Cotril Farm Campsite

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Cotril Farm
Cotril farm
Tents up
Spectacular views from my tent
Loads of room
That view from the field!
Cotril farm
Cotril farm
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Tents up
Spectacular views from my tent
Loads of room

  • Peaceful, simple rural site on a family-run North Yorkshire farm
  • A 15-minute drive to Castle Howard; 35 minutes to York
  • Wild camping, Howardian Hills views, sheep and pigs in the fields
Cotril Farm Campsite is a back-to-basics site on a working farm in North Yorkshire’s Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This remote spot is set up to be somewhere you can forget life’s pressures, let the children burn off energy running in the fresh air and set out on foot to explore nature. On the farm you can make friends with pigs, sheep and chickens, and buy ‘happy eggs’ from free-range hens for breakfast around the campfire. Sourcing supplies for your barbecue is easy, as the local village of Terrington has handy shops. It’s also home to the Yorkshire Lavender Farm, a 60-acre hillside farm where you can wander lavender fields and pick up plants. Plenty of walks and bike rides in the Howardian Hills AONB start right from the farm, and the North York Moors National Park has a range of hiking and cycling routes too. From the camping field there are distant views of Castle Howard in one direction and Sutton Bank (plus its landmark White Horse) the the other. Jump in the car and explore market towns like Malton, Helmsley and Thirsk, all packed with indie shops, cosy pubs and farmers’ markets. The Roman walls and history museums in York are well worth a peek too. If you’re holidaying with the kids, York’s Jorvik Viking Centre makes a top-notch day trip for them (book ahead though), or you can spoil them with thrill rides and animal encounters at Flamingo Land Resort.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 6
Tent pitches 24
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

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What customers say

Cotril Farm offers a peaceful and spacious camping experience with beautiful countryside views. Visitors frequently praise the clean portaloos, friendly and accommodating owners, and the option to purchase fresh farm produce. While facilities are basic, they are well-maintained. Some noise from farm animals is present, but generally considered part of the farm atmosphere. It's ideal for a relaxing, back-to-basics getaway.

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Gorgeous campsite with lovely views. Owners were really helpful and friendly. Very…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Gorgeous campsite with lovely views. Owners were really helpful and friendly. Very quiet, clean and peaceful. Would definitely come again or recommend.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great location, nice little walk to the shop in the village. Site was quiet and clean too and the pitches were spacious. Toilets were kept very clean.

Disliked Would have been nice to have a sink near the toilets to wash your hands. Whilst antibacterial get was provided I always prefer to wash too. Just a personal preference.

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Reminded me of my childhood camping. Perfect place to relax.

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Anonymous

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Liked - How traditional it was, very simple but that’s exactly what you need.

- The views.

- The owner checked in on everyone, he was very friendly and considerate.

The information board detailing local attractions, takeaways, restaurants and amenities.

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Great site for £18. Quiet, clean and back to basics.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Warm welcome from the owner. Easy to find. Clean and tidy and a good price.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely, tranquil setting with plenty of room.

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Damian K.

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Liked We initially booked on the campsite at Castle Howard, but when we arrived it was very overcrowded with little room to pitch.
We had a quick look on Pitch up and found Cotril Farm.
What a lovely, tranquil setting with plenty of space for everyone. Lovely views over the fields and we had a lovely run in the Howardian Hills the day after.
Basic facilities but that didnt matter to us.

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Great place loved it!! Great hosts! Very peaceful…

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christine G.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great place loved it!! Great hosts! Very peaceful

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Back to basics simple camping with plenty of space to let the…

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Emma B.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Back to basics simple camping with plenty of space to let the kids run around without disturbing others. Really accommodating owners with delicious meat and eggs available.

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Spacious peaceful site with open skies and beautiful views

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fiona r.

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Liked Lovely vast field with pitches laid all around the edge. Lovely views of the surrounding hills and good walks from the site. Toilets are portaloos and were spotless my entire visit. Loads of space for kids to play and nice little play area for them. Lots of wildlife - swallows doing acrobatics and birds of prey soaring. You really feel in the middle of nowhere and away from hustle and bustle of everyday life here - completely relaxing.

Disliked It was blissfully quiet/empty for most of my visit but when other campers arrived they were all pitched near each other despite a huge empty field?! Maybe it’s just me but I like to be as remote from neighbours as possible - although I do appreciate maybe that is not the norm?!!

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Nice and relaxing site. A simple site but everything was clean and…

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Dean G.

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Liked Nice and relaxing site. A simple site but everything was clean and well kept.

Disliked If there was showers, would definitely stay longer than we did.

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Had a fantastic weekend here! The campsite is very well maintained, simple…

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Suzanne A.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Had a fantastic weekend here! The campsite is very well maintained, simple amenities but well looked after (some of the cleanest portaloos we've been in!) and the views are beautiful, highly reccommend! Absolutely loved sitting out in the morning watching the sheep and swallows in the fields!

Disliked Couldn't fault a thing!

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Features

Portable toilet

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 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

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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Cotril Farm Campsite

New Road

Terrington

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO60 6NT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.13442°N
0.97766°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.2 mi The Square
10.2 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
11.2 mi The Royal Oak
Rail
7.3 mi Malton Rail Station
13 mi Poppleton Rail Station
13.1 mi York Rail Station

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 attractions and activities include: – Castle Howard: 15 minutes' drive – Nunnington Hall: 15 minutes – Sandburn Hall golf course: 20 minutes – Malton: 20 minutes – Helmsley: 25 minutes – Rievaulx Abbey: 30 minutes – Sutton Bank: 30 minutes – Flamingo Land Resort: 30 minutes – York: 35 minutes – Thirsk: 35 minutes – North York Moors National Park: 40 minutes – Dalby Forest Visitors Centre: 45 minutes – North Yorkshire Moors Railway: an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 25.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 25.6 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 26 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Robin Hoods Bay 27.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Sandsend 28.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kew at Castle Howard 3 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 3 mi

Castle Howard 3 mi

Duncombe Park 8.1 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 8.4 mi

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 4.9 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 10.1 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 12.3 mi

Treasurer's House 12.6 mi

Goddards Garden 14.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Lumps and Bumps of Castle Howard 2.9 mi

CASTLE HOWARD 3 mi

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 3.3 mi

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 3.7 mi

NUNNINGTON HALL 5 mi

Local events

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

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 23.9 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 24.5 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cotril Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cotril Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cotril Farm Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: – Castle Howard: 15 minutes' drive – Nunnington Hall: 15 minutes – Sandburn Hall golf course: 20 minutes – Malton: 20 minutes – Helmsley: 25 minutes – … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cotril Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cotril Farm Campsite? From £18 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.