Yorkshire
Bedale Wensleydale
Leyburn
Harrogate
Masham
Skipsea
Bainbridge Ings Caravan & Campsite
Hawes
Wensleydale
North Yorkshire
DL8 3NU
01969 667354
janet@bainbridge-ings.co.uk
http://www.bainbridge-ings.co.uk
Latitude: 54.300871°
Longitude: -2.186019°
Date Visited 26th July to 28th July 2009.
We arrived on site to a really warm and friendly welcome from the owner. No pressure to pay straight away (as on more commercial sites) and we where shown where to pitch.
The pitch was well marked and around the edge of the field (No pitches in the middle) so there was plenty of space. The fields are all well kept with short mown grass. The toilets and showers are basic and concrete floored, but really clean. The showers take 20p which lasts for a good five minutes, nice hot and strong.. I just used one and it was more than long enough.
There are chemical disposal, Water and waste points. Separate Fields for caravans and tents, along with a limited number of hard standings for motor homes.
The views of the surrounding country side on site and just at the entrance are stunning. Wildlife and farm stock are abundant and not much noise from traffic, just the occasional car passing. It’s a great base for either touring or walking the Yorkshire Dales.
Hawes is a short ten minute walk away along a nice foot path and has more than enough pubs selling good food to keep you fed. The only supermarket is a spar shop. Hawes has an excellent butchers and bakers (opposite Herriot’s) that make steak pies that are to die for! No Vegetable shop though, which I didn’t really think about until I came home.
Market day is on a Tuesday, out door and indoor (but the indoor isn’t very good) and a cattle market on the same day.
For me this has been one of the best sites I have stayed on, really relaxing and stress free. If you are looking for a site with no frills facilities, located in stunning scenery then I can’t recommend this site enough.
The weather whilst we where here was absolutely atrocious, as it was across most of the country, so much so, that we only stayed Two of the Five nights we had booked.
If all goes to plan we will be booking for May next year (2010) as I enjoyed the site and there is still much to be seen in the local area.
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Akebar Park
Wensleydale
North Yorkshire
DL8 5LY
Telephone: Bedale (01677) 450201 & 450591
Fax : Bedale (01677) 450046
E-mail: info@akebarpark.com
Website: www.akebarpark.com
GPS Co-ordinates: Verified
Latitude: 54°18'36.99"N
Longitude: 1°42'25.55"W
Date Visited: 03/08/08
View from pitch
Road to the touring area much improved although you still have to negotiate a bridge it seems to have been widened, since Julies visit, to accommodate bigger units. We saw plenty of two axel vans and a rather large motor home.
Nice friendly reception and plenty of choice on where to pitch (with electric hook up)
Plenty of water for young children to play in with a couple of small streams and a small pond to use inflatable’s on. I must admit though the streams and pools are not deep I was surprised at the number of very young unsupervised kids wandering about.
Lots of rabbits about early before people start moving about and you can listen to the owls at night.
We didnt get much Noise at night but the site wasnt that busy. I can imagine when the site is full it could be quite noisey. Its a really big site with lots of pitches.
The food at the site pub although expensive was very good. Food isn’t usually served in the garden but the first evening the wife was peckish and had a bowl of soup, we had the dogs with us so they served it in the garden. The soup was top notch, cauliflower . On the second night we had a meal in the pub and it was really good, restaurant standard rather than pub grub, hence the price. A menu can be found on the Park site here http://www.akebarpark.com/main_menu.html
You can find toilets at the main reception and tucked away behind the fishing lake as well as the main block. The main block has pot washing sinks, toilet and waste water disposal along with showers.
Shower tokens are 30p from reception and the site pub. The toilets where basic and a bit smelly towards the afternoon. They where cleaned at about 07:30 hrs so go early for a shower. We managed easily with just one token per shower, but we don’t tend to hang about.
The site is a good base for touring this part of Yorkshire, with shops in Leyburn and bedale. The site shop at reception stocks the usual basic and will order a morning paper if you ask them. They don’t have a pool anymore.
We used the site as a base to tour the local area visiting, Hawes, Asygar falls, Malham, Skipton, Masham, Buckden, Runswick Bay, Whitby and lots of beautiful scenery.
Would I go back again? Yes if I wanted to visit the area again I would use this site, but might give Constable Burton Hall a try next time.
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Akebar
Park
Wensleydale
North Yorks
DL8 5LY
Tel 01677 450201
visited may 2007
a site half way between bedale and layburn in yorkshire, a large site with only two toilet blocks!!! one at reception with only three cubicles and very little paper the other in the middle of the site again i found it dirty and smelly especially late on a night, they were cleaned and replenished on a morning but by afternoon take your own paper!
you got to pay for a 30p for a shower (token from reception) there is a lake in the middle of the touring part of the camp but its not lit.... beware of falling in wen its dark as there very few lights and what is there are on the electric hook ups and they don't give much light out
unfortunately we were situated next to a couple who argued after there visit to the pub and didn't stop till easy 2am. the next night there was a party in a camper van and that went on just as long and noisy if there's security we never seen them!!
saying that its situated in lovely countryside with easy access to the rest of the county
Sent in by Dave Hood.
Akebar
Park
Wensleydale
North Yorks
DL8 5LY
Tel 01677 450201
Visited 2003
Akebar is a beautiful site - we arrived
out of hours but were greeted by the warden and shown to a good-sized
pitch. The loo blocks were clean and of a good size and the shop was
well stocked and staffed by friendly people. Our children (David 7 and
Gemma 9), were entranced by the amount of local wildlife including friendly
ducks and we even saw a kingfisher! There is a lovely stream running
through the park and many ponds (two of which are stocked for fishing).
The park has plenty of room for kids to play and a good children's play
area with 4 new swings and a slide.
We had a lovely meal at the Friars Head pub, just wished we could have
stayed for Sunday lunch, but we wanted to visit more of the Dales so
missed out...
Next time I am taking my golf clubs to this gem of a site!
Sent in by Francis & Mary Muncaster
Akebar Caravan
Park
Bedale
North Yorkshire
Large site with lots of facilities for both children and adults alike. Opportunities for fishing and golf, even for a quiet meal and a drink many pitches with hook up. Wise to book well in advance for peak periods. Staff both friendly and helpful. Toilet and washroom facilities could do with updating although generally clean. Coin operated showers
Sent In By Kath Ward
Akebar Park
Wensleydale
North Yorks
A site full of static caravans with a bumpy, unkempt road leading to
the caravan/tent field. A large outfit would have trouble getting over
the rickety bridge and paintwork scuffed on the bridge proves many have
scrapped their vans trying to negotiate it.
Swimming pool on site although it is about a 10 minute walk over a field
where you either negotiate past the sheep or if they have gone negotiate
the sheep dung! Tiny pool at the end of your trek!
Long steep walk for the caravan field to the shop at the top of the
site whilst you try to avoid all the pot holes. The toilets were old
fashioned and dirty. The pot cleaning facilities were old and the sinks
and tiles were all cracked. The site had a golf course and the bar was
full of the
elite (the prices for the food were very expensive although they were
probably catering for the more discerning golfer.
On the plus side (!) there is a stream and pond on site and if you dare
to feed the ducks they will harass you the whole of your holiday for
more!
The scenery is lovely and lots of walks are available to you although
we find if you walk on the road you risk getting run down as some roads
are pretty narrow.
Great base for visiting Yorkshire which I found to be the only reason
we stayed there.
Sent in By Julie Bingham
Akebar Park
Wensleydale
North Yorks
I spent many a weekend there as a child and loved every
minute. It's brilliant place for energetic kids to roam free on bikes
and in ponds and trickling rivers, exploring the countryside. And yes,
you have to walk
through a small field of sheep to get to the pool, but hey! Who minds
brushing shoulders with a few sheep. After all you are in the heart
of rolling hills and vales!
It's a charming, quaint site. Perfect for getting away from it all.
The twisty winding roads, beautiful walks, babbling brooks and idyllic
location all add to the fun. There's even the tiniest stone church.
In fact it's a brilliant place for all the family! My last Visit was
about two years ago
Sent in By Andrea
Camping & Caravaning Club
Constable Burton Hall
Leyburn
Wensleydale
North Yorkshire
Directions
Go straight up the A1 to Leeming Bar, turn towards Bedale.
At the crossroads at the top of the hill, turn right and follow that
road (A684) for 8 miles. You will see the entrance to Constable Burton
Hall gardens on your right. Do not take this turning. A hundred yards
further is the
entrance to the caravan park, opposite the Wyvill Arms Pub.
Set in the grounds of Constable Burton Hall this quiet
site isimmaculately kept. The wardens live in a stone cottage on site
and papers/milk can be ordered for collection the morning after. The
site is level/sloping so have your levellers ready! The loos are situated
in an old deer barn and have dried flowers arrangements and pictures
on the wall. The showers are beautifully clean and the toilets are cleaned
regularly. There is a building housing a washing machine and dryer and
magazines are left for you to read in your caravan and return at your
leisure. When we visited in May there was a pheasant roaming the site
for food, but in September when we returned it had gone - Glorious 12th(??!!).
There is a short dog walk situated behind the grounds and the Wyvill
Arms is just over the road. Drinks at the Wyvill are very expensive
and I cannot comment on the meals as we did not indulge.
The wardens are very friendly and regularly ride round the grounds
emptying the bins etc.
Nearby attractions: Constable Burton Hall gardens are open for viewing,
Leyburn, Bedale, Hawes (try some Wensleydale Cheese made in the Hawes
factory), Masham (Black Sheep Brewery), Brymor ice cream parlour (made
with cream from Jersey cows - lovely!!)
Final thought - a beautiful well kept site which is a member of the
Caravan and Camping Club but can be used by non-members.
We go there at least twice a year and enjoy he countryside and places
to visit within a short ride
Highly recommended
Sent in By Julie Bingham
Rudding Park
Harrogate
Yorkshire
Excellent site, large pitches. open air pool. the staff
are very friendly and the toilet facilities are excellent power showers
included.
Sent in By Anon
The Black Swan Inn
Fearby
Masham
North Yorkshire
A quiet scenic site behind the Black Swan Pub. On a slope
so be prepared! Close to many beautiful places within Yorkshire. Places
we recommend to visit are Leighton Reservoir, Aysgarth Falls, Hawes,
Druids Temple( like a mini stone henge!) and of course the village of
Masham which holds a small market on a couple of days a week.
The site owner is very pleasant and a warm welcome is guaranteed in
the pub,
look for all the bed pans hung up on the ceiling in the lounge.
A great base for exploring the Yorkshire countryside.
Sent in By Julie Bingham
Skipsea Sands
Mill Lane
Skipsea
East Yorks
YO25 8TZ
Tel 01262 468210
Very close to the beach, mainly static for static caravans
but nice level pitches for caravans, each separated by sapling trees.
Very generous sized pitches. Entry and exit is via a swipe card which
we found quite reassuring. Good dog walk but gets a bit muddy after
its rained. Rally
field behind the pitches seemed level as well. Nice long seafront walks
to be had and close by car to Bridlington and Scarborough. A way further
up the coastline is the quaint town of Whitby which we would recommend
anyone to visit. In Whitby you can guarantee seeing Goths and vampires
walking along the streets coming to pay homage to the supposed landing
town of Dracula many years ago!
Skipsea Sands has a large swimming pool, restaurant, bars (one child
friendly, one adult only), ten pin bowling allies and pizza takeaway.
The toilets were fashioned from portacabins with a wooden fascia to
make them look like lodges. There are 2 shower/toilet blocks on the
site for
caravanners and the block nearest to our pitch seemed to be the older
of the two. The shower curtains had a little mildew on them and the
toilets were old. We were assured that the block nearer the bottom edge
of the field were newer and cleaner (?) It was very quiet when we went
in November but I could imagine in the summer months it would be bustling
with people. We found the site to be very windy - but perhaps we chose
the wrong week? ;o)
All in all we enjoyed our trip to Skipsea Sands and would recommend
it to others.
Sent in By Julie Bingham
Another For Skipsea sands sent anonymously.......
The
camp is clean and well kept.
Only two complaints.
1) Not a dog friendly place, the bar does not have any notices saying
"No Dogs".
2) The reception desk is not smiling people type, not even a "Thank
you for your visit, have a safe journey".
All in all we did enjoy our stay even though it was only for four nights.
Upper carr chalet & touring
park,
Pickering,
North Yorkshire
I stayed at this site for a week and had a great time.
The kids loved it with the assortment of animals and the park. Lots
of walks so no need for the car. Plenty to do in the area for the more
energetic as well as the east coast close by.
Highly recommended.
Sent in by colin byrne
Yorkshire Hussar
Markington,
Nr. Harrogate.
N. Yorkshire
Tel: 01765 - 677327 / 677715
Visited May 10th and 11th 2002
On arrival at the site the first thing which struck our
party was the "quaintness" of the setting. Comments were made about
its likeness to a "Heartbeat" set. The site is surrounded by hedges
(hiding nearby houses) and open fields. The dawn chorus had to be heard
to be believed!
The site accommodates tents, touring caravans, RV's and has numerous
static caravans.
It is a large site and, I would think, there is little need to book
other than at busy times such as Bank Holidays. There are electric hook-ups
available.
The facilities were immaculate and very tidily decorated. There are
free hot showers, hair driers (20p) and the usual laundry and washing-up
facilities.
Perhaps the best feature of the site is the fact that it is situated
at the back of the Yorkshire Hussar Inn - a typical country pub serving
excellent ale with friendly clients and a cheerful owner. The entrance
to the site is through the pub car park.
There is a general store/post office in the village about three quarters
of a mile from the site.
We were a party of four in two tents and all agreed that the site was
well-worth a further visit for a longer period as this would enable
us to explore the beautiful countryside around.
Sent in by Pete Stones
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