Greystone Cottage Farm
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- Family-run campsite between Northallerton and Thirsk, North Yorkshire
- North York Moors 20 minutes’ drive; Lightwater Valley 25 minutes
- Well-maintained camping on a small farm; shops 10 minutes’ drive
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 2 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 
9.8/10
60 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 9.6/10
26 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 6m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 9.7/10
44 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a friendly, family-run campsite on a working farm with a peaceful atmosphere and lovely rural surroundings. Visitors praised the clean facilities, spacious pitches, and the opportunity to see farm animals. The owner, Sam, is frequently mentioned as being exceptionally welcoming, helpful, and attentive. While some noted the absence of showers and occasional noise from animals or other guests, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many recommending the site and planning to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Fantastic honestly site! Just perfect, we will be back!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Absolutely everything!
We were a family booking with 2 pitches. Would highly recommend, Sam was an amazing host and really made us feel welcome! We cannot wait to return.
Our children loved it! Especially with the animals. It was great fun, all the other campers were really friendly and everyone got on really well! It was a lovely weekend away.
1000000% would recommend!
Get booking!!
Disliked Absolutely nothing!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly people ❤️
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Myself and my family (partner and 2 young sons) we had the best time at Greystone Cottage Farm.
We enjoyed looking at the animals daily (horses, donkeys, goats and hens/chickens) and chatting to people on site including the owners and their children.. everyone was so lovely!
Watching the sunset and shooting stars at Nighttime with the campfire and eating marshmallows!
The facilities were always kept cleaned and stocked up with toilet roll, soap etc.
The owners work really hard to give you the best experience.. anything you may need or have any questions they were always there to help!
We will definitely be using this site again in the future ❤️
Disliked Nothing to dislike ❤️
Recommend to friends Visit again
Had such a great long weekend, would 100% come back again
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything, the host Sam and her family are very welcoming. Top quality logs for sale. Great pitch size. Clean toilet block with spray, hand wash, plentiful toilet paper.
Disliked Nothing at all
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Beautiful site. So close to friendly…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful site.
So close to friendly animals.
Great value.
Excellent quality logs.
Great location.
Immaculate toilets and pot wash area.
Sam was so welcoming and great to chat to.
We had the best time and appreciate to Sam accomodating our request for a corner pitch.
We will be back, our kids loved having breakfast and chilling out watching star and bear (lovely horses) such a wonderful experience.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely clean, quiet and friendly campsite…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely clean, quiet and friendly campsite
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site - 1000% recommend
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked I’ve just had 3 nights at this amazing site and it’s set the bar very high now, converting me from bigger sites with more facilities.
The site has 2 toilets which are very clean and spacious and a washing up area. The water isn’t hot but you don’t really need this for a shorter stay.
Pitches are big, flat and spacious and some have EHU. It was lovely to see the animals and Sam was always around to speak or help, without being imposing, lovely relaxed attitude. You get a text beforehand with your pitch and some instructions which is very good too.
There’s only two fields here so it’s very small and peaceful which I liked and in a great location. Thirsk is very close by to pick up food/essentials and you can venture out to the attractions or National Trust sites. On our last night there were only 4 pitches in use which was just the best!
I would definitely come back here time and time again. Please note there aren’t any showers but the site do tell you all this explicitly before you book.
Disliked Nothing - such a great experience and my best one to date.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great basic site that would certainly visit again
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great rural setting
Plenty of animals for younger kids to see
Clean and tidy
Great communication from owner
Good value for money
Recommend to friends Visit again
Had the most lovely weekend! Family…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Had the most lovely weekend! Family who run the site were so welcoming - lots of room for the kids to play and explore even with our animal obsessed children nothing was ever too much - our first ever time camping and will 100% be back! Clean facilities and friendly stay made for a lovely weekend.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely family run place, and so…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely family run place, and so helpful. Good atmosphere and the kids loved it. The animals were an added bonus. Toilets were kept very clean which is always good to have.
It’s tucked out of the way so there isn’t anything within walking distance but that suited us as we took our own games for the kids and remained on site.
We also lost a ring on site and they messaged us to say they’d found it and posted it out to us…… thank you ❤️
We absolutely will return!!
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Would definitely go again but would go mid week when it’s quieter.
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely site
Friendly owners, extremely helpful
Nice large flat pitches
Could hire fire pits
Take away available from local pub
Disliked Only 2 toilets and one washing up station, which meant big queues when the site was full.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Greystone Cottage Farm
Maunby
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
England
YO7 4HA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.26889°N
1.44538°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar Coatham | 28.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Redcar Stray | 28.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew North Gare | 28.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Marske Sands | 28.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Redcar Lifeboat Station | 28.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Fountains Abbey 11.7 mi
Jervaulx Abbey 11.8 mi
Rievaulx Abbey 13.3 mi
Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 13.5 mi
Richmond Castle 14.9 mi
National Trust
Mount Grace Priory 9.3 mi
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 11.7 mi
Moulton Hall 13.4 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 13.5 mi
Braithwaite Hall 14.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
THORP PERROW 6.3 mi
NORTON CONYERS 6.6 mi
Battle of Northallerton, 1138 7.4 mi
Osmotherley Circular Walk 9 mi
Masham, the River Ure and the River Burn 9.1 mi
Local events
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 20.6 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Greystone Cottage Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Greystone Cottage Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Greystone Cottage Farm? Kids with you? Keep them happily entertained with raptor displays at Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre (five minutes’ drive), or watching the antics of the meerkats at Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Greystone Cottage Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Greystone Cottage Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.