Olicana Caravan Park
✓ Country retreat on the edge of the Dales with cabins, cottages and statics
🏖️ 2.75 miles from Wharfe at Cromwheel, Ilkley (Poor water quality)
Ilkley
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Harrogate rewards a bit of planning. We've pulled together the best stays and days out so you can spend less time searching and more time looking forward to it. Spa-town elegance on the edge of the Dales. Set in Yorkshire, it makes a brilliant base whether you're here for a week or a quick escape.
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All beaches in Yorkshire with stays and things to do →✓ Country retreat on the edge of the Dales with cabins, cottages and statics
🏖️ 2.75 miles from Wharfe at Cromwheel, Ilkley (Poor water quality)
Ilkley
✓ Family-run park across three generations by the Walker family
Harrogate
✓ Dedicated Squirrels play area with climbing wall and mud kitchen
Leeds
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The right base depends on your crew: couples tend to love a cottage with a view, families get the most from a holiday park's pools and kids' clubs, and campers and caravanners are spoilt for choice. We list them side by side here, with live links through to each operator to book.
Book early for August — the best-located stays go months in advance. Shoulder season (May–June and September–October) is when regulars travel: quieter beaches and attractions, softer prices, same scenery.
Outside school holidays — typically late September to early May. Many stays cost 30–50% less than in August, and attractions are quieter too.
Yes — filter the listings above by family-friendly facilities like pools, kids' clubs and playgrounds, and check the things-to-do guide for rainy-day options before you book.
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