Fairmead Farm

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Views into the Dales from the farm
New
Exterior of bell tent
Cold plunges to be used with wood-fired nordic sauna
Fabulous views over the yorkshire dales

  • Attractive rural location just off the A658, 20 mins' drive from Leeds
  • Harewood House 15 minutes' drive; close to Yorkshire Dales walks
  • Wood-fired sauna and cold plunge pool on site, plus café and firepit
How far out of the city do you have to go to find a proper rural location? In the case of Fairmead Farm, not far at all – this handy West Yorkshire location is just outside the village of Pool in Wharfedale, an easy 20-minute drive from Leeds. Everything at this working farm site is set up to create hassle-free breaks for families, couples and small groups of friends (dogs included). Even the access to the site is easy, as it’s just a little way off the A658. You’d hardly believe the city is so close when you take in the scenery here, as the farm has fabulous sweeping views across the surrounding countryside towards the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park (a great destination for a hike and other outdoor activities, you’ll no doubt already have clocked). Plenty of useful facilities have been provided here, including clean showers and toilets, along with a cosy barn where you can relax if the weather takes a turn. Outside, you can buy drinks (and sometimes wood-fired pizzas in high season) from the cute horsebox café, and spend your evenings gathering by the firepit for a chat by the flames and a bit of stargazing. There is another option for keeping warm on site: the Nordic-style wood-fired sauna makes a lovely place to relax, especially after a long walk. If you’re feeling brave, combine it with a dip in one of the cold plunge pools. Not your style? Head into the village, half a mile away, for a warming meal and a pint in the local pub.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 4
Rent a tent 8
Open now
Opens 4 August
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 01/07 and 31/12.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 4 Aug to

Pitch types & availability

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80% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

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Lovely campsite with beautiful view Clean showers and toilets A big plus is that…

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Petra D.

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with beautiful view
Clean showers and toilets
A big plus is that they offer fresh coffee, pizza, and something for breakfast.
Another extra is sauna
Perfect

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Wonderful relaxing stay

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Tracey N.

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Great spot! Fabulous views. Well kept facilities, clean, hot powerful shower. Top tier bonus is having a sauna available. Delicious wood fired pizzas made to order. The barn is available for a relaxed shelter. A really friendly site with a chilled out atmosphere, just what we wanted. The only bed time noise was the sound of Tom explaining the star constellations to his children around the campfire as they admired the moon and dark skies which was wonderful and made me open the van doors for a sneaky peak!
The host and his family could not have made us feel more welcome.

Disliked Nothing - it's a gem!

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We're sad to be leaving this lovely site, the views are out…

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Clare S.

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked We're sad to be leaving this lovely site, the views are out of this world and the host (Tom) was more than welcoming, his woodfired pizza skills are top notch. We booked a campervan with awning pitch which was excellent value for money. The horse box bathroom is so clean and modern as is the little shower block. There is bell tents available which look lovely when their all lit up at night, camp fires were roaring giving such a rustic camping feeling. We enjoyed playing games in the pub barn, table tennis was our favourite although we wasn't very good at it, after a few beers we were even worse but we did have a laugh and that's what it's all about. The highlight for us was the woodfired sauna, it really is a piece of art, a lot of skill has gone into making it so beautiful, after an hour sat in there the cold baths are perfect to jump in to while gazing at the stunning scenery. We highly recommend Fairmead Farm, with it being only a 20 minute drive from us (Leeds) we can't wait to return. We use campsites all the time for our adventures in our campervan and this has to be our favourite by far.

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Great for families

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Tom the host met us on arrival and was extremely welcoming and helpful. The little touches such as the kitted out barn for the kids meant we will definitely be returning. Tom even helped us out when we accidentally let our car battery run down. Top guy! Overall a lovely stay

Disliked Nothing

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Views amazing Campsite has potential to develop more…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Views amazing
Campsite has potential to develop more

Disliked Dangerous to exit the campsite on the main road, blind corner so impossible to see speeding cars approaching.
Most of the site is on a camber so difficult to park up a van without being on a camber.

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Cracking little site with views to die for!

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Dan P.

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Great little site thats just getting into its stride - amazing view, party barn, Pizza Oven, fresh coffee, great host, Sauna, Cold plunge, Great pub within 10 min walk, great paddlebording, cows and sheep within 10 mins drive!!!

Tom was a great host with plenty of tails to tell - Thanks

Disliked Drive past the farm buildings and its all good!

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Amazing last minute stay here - very laid back with stunning views!

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vanessa H.

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked We absolutely loved this place! It hasn’t been going for long so bear in mind it’s in it’s in start up mode, however there are so many pluses, spotless toilets, breath taking view, cool games barn, the small bar, the pizza oven, super friendly host! We will definitely be back!!

Disliked The exit on a sharp corner (nothing can be done about this), and thistles in the grass (again, nature. Nothing can be done about it!) there was nothing that would put us off going back, it was ace and brilliant value for money.

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Really nice site with amazing views and different to anywhere else we'd…

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Joshua C.

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Really nice site with amazing views and different to anywhere else we'd been! Huge barn area all decorated to have drinks/games in and also a sauna and ice baths on site and wood fire pizzas! Very friendly owners who made us feel very welcome. Clean facilities and great location too with a lot to do in the local area especially with younger kids - will definitely be back.

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Can't wait to stay again

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Alona A.

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Spectacular views, tasty pizza, brilliant barn with games and the biggest disco ball I've ever seen to hang out in, and I suspect fantastic coffee and breakfast sandwiches in the morning but we didn't try them! Tom was friendly and incredibly helpful . We didn't try the sauna and cold dips but will definitely next time. Easy to get to, facilities clean, and lush grass!

Disliked You can't see the steep turn off the main road until the last minute, but you can just drive on, turn around with ease and drive back!

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Beautifully scenic site, clean facilities.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Location, scenic views, toilet and shower facilities.

Disliked There is no "lights out" or quiet time in place - which meant myself and my child were kept awake into the early hours due to the noise from a large group of guests. There was no management on site during the night and no policy on large groups. But, if you like a lively festival atmosphere then this shouldn't bother you, just not for me. Another thing to be aware of is that the entrance to the farm on which the site is located is awful - the visibility and angle of the road make it extremely precarious to exit the campsite. Take care!

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From the manager: Thanks for your review we're really glad you enjoyed the views, location, and facilities.
Sorry to hear noise impacted your stay. While there was a group on site, other guests and families staying at the same time didn’t report any major disturbance when asked. We’re definitely not a festival-style site and aim to keep things relaxed and respectful for everyone. That said, we’re looking at how we can improve quiet hours going forward and night staffing.

Totally agree on the entrance it’s something we’re actively working on to make access easier.

Appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.


Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Bath available 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

D. of E. 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

Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Fairmead Farm

Pool Bank New Road

Pool in Wharfedale

Otley

West Yorkshire

England

LS21 1EU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.89538°N
1.62682°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.7 mi Harewood Arms
4.7 mi Harewood Arms
4.9 mi Harrogate Road Belvedere Rd
Rail
2.7 mi Weeton Rail Station
3.3 mi Horsforth Rail Station
3.8 mi Guiseley Rail Station
Airport
2.3 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Otley Chevin Forest Park: five minutes’ drive - Almscliffe Crag: 10 minutes - Harewood House (walks and heritage tours of the house: 15 minutes - Ilkley Moor Cow & Calf Rocks: 20 minutes - Tropical World zoo: 20 minutes - Harrogate: 25 minutes - Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway: half an hour - Bolton Abbey: 35 minutes.

Must see

Harewood House 4.1 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 6.4 mi

Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills 6.7 mi

The Henry Moore Institute 7.4 mi

Royal Armouries Museum 8.1 mi

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 10.5 mi

Brimham Rocks 13 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 15.6 mi

Hardcastle Crags 18.8 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 19 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around Chevin Park 1.8 mi

LAWNSWOOD CEMETERY 3.6 mi

Lindley Woods Reservoir and Farnley Moor 4.1 mi

HAREWOOD HOUSE 4.2 mi

HIGH ROYDS HOSPITAL 4.5 mi

Local events

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

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 7.5 mi

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

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 10.2 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 Fairmead Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fairmead Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fairmead Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Otley Chevin Forest Park: five minutes’ drive - Almscliffe Crag: 10 minutes - Harewood House (walks and heritage tours of the house: 15 minutes - Ilkley … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fairmead Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fairmead Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.