Howgill Lodge
Howgill Lodge
4.8 /5
Howgill Lodge is located close to Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale, offering hardstanding pitches for caravans and motorhomes and grass pitches for tents. The site is terraced to give spacious, level pitches with lovely views across the valley. Set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, on the Duke of Devonshire's Chatsworth Estate, Howgill Lodge is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK.
Runner up of Best Campsite North East England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
"Amazing hidden gem, fantastic location", set in the Yorkshire Dales
Close to Bolton Abbey, Grassington and within driving distance to York
Help feed the three friendly resident Alpacas!
About Howgill Lodge
Located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Howgill Lodge is the ideal place for a holiday to remember. Imagine green rolling hills dotted with traditional stone barns and sheep grazing in the sunshine. Although in a completely rural setting, you'll be close to some charming areas including Bolton Abbey, Burnsall, Grassington, Pateley Bridge and Skipton and only a short journey from the buzz of York, Harrogate and Leeds. For tourers and campers, the park is terraced to give privacy and clear views right over the traditional Yorkshire countryside.The pitches are level and whether you're in a caravan or a tent, you have the option of an electric hookup. Each pitch has its own picnic table and there is plenty of space for kids to play, including a large woodland area where they can explore for hours. No camping trip is complete without toasting marshmallows around the fire pit, which are available to hire from reception. They even come with kindling and logs. For an even more comfortable holiday there are luxury timber lodges equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Including a private patio with wood fired hot tub, fire pit with pizza oven and a picnic table. These lodges have been renovated by interior designer, Jo Bee, who has just won the Northern Design Awards for the hotel design category! Sleeping up to six, there are two bedrooms, a shower room, a fully fitted kitchen and a large open plan living dining area with a log burner, Smart TV and internet. Don't forget to visit the site's three adorable alpacas, Dorothy, Ethel and Audrey, who you will find grazing the field next to the campsite.
Howgill Lodge is open from 28/03 to 30/10 in 2024 and from 01/04 to 30/10 in 2025.
The main shower block onsite has hot showers and a coin operated washing machine, dryer and a covered washing up area. There is a separate toilet block and several smaller toilet and shower facilities in various locations around the site. There are dog washing facilities and bike cleaning facilities available on site.
Fresh coffee and croissants are served at the site's own coffee shop. The coffee shop takes pre-orders only during the winter season and in the summer its opening times are 7 to 9.30am daily, although this does vary according to the time of year.
The Brownie Barn is next door and is open all day Friday to Sunday selling smoothies, brownie milkshakes, ice cream, freshly-roasted coffee and their award-winning chocolate brownies. There is also a small shop onsite stocking the essentials.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
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
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 68 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (3m x 3m)
Max 8 people
Grass pitches without electric, measuring 3m x 3m. All pitches are level and offer magnificent views.
2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (5m x 6m)
Max 8 people
Grass pitches without an electric hook up measuring 3m x 6m. All pitches are level and offer magnificent views.
3 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches without electric, measuring 7m x 4m.
Premium Non Electric Grass Pitch (7m x 7.5m)
Max 8 people
Grass pitches without electric, measuring 7m x 7.5m. All pitches are level and offer magnificent views.
10 x Electric Grass Pitches (3m x 5m)
Max 8 people
Level, grass pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up included. Pitches measure 3m x 5m.
10 x Large Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Level, grass pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up included. Tents maximum size 7.5m.
3 x Premium Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches measuring 3m x 5m, with electric hook up and great views!
14 x Premium Large Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Level, grass pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up included.
14 x Hardstanding Pitches
Max 8 people
Level, gravel, hardstanding pitches for tourers with 10 amp hook ups available. Every pitch has its own picnic table.
5 x Premium Hardstanding Pitches
Max 8 people
Level, gravel, hardstanding pitches for tourers with 10 amp hook ups available and great views. Every pitch has its own picnic table.
Other accommodation
4 x Luxury Timber Lodge
Max 6 people
Luxury timber lodges with two bedrooms, shower room, fully fitted kitchen and large open plan living dining area, featuring log burner, 32 inch Smart TV and WiFi. Private patio with wood fired hot tub, fire pit with pizza oven and picnic table.
4.8 /5
97%
would recommend
"We can't speak highly enough of Howgill. It surpassed all our expectations"
Melani K - Jul 2024
"Fire pits were a great addition and the mini shop with morning coffee and pastries"
Rebecca M - May 2024
"Cannot recommend this site enough ... The facilities are the cleanest I have seen"
Thomas B - May 2023
"This place is so pretty! The facilities were ... clean, and the pitches were lovely"
Kelly N - May 2023
Lovely site, we’ll visit again
Recommends site
Charlotte A
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A lovely site, with gorgeous views. I really enjoyed staying here. The only bug bear was a really late arrival at about 10pm in the pitch next to us, which disturbed us whilst they set up. Other than that, it was lovely. We'll be back next year
Amazing time
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Lauren S
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Loved it, I only stayed for a night but the girl on the reception was lovely and very helpful! I went to try and see the meteor shower and the view was amazing.
Beautiful site
Recommends site
Darren B
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A great location and marvellous views, although access is a little difficult with single lane roads and gravel track. Not a problem, just be aware. Otherwise, a fantastic place.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Skipton area
There are many miles of footpaths for you to enjoy, as well as some good local pubs and several picturesque market towns, where you get a true feel for Yorkshire small town life. For the keen cyclist there are some superb cycling routes - the site is close to both the Tour de France and Tour de Yorkshire routes and there are endless miles of off road cycling.
Bolton Abbey offers an amazing day out with its 12th century priory ruins on the banks of the river Wharfe, where you will find stepping stones and a beach area.
Skipton is perfect for a day's exploring, while Appletreewick is a traditional, idyllic Dales village with architecture dating back to the 12th century.
Burnsall, Grassington and Pateley Bridge are well worth discovering and don't miss the chance to roam the incredible Brimham Rocks.
Here are a few of the top local attractions:
- Bolton Abbey
- Hesketh Farm Park
- Black Sheep Brewery Masham
- Brimham Rocks
- Stump Cross Cavern
- Embsay Steam Railway
- The Forbidden Corner
- Kilnsey Park
- Malham Tarn and Moor
- Ripley Castle
- Skipton Castle
- Thornton Hall Farm
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