The Dales Glamping, Thornton Steward, North Yorkshire
The Dales Camping and Glamping, close to the beautiful The Yorkshire Dales is a rural family site on the edge of Thornton Steward Reservoir and with direct access to enjoy water front walks. We are a handy spot based in-between Bedale and Leyburn and the areas of Coverdale, Swaledale and the Nidderdale AONB are all within a short drive. Cyclists have plenty of fine routes to choose from too, including following in the tyre tracks of the Tour de Yorkshire, which has run past here. There are many fantastic walks, directly from the site, with some wonderful country pubs to sample on the way!
Star gazing and bird watching is also a must with sightings of Sea eagles, Osprey, Buzzards, Red Kites and Owls that will fly right past you! truly memory making. Being so close to the reservoir also means easy access for fishing, with day passes available locally.
OUR SAFARI TENTS
We have three luxury canvas safari lodges with magnificent views. views. They sleep up to 8 people perfect for large families and family groups. All our lodges are self-contained and include the following:
- 3 bedrooms with memory foam mattresses, bedding, linen and some towels
- Fun magical double cabin bed ideal for children with a play zone underneath
- Your own bathroom with state of the art shower, toilet and wash basin
- Log burner in the living room area with sofas
- Complete kitchen and all the ‘mod cons’, hobs, cooker, camping kettle, fridge, all pots, pans, cutlery, plates and glassware
- Tea towels and some cleaning products
OUTSIDE THE TENT YOU WILL FIND…
- Luxury outdoor furniture
- Firepit to toast your marshmallows
- BBQ
LOCAL AREA
Nearby attractions include
- Jervaulx Abbey, within walking distance from the campsite
- Bolton Castle, a short drive or catch the Wensleydale steam train to Redmire and walk the short 15 minutes
- Wensleydale Steam train, a short 10-minute walk to Finghall station or 5 minute drive into the larger station of Layburn
- Richmond Castle, 10-minute drive
- Lightwater Valley Theme Park, 20-minute drive
- The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four-acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales, 5-minute drive
- Inspired Chocolate Factory, a 5-minute drive into Leyburn
- Tennant’s Auctioneers & Garden Rooms for events, auctions, and exhibitions. 5-minute drive into Leyburn
- Swinton Estate, Spa & Deer Park, 10-minute drive
- CHEESE GROMMIT… Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, 30-minute drive to Hawes
- Fountains Abbey with awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site, 40-minute drive to Studley near Ripon
- Thorpe Perrow Gardens Arboretum. Bird of Prey and Mammal Centre, 10-minute drive into Bedale
- Druids Temple Masham, 10-minute drive to Masham
- Middleham Castle in Wensleydale
- Middleham itself is worth a visit with shops and country pubs – 5-10-minutes’ drive into Middleham
PRICES PER NIGHT sleeping 2 adults and 2 children
January to July
£190
August
£220
September to December
£190
2 night minimum stay