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Hillside Caravan Park

4.9 (151 reviews)

An award-winning caravan park situated in North Yorkshire, Hillside boasts luxury facilities and breathtaking views in a tranquil, family-run setting. Based in Herriot country, the site provides easy access to both North York Moor National Park and the dramatic East coast of Yorkshire. Family-friendly and dog-friendly, Hillside offers guests a peaceful escape within proximity of local attractions.

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A distinguished 9-acre haven located just outside the picturesque village of Knayton in North Yorkshire, Hillside Caravan Park stands out as an award-winning family-run retreat. This idyllic park seamlessly blends luxury facilities with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere for visitors.

Nestled in the heart of Herriot country, Hillside serves as an ideal launching point for exploring the North York Moor National Park, the East Yorkshire coast, historic market towns, and the culturally rich city of York.

The park accommodates touring caravans and motorhomes, offers a unique 'glamping' experience in luxurious camping pods, and features a cosy holiday cottage, ensuring a diverse range of choices for guests. Welcoming both children and dogs, Hillside Caravan Park strives to provide a warm and family-friendly environment.

The park boasts top-notch facilities for touring caravans and motorhomes, with the capacity to cater to up to 50 units. The small, family-run park is enveloped by the stunning Hambleton hills, creating an atmosphere where guests can truly relax and relish their holiday in comfort and tranquillity.

Among the onsite facilities at Hillside, a heated amenity block provides convenience and comfort to guests. Additionally, a spacious recreational area is available and forms an ideal space for children to engage in games and outdoor play. For those seeking connectivity, a small coffee lounge with free WiFi access is provided, ensuring that guests can stay connected while surrounded by natural beauty.

One of the highlights of Hillside Caravan Park is the Deluxe Mega Pods, offering a complete glamping experience. These locally-built pods feature contemporary country decor, providing a comfortable and stylish space for guests to relax and unwind. The Mega Pods aim to offer a warm, cosy, and comfortable glamping experience, allowing guests to feel close to nature while still enjoying the comforts of home.

The park's commitment to quality extends to its dog-friendly approach, with ample opportunities for nature walks surrounded by outstanding natural beauty. With established walking routes, guests and their furry companions can explore the scenic landscape and capture the essence of the local wildlife.

For those seeking self-catering accommodations, Hillside Caravan Park presents The Granary Cottage. This high-quality lodging, converted from a traditional stone barn, accommodates up to four people. Retaining some of the original beams, the cottage combines a contemporary ambiance with a touch of tradition, offering a unique and comfortable retreat.

Hillside’s strategic location provides easy access to various tourist destinations, including idyllic countryside walks, historic market towns, pubs and restaurants, stately homes, abbeys and golf courses. Guests can explore the diverse attractions that North Yorkshire has to offer, all conveniently located near their caravan or Mega Pod.

Availability

Fully Serviced Extra Large Hard Standing Super Pitch 16amp electric hook-up

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

We have fifteen extra large super pitches for those customers who like lots of room between their own unit and the next unit.

The pitches are well spaced around the lake area with views of the Hambleton Hills. They are a little further from the amenity block, however do provide stunning views and lots of space.

Features

Gravel Hard Standing Pitches
Electric Hook-up (16 amps)
Fresh Water Hook-up
Grey Water Drainage
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Fully Serviced Hard Standing standard Super Pitch 16amp Hook-up

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels
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Fully Serviced Hard Standing Super Pitch 10amp Hook-up

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

We have 35 super pitches for those customers who like to have all the utilities on their pitch, to make caravanning easy and enjoyable.

The pitches are well spaced and can be closer to the amenity block or with views of the children’s play area on request, making them ideal for families.

Features

Gravel Hard Standing Pitches
Electric Hook-up (10amps)
Fresh Water Hook-up
Grey Water Drainage
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Grass Standing Pitch with Electric

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

We have eight grass pitches for those customers who prefer to caravan on grass.

The pitches are in their own private area of the park with stunning hillside views. Each pitch has electric hook up and there is a communal water fill up and emptying point. Chemical Disposal is also nearby. Grass pitches are only available during the warmer summer months.

Features

Grass pitches
Electric Hook-up (10amps)
Water fill up point
Chemical disposal point nearby
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Granary Cottage

  • Sleeps 5

The cottage has been sympathetically converted for 4 people from a traditional stone barn and still retains some of the original beams.

The cottage combines a contemporary feel with a touch of tradition. On the ground floor, the cottage provides a spacious open plan living/dining area with a well equipped kitchen including a fridge with freezer box, dishwasher, cooker and hob. There is a downstairs WC and sofa bed which can extend the sleeping accommodation to 5 (5th person charge will apply). On the first floor, there are two bedrooms, both with fully fitted en-suite facilities. One double bedroom adjoins a bathroom with electric shower over bath, toilet and semi-recessed basin.

Features

1 Double Bedroom with en-suite
1 Twin Bedroom with en-suite
Fully Equipped Kitchen
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Deluxe Mega Pod

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 bedroom

Our Deluxe Mega Pods provide a complete glamping experience. The contemporary country decor creates a comfortable space to relax and unwind.

Our Deluxe Mega Pods provide a complete glamping experience. The contemporary country decor creates a comfortable space to relax and unwind, establishing a great base for you to explore our stunning North Yorkshire landscape.

Features

One double bed, one double sofa bed and one single bunk bed
Bedding and towels provided
Large shower room, inc toilet, basin and shower
Large kitchenette and dining area
Underfloor heating
The pods Velux window creates a spacious
Plenty of sockets to keep your devices charged
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Mega Pod (Pet Free)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 bedroom

We source only the finest luxury camping pods here at Hillside and our Mega Pods are locally built in North Yorkshire.

The locally built Mega Pods offer you a cosy, comfortable glamping experience where you can enjoy the feeling of being close to nature, whilst also enjoying your home comforts. These pods are warm and cosy inside, but you can enjoy the surrounding countryside in your own private location.

Features

One Double Bed and one Double Sofa Bed
Wet Room, inc Toilet, Basin and Shower
Lounge area with Sofa and TV
Kitchenette and Dining Area
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Mega Pod (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

We source only the finest luxury camping pods here at Hillside and our Mega Pods are locally built in North Yorkshire.

Share the Hillside experience with your beloved pet. Your companion will love the sights, sounds, and smells of the farm land surrounding the site. The well-maintained walking routes guide you through a multitude of crops such as wheat, barley, oats and field beans.

Features

Dog Friendly
One Double Bed and one Double Sofa Bed
Wet Room, inc Toilet, Basin and Shower
Lounge area with Sofa and TV
Kitchenette and Dining Area
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151 Reviews

All reviews featured on Campstead.com have been submitted by genuine customers who have stayed at the park.


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Beautiful Well Ryn Site

Bellamy, Sarah - 10/09/2026

5

Fabulous stay at Hillside. Beautiful grounds and views. Spotlessly clean showers and toilets. Peaceful and friendly. The staff obviously work hard to keep this site immaculate. Mainly caravans when we were there as it’s a bit remote so a car is handy, but this adds to the peace and beauty of the site. Will definitely return.

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Lovely site

Avery, Richard - 09/09/2026

5

Out 3rd visit to this lovely site in our touring caravan. We always book fully serviced super pitches which are massive and surrounded by trees and by a lake. Plenty of room between caravans so you’re not looking straight into your neighbours window. We had pitch 41 and right next to a field through a gate so great for dog walking. Good pub in the village, Dog and Gun and food is great, they also offer a 10% reduction on take away for customers of Hillside. Thirsk is nice to walk around with a small market on Saturdays and a good chippy. We travelled to Beamish which was only about an hour and half away and a great day out. Also Dalby Forest about 20 miles away for a good day out, our dog loves it there. We will definitely go back, lovely place, staff are friendly and the toilets and showers were very clean. Only downside with our pitch was we paid for wi fi for the week but couldn’t get our phones to connect, maybe we were a bit far from reception but they happily gave us a refund.

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Beautiful site

Naqui, Imtiaz - 05/09/2026

5

This site is kept immaculately. Facilities clean and tidy even when the site is full. Friendly staff and nice reception and coffee area. Safe play area for children. Makes a good base to explore North Yorkshire area. Nice shopping in Thirsk and Northallerton. York within easy travelling distance. Our dog loves all the walks around the fields and this site is really dog friendly even has its own dog wash with warm water and hairdryer which is a plus after muddy walks. Highly recommend this site.

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Excellent

Stevens, Michael - 05/09/2026

5

Great site, excellent, peaceful, great facilities. Excellent pitch facilities, great, friendly staff 😀😀👍

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Excellent

Simpson, Roger - 05/09/2026

5

Fantastic stay yet again. Huge pitch size where we were. Lovely and peaceful. 2 great pubs not far from site. Loads of walks straight from the site. Definitely be returning again.

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Very clean and well looked after

Lynn, Desmond - 04/09/2026

5

Plenty of.room round your carvan on the grass pitch grate for the grandchildren

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Fab Yorkshire Welcome

Graham, Diana - 03/09/2026

5

Wasnt sure what to expect when we arrived but WOW this place is so peaceful and lovely.The cottage was great, everything we needed and more, loved that the cottage had all facilities covered and having the bonus of an utility room. The cottage is located in a gret central location ideal for visiting Thirsk town, or going for the lovely walk along Sutton Bank National park. The owners are extremely welcoming and liked that the grounds are secure and have gated access.Highly recomend Hillside Caravan Park and the Granary Cottage and we look forward to returning next year if not sooner :)

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Immaculate Site

Waite, Jason - 02/09/2026

5

Fantastic site with everything you need for a peaceful pitch. Grounds are immaculately kept by an army of robots! Views are spectacular with a huge secure dog field. Facilities are well kept and plentiful. There is even a full dog grooming station.

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Beutifull Area

Cosgrave, Neil - 31/08/2026

5

Always a Pleasant stay Staff always Freindly and Helpfull.Site Well Presented and Peacefull.Facilities well Kept and Maintained each Day Nice Kids play area.Local pub for Food and drink along the lane.5 miles from Thirsk Will be Going Back soon 😀

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Stopover trial - definitely one to return to for a proper stay.

Webster, E - 31/08/2026

5

Relatively straightforward access and very positive impressions upon arrival. Security good with access/egress via coded barrier. Check in smooth with very friendly, mannerly and informative receptionist. Pitch location perfect for , well spaced out, good sized, clean and peaceful. Extremely well maintained site all through with clean facilities and well situated bins. Amenities excellent with coffee shop a great option. Local area very picturesque with our 'piece de resistance' being the excellent dog walking!

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Summary

4.9

100% would recommend this site

99.3% would stay here again

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