon

Swimming pool

toilet icon

Toilet

tv-room icon

TV room

vineyard icon

Vineyard

water-hookups icon

Water hookups

watersports icon

Watersports

wc-disposal icon

W.C. disposal

wifi icon

WiFi


A note from the site themselves...

Catgill Farm has been our family home since the 60's - once a traditional dairy farm run by my grandad Ken, you can still see today's cows neighbouring the campsite!

The idea for our campsite came from my travels to Italy, seeing how many campsites there were and how my lovely little home town of Bolton Abbey had none. Knowing how loved our village was, I knew I had to pitch this idea to my grandad, which wasn't an easy task for a through-and-through traditional farmer! Luckily he trusted me and a year later in 2014, Catgill Farm Camping was opened.

I'd be lying if I said it was easy and I couldn't have done it without my partner Cat, her mum and, of course, our dogs to take away the stress. Getting to share our slice of Yorkshire heaven with hundreds of people has been incredible.

We've been so lucky to have many campers return year after year, my grandad loved getting to know the regulars and talking of old times. He was always involved in the business until he was 86 - he even became a legend amongst guests!

As a family, many hours have been spent and being perfectionists, we have thought of the tiny details that make this such a memorable and special stay. As we grow our mission stays the same - to be friendly, and down to earth and always keep that family atmosphere and traditional welcoming Yorkshire charm.

Oliver, Cat and the dogs, Zara, Molly, Luna and Marley!


Map and address

Park address

Catgill Farm Camping and Glamping,

Catgill Farm, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, Yorkshire, BD23 6HA

Coordinates

53.9806, -1.9065 | SE 6 53

View on Google Maps

Catgill Farm Camping and Glamping is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 153 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

56 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches measuring 6m x 6m. for tents and small campervans only without electric. Max unit length 4.9m.

50 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches measuring 8m x 7m. for tents and small campervans only without electric. Max unit length 4.9m.

16 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches measuring 6m x 6m, for tents and small campervans only with 10 amp electric available. Max unit length 4.9m.

19 x Large Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches measuring 8m x 6m, for tents and small campervans only with 10 amp electric available. Max unit length 4.9m.


Catgill Farm Camping and Glamping reviews

90%

would recommend

Overall
4.8
Location
4.86
Value for money
4.72
Service
4.81
Facilities
4.75
Cleanliness
4.85

"I can't fault the facilities they were spot on"

Rebecca S - Jun 2024

"It had a warm friendly feel and lovely coffee and pizzas"

Aaron A - May 2024

"Had a fabulous weekend camping at Catgill Farm, beautiful, clean and friendly place"

Roxanne H - Aug 2023

"The toilets and showers were up there with the best we have seen on a camping site"

Jason P - Jul 2023

"Wow what a place to stay. Views, facilities, service and local area are all great"

Andrew B - Jun 2023

"I'll never get bored of returning here! Everything is first class"

David B - Jun 2023

"Great campsite for families with close proximity to great days out"

Becky H - May 2023

"Toilets and showers block spotless (and I judge an award for the NHS) I could not fault!!"

Michelle C - May 2023


Absolutly fantastic!

Sarah G

0

0

Large Tent - Large Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

Fantastic! All the people who run the site are so helpful and friendly, the campers that we met were helpful and friendly. Being brand new campers we did need some help with tent. The amenities were really good (I want to say fantastic but I've said it too many times 🤣) Nothing was too much for the staff. I honestly would recommend to anybody it's such an amazing place. We will definitely be back!

Brilliant end of summer camping trip!

Andy A

0

0

Large Tent - Large Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Just returned from a short 2 night camping trip at Catgill with my 9 year old son. We had a great weekend, with lovely weather in the day and a fire pit at night when it got colder. The campsite is in an amazing location with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Highly recommended.

Not a grass pitch

Sophia A

0

0

Medium Tent - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Fantastic location within walking distance to Bolton Abbey. Beautiful site with super friendly and helpful staff. Nice facilities which were very clean. The only let down was the actual pitch. Booked a grass pitch but was given a gravel pitch. For that reason, I wouldn't go again, I only want to pitch my tent on grass, which is why I look for grass pitches! But everything else was perfect!

Share your feedback

Did you stay at Catgill Farm Camping and Glamping? Tell us what you thought!

Create a review


FAQ

Check-in for camping is from 1pm-9pm 7pm in low season) and glamping check-in is between 3:30pm-7pm. Check-out is due by 10:30am on your final day.

You're welcome to bring up to two dogs per camping pitch, provided they are well supervised and kept on a lead whilst onsite - dogs are not permitted in glamping accommodation.

BBQs are welcome provided they are kept raised off the ground, so as not to damage the grass, and the site have fire pits available to hire including wood and kindling - open campfires are not permitted.

Hasketh Farm Park is a short walk from the site with tractor rides, animal encounters and more to entertain little ones. This is walker's country too, with the Dales Way running nearby while keen cyclists can pedal the Tour de Yorkshire route too. Pay a visit to the Bolton Abbey Estate for afternoon tea before exploring the Priory ruins dating back to the 12th century! Ideal for riverside picnics by the River Wharfe too. Other attractions nearby: *Skipton Castle (7 miles) *Skipton Market (7 miles) *Aireville Park (8.8 miles) *Thornton Hall Country Park (13.7 miles)

Guests are welcome to bring a gazebo when camping or touring. Awnings and pup tents are not permitted.


Located right in the heart of Yorkshire, it doesn't get much better than this! The site provides an outdoor experience that all ages can enjoy. A natural playground for kids, the site itself has a small stream in woodland where they can safely play and there is plenty of space for ball games and fooling around!

You can forget the car as soon as you arrive, as there is just so much to do right on the doorstep. Bolton Abbey village is just a ten minute walk away and has tea rooms, a visitor shop and of course the famous 12th century ruins of the Priory by the meandering River Wharfe.

Feeling brave? Try crossing the river using the historic stepping stones, or just while away the day on the sandy beach watching the children (and dogs) paddling in the river. Hesketh Farm is literally on the doorstep offering tractor tours, animal feeding and much more.

The Devonshire Arms Brasserie and Bar is a short 15 minute walk across the fields and serves good food and local ales. Billy Bob's American diner is popular with families serving all the favourites for breakfast lunch and dinner while the children can run wild in the play barn.

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway is just over the hill with the route meandering through the Yorkshire hills to Embsay where the Cavendish Arms is a pit stop well worth considering.

Close to the Dales Way footpath and on the famous Tour de Yorkshire route, the site also has much to offer for walkers and cyclists along with many local attractions for families.

There are some stunning market towns and villages within easy reach such as Skipton, Ilkley and Grassington, all with a variety of friendly pubs, award winning restaurants, cosy coffee shops and many local seasonal events.

It's a perfect location for either an action packed family holiday or a magical and relaxing break.

The listing for Catgill Farm Camping and Glamping was last updated on December 22nd, 2024 at 8:25 AM

Similar sites

Jean's Field

Jean's Field

Cracoe, Skipton, Cracoe (6.7 miles)

Family-run site with spacious pitches and bell tents set in a pretty village in the Dales. Next door to a pub!

Orcaber Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Orcaber Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Austwick, Settle, Austwick (21.9 miles)

Family run caravan and campsite in the Yorkshire Dales with panoramic views. Onsite shop, take away and dog walk!

Kettlewell Camping

Kettlewell Camping

Kettlewell, Skipton, Kettlewell (12.8 miles)

Family campsite in the Yorkshire Dales with direct access to the Dales Way. A five minute walk to Kettlewell!

Wharfe Camp Kettlewell

Wharfe Camp Kettlewell

Wharfedale, Kettlewell, Wharfedale (13.3 miles)

Adult only, quiet camping and glamping site in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Five minute walk to Kettlewell.

Howgill Lodge

Howgill Lodge

Bolton Abbey, Skipton, Bolton Abbey (3.4 miles)

Family run park in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with views across Wharfedale. Onsite coffee shop and alpacas!