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Cheeky Chicken Cottage

From £30 For 1 night, 4 adults Last booked 2 days ago 2 reviews

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Glamping cabin at a private animal sanctuary in Huby, North Yorkshire
York 25 minutes’ drive, and Flamingo Land Resort 40 minutes
Rescue birds and animals on site, plus donkey rides and animal feeding

It’s not that often you get the chance to glamp it up at a private animal sanctuary, but then Cheeky Chicken Cottage in the North Yorkshire village of Huby is just that little bit different. Stay over at this family-friendly spot and you’ll wake every day to a farmyard experience with around 70 rescued animals and birds, ranging from chickens and ducks to donkeys, horses, ponies, Pygmy goats, sheep, cats, dogs… the list goes on. But what of your accommodation? ‘Out of Africa’ is a huge, open-plan safari-themed log cabin with a highly decorative king-size four-poster bed – plus a sofa bed for any kids – with all bedding and towels included. A well-equipped, country-style kitchen corner makes self-catering a breeze (although there are pubs and takeaways within five minutes’ stroll), and there are exclusive-use shower facilities right outside. You’ll always be toasty warm as the place is fully centrally heated, as well as air-conditioned to keep you cool on warmer summer days. Two French doors lead out to private decking that wraps around the cabin, where there’s a barbecue and alfresco dining table and chairs. The lodge is actually located within the property’s animal sanctuary, and you’re welcome to join in with the animal feeding in the morning and evening.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A wonderful experience for all animal lovers!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Ella M. Mar 2024

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: What a wonderful welcome we received from host’sTracy and Gary. Nothing was too much, we had a tour of the site when we arrived. Then the very next morning our seven year old son Euan got to feed all the wonderful animals. He was in his element, helping Tracy and learning about the animals! To stay in this site it’s all about the animals! So you need to be self sufficient in terms of toilets/sanitation etc. however my husband loved the Elsan disposal point! So clean and easy to use! Great that we had EHU as well! We will definitely be back! Thank you so much for all your hard work and time looking after the animals and educating your guests on their care! Staying at Cheeky Chicken Cottage has definitely been a highlight of our holiday! 🥰

Disliked: That we only stayed for two nights we should have stayed longer and we will definitely be back in the summer next time!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your support and hope to see you again soon.

Excellent stop with bonus to interact with animals

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Anonymous Mar 2024

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Very friendly welcome and lovely to spend time with and feed the animals

Disliked: Small site for the large motorhome I was in, but owner helped so wasn't a problem. No facilities, which is clearly stated, but just so you know

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Cheeky Chicken Cottage

Inglenook House

Easingwold Road

Huby

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO61 1HN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.08974°N
-1.13677°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9.3 mi Rail Station Stop C

9.3 mi Rail Station Stop J

11.3 mi Stamford Bridge The Square

Rail

7.9 mi Poppleton Rail Station

8.8 mi Hammerton Rail Station

9.3 mi York Rail Station

Airport

26.2 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Chances are you will lose your kids to the cuddly hens and ducks the moment you arrive at Cheeky Chicken Cottage, but just in case you manage to lure them away, promise more feathery friends during hawk walks and owl feeding at York Bird of Prey Centre (five minutes’ drive). Of course, you can also bribe your offspring with adrenaline rides and big cats at Flamingo Land Resort (40 minutes). Spend a day getting to know ancient York (25 minutes’ drive/bus ride) with a walk around the medieval walls, a climb up 275 steps to York Minster’s viewing platform for spectacular city views and a jaunt around the immersive dioramas at Jorvik Viking Centre. If it’s fresh North Yorkshire air you’re craving, have a stroll along the River Derwent in the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (20 minutes); when the kids are demanding a trip to the seaside, the east-coast resorts of Filey and Scarborough are both about an hour’s drive away.

Must see

Beningbrough Hall 5.7 mi

National Railway Museum 9.1 mi

York Minster 9.1 mi

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 9.1 mi

JORVIK Viking Centre 9.4 mi

National Trust

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 5.7 mi

Treasurer's House 9.1 mi

Nunnington Hall 10.3 mi

Goddards Garden 10.4 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 11.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BENINGBOROUGH HALL 5.5 mi

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 5.6 mi

NEWBURGH PRIORY 5.9 mi

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 5.9 mi

GILLING CASTLE 6.3 mi

Local events

York Early Music Festival (Saturday 6 July 2024 – Saturday 6 July 2024)
York, North Yorkshire 9.1 mi
Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 9 July 2024 – Tuesday 9 July 2024)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 16.5 mi
Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 25 April 2024 – Thursday 25 April 2024)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 16.5 mi
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 13 September 2024 – Friday 13 September 2024)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 16.7 mi
Leeds Festival (Wednesday 21 August 2024 – Wednesday 21 August 2024)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 18.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.

Payment terms

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