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Hillside Caravan Park
Canvas Farm
Knayton
Thirsk
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
YO7 4BR
Tel: 01845 537349
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Pitches: 50
Open: 04/02/2024 to 04/01/2025
04/02/2025 to 04/01/2026
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 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 |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Lakeside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bruneval3 |
6 reviews from this member |
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 A very nice spacious feel to this site. A great place to be based with so many good walks within a short drive away.
Although I never had to queue for the toilet/shower, I can imagine that this could be a problem when the site is full. Also the track in and around the site is only a cars width, so could also be a future problem.
The site is lovely and well kept, would highly recommend it. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Maggi2008 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just home after a wonderful stay at this lovely site. A real gem. The site is beautiful, surrounded by the most wonderful views, and easy to find. The pitches are huge, all the facilities are immaculate and the owners really friendly and helpful. We will definitely plan a second visit.
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| Date of Visit: March 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Rudivan |
5 reviews from this member |
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This was a last minute booking as the grass on our originally planned campsite was too wet for Motorhomes.
The gravelled hardstanding pitch was extremely large and as perfect as it could be, with electricity, fresh water and waste water drains all on it. The space between pitches was also extremely generous so there was a wonderful feeling of spaciousness, aided by the splendid views of the Hawardian Hills.
We were also fortunate with the weather as we had 2 sunny days during which we enjoyed two excellent cycle rides - both of which involved some steep climbs as well as lovely descents among the easier parts of the rides.
The local Pub / Restaurant which is just under two miles from the camp opens in the evenings with the Restaurant operating only from Wednesday to Sunday. The menu looked to have some very interesting dishes on offer, but we did not partake
The one downside for us, being not in the full flush of youth, was the 2 mile uphill approach to the site at the end of our cycle rides, just when legs and body have had enough already.
Thirsk is about 6 miles from the camp and Northallerton just a little further, so both are easily reachable by car, but not so easy for cyclists. Fortunately, we had taken our car as well as the van so this was not a problem.
We will definitely visit again.
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| Date of Visit: March 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Pclufc |
4 reviews from this member |
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Another lovely visit to Hillside. The new reception and coffee lounge looks great and the camping pods will be brilliant. This is great location and a beautifully kept site close to s many wonderful parts of Yorkshire. The Cook family work hard and are very helpful
Toilet blocks are warm and spotlessly clean
Small playground for kids. Small shop with the basics all in place
The carpenters arms 3 mile away and is a superb pub/restaurant
Everything you can need is in either Thirsk or Northallerton which are less than 15 mins away
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| Date of Visit: February 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Mandyo |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a lovely weekend at hillside and cannot wait to return, as I said as I left its a hidden gem. Firstly arriving in reception we were greeted with a warm smile and asked if we had stayed here before, we hadn't and so directions and instructions were given with a friendly 'enjoy your stay'. The pitch sizes are very generous and as requested, due to our two yappy dogs, we were positioned away from the playpark. The site was immaculately clean, peaceful and had lovely views, all essential to me. And as previously stated we cant wait to return.
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| Date of Visit: January 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Frieya |
2 reviews from this member |
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What more can we say! This site is the most picturesque and well kept site. We class this site as our second Home. Its ideal for a peaceful, restful break. Although if you wish to travel to visit the north yorkshire moors, etc its an ideal location for touring this outstanding area. Facilities are always spotless and also new reception with adjoining rest area with wifi access is very pleasant. Also everyday essentials are available to purchase on site.
The site is also very dog friendly with plenty of walks. Nearby Thirsk is a pretty little market town with plenty of shops and pubs. Also nearby is The Dog and Gun pub/restaraunt with amazing homemade food.
The Site Owners are the most friendly, helpful people you could wish to meet. Nothing is a chore. Check it out for yourselves you wont be disappointed.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Milestone |
7 reviews from this member |
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The Cook family are so welcoming and run their site really professionally. Nothing is too much trouble and everywhere is kept clean and tidy.
The pitches are a reasonable size, but without any hedging privacy is not ideal.
The sh/wc block is accessed using a key, which can be 'inconvenient ', but the water is hot, pressure good, and the floor is warm. The ladies has 3 showers with curtains, 1 wash basin cubicle, 5 toilet cubicles and also a hairdryer. Great while we were there and few others were, but maybe insufficient during busy times
Dog walking is good, with the perimeters of their fields available. Also a circular walk via fields, quiet road and footpaths can be made via Cowesby.
The Dog and Gun pub is a mile and a quarter up the road, but remember your hi-viz for the walk back.
We have returned to this site, and expect to do so again.
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| Date of Visit: December 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Flying Painter |
1 review from this member |
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This was our first visit to this site and will most likely return in the spring of 2016. On arrival we received a warm welcome and were enthusiastically shown to our allotted pitch. This late in the season meant the site was very quiet but there were plenty of empty seasonal caravans on pitches. Our pitch was fully serviced and this was a first for us. Toilet block was very clean however not sure two showers in the male and three in the female will be sufficient in the high season. Pitch price was the highest we have paid for off peak so doubt if we will come during high season. Thanks for a pleasant stay.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Ann n Tim |
2 reviews from this member |
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We've just had a lovely 4 nights on this site. It's so peaceful and relaxing. The owners were really friendly, nothing was too much bother. The new reception area was impressive and they have obviously invested lots of time and money into it.
I maybe agree with other reviews that the toilet/shower facilities could be limited if the site was full/busy but we didn't have a problem.
Our dogs were free to roam on their farm land as there were no crops in and they had a whale of a time chasing rabbits and pheasants. There was a children's play area but as our children have 4 legs it wasn't used.
We had a bit of a scare driving in as sat nav directed us to a ploughed field off a single track with passing places but luckily there is a sign saying no access to the site and a couple of hundred yards on is the proper gated access.
Overall we were really impressed and will definitely be returning next year.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Lorrymac |
1 review from this member |
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What an amazing site. Beautiful views. Gorgeous walks. The toilet and shower block is truly luxury. Underfloor heating means no sloppy shower cubicles and the toilets are immaculate. The staff are are so lovely and more than happy to help and recommend places to go and see. The play area for kids is fab too. With swings big climbing frame and slide and basketball hoop. A perfect setting for kite flying too. Nothing is too much trouble here. Definitely worth a visit.
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