Spen House Caravan and Camping Site

Welcome to the Spen House Camping and Caravanning Site website.

Spen House is a family run site, situated in the village of Minskip, 2 miles from Boroughbridge. Ideally suited for those wanting a peaceful, friendly break away from the stresses of modern life Spen House offers rural tranquility whilst remaining close to local ameneties - Morrisons supermarket is within 1 mile, and Boroughbridge town centre just 2 miles. For those who wish to venture further afield, Harrogate is 8 miles away, and the cosmopolitan cities of Leeds and York are a half hour drive away.

Our area of Yorkshire is quite unique, offering such diversities as Lightwater Valley Theme Park to the stately home of Newby Hall and the castle of Knaresborough - each 15 minutes drive away. Thirsk, home of the legendary vet James Herriot is 8 miles away. We can supply brochures and maps for you to explore the area, and we have a vast knowledge of local nature reserves, country walks, climbing, cycling and riding in the locality and beyond.

We are in close proximity to riding stables, leisure centres and bridleways and footpaths (often starting and ending close to a local pub!) to enable you to make the most of your holiday. Fishing is also available locally, and we have a tackle shop in Boroughbridge where Jim is happy to share his knowledge of the best areas to fish.Day licences and bait are available (tel 01423 324776)

We welcome pets, indeed we have our own off-lead exercise area. There is a play area for children, and also a pets corner with rabbits and guinea pigs. We offer eight electric hook-up points and we have three further acres for those not requiring electric. Rallies are welcome - please book well in advance. We also have unlimited space for tents.

We would love to have you visit our site, and promise to try and make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Booking essential. A deposit is required to confirm a booking - cheques only, made payable to Spen House Caravan Site. We are a certified location with the Camping and Caravanning Club and offer reduced rates for members.

Tel Jonathan and Samantha Riley on (01423) 322542 or 07766027006

or email sam@spenhouse.freeserve.co.uk Please include a contact phone number.

or write: Spen House. Minskip. York. North Yorks. YO51 9JF

comments taken from visitors book

Very friendly, lovely site - will be back

Really enjoyed our few days here. Will definately be back

Warm welcome, quiet site, lovely countryside

Friendly, welcoming and very helpful.

Very good, facilities excellent - see you again

Very friendly, made to feel really welcome. Lovely site, ideal location for touring. Would recommend and we will be back!

Directions to site:

A1 Northbound, junction 48, signposted Boroughbridge and Ripon. Go left off slip road onto A6055 signposted Knaresborough and Minskip. 100 yards across roundabout into Minskip village. 200 yards on right in centre of village, signpost SPEN HOUSE. Through gates to rear - site straight ahead in first paddock.

A1 Southbound, junction 48 Boroughbridge and Ripon. Off slip road, take A6055 sign Knaresborough and Minskip. Over two roundabouts into village. 250 yards off motorway. Site 200 yards on right in centre of village, signpost SPEN HOUSE

album from May 2008 bank holiday

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