Howgill Lodge
Barden, Skipton BD23 6DJ, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near Bolton Abbey
About Howgill Lodge
Just outside Bolton Abbey, this 2025 award-winning campsite impresses with stunning views across the Yorkshire Dales and spacious pitches ranging from compact electric grass to generous premium hardstanding. The facilities are spotlessly maintained – immaculate showers and toilets are regularly praised – and the friendly owners go out of their way to help, whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned camper.
Unusual extras include a dog exercise field and the chance to feed the on-site alpacas, which younger visitors particularly love. There's a cafe nearby for lazy breakfasts, and wildlife spotting around the grounds adds to the appeal. Campfires are allowed, dogs are welcome throughout, and WiFi keeps you connected. A thoroughly well-run base for exploring Bolton Abbey and the wider Skipton area.
What's nearby
- Howgill Farm 200m away
- The Brownie Barn by Love Brownies 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Visitors say this campsite offers stunning views, spacious pitches, and immaculate facilities, including spotless showers and toilets. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the convenient on-site amenities like a dog exercise field and a nearby cafe. Guests mention enjoying the unique experience of feeding alpacas and spotting local wildlife.
Summary via Google
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Pitch types
- 14 x Hardstanding Pitches
- 14 x Premium Large Electric Grass Pitches
- 3 x Premium Electric Grass Pitches
- 2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (5m x 6m)
- 10 x Electric Grass Pitches (3m x 5m)
- 5 x Premium Hardstanding Pitches
- 10 x Large Electric Grass Pitches
- 2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (3m x 3m)
- Premium Non Electric Grass Pitch (7m x 7.5m)
- 3 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 4 takeaways deliver to this postcode (BD23 6DJ)
Miraj
5.0 · Indian, Pizza
Heavenly Treats by Miraj
5.0 · Belgian Waffles, Milkshakes
Pizza Central
4.5 · Pizza, Burgers
Chicken hut skipton
3.0 · American, English
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 3 restaurants nearby
Pizza Palazzo
Vapes Direct
Co-op
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Ilkley 6 miles
- Tesco, Skipton 6.9 miles
- Morrisons, Skipton 6.9 miles
- Aldi, Skipton 7.5 miles
- Sainsbury's, Keighley 11.1 miles
- Asda, Keighley 11.1 miles
- Lidl, Bingley 12.9 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
What visitors say
Fantastic site! We spent a very enjoyable three nights in one of the lodges. The lodge was very clean and well equipped and the hot tub was great. It was very quiet at night- everybody respected the rules about noise. Lovely views from the lodge and the site as a whole. Great football field and play area, very clean facilities and friendly staff. Handy having the Love Brownies cafe next door. We’ll definitely be back!
2 months ago · via Google
Took our campervan for a single nights stay as part of a tour of the area. Gorgeous site, bigger than it looks when studying the site map. We opted for a hard standing pitch with electric hook up but there are grass pitches available too which we'd probably use in the summer. Stunning views across the valley. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Toilets were immaculate as was the pot wash area...never seen a pot wash area on a site with gold taps. Toilet block was small but the wife pointed out there were quite a few dotted around the site so shouldn't be an issue. Small shop in reception and you can hire firepits from there too. Lovely big dog walking field with an agility course. Love Brownies is a 30 second walk out of the gate which is well worth a visit. The breakfasts were amazing as are the award winning brownies. Highly recommend staying if your planning a visit to the area, we will definitely be back.
2 months ago · via Google
Lovely lovely campsite. Lovely size, nice amount of space between pitches. Toilets and showers are lovely and clean. Dog agility course, children park, alpacas, washing up facilities and more. Absolutely fab!
a month ago · via Google
Lovely clean site, breath taking views. Alpacas, ducks and rabbits all great to see. Stunning walks HOWEVER be aware not all walks allow dogs which was disappointing. 5 minute walk to The Brownie Barn for lovely food. This is a site we would return too.
a month ago · via Google
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