Bridge House Campsite

View prices & book 9.8 86 reviews
Visitor image of the wake up to this view
Visitor image of the wake up to this view
Lodge at the site's entrance on the main road
View of the site
Toilet and shower facilities
Aerial view of starbotton and the site
Entrance to the site
Main house
Outside
1/106
Lodge at the site's entrance on the main road
View of the site
Toilet and shower facilities

  • Peaceful back-to-basics site opposite a pub in a quiet hamlet
  • Close to several walking routes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • 400 year old food pub opposite the site
Pizza, dales and cask ale... what a winning combo. Get stuck into the lot from peaceful and rural Bridge House Campsite in the Yorkshire Dales National Park: this lovely little place has its own pizzeria and is a few minutes' potter from the local pub and a fine menu of fine cask ales (and pub grub too, should you crave yet more after your pizza). You may then care to burn some of that off. Sorted, as the site is in a popular place for Yorkshire Dales hikes, with several trails (including the Dales Way) accessible from local village Starbotton, and enough more nearby to burn off even a daily pizza and cask ale habit... Around the region, Skipton is half an hour's drive south and Harrogate within an hour to the north east. The Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is 45 minutes away. But back to that pizza. Bridge House is set around a 19th-century farmhouse, owned by generations of the same family since 1883; the most recent lot have – how sensible – turned the house's dining room has been turned into a pizzeria where pizzas, desserts and soft drinks are available to have in or take away on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. And the pub? It's the Fox and Hounds, a 400 year old inn conveniently set almost opposite the site. Pitches at Bridge House are on grass and for tents, and amenities include a water tap, a flushing toilet and a portable shower in a shaded corner next to the camping field. The site is behind the pizzeria: look for the Cecilia's Pizzeria sign.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 6
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Russian

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

No availability here for your search criteria

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 86 Pitchup.com customers

  • 89%
    10
  • 2%
    9
  • 8%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 0%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 0%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 5
PeacefulWalkers' paradise

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, quiet campsite with excellent, recently refurbished facilities. It's praised for its stunning rural location, ideal for hiking, and its proximity to a local pub. On-site pizzas are a popular highlight. Some visitors mention potential access challenges due to a narrow archway, and occasional midges. Overall, it's described as a perfect, peaceful escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 9
Arrival date (latest first)

Location, cleanliness, perfect for a cosy…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 No rating
Wayne B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location, cleanliness, perfect for a cosy quiet weekend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bridge House served as our base…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Lodge

Liked Bridge House served as our base for a quick one-night stay, and it suited our needs perfectly. Don't expect luxury amenities; the accommodation is simple and no-frills. However, what it offers is a spotlessly clean room, a comfortable bed, and a very warm welcome.

Its main selling point is undoubtedly the setting. The property is located in a small and wonderfully picturesque North Yorkshire village, complete with a fantastic local pub and beautiful surrounding scenery. For anyone needing a convenient and affordable place to break up a journey or explore the area for a day or two, Bridge House is an excellent option. We'd happily return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, very clean facilities. Small,…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location, very clean facilities. Small, quiet campsite with only a few, large pitches

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quirky site with Pizzaria.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Rob B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location, simplicity of pitch allocation.
Clean toilet and shower.
My third time here.

Disliked Nothing.
Mobile signal a bit come and go but that's just location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant little campsite, all the facilities…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 5
Lauren P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Brilliant little campsite, all the facilities were spotlessly clean and we very much appreciated there being a small fridge so we could store some milk for a morning cuppa.
We'd also highly recommend ordering a pizza, they were delicious, perfect after a day on the tops.

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing little spot, great host and will be back!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 1
Jack W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great little campsite, only 6 pitches onsite.

A great base to explore Wharfedale and the surrounding areas.

Onsite pizzas are 👌 as is the local pub.

Facilities well kept and pitches are well spaced.

Disliked Just for awareness, there is only one toilet onsite, which if the site was full of 4 person pitches, you might find yourself waiting in a line at peak times.

Also, be aware access is under a low narrow arch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our trip and stay at the campsite.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 No rating
Robert K.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The location and the intimate feel of the place.
The friendliness of our host and the engagement before our trip.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent peaceful site. Very well looked after. Great for hiking

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Lisa V.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice small campsite, which means it's quiet
Super clean
Spacious shower and toilet
Provisions such as washing up liquid, soap
Excellent location among superb hiking trails
Walking distance to the pub. Great for sitting somewhere warm at night
Greeted by owner

Disliked The gate to drive through to enter the campsite was very narrow

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing camp that we keep returning to

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anthony H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fourth visit to Bridge House cant wait for the fifth

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anthony H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything. New toilet and shower block are very good. Pizzas superb as usual. Lovely quiet peaceful campsite

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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)

Location

Bridge House Campsite

Starbotton

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 5HY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.16945°N
2.07463°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.7 mi Bus Station Stand 8
21.9 mi Bus Station
22 mi Bus Station
Rail
9.3 mi Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
11 mi Settle Rail Station
11.9 mi Ribblehead Rail Station
Airport
26.8 mi Leeds Bradford International 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

Local village Starbotton is a popular startoff point for Yorkshire Dales and Wharfdale hikes, as it's near the Dales Way, running for 80 miles from Ilkley in West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria. Energetic types could also tackle Buckden Pike (10 minutes' drive), a heady fell hike leading to the top of Wharfedale; the only higher peak in the area is Great Whernside (15 minutes), a paltry two metres taller. There's loads more to see and do in the area by car, such as Kilnsey Park, (15 minutes), a farm park with fishing and kids' activities), or a look at the history and industry of the area at the Dales Countryside Museum (35 minutes) or grand old Bolton Abbey, 40 minutes away. If you're craving yet more Yorkshire cuisine, cheesy treats at Wensleydale Creamery are within 35 minutes' drive. Further afield, have a peaceful ride on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, the spectacular 73-mile journey from Settle (50 minutes) to Carlisle via the Yorkshire Dales,  the North Pennines and the mighty Ribblehead Viaduct; this one is a bit of a must.

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 15.2 mi

Fountains Abbey 20.4 mi

Richmond Castle 21 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 21.5 mi

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 21.8 mi

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 6.2 mi

Braithwaite Hall 12.6 mi

Brimham Rocks 16.9 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 20.4 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 21.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Buckden - Starbotton - Moortop - Buckden 1.7 mi

Buckden Rake 1.7 mi

Kettlewell - Buckden Pike - Buckden - Kettlewell 1.9 mi

Kettlewell - Starbotton - Great Whernside 1.9 mi

Kettlewell and Starbotton 1.9 mi

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 27.1 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.

Want to know more about camping in North Yorkshire?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bridge House Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bridge House Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bridge House Campsite? Local village Starbotton is a popular startoff point for Yorkshire Dales and Wharfdale hikes, as it's near the Dales Way, running for 80 miles from Ilkley in West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bridge House Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Bridge House Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.