When can I check in and check out of Middlehead Huts?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Middlehead Huts?

From £145 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Middlehead Huts

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Shepherd's hut on a pitch sheltered by trees

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North Yorkshire shepherd’s huts 20 minutes’ drive from Pickering
Edging the North York Moors National Park; Whitby beaches 40 minutes
Luxury accommodation with ensuite bathroom and private hot tub

When the siren call of spectacular North Yorkshire comes calling, answer it and book a stay in bespoke luxury at Middlehead Huts, a small group of shepherd’s huts at Stape, 20 minutes’ drive from Pickering on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Sleeping up to three guests, each of the well-equipped and stylish huts – which were all built on site – has a living and sleeping area with a proper double bed and a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen corner with all the utensils you need to conjure up simple meals, wardrobe space and a dining table. Ensuites have a shower, sink, loo and shaving point, and all linens are supplied too. Air conditioning takes care of summer heat and a woodburner keeps everything toasty warm on cooler days; you can slump in front of the Smart TV for downtime, and if you hit any rainy days, there’s a huge selection of books and games to be found in the conservatory by the site’s cottages. Outside each shepherd’s hut is a prettily landscaped grassed garden with picnic seating and a firepit, plus what's likely to be the real highlight for many guests: your own private hot tub. Anglers can go fishing on the pond (you’ll need to buy a licence), and there’s a free EV charger for guest use, as well as communal washers and dryers.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Middlehead Huts

Heads Road

Stape

Pickering

North Yorkshire

England

YO18 8HY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.32526°N
-0.76636°W

Route directions

If you’re using sat nav, Heads Road, Pickering, will get you to the site.

Nearest transport

Coach

5.7 mi The Royal Oak

12.6 mi Bus Station

12.8 mi Sunday School

Rail

7.8 mi Egton Rail Station

7.8 mi Grosmont Rail Station

8 mi Glaisdale Rail Station

Ferry

25.8 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

25.8 mi Transporter Bridge North Side

Airport

29.8 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

What’s it to be – the moors or the beach? Luckily they’re both close to hand. If you’d like to see them on the same day, jump aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Pickering (20 minutes’ drive) to steam across heather uplands to Whitby (40 minutes), overlooked by its dramatic Gothic-era abbey and with a choice of beaches, where you can paddle in the sea or forage for jet among the rock pools. If you’d prefer to explore on foot, there are numerous walks from the site – it takes about two hours to walk to the ruins of remote Skelton Tower. Hit Goathland (half an hour’s drive) for a family stroll up to Mallyan Spout Waterfall (15 minutes’ walk), or a longer jaunt across the moor to Simon Howe Stone Circle (50 minutes) for views across moortops to the North Sea. Kids in tow? Inspire them with a love of nature at the wildlife exhibitions in Dalby Forest Visitor Centre (35 minutes’ drive), let them try out the family-friendly mountain bike trails and then all have a go on the zipwires at Go Ape Dalby (also 35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Robin Hoods Bay	11.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Sandsend	12.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Whitby	12.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Runswick Bay	14.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Scarborough North Bay	14.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 4.7 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 5.5 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 8.5 mi

The Moors National Park Centre 11 mi

Whitby Abbey 12.9 mi

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 5.2 mi

Nunnington Hall 11.8 mi

Yorkshire Coast 12.2 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 14.7 mi

Mount Grace Priory 22.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Newtondale Halt - Killing Nab Scar 2.3 mi

Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Levisham 3.1 mi

Hole of Horcum - Levisham - Lockton 3.1 mi

Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Dundale Pond 3.1 mi

Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 3.2 mi

Local events

Whitby Goth Weekend (Thursday 24 April 2025 – Thursday 24 April 2025)
Whitby, North Yorkshire 12.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The fishing lakes are stocked with carp, tench, perch, gudgeon.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This site does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Middlehead Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Middlehead Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Middlehead Huts? What’s it to be – the moors or the beach? Luckily they’re both close to hand. If you’d like to see them on the same day, jump aboard the North Yorkshire Moors … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Middlehead Huts?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Middlehead Huts? From £145 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

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