Aysgarth Lodge Breaks
Whether you’re looking for wanders in Wensleydale and rambles in Richmondshire or just to tuck yourself away on a North Yorkshire farm, the area around Aysgarth should have a cosy lodge, cabin or pod that will suit.
In this part of the world, you can try anything from archery to abseiling – or visit any one of the fab family-friendly castles, country parks and market towns that are dotted across the local landscape. Take your pick from pods with far-reaching views of the Dales, bigger lodges with room for all the family or shepherd’s huts for a romantic break for two. Read on for tips on what sort of accommodation is available, what you could do in the surrounding area and how to find an Aysgarth lodge break that’s right for you.
Where you should stay around Aysgarth
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Aysgarth is rightly well known in walking circles – it’s home to a popular waterfall walk, paths that run along the river Ure and lots of other car-free backcountry trails. And of course, beyond the immediate area are heaps more walks around the rest of the Yorkshire Dales. The weather can be unpredictable in this part of the world, so if you’re spending a day out in the open, it’s always good to know that a warm lodge, a hot shower and a cup of tea are there waiting for you just a few miles away…
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If you’re a dog person, then it’s highly likely that you’ll want to bring your four-legged friend along to join the rest of the family at your Aysgarth lodge. A quick search for dog-friendly lodges around Aysgarth brings up plenty of options and will show you all the best places to stay with your pup in this part of Yorkshire. Aysgarth Falls is often tipped as one of the best dog walks in Yorkshire, and nearby Hawes is another good bet for the walk to Hardraw Force.
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Aysgarth is a great location for family holidays too, so bagging a family-friendly lodge in the Aysgarth area could prove a smart move indeed. Head out to farm parks like The Big Sheep and Little Cow to show the kids cute animals up close or take the family to The Forbidden Corner, a kooky theme park full where the focus is on riddles rather than rides. You could also find a lodge site with a play area and let the little ones make their own fun.
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For some sweet solitude or a cosy couple’s retreat, use our filters to seek out a lodge, pod or hut on an adults-only site far from any over-energetic kids. There are plenty of pubs with open fires in the surrounding countryside, while the upmarket restaurants and cool cocktail bars of Skipton and Harrogate can be reached within about an hour’s drive.
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There’s no one single time when the Dales look at their best – there’s something equally magical about snow-covered dry stone walls, spring lambs and daffodils, English oaks in golden summer sunshine and the explosion of oranges and yellows that happens here in autumn. Aysgarth is a great year-round destination and many pods and lodges stay open all year, so it's worth putting your dates into our calendar to see what's available in any season.
What you can do near Aysgarth
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Take yourself along to Reeth, 10 miles from Aysgarth, and try out watersports like canoeing and kayaking. Your lodge should have plenty of room for airing out any damp clothes, but if you prefer to stay dry you can always opt for one of an archery session instead.
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Visiting historic sites in the Aysgarth area is another promising option. Creep around the spiral staircases at medieval Bolton Castle, explore the ruins of a Norman abbey at Rievaulx or visit Aysgarth’s elegant Edwardian rock garden and step back in time.
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Take the kids down the road to The Forbidden Corner for a day out full of surprises. Prepare to get squirted at by statues, to find secret gardens and pop-up fountains and to solve riddles as you wend your way through this unusual theme park. For something with more rides and rollercoasters, head instead to Lightwater Valley (45 minutes’ drive) on the outskirts of Ripon.
Here’s how
Pitchup makes it easy to find and reserve your next break. Each one of our Aysgarth lodges and log cabins has its own features and facilities, so use the tick-box filters on this page to find exactly what you’re looking for. If luxury’s on the agenda, browse Aysgarth lodges with a hot tub, while for easy access to North Yorkshire’s best angling you can book a spot with on-site fishing.
If you’d like to learn more about lodges in the UK, check out what’s available across England, or look further afield and browse the best of our accommodation in Scotland and Wales.
