Pool Bank Farm

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It's all about the view

Had a few days at this CL, and can honestly say, the view is outstanding. Didn't require the tv in the evenings, just watching the clouds and mist forever changing over the valley and into the distance towards the Dales was mesmerising. If however you are looking for total tranquility, it's probably not ideal. The road noise is constant, and you can hear the planes taking off. Albeit, it didn't bother us too much as we were engrossed with the view. Nice private pitches, and metered electric. We used about £1.00 per day on the electricity side. Bus stops outside the CL, made a trip into Harrogate very easy. (Not cheap though, was charged nearly £14.00 return for 2 adults!) One slight negative, no introduction or welcome greeting to the site from the owner, but overall a happy stay.

MrsD29

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Reviewed on 17/06/2019 18:43

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Beautiful views but...

Arrival at the site was easy, the views beautiful and facilities adequate. I do feel that a bit of TLC and attention would see this site booked up all summer. We were there three nights along with two more visitors on two night and only one on the third. My main thoughts are that some weedkiller and general tidying of the pitches, taps on the pitches made a little easier to access and a regular good clean of the WC inside and out would make a big difference. In general it looked tired.

PeterR

Caravanner from Suffolk

Reviewed on 17/08/2017 18:35

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Hidden Gem

Clear instructions of how to get in to the site . was met by the owner who seemed pleasant enough and told us where our pitch was . Oh my goodness what a stunning view we had of wharfedale and the Yorkshire dales , when it rained it was still stunning . it has basic facilities but that's what you would expect from a CL site with 5 pitches . I was surprised with having to pay for my electric by a meter but it didn't gobble up the money as I expected and over the 3 days we were there it used £3 which I thought was ok . it is near loads of places we wanted to visit and a easy drive away from Leeds city centre . Yes you could hear some road noise but nothing to obtrusive and also you couldn't hear the aircraft that much either which is surprising due to how close the airport is to it . We really enjoyed the site and will be coming back again in the near future . just to mention that the site accepts dogs and you can walk them around the site but there are some great places only a short drive away where you can let them off the lead for a good run .

Kernow68

Caravanner from Merseyside

Reviewed on 25/05/2017 20:57

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A useful overnight stay

Used this CL twice recently to break journey to Northumbria and would use it again.  Steep access to site but worth it for the stunning views.  Good hardstanding with pitches separated with hedges giving privacy.  Toilet kept clean and tidy but had to lift the waste water container to empty it.  Road noise a problem until late evening and started again early in the morning.

Greg and Bridget

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Reviewed on 18/06/2016 15:56

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Poolbank Farm – Pros and Cons

We stayed here for 5 nights in April. On the plus side – security gate at entrance, good road up the hill to the site, wonderful views of Wharfedale from the caravan, all good hardstanding individual pitches, very sheltered, water on each pitch, good toilet and washroom, excellent location for exploring the surrounding area - easy to get to Leeds, Bradford, Saltaire, Otley and the Chevin, Ilkey and the Moor, Harewood House – the list is endless! On the minus side – pitches face north for the view but this does make them very shady, quite a lot of traffic noise as there are busy roads just behind the site, occasional noise from nearby Leeds/Bradford airport, owners’ not very welcoming, metered electric was a bit of a pain to keep checking how much money is left! We spent about £2 per day on electric. However plusses outweigh the minuses so would go again.

Sunshine1

Reviewed on 15/04/2016 09:01

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Noisy but beautiful

Spent easter break here. Given brief details by owner before pitching. Wonderful view from spacious and private hardstanding pitches, but be aware electric meter eats pound coins. Road noise and sirens annoying at times but scenery compensated. Otley very picturesque especially Wharfedale Gardens. Ilkley Moor not to be missed. A very enjoyable break but will not return to this CL.

magsem

Reviewed on 28/03/2016 18:09

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Parky in January... but what a view!

I visited Pool Bank Farm during the last weekend on January 2016 and (for the first time ever) considered cancelling a trip because of the weather forecast.  Having got accurate and helpful advice by ’phone from the Waterhouses my trip went ahead.  The weekend was as windy as promised (50 mph) but the sheltered location – in spite of being on a ridge – was more than a match for mother nature. Access to the site was well signposted when travelling NE down Pool Bank from the Dyneley Arms.   A visit to “street view”  (courtesy of go ogle) is always reassuring when making arrival plans.  The left turn into the entrance way looks a lot worse than it is.  Once inside the gate there is a sinuous climb to the ridge… and then the view!  Wow! Reversing into the wonderfully spacious bays is a bit tight for a large rig (5m of car, 7.6m of caravan in my case) as there is a high kerb opposite each bay.  But the sheltered privacy is worth the effort….. especially with storm Gertrude expected!  The view is wonderful… I won’t elaborate, go see for yourself! The hook up (with meter) is easy and the helpful booklet with each pitch is… well, helpful.  The electricity charge is modest and with a low energy van I posted £4 into the slot during my 4 day stay. (maximum temperature during the weekend was 3 degrees celcius). Definitely no “loading” on the energy cost here!  Water was close (15m) … but in a lawned area so bring your Crocs or Wellies if rain is forecast.  The toilet disposal is 90m from the caravan… a bracing walk when the wind is howling.  There is hot water and a hand dryer by the sluice… wonderfully considerate; especially for that final trip at the end of the stay when your washroom is locked and the towels have been put away. The O2 phone signal was first rate for data, SMS and calls… as was the 3 (EE) signal.  DAB radio signal was first class.  I did not try the TV reception.  TV is very over-rated… especially when you can look out of the window and see Yorkshire in every direction.  I was in Pool Bank for a music weekend; one event in Leeds, the other in Saltaire so I don’t have a helpful list of “must see” suggestions. Other reviewers have many suggestions. This CL is on my “return again” list.

Vernon

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Reviewed on 31/01/2016 18:20

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Stunning Views

The views of Wharfedale are stunning and access to the Chevin for walks is within easy reach (and well worth doing).  The pitches are a good size and have hedges around 3 sides leaving you to look out across a nice field across to the great views. Electric is by meter but not a problem, we were there 2 nights and only used £1. There is only 1 toilet and no showers but for just 2 nights not an issue.

Breezevan

Reviewed on 01/09/2015 11:21

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Good site, with stunning views

We enjoyed our stay here, loved watching the red kites and other birds over the grassland in front of our van.  Individual pitches, well screened with hedges.  Some unavoidable road noise but not bad. Wonderful location looking over wharfedale with easy access to Harrogate, Leeds, Bradford etc but glorious walks nearby - try almscliffe crag - glorious.

Mike Nunn

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Reviewed on 16/10/2014 13:05

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Easy access to Leeds

We stayed at this CL in the first week of December for four nights. We wanted a CL near to Leeds with easy access via public transport, the main bus route to Leeds was at the top of the road outside the Delany Arms. A return ticket to Leeds bus station cost £3.90 return for a 30 minute journey, ideal. The Royal Armouries Museum is well worth a visit and is within walking distance of the bus station. As stated the site has 5 large gravel hardstanding pitches, with large hedges in between and backed by huge pine trees. The view to the front is spectacular, there is a field in front of the pitches that would be good for children to play in. We missed the entrance on approach as the CL sign is a bit difficult to see if you approach from the Harrogate direction. The two dogs did come to see us on our arrival and came back a couple of times, but were no bother and were friendly. The meter was very economical and we left it in credit, as we topped it up more than was necessary. The only downside was that when no one was working on the farm, or the onsite farm shop was unattended, there was no lighting in the toilet block, which could be a bit of an issue as it's dark by 4pm at this time of year.

TracyJ

Caravanner from Durham

Reviewed on 08/12/2013 21:43

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