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Hillside Caravan Park

4.8 (142 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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143 Reviews

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


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A clean, quiet and well cared for site.

Pennock, Pat - 07/06/2026

5

Excellent informative welcome at Reception. The pitches are a good size and the site is obviously well cared for. Bathrooms spotless!Nearest pub serving food couple of miles away, no footpath so wouldn't be an ideal walk.Recommend The Wheatsheaf as a great pub (no food). For a really good meal try The Carpenters Arms.

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Holiday highlights

Doherty, Ellen - 05/06/2026

5

We used the caravan park as a base for having days out with the kids and we stayed in the granary cottage. The location was great for us. The cottage itself was perfect, we had 2 adults and 2 children (1 and 6 years). It was exceptionally clean and had all of the amenities we needed. The beds were lovely and comfy and we had ample bathrooms. I asked prior to coming about a cot and high chair which was not a problem for them, the travel cot was great and was more of a proper wooden cot which was more comfortable for the baby. The caravan park itself was just lovely, it was so quiet (which I love). We went for walks around the area and it was so peaceful. My older child loved the little play park and the big field to play football on. The staff in reception were very friendly, explained everything about the cottage and were always there to help. We would absolutely return! Great value for money x

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Excellent as Always

Ford, Amanda - 04/06/2026

5

I have stayed lots on this site and it never disappoints. Great staff wonderful service, excellent facilities and even when staying alone it feels extremely safe.

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Beautiful place, very clean, dog friendly

Woods, Kevin - 02/06/2026

5

Me and partner needed a well deserved night away and I couldn't have picked a better place, from arrival the staff were extremely polite, check in was quick and easy, we had booked one of there mega pods (pet friendly) which was immaculate inside and out and the grounds of the site were maintained to a very high standard, our stay was during the week so it was quiet but the other guests that were staying there again were very friendly, We had taken our dogs with us and there is a 2 minute walk through the site (dogs on there lead) which leads you to a large recreational field again maintained in which your dogs can be let off the lead and exercised, There was a pub that served food just down the lane ide say a easy stroll of about 15 minutes away. we never used the pub this stay as we choose to drive 10 minutes into thirsk for tea.I have booked another pod for 2 nights this time and me, my partner and our pooches are really looking forward to returning

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An amazing experience

Flintoff, Evie - 01/06/2026

5

This place is amazing. We stayed in a mega pod, and it was faultless, very clean, lovely view, everything we needed was provided. Hillside itself is a beautiful place and very well kept. Can’t recommend this place enough. So many nice walks to do around the area. It’s definitely a family friendly place with a big playground for children not far away from the pods.

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The best camping experience

Luksza-Baranska, Izabela - 31/05/2026

5

Absolutely amazing site. 100 % recommend to everyone. Lots of space between caravan, great playground for kids, grass so nice you can walk without shoes. Facilities clean with nice smell. Lots of space to go for walks with dog. Top service!

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Fantastic

Stewart, Tony - 30/05/2026

5

We stayed over the Bank Holiday so the site was full, but we had loads of room. The whole site is set out out for us. They haven't crammed pitches in. We are definitely coming back. Thank you for a lovely time. Tony and Jill

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Peaceful break in the countryside

Miller, Stephen - 26/05/2026

5

We found the site to be very spacious with good access and the grounds were extremely well kept. It was in a lovely location, the pitches were very well set out giving both space and privacy and the facilities were kept extremely clean. The staff were friendly and helpful and the small 'grass cutters' were always active and kept us entertained!

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A perfect stay

Jones, John - 24/05/2026

5

Hillside is a beautiful site: care is taken with the grounds and staff constantly work to ensure high standards. The children's area, the grass for football and the wildlife pond are all a bonuses to be enjoyed.Staff continue to do all they can to make our stay a good one. We used a caravan pitch and a pod this time and were delighted by both.

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Stunning location

Hewes-Gardner, Julie - 23/05/2026

5

This was our second visit to Hillside with our touring caravan and again it didn’t disappoint. The facilities are kept spotless with the added luxury of underfloor heating. The grounds are well manicured and again kept spotless.

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Summary

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99.3% would stay here again

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