Where to Buy a Holiday Lodge in Yorkshire: 7 Locations to Consider
If you’re searching for lodges in Yorkshire for sale, choosing the right location is just as important as choosing the lodge itself.
Yorkshire offers everything from peaceful countryside and traditional market towns to dramatic Dales scenery, woodland retreats and easy access to the coast. The right area will depend on how you plan to use your holiday home, how far you want to travel and what you want to have on your doorstep.
At Your Leisure works with a selection of holiday parks across Yorkshire, giving buyers the opportunity to compare different locations, park styles and holiday homes before making a decision.
In this guide, we look at seven Yorkshire locations to consider when buying a holiday lodge, including some of the parks available in each area.
If you’re already searching for a holiday home, you can also explore our complete guide to lodges for sale in North Yorkshire.
Where is the best place to buy a lodge in Yorkshire?
There isn’t one location that will be right for every buyer. Some people want to be close to the Yorkshire Dales, while others prefer easy access to York, the North York Moors or Yorkshire’s market towns.
Some of the most popular areas to consider include:
Richmond and the Yorkshire Dales for countryside, walking and traditional villages
Northallerton and the Vale of Mowbray for accessibility and a peaceful rural setting
Bedale and Lower Wensleydale for easy access to the Yorkshire Dales
York and North Yorkshire for a combination of countryside and city days out
Barnard Castle and the Yorkshire/Durham border for rural scenery and market towns
The North York Moors for walking, scenery and access towards the Yorkshire coast
The Yorkshire Wolds for quieter countryside and exploring East Yorkshire
The best place ultimately depends on what you want from your holiday home. Our guide to the best holiday parks in Yorkshire is another useful starting point if you’re comparing locations.
1. Richmond and the Yorkshire Dales
For many buyers, the Yorkshire Dales are exactly what they picture when they think about owning a holiday lodge in Yorkshire.
Rolling countryside, stone-built villages, country pubs and miles of walking routes make the area particularly appealing if your ideal weekend involves getting outdoors and escaping busy everyday life.
Richmond is a great base for exploring the eastern side of the Yorkshire Dales. The historic market town gives you restaurants, pubs, shops and attractions nearby while still being surrounded by countryside.
Akebar Park
Akebar Park is situated near Leyburn and Richmond and is an excellent option for buyers who want to spend their time exploring the Yorkshire Dales.
The established country park combines a peaceful setting with useful on-site facilities, making it well suited to owners who want somewhere they can return to regularly throughout the season.
Akebar has also expanded with new holiday home plots, creating more opportunities for buyers looking for both static caravans and luxury lodges.
If being close to the Dales is at the top of your list when looking at lodges in Yorkshire for sale, Akebar is well worth considering.
2. Northallerton and the Vale of Mowbray
Northallerton is an excellent choice if you want the countryside without feeling too remote.
As North Yorkshire’s county town, it offers plenty of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Its position also makes it easy to explore several different parts of Yorkshire rather than being tied to one particular destination.
Head west and you can be in the Yorkshire Dales. Travel east and you can explore the North York Moors, while Richmond and other North Yorkshire market towns are within easy reach.
Kiplin Country Park
Kiplin Country Park sits between Northallerton and Richmond and offers a more peaceful, luxury-focused ownership experience.
The park is particularly suited to buyers looking for somewhere to relax rather than a traditional entertainment-led holiday park. With countryside surroundings and wellness facilities, including a sauna, cold plunge, forest walks and e-bikes, it offers a different style of lodge ownership.
A growing selection of luxury lodges also makes Kiplin an excellent place to consider if the lodge itself is as important to you as the surrounding location.
Explore our wider guide to holiday homes for sale in North Yorkshire if you’d like to compare different styles of holiday home.
3. Bedale and Lower Wensleydale
Bedale is another strong option for buyers who want access to the Yorkshire Dales without necessarily being right in the middle of its busiest visitor destinations.
The town sits close to the eastern gateway to Wensleydale and provides easy access towards Leyburn, Masham and some of the Dales’ best-known villages and walking routes.
It can be particularly appealing for buyers who like the idea of countryside walks and days exploring the Dales but also want shops, pubs, cafés and other amenities within easy reach.
The surrounding area is also well placed for visiting both Akebar Park and Kiplin Country Park, giving buyers several ownership options to explore within this part of North Yorkshire.
4. Richmond and Swaledale
Richmond deserves consideration in its own right if you’re deciding where to buy a lodge in Yorkshire.
The town is known for its historic centre, castle and position at the edge of Swaledale. From here, you can head deeper into the Yorkshire Dales or explore some of North Yorkshire’s quieter countryside.
For lodge owners, that means there’s plenty to do without needing to plan major days out every time you visit.
A morning walk, lunch in Richmond and a quiet evening back at your lodge can be just as enjoyable as spending the whole day exploring the Dales.
Nearby Flowery Dell offers another option for buyers looking for holiday home ownership around Richmond, with a woodland setting that feels secluded while remaining conveniently placed for the town.
5. Barnard Castle and the Yorkshire/Durham Border
The countryside around Barnard Castle is worth considering if you want somewhere slightly different from the better-known Yorkshire holiday destinations.
This area offers easy access to Teesdale, the Yorkshire Dales and the market town of Barnard Castle itself. It can work particularly well for owners travelling from the North East as well as those coming from other parts of Yorkshire.
Thorpe Farm is located close to Barnard Castle and offers holiday home ownership in a convenient countryside setting.
For buyers who enjoy getting out and exploring rather than staying exclusively on their holiday park, its location provides plenty of possibilities for walking, sightseeing and visiting surrounding towns and villages.
You can view more of the locations and holiday parks we work with on our holiday parks page.
6. The North York Moors
If dramatic landscapes and long countryside walks are high on your wishlist, the North York Moors are another area to consider.
The national park stretches across a large part of North Yorkshire and combines open moorland, forests and traditional villages.
One of the biggest advantages of this area is the ability to combine countryside and coast. Depending on where you stay, destinations including Whitby, Scarborough and other parts of the Yorkshire coastline can be accessible for day trips.
That makes the North York Moors particularly attractive for owners who don’t want to choose between a countryside retreat and days at the coast.
Availability and park styles vary considerably across the area, so it is worth comparing season lengths, site fees, facilities and park rules alongside the location itself.
You can find more ideas in our guide to the best holiday parks in North Yorkshire.
7. The Yorkshire Wolds
For buyers looking beyond North Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Wolds offer another distinctive landscape.
The area is known for rolling chalk hills, walking routes and quieter countryside, with access towards destinations including Beverley, York and the East Yorkshire coast depending on where your holiday park is located.
The Wolds can be a good option if your priority is finding a peaceful countryside base rather than being in one of Yorkshire’s busiest tourist destinations.
As with any area, it’s important to visit at different times of the year and think about what you’ll actually do when you own your lodge. A location that looks beautiful on a summer afternoon also needs to work for the weekends and longer breaks you plan to take throughout the ownership season.
Yorkshire Dales vs North York Moors: which is better for a holiday lodge?
Both the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors offer excellent locations for holiday lodge ownership, but they provide slightly different experiences.
The Yorkshire Dales may suit you if you love traditional villages, rolling valleys, country pubs and market towns such as Richmond and Leyburn.
The North York Moors may appeal more if you want open moorland, woodland and easier access to parts of the Yorkshire coast.
Neither is automatically the better option. Think about the places you already enjoy visiting and what you imagine doing during a typical weekend at your lodge.
If you repeatedly find yourself heading towards the Dales, buying there will probably make more sense than choosing another area simply because you find a particular lodge attractive.
How far should my holiday lodge be from home?
For many owners, a holiday lodge should be close enough to visit regularly without every trip feeling like a major journey.
A drive of around one to two hours can work particularly well for frequent weekend visits, although the right distance is personal to you.
Think about how you expect to use your holiday home. If you want to finish work on a Friday and head straight to your lodge, journey time is likely to be particularly important. If you expect to stay for a week or more at a time, you may be comfortable travelling further.
Before buying, try driving to the park at the time you would normally travel. A journey that looks straightforward on a map may feel very different during Friday afternoon traffic.
Which Yorkshire lodge parks are open for long seasons?
Season length varies between Yorkshire holiday parks, so it’s important to check the current terms of an individual park before buying.
Many holiday parks offer extended ownership seasons that allow owners to use their lodge for much of the year, while others close for a longer period during winter.
Remember that a holiday lodge is designed for holiday and recreational use rather than as your permanent main residence, even where a park has a long ownership season.
When comparing parks, ask about:
The exact dates of the ownership season
Whether facilities remain open throughout that period
Winter access to your holiday home
Site fees and what they include
Any restrictions on how often you can stay
Rules around subletting, pets and family use
At Your Leisure can explain the individual terms for the parks and holiday homes we sell so you know exactly what to expect before making a decision.
What should you consider when choosing a Yorkshire lodge park?
Location is important, but it shouldn’t be the only factor in your decision.
Think about how you actually want to spend your time at your holiday home.
If you picture quiet weekends, countryside walks and evenings on your decking, a peaceful rural park may be ideal. If you’re buying with younger children, facilities and nearby attractions might be higher on your list.
You should also compare the practical side of ownership, including site fees, season length, park rules and ongoing running costs.
Most importantly, visit the park in person. Spend some time walking around, explore the local area and imagine what a normal weekend there would look like.
Finding Lodges in Yorkshire for Sale
There’s no shortage of beautiful locations to choose from when looking for lodges in Yorkshire for sale.
For easy access to the Yorkshire Dales, areas around Richmond, Leyburn and Bedale are particularly appealing. For a central North Yorkshire base, Northallerton and the Vale of Mowbray provide access to both the Dales and the Moors. Further afield, the Yorkshire Wolds and North York Moors offer completely different landscapes to explore.
At Your Leisure works with a selection of Yorkshire holiday parks, including Akebar Park, Kiplin Country Park, Flowery Dell and Thorpe Farm, with a range of static caravans and luxury lodges available.
Rather than starting with a particular lodge model, we recommend starting with the lifestyle you want. Choose the location and park that you’ll genuinely want to return to again and again — then find the holiday home that fits.
Explore our latest lodges for sale in North Yorkshire, compare our Yorkshire holiday parks, or get in touch with At Your Leisure and we can help you narrow down the right location, park and holiday home for you.
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