Cowslip Farm

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Private wood-fired hot tub with far-reaching views
Private wood-fired hot tub with far-reaching views
Hardstanding pitch with lovely views
Campsite showing picnic benches and shared bbq
View of the site
View of the campsite showing picnic bench
Lovely view from the wood-fired hot tub
Shared seating area
Shower and toilet facilities
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Hardstanding pitch with lovely views
Campsite showing picnic benches and shared bbq
View of the site

  • Superior adults-only pitch at a working farm near Strensall
  • A 10-minute drive to York park and ride; 15 minutes to Castle Howard
  • Private wood-fired hot tubs with lovely far-reaching views
Anyone who’s ever thought of camping as being somewhat ‘rough and ready’ has clearly never seen the likes of Cowslip Farm. Come along to stay at this adults-only North Yorkshire working farm site and you’ll have access to your own private wood-fired hot tub… That hot tubs are a highlight (and just the place to settle down for some time gazing out at the gorgeous scenery, the local wildlife and the sunsets), but they are not the only feature available to guests – there’s also access to toilets, showers, a washing-up space and motorhome services including chemical disposal. With plenty of space to spread out on your pitch, and set it up just how you like it, it’s a most enticing spot for a comfy and romantic break for two. The location of Cowslip Farm is equally enticing – despite those lovely rural views all around, it’s actually very well placed for days out in York, a little under seven miles away. The city’s park and ride car park is about 10 minutes’ drive away and generally the best way to travel into the city centre for days wandering around all the historic attractions. Foodie favourite Malton is about a 20-minute drive in the other direction and well worth a trip. Closer to home, the village of Strensall is just under a mile away for access to shops, pubs and takeaways, and Strensall Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, is about 100 metres away.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 1
Tent pitches 6
Open now
Opens 1 October
Please note
  • Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 0 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 0 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 20 are not allowed 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 20 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 9 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 01 Oct 2025 to

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Accommodation

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 51 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Relaxing, neat spot with great hosts, rural charm, and private hot tubs with views. Close to York, but basic/cold showers and dog-walking issues noted by some.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very lovely place . Looked over…

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Mark P.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked Very lovely place . Looked over the field very quiet. Will definitely be back .shower and toilet clean .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our own private pitch with lovely…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked Our own private pitch with lovely views and wood fired hot tub.
Great place to relax and the village is about 20 mins walk away for a pub meal or fish & chips

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a fantastic review 😊 we’re looking forward to welcoming you both back 👍

Nice friendly place

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub)

Liked Nice site bus ride to York

Disliked Na

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Hot tub facilities…

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Ethan B.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked Hot tub facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a fantastic review 😊

Hot tub. Very clean site Very pleasant reception…

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sonny n.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub)

Liked Hot tub.
Very clean site
Very pleasant reception from the site owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you got a fantastic review- looking forward to welcoming you both back 😊

The hot tub was nice. Clean…

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Dom H.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub)

Liked The hot tub was nice. Clean and well explained.
We were basically the only people on the site due to time of year.

Disliked The female owner was very short and clipper on arrival in regards to how we arrived and drove in through the gate.

She had sent an email prior, although I appreciate a lengthy email covered all bases.
I was on holiday and was ignoring all emails!

potentially a larger sign on the gate would be better than a laminated white A4 sheet on white wall, especially as she stated we weren’t the first that day to drive straight in that day let alone the stressful season she seemed to have had.

The facilities were very basic. Not hot water to clean plates etc …:
I wonder if suitable if the site was full as one shower and one toilet.


We rang ahead to enquire about a plug so my partner could dry her hair.
The lady owner said no and the male owner called back (we rang the mobile and the home phone) and said we could borrow the hook up to plug adaptor.

When there was in fact a plug in the shower/ toilet block we could have used.

If we weren’t the only people on site we would have felt exposed in the hot tub. The fencing covers view from toilet block but not the rest of the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your review.
Had you read our Pitchup listing correctly and taken note of the arrival confirmation email and gate signage your experience would have been very different.
My apologies, but as owners, it is not our responsibility to provide campers with electric cables for the purpose of hair drying. Those travelling with tents should pack accordingly.
Thank you again for your review 😁

Loved our stay

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sam S.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked Beautiful surroundings & loved our Woodfired hot tub - what a treat after a very active few days in Yorkshire to rest our weary bones !!
Friendly host who carefully explained everything on arrival and had provided everything we needed to enjoy the hot tub, then left us in peace to enjoy our stay.
One shower & loo - great for us as we were the only ones there , rustic but lovely and plenty of room, electric shower so no annoying 10seckbd push button 🙌
York is about 20-30 mins away by taxi depending on traffic - Uber cost us £18 each way.
There is a local training running at the far end of the fields - it really doesn’t bother you as only one or two an hour.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a fantastic review. We're delighted you enjoyed your experience with us. Hopefully we will welcome you back in the future :)

Brilliant. Will return

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Rosemarie H.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked The site was soo peaceful and clean. Showers n toilets immaculately clean. Hit tub was a bonus. Lady that owns site was so friendly and helpful and chatty.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. it was a pleasure having you here.
Looking forward to welcoming you both back soon :)

Definitely book you wont regret it

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MICHAEL N.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (superior, hot tub)

Liked Absolutely amazing place great hosts..can't recommend it highly enough..Van pull up next to hot tub..lots of private space.whats not to like..

Disliked Absolutely notiong

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a great stay and we're looking forward to returning.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (hot tub)

Liked Beautiful rural location. Yet so handy for going into York.
Friendly and helpful owners.
Clean facilities.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a wonderful review.
Looking forward to welcoming you back :)

Features

No dogs 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 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 Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Cowslip Farm

Lords Moor Lane

Strensall

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO32 5BJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.04142°N
1.0149°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 km Stamford Bridge The Square
8.6 km The Square
10.6 km Rail Station Stop C
Rail
10.6 km York Rail Station
11.4 km Poppleton Rail Station
17.5 km Malton Rail Station
Airport
46.5 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

A trip to York (10 minutes’ drive to the park and ride) is a must, of course – it’s easy to spend a day or two exploring the attractions there, whether you’re walking the city walls, taking a river cruise, stopping by at the minster or visiting the Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum and York Chocolate Story. There are also lots of places to eat and drink, and a stroll down The Shambles makes a splendid shopping experience. York’s the big hitter, but there are other towns nearby that are worth a look, including Malton (20 minutes) for its independent shops and monthly food festivals, and Whitby, Bridlington and Scarborough (all within an hour) for a breath of sea air. Castle Howard (15 minutes) makes another great day out – the setting for Brideshead Revisited and Bridgerton is a handsome place that often stages events. To keep it all about the outdoors, head into the Howardian Hills (15 minutes), try the Go Ape course in Dalby Forest (40 minutes) or visit the National Centre for Birds of Prey (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cayton Bay 48.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

York Minster 9.8 km

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 10.1 km

National Centre for Early Music 10.3 km

JORVIK Viking Centre 10.3 km

York Dungeon 10.5 km

National Trust

Treasurer's House 9.8 km

Goddards Garden 12.7 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 13 km

Nunnington Hall 18.4 km

Rievaulx Terrace 24.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 4.8 km

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 5.4 km

ALDBY PARK 8.8 km

HOWSHAM HALL 9.1 km

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 9.6 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 Cowslip Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cowslip Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Cowslip Farm? A trip to York (10 minutes’ drive to the park and ride) is a must, of course – it’s easy to spend a day or two exploring the attractions there, whether you’re … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cowslip Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cowslip Farm? From R1 617,02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.