Lower Banks Farm

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Enjoyed staying on this CL. Some pretty horrendous weather during part of our stay so we really appreciated the good hard standing area. There are also five grass pitches to use in better conditions. The site is very well kept and all the required facilities are on hand and easy to use. It is very quiet and there are great views. There is plenty of walking directly from the site and nearby. The CL is within easy reach of lots of places of interest including the towns of Harrogate and Ilkley. Highly recommend.

MandCCumbria

Reviewed on 31/10/2023 12:02

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Wonderful Wharfe valley

Just enjoyed a thoroughly relaxing stay at Lower Banks Farm. We arrived and found a grass pitch overlooking fields and the wharfe valley viaduct, although we were also able to pitch on the hard standing area if the weather had been more inclement, the pitches were well marked out. The owners were away on a break themselves but we we welcomed by their son at the farmhouse. Upon their return Mrs Farrar again welcomed us and made sure everything was okay before cutting the grass. This is an ideal site for visiting Harrogate,Ottley ,Ilkley, Skipton and surrounding countryside of the Yorkshire Dales. Definitely a location that we will come back to.

Nicechor

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Reviewed on 15/09/2023 18:24

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Lovely tranquil site with amazing views

What a beautiful little site. The peace and tranquility were just what we needed but the site was excellently located to drive off and visit everywhere we wanted to go. It was clear where to pitch on arrival with instructions for payment etc, views were amazing, and a spotless service area with recycling etc. We had a delicious meal in the Smiths Arms, a short drive away, which was a very dog friendly pub with great service and food. The site was exactly what we love about CLs, will look forward to returning

Mark Farrar

Reviewed on 11/04/2023 20:15

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This is a stunning site set in God's own county. There is ample pitch space on either grass or hardstanding. Whichever you choose, you will have fantastic views across the valley and a friendly welcome from the site owner Mrs Farrar. You can literally hear a pin drop - away from main roads it's whisper quiet and a great place to switch off and recharge. The train station is a gentle walk down the hill (uphill on the way back) providing services towards Harrogate or Leeds. Attention to detail is outstanding. A path has been put in place to the service point over the winter to save walking over the well kept grass and the service point itself is excellent, complete with recycling facilities. This is a great site, but don't tell everyone or they'll all want to go!

Millerman

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Reviewed on 07/04/2023 18:45

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Amazing views and walks

Absolutely gorgeous views, spacious pitches and clear information on where to pitch . We have 2 dogs and enjoyed the walks directly from the site , Almscliffe Crag is only a short walk away . There’s a dog friendly pub serving different beers 5 minutes drive away which is a bonus. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommended

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Reviewed on 06/07/2022 14:35

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Perfect for a peaceful break

A small cl with outstanding views. Lovely and quiet. Spacious plots. Very friendly and clean. Thankyou. We will be back.

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Reviewed on 19/04/2022 10:35

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Stunning views. Spotless site

A lovely site with both hard standing and grass pitches, all with electric. There are stunning views over the valley below and the hills beyond. Good location with easy access to the local towns or Harewood House with its various activities. The grass is short and well kept and access to the site is good with the entrance at an angle to the road. The waste bins were absolutely spotless! As I described the site to an old friend, he said that it was a lovely site as he'd been there some years before. I'm sure we will return - maybe in the depths of winter to compare the vista to its summer glory.

AlwynMike

Reviewed on 17/06/2021 20:53

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perfect little site

perfect location for Leeds/Harrogate loads of walking and cycling to do it the area peaceful and gorgeous scenery will definitely be back

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Reviewed on 26/10/2020 09:57

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Excellent Winter Getaway Site

Our first time at this site. Access to it is straightforward. Up through the village of Huby heading towards Armscliff Crags. The site is the first turning on the left after you leave the village (about 500 yards) then straight down the well maintained farm road leading towards 2 properties. The CL is on the left before either. A little care is needed to get between the posts but you shouldn't really have any problem. Then a slight downhill to one of 5 pitches, on your right if using Hardstanding or on your left if using the grass ones in summer. The grass ones appear to have slightly more room but I don't suppose there would be any objections to using the H/Standing in summer if that's what you wanted. The pitches on both areas slope, on the H/Standing mainly from front to back and on the grass both ways but we actually pitched without having to use any levelling blocks. We didn't erect an awning but the slope and the hard core would probably put you off anyway. It was a good job as we encountered Storm Erik whilst staying. 16 amp EHU points are easily reached. Water, drainage and Elsan are located in one corner of the field, nearest the Farm house, about 100 yards away from the pitches. The owners set out different bins for recycling. The views over the Lower Wharfedale valley and onwards is tremendous, but it does have a downside in gale force winds! There is not much by way of disturbing noise. Whilst Leeds/Bradford airport is only about 8 miles away and aircraft can be heard taking off the airport doesn't seem to have a heavy workload and most traffic is directed away from site. There is no road noise. The owners can be found at the main Farm house near the farm buildings and as it is a working farm you can expect some early morning noise as farmers do not seem the sort to have lie-ins.😋 We met Mrs.Farrar and she was extremely pleasant. No doubt, Mr.Farrar is the same as we made the telephone booking with him. You can walk from site along country lanes. A pleasant 1 mile stroll at most brings you to the Armscliff Crags and a further mile to the village of Stainburn with its pretty church. If you are in a M/Home or do not want ti use your car then Public Transport is available from the main A658 down at the bottom of Huby village. Buses run to either Leeds or Harrogate. There are 2 bus routes but we they seem to run about every hour but fortunately arrive on either the hour or the half hour. There is also a train station at Huby, visible from the bus stop. Access to the locale was easy and close by, with Ilkley, Harrogate, Knaresborough and Leeds all being within 10 miles. It was worth the trip over the Pennines

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Reviewed on 20/02/2019 20:55

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Wharfedale Gem

Don't be confused by the Leeds postcode or the entry under Harrogate. This is an ideally located CL for exploring Lower Wharfedale and the surrounding area, as well as being convenient by road or rail to Harrogate, York and Leeds. The peaceful and well kept site is spacious with the choice of hard standing and grass pitches, five of each, all with extensive views over the valley.

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Reviewed on 14/07/2017 09:39

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