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Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
Sleningford Watermill
North Stainley
Ripon
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
HG4 3HQ
Tel: 01765 635201
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Pitches: 100
Open: 01/04/2025 to 30/10/2025
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 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 Watersports On Site |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bigbird245 |
18 reviews from this member |
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 We arrived late (8pm) and were welcomed. We were sited on the Millhouse field in amongst many seasonals. We had to use the main facilities block which we found cold. The heating is operated on a timer and managed by small pull cord heaters mounted to the wall. I have 2 young children and found it too cold to use so made use of the unisex/disabled ONE. This was more like a shower you would have at home although we did not find it busy, there could be a queue in peak seasons. The water was warm and plentiful and the reception/shop has a large variety of stock.
It is approx 4 miles to Lightwater Valley and Ripon Town 2 more further on. (Be careful when departing heading towards the A1 as thanks to the ongoing roadworks the access is closed and a diversion is in place)
The pitches were flat and scattered with a minimum 3m distance ruling. The washing up area is basic but with the toilets/showers some distance away. I enjoyed the site but feel it needs the toilet block updating and proper heating adding. The Island fields may be the ones others refer to with regards to the clean/modern loo block 
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Bob322137 |
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An excellent site run by friendly, helpful and experienced owners. The setting was beautiful with plenty of wildlife to keep you entertained.
Being out of season, we were able to pitch where we chose. It was very quiet with only a few other like-minded campers during the week. At weekends though, the kayakers descended upon the site in droves, so beware! This is a popular site, and rightly so.
The facilities were basic, but clean and functional. The shop was well stocked and offered hot food to order. Not much to keep children occupied, but as a child-free couple that suited us!
The site is ideally located for the attractions of the Yorkshire Dales. Would happily return.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Mrsshelbymills |
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What a beautiful place! Feels like the middle of nowhere with the river on one side and plenty of wildlife including hedgehogs who loved our dogs dried food so much we found a visitor inside the tent at midnight! Rabbits, butterflies, woodpidgeons, swallows and so much more to entertain the children.
Plenty of space per unit and the facilities were ideal. Whenever I visited the ladies toilet / showerblock, there were always showers and toilets available. Same with the washing up areas. The shop was handy and well stocked and the staff in there very helpful indeed. The owners are lovely, welcoming and very friendly too.
We chose to be away from the main busier area and did have a bit of a walk to the toilets but this was just fine by us!
Playground area could do with adding to as there isn't much there. It didn't tempt our 4 year old.
We will definitely be back to Sleningford Watermill in the very near future.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Paula 0791 |
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We stayed at this campsite in August 2009, We took our daughter of twelve and her friend. As soon as we drove onto the site there was a very friendly feeling, what was nice was to be personally taken to your pitch. The pitch we had was great and there was plenty of room, so you never felt over crowded. To say there was only 3 showers not once did we have to wait for a shower and there is plenty of hot water and its free.
The site we found to be well looked after and the grass well cut, all bins emptied and recycling bins provided.
The location was great as you could get to york and we did do whitby, even if a little drive. Lightwater valley is a must with children and we had a full day out there.
All in all the site is a great base, clean, hot water and friendly owners.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Littleskink |
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This was our first camp trip for 5 years (used to camp as a couple in Frame tent, now we have kids). We took a small dome tent and our 4yo and 2yo, we met up with friends who had a caravan and all the gear
The online booking was a bit of a faff (had rung loads of times and couldn't get through, but you have to book via web - and at that time web didn't say that) I suspect they were moving to computer booking system and it wasn't working quite as smoothly from our side
After that frustration was quite willing to dislike the place but it was great - helped by fab weather and lots of other families there who were nice too
Pricewises I guess it is quite good given what you have access to (but I do have a personal dislike of a price menu where each little item adds to the cost - still seems the norm on many sites)
There is plenty of space and a lovely gentle feel to the site with meandering road / paths. The motorhome / caravan only electric pitches are around reception (and in a quiet field behind reception). On 'The island' tent or caravan electric pitches tend to follow to a ditch away from the river, while the non electric get the rest of the area. It isn't a field as such but areas of mown grass among fallow / meadow grass, trees and the like.
It has won environmental awards and you can see why. There are plenty of buttlerflies and wee beasties as well as nettles, thistles even deadly nightshade in the naturalised bits - our kids were fine but if you are a worrier about such things you might want to keep an eye on smaller ones
A few dogs were on site but everything seemed nice and clean, we were happy to let the kids run around without shoes
Sleningford is almost unique because of the river setting. Our kids spent hours on the beach and sploshing in the water - it is very safe for a tethered dinghy or similar. And the white water is safe if you know what you are doing. But running the river down from West Tanfield is probably a no no, people have died on the weir (well up stream of the camp site). Talk to the very helpful chap in the canoe shop on site
If you pitch close to the river you will hear it, around the toilet block end near to reception might keep a light sleeper awake but there is plenty of quieter space too
The Island toilet block would be nicer with a refresh (gents urinal wasn't so clever while we were there) but it is all very serviceable.
The on site flat may also be useful for some, we have grand parents who are beyond camping now but could (availability permitting) still come on a camping trip with the rest of us
Local villages offer a few good pub choices (West Tanfield pub beer garden is fab) and Ripon has some good shops, including two good camping shops if you forgot something
We need to return a few more times to get to know the area better I think.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: MAUREENCLAYTON |
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Just returned from a long weekend (first time campers) and we couldn't be happier. Campsite is brilliant, well set out, plenty of room between pitches(at least 3mts) staff very pleasant and helpful. Electric points are quite a way from the pitch and ours wouldn't reach but that wasn't a problem as the owners leant us one. Plenty of room for the kids to play ball games and the river was great fun for all. You can take your own Kayak or dinghy or hire Kayaks and equipment on site.
One thing we would have liked was another toilet/shower block closer to our pitch, we had quite a walk and the pathway wasn't lit at night - but the toilets / showers were clean, had loo roll and the water was hot. The kids (aged 10) would have liked a playground too especially if we were staying longer.
Close to Ripon town centre and virtually on the doorstep of Lightwater Valley (book tickets online, much cheaper). Local pub - The Bull Inn at West Tanfield was lovely for an evening meal, food was fantastic and staff really nice.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: StuCath |
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Fantastic site. For my Wife and kids (6 & 4) it was their first time camping and it was a great experience for them. The site was busy but didn't feel it, or sound it! Plenty of space between pitches.
Showers, toilets and the whole site were extremely tidy and there was always hot water available whenever we needed it.
Kids loved playing in the river and it amused them for hours. Shop was well stocked and very reasonably priced.
Its a shame we had to leave, already looking at booking for early next year.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Mark76 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Anyone who has found this site will appreciate that it is a gem, there is a peaceful friendly atmosphere which helps you watch the world go by, accompanied by the sound of the river running by.
The facilities and site were always neat, tidy and clean even though it was a bank holiday and the site was full.
The river when low is great for children to play in and with a little more water is fun for those wanting to Canoe and Kayak. (It is worth noting that the river can rise rapidly after rain so always keep an eye out.)
The new managers have continued the friendly service and customer commitment and the shop on site carries a good range. For those into watersports then GO2H2O carries a good range and can provide activities and equipment for those wanting to try something new.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: DFL CAMPERS |
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We have just returned from a 5 night stay over the May Spring Bank Holiday and had an electric pitch on the Island. First class site, the new owners who could not do enough to help. The friendly staff really make a difference and we have been camping for over 20 years and this is one of the best sites we have come across to date. We have already booked to go again later in the year.
Site has spacious pitches, tents and caravans are not crammed in, lots of open space left for playing. Well kept toilets and showers, always kept clean. Although the site was full it did not feel busy. Well laid out and organised site. Liked the idea of the natural surroundings encouraging wildlife and giving the site a less structured layout and it is not commercialised.
Shop stays open long hours during the day and is well stocked, providing a take away sandwich service and also sells buns and pastries.
Recommend taking a kayak or dinghy as the river is excellent, this kept our children (aged 8 - 15) entertained and the little beach is an extra nice touch. There is a kayak hire place on site where wet suits can be hired and kayak lessons can be booked. We hired wet suits and again found the people at GO2H2O very helpful. The sound of the river gives another nice touch to the site.
There are lovely walks from the site and there are 3 pubs nearby - all within about a mile. The Bull Inn in West Tanfield is excellent, we ate there twice and found both the food and service very good. Lots to do in the area but as the weather was good and the river was nearby we did not venture very far. Definitely recommend this site.
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Coachman52 |
2 reviews from this member |
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As regular tourers around the north of England we have visited many sites and this is one of the best. On a sunny day there is nowhere better to be, with the beautiful River Ure right next to you and some fantastic countryside within minutes, not to mention Ripon and Masham.
The local villages are just that, charming and unspoilt - so visitors should not expect wall to wall team rooms and gift shops and all day pubs.
The on - site facilities have improved over the years and if you're keen on canoeing few sites can rival this.
We intend to return
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