Howgill Lodge

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  • Rural dog-friendly site on the Duke of Devonshire’s estate
  • In the Yorkshire Dales, a short walk from Simon's Seat and the river
  • Alpacas on site and within walking distance of two pubs and a café
Oh, to be in the rural Yorkshire Dales, sipping on a brew surrounded by Howgill Lodge’s three resident alpacas on the Duke of Devonshire’s Bolton Abbey Estate. Built into the hillside, the terraces are separated by dry stone walls and all spots have simply stunning views of green slopes. This may be a spectacularly rural spot, but there’s no shortage of stuff to get up to locally, whether you're watching the friendly resident alpacas tuck into their breakfast, taking a wild dip in the river Wharfe 10 minutes’ walk from the site or tracking down a pint of something in one of two traditional Yorkshire pubs half an hour’s walk away (one of these serves real ales and good food, and has a lush beer garden, by the way…) Alex and Georgina, the friendly staff at this dog-friendly site, have heaps of local knowledge. Let them dish out the goss on the area's walks, cycle routes and attractions as well as the top local places for food and drink (such as the café five minutes’ walk away for a choc brownie and milkshakes). You'll need all the calories if you're setting forth for Yorkshire Dales walks like Simon's Seat… It really doesn’t matter whether you’re after an action-packed getaway with the kids or a quiet wildlife retreat with loved ones and your canine companion – both are easily achievable here. And either way, modern, high-quality facilities on site include hot showers, laundry facilities and washing-up sinks.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens 24 December 2024
Please note
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 24 Dec 2024 to

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Reviews

9.5

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Spectacular sceneryPeacefulWalkers' paradise

98% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Grand campsite with lovely Yorkshire Dales views and a calm vibe. Guests rave about the spotless, modern facilities, grand staff, and generous pitches. Great for hikers! The cafe and alpacas are a bonus. A few mention tricky access for bigger cars.

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Beautiful location with so many amenities.…

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Tara H.

Electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Beautiful location with so many amenities.

Disliked Not overly easy to get to the local village as the roads nearby are very windy and small. Make sure you have called at the shop or have a local taxi company number before you get there.

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Great sight with great facilities,2nd visit…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (medium)

Liked Great sight with great facilities,2nd visit and again has a great time.friendly team at hand to help..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches are nicely spaced out, stunning…

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Suzanne R.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (medium)

Liked Pitches are nicely spaced out, stunning views, well-kept facilities, fun to watch the alpacas.

Disliked Nothing - one of our favourite highlights of our trip

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice campsite good facilities and…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Very nice campsite good facilities and everything was as described.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean , modern shower /…

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Gary t.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (medium)

Liked Very clean , modern shower / toilet facilities. Washing up area was best I've seen on a campsite .very well kept and lovely views. Very friendly and helpful staff .

Disliked Nothing not to like.

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Nice site little cramped

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Andrew D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (XL)

Liked Quite and lovely location.

Disliked Plots are quite crammed in despite impression of spaciousness given. Toilets and showers good but not 5 star by any means.

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Lovely site, perfect for tents and…

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Gail R.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (medium)

Liked Lovely site, perfect for tents and campervans. Tiered as its on a hillside but pitches are flat

Disliked A little tight for our motorhome.
Not many toilets considering size of site and most people being in tents.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place. Loads of great walks from camp and onsite coffee.

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Lovely views, great wildlife and good amenities. Pitches are well enough spaced that you’re not on top of each other. Loved having access to a bench by the pitch, made life easier.

Disliked Partial dislike- our pitch was at the bottom, so next to a wall. Great for a wind block, but did impede the view a little.

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One of the best sites we have stayed at

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Grahame A.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Beautiful quiet location with excellent, clean facilities. Friendly and welcoming staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views, cean facilities, quiet site,…

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Mandi B.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (medium)

Liked The views, cean facilities, quiet site, alpacas, BBQ meat was great quality and walks from site

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

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 Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Howgill Lodge

Barden

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 6DJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.02956°N
1.90333°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Bus Station Stand 8
18 km Bus Station
20.5 km Midland Hotel
Rail
11.3 km Skipton Rail Station
12.8 km Ilkley Rail Station
13.5 km Ben Rhydding Rail Station
Airport
24 km 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

If one morning you feel inspired to go strolling, there’s no need to pack up the car. The path to Simon's Seat (half an hour’s walk to the top) is barely a couple minutes' stroll from the site and has simply grand views of the Yorkshire Dales. Carry on rambling into the surrounding moors, where there’s a waterfall dubbed ‘the valley of desolation’. There’s not much desolation around, but there is a gorgeous waterfall and a pool to wade in. A short drive will get you to local villages or towns like Grassington (20 minutes' drive), which has art galleries, a cobbled market square and e-bike hire, and Skipton (20 minutes), which has a castle and heaps of eateries. Another good outing is the Stump Cross Caverns (10 minutes). Discovered by lead miners in the mid 1860s, the cave complex has a cinema and exhibits including prehistoric remains of wolverine and reindeer. The caverns have a hilltop walk, but if you’re still in the mood for more good walks, excellent trails include those around the half-mile-long limestone gorge at Troller's Gill (10 minutes) and Rylstone Cross (25 minutes).

Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 17.3 km

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 22.2 km

Bronte Parsonage Museum 22.4 km

Fountains Abbey 23.4 km

National Media Museum 28.2 km

National Trust

Brimham Rocks 15.2 km

East Riddlesden Hall 17.3 km

Malham Tarn Estate 19.4 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 23.4 km

Braithwaite Hall 27.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Trollers Gill from Parcevall Hall 1.7 km

PARCEVALL HALL 2 km

Bolton Priory and The Strid from Barden Bridge 2.2 km

Burnsall and Thorpe Circular 3.7 km

Bolton Park - Valley of Desolation - Simon's Seat - Bolton Park 3.7 km

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 27.3 km

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 Howgill Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Howgill Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Howgill Lodge? If one morning you feel inspired to go strolling, there’s no need to pack up the car. The path to Simon's Seat (half an hour’s walk to the top) is barely a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Howgill Lodge?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Howgill Lodge? From €32.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.