Port Arthur Farm

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Happy to go back

We have just spent another four nights at this quiet secluded site. Owners Vicky & Graham are friendly, welcoming and helpfull. The site is easy to find and access is very good. Both grass and hardstanding pitches are available, the toilet and shower facilities are situated in the old stable block as is the chemical disposal point, which are kept clean and tidy, during a chat with Graham he told us that he is starting costruction on new shower and toilet facilities this autum. We will be very happy to return to this lovely site soon.

EddieW

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Reviewed on 12/10/2015 18:31

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Lovely autumn break

Just returned from a few days at this pretty and peaceful site which can cater for all types of van/motorhome and all types of weather. Plenty of hard standing and a lovely, level grass area, also with a couple of hard standings. The whole area is immaculately maintained and alot of planting has been done which adds to the general ambience. The toilet/shower and chemical waste is a bit of a walk away in an old stable block, but they are extremely well and regularly cleaned. Graham, the owner, has just started to build a new facilities block adjacent to the hard standings. A couple of weeks before we arrived, Vicky 'phoned us to say that there was some work being carried out on neighbouring land which might cause some daytime noise. If we wished to cancel, our deposit would be refunded (how thoughtful!). We reckoned that as we would most likely be out during the day, we would carry on with our planned visit. As it happened, we heard no noise at all, irrespective of the time of day. On our arrival, Vicky came out to greet us and Graham helped us pitch the van and explained their plans for the site which are impressive. There is alot of time, effort and investment going in to this CL and it is being done very sympathetically. We loved the chickens round about, but there was no noise from them either. Great centre for visiting Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough, York, Dales etc. We look forward to returning next year and seeing the new developments.

MrandMrsJJC

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Reviewed on 11/10/2015 12:19

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Relax end enjoy

Just returned from a 2 weeks stay. Were met on arrival by Vicki and although she said we could pitch on the grass - we prefer this to hard standing. As it had rained a lot in the few days before, we realised that we would probably damage the grass with all our comings and goings if the weather was bad so we pitched on one of the two hard standings on the field. Very large - plenty of space for our twin axle van and full awning. Have had to walk further to washrooms when we used to use CC sites. At night, lights trigger as you make your way there and back. Electric shower and cubicle beautifully tiled and floor carpeted. Graham advised us that they are building a new shower block with separate toilets on the edge of the field. Fresh laid eggs when available - delicious!! Great base for sightseeing. Agree with Phil Hiatt - more noise from the road than the work going on. We were very lazy - getting up late so they did not disturb us at all. Guy Fawkes fantastic - went there twice but we walked (1 mile all pavements -take a torch!!) as car parking a problem. Make sure you book. We will definitely return when we visit Yorkshire again

BJHammer

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Reviewed on 05/10/2015 20:29

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Friendly owners

We stayed here for 2 nights recently and the owner did advise us about the noise in the next field. It did not bother us as we were out during the day, we thought the traffic noise from the road was more noticeable.  The 2 hard standings on the field were good but the grass pitches were very wet after a lot of rain. I agree with the previous comment about the other hard standing pitches did look univiting like a car park. Toilet and waste disposal was quite a walk away. The Guy Fawkes pub in the next village served excellent food, but found it difficult to park, they don't allow dogs when they are serving food so could not walk as we had to leave our pooch in the car.  Would visit again but would request hard standing pitch in the field.

Phil Hiatt

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Reviewed on 23/09/2015 19:34

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FANTASTIC SITE 5 STAR

What a real find. Stayed here 8th August for 7 nights. A warm welcome from Vicki and Graham. In a great location very quiet and well spaced out site. Facilities are spot on and very clean. will we stay again? You Bet!

Russet

Reviewed on 21/09/2015 19:19

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Disappointing

The toilet/shower is in a disused stable block up near the house.  A bit shabby and dark.  Also it is quite a walk, uphill over rough chippings to get to the toilet/shower and chemical disposal point.  There is a hard standing area just before the field, which is a bit like a car park and not very inviting.  There were two nice hard standing pitches on the field and I believe others are planned.  We had rain on two nights and the field was very water logged. Also, there was construction work going on in the neighbouring field – construction of new electricity pylons – which was quite noisy and we weren’t told about this when we booked.  The work is due to be finished soon so if you are bothered by the noise I would suggest that you ask the owners if the workers have left before booking.  The owners were friendly and are keen to develop the site. 

Mr Fat

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Reviewed on 11/09/2015 14:11

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5* 5CL!

Wow! What else can we say?! Have stayed at this beautiful site several times and it only gets better - additional hard standings, hook-ups, new entrance road, and that grass - more like a bowling green! The location is perfect for exploring he Yorkshire Dales and all it has to offer. We always rebook our next visit on leaving to guarantee the Port Arthur Experience again! Outstanding! 5*!

fonzy

Reviewed on 08/09/2015 18:48

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Charming CL

Excellent greeting by both Graham and Vicki, new hard standings and further electric points recently installed which allowed spacious pitching around a large meticulously maintained lawned site. Facilities are adequate, however the owners are planning new toilet and shower unit closer to the pitches which will be an improvement. Good local pub and bus stop close by and access to footpaths around local area.   

Brumegem

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Reviewed on 08/09/2015 17:00

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Overpriced for what it offers

This site is accurately described, but we felt that in comparison to the many other fantastic CLs we have stayed at, it is overpriced for the standard of facilities offered. If the site had been busier, the combined shower and toilet facility could be a problem, and is quite a distance from the pitches. In our experience, it wasn't a problem but the facilities are basic and located in a dingy old tack room. Apart from that the site is adequate, but we were disappointed in comparison with all the other sites we have stayed at.

Nik J

Reviewed on 01/09/2015 14:40

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Beautiful

This CL is what you would expect of a CL. Very spacious, clean, very friendly, lovely walks, great for dogs. we stayed for a couple of days ( wished it had been longer) When we arrived we had a lovely welcome from Vicki Bonney. We could position our caravan how it best suited us, very friendly chickens wandering around. The whole ambience of the place was stress free. Not far from Knaresborough. Will certainly be going back to stay there again. A gem.

Doug54

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Reviewed on 28/08/2015 17:16

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