Prospect House Farm Campsite

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Tent setup in the field.
Tent setup in the field.
Camper vans in the field.
Grass tent pitch mowed into the long grass.
Pitches on site
Tent pitches
Tent pitches.
Grass tent pitch mown into the long grass.
View across the campsite.
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Camper vans in the field.
Grass tent pitch mowed into the long grass.
Pitches on site

  • Family-friendly rural site 10 minutes’ drive from Scarborough
  • A 15-minute drive to Dalby Forest; half an hour to Filey Brigg
  • Part of a 138-acre farm with roe deer and other wildlife on site
For those who can’t decide between coast and countryside, Prospect House Farm Campsite might be a very sensible solution. This small, family-friendly site is set among the green North Yorkshire hills and yet it's only a 10-minute drive from Scarborough’s beaches. Pitches here are in a field that's part of a 138-acre livestock farm, and they're all set up to be mighty peaceful. The pitching field is a car-free zone and your neighbours in the next-door fields are dairy and longhorn cattle. It's a popular spot for wildlife too – you might spot roe deer, foxes and badgers as you stroll through the meadows or head out on stone-walled bridleways. Campfires are permitted on site here, so set off for the village of Scalby (five minutes' drive) to pick up provisions from the store (handy to note the village also has a couple of pubs if you'd rather settle in for a cosy evening…) Back at base, amenities include a washing-up area, recycling points and a bathroom block with showers. Days out? Perhaps a hike through Wykeham Forest up to Raptor Viewpoint for the sight of buzzards, ospreys and kestrels flying overhead, or an outing to Scarborough, where you can relax with fish and chips on the beach while the kids dip their toes in the sea or jump between rockpools. And if you’ve always wanted to have a go at surfing or paddleboarding, this is the place for you, provided you can brave the chilly North Sea waters (though surf schools have wetsuits for hire).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 69 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, well-kept site with spacious pitches & country views. Spotless, modern facilities, including hot showers & fridges, are praised. Friendly owners & close to Scarborough are highlights. Slight slopes & parking distance mentioned.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Idyllic setting, excellent facilities. 2 great pubs in village nearby.

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Paul M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (family)

Liked Perfect thanks!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved our stay at this campsite.…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Loved our stay at this campsite. The facilities are basic and quite novel but perfectly adequate. The setting is beautiful and a nice walk down the bridleway to Scalby which is a lovely village. The campsite also has a plant nursery which is great!

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Fantastic site. Great location, clean, quiet…

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Andrew E.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fantastic site. Great location, clean, quiet and friendly. Basic but all we needed or wanted. The individually cut plots were perfect and the space and safety were perfect for two children to have an amazing time.

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Really nicely run site in a…

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Rob H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really nicely run site in a great location. Very well stocked shop full of a variety of amenities. Friendly staff. Showers and toilets always kept very clean.

We had a great stay and I would definitely return!

Disliked Very few negatives so I'm nitpicking really, but if pushed I'd say that the car park is a little small. On busy nights it was sometimes difficult to park without feeling like my car was in the way.

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We would definitely visit again - it was a lovely site.

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Joanne P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Small friendly campsite. Tent pitches are marked out really well - feels like your own space. Lovely views, highlights were fire pit and pizza night. Lovely walk into the village. Shop well stocked and friendly welcome.

Disliked Toilet/shower doors have gaps - felt a little exposed so I didn't use the showers.

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Great site…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great site

Disliked No Internet for kid

Recommend to friends Visit again

The facilities were spotless The hosts were…

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Andy C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (family)

Liked The facilities were spotless
The hosts were wonderful
The location is amazing
The pitches are big, and brilliantly spaced apart.
Ten minutes drive from Scarborough
Views from the campsite across to Scarborough Castle
Absolutely wonderful weekend had!

Disliked Honestly, nothing

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the size of each pitch, …

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked the size of each pitch, very peaceful, beautiful setting in a lovely valley, can have fires, good clean amenities, good shop, and friendly owners

Disliked nothing

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Very peaceful and relaxed stay. Excellent…

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Jordan B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful and relaxed stay. Excellent facilities - clean toilets and hot showers. Also use of a fridge and area to charge phone etc which was very useful. Nice space between plots which made for a very relaxing stay. Would 100% stay again and recommend

Disliked Nothing :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Car parking a bit far away

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Melvin D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely grass pitches with very nice views. Facilities clean and well maintained. With fridges and freezer. Owner very helpful

Disliked Pitches a bit too sloped at upper field but you do get the views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Prospect House Farm Campsite

Suffield Hill

Suffiled

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO13 0BH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.301°N
0.47274°W

Route directions

The postcode YO13 0BH will bring you close, but it is highly recommended that you approach from the east via Scalby, as the turn into the entrance is too tight when turning left if you come down Hay Brow from the west.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.1 km Sunday School
4.1 km Playing Fields
4.9 km Railway Station Stop S
Rail
5 km Scarborough Rail Station
7.6 km Seamer Rail Station
15.4 km Filey 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

Scarborough (10 minutes’ drive) has much more to offer than just sandy beaches and watersports (although both of those are excellent prospects). Other options include the medieval fortress, which has expansive coastal views from the grounds, or the chance to make a splash at Peasholm Water Chute – or an even bigger splash at Alpamare waterpark, where the kids can play in the wave pool and on the twisty slides while the adults treat themselves to a spa treatment. There's no shortage of active pursuits at Dalby Forest (15 minutes), which has cycling and mountain-biking trails (including a World Cup MTB trail), a Go Ape Treetop Challenge and forest Segway rides. Younger children, meanwhile, can have fun searching for the Gruffalo sculptures or building a den. If that doesn't give you your fill of wildlife, head to Filey Brigg (half an hour), where the dramatic headland stretches into the North Sea and provides a home to guillemots and cormorants, plus grey seals. If you strike it lucky, you might also witness the odd whale or dolphin swim past.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 4.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 5.5 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 9.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Robin Hoods Bay 14.9 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 16 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 14.2 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 20.8 km

Whitby Abbey 22.6 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 24.3 km

Burton Agnes Hall 29.3 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 11 km

Yorkshire Coast 11.1 km

Nunnington Hall 34.4 km

Rievaulx Terrace 41.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PEASHOLM PARK 4.2 km

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 4.3 km

Cloughton - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 4.4 km

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 5.9 km

Dalby Forest - Woodcock Way Trail 11.1 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 Prospect House Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Prospect House Farm Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Prospect House Farm Campsite? Scarborough (10 minutes’ drive) has much more to offer than just sandy beaches and watersports (although both of those are excellent prospects). Other options include the medieval fortress, which has expansive coastal … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Prospect House Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Prospect House Farm Campsite? From R519,20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.