Owner's description

You’re sure to receive a warm welcome at family-friendly Otterington Park, which is located in beautiful North Yorkshire. It’s won numerous awards over the years, including Practical Motorhome and Practical Caravan Top 100 sites and David Bellamy Gold Conservation Awards. This site is ideal for those looking for a great family getaway.

The touring part of the site (there’s also a static area) has pitches for up to 65 touring units, all of which are on gravel hardstanding. Electric hook-up is 16 amp, which should be ample for your needs. Three camping pods are available for hire, ideal if you’d like to tour with friends who don’t have their own motorhome or caravan.

Elsewhere onsite, you’ll find that the eco-friendliness that helped win that David Bellamy award is very much in evidence. Solar panels have been installed to supply hot water to the amenity block, and the lights inside the latter are low-energy, and fitted with motion sensors. Recycling is also encouraged.

The amenities block itself is luxurious, and fitted with individual bath- and shower rooms; there’s also a shower room with access for disabled people. The laundry room also has all the washing and drying facilities that you could need.

Younger members of your party won’t feel left out at Otterington Park, thanks to the play area, which has swings, a climbing frame, outdoor draughts and even a putting green for their enjoyment.

If you enjoy walking, you’ll be spoilt for choice here. There are several nature walks onsite specifically for the use of site guests, and lots of other local paths for you to enjoy – ask for a map at reception. Anglers will love the fishing lake that’s just a short walk away; it’s stocked with tench, roach, rudd and carp. Otterington Park welcomes dogs too.

Otterington Park makes a great base for exploring the numerous fantastic attractions that are within easy reach: these include the magnificent stately home of Castle Howard, Ripley Castle, Harewood House and Newby Hall and Gardens. Shopaholics can head to Thirsk, Northallerton or sophisticated York; the latter is 35 miles from the site. Lightwater Valley theme park is open from April each year, while Flamingo Land is a must-visit if you’re travelling with children.