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Pickering Lodges is part of our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection, a luxurious haven of peace and tranquillity overlooking two serene lakes just outside the gentle market town of Pickering.
Relax deep in the heart of Cropton Forest in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
In an idyllic location on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and set entirely within the Forestry Commission estate.
Nestled in the heart of Ryedale and bordered by the stunning North Yorkshire Moors National Park, Brickyard Lakes Country Park offers a tranquil retreat amidst 14 acres of unspoiled countryside.
Malton Grange Country Park is located in a woodland, semi-rural location, however just a short distance from the bustling market town of Malton with its superb collection of shops, restaurants and bars.
Snainton Luxury Lodges is part of our Autograph Lodge Holidays Collection and is a beautiful boutique park comprising of a luxury log cabins nestled in a tasteful cul-de-sac coupled with private hot tubs boasting wonderful views over the scenic countryside and the adjoining golf course This is the perfect place for romantic escapes, blissful breaks and outdoor adventures with friends and family.
Visit Keld Spring, a new world of luxury and the perfect holiday getaway in North Yorkshire; a place for family, friends and loves ones to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and create unforgettable memories in one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations.
Yorkshire Spa Retreat, part of the Magnificent collection with Hoseasons, is a newly developed Spa and Lodge Retreat set in over 11 acres of beautiful Yorkshire parkland.
Set in pleasant meadowland and surrounded by mature woodland, Jamie’s Cragg Holiday Park offers a relaxing rural retreat just off the A64 between York and Scarborough.
Located in Burniston, Applegrove Country Park is a tranquil rural retreat that offers stunning views of the UK countryside and is just a short drive from the bustling resort town of Scarborough.
Scarborough Lodge Retreat is part of our exclusive Evermore Luxury Holiday Home and Lodge Breaks Collection.
Great Wood Lodges offers an idyllic escape where peace, nature, and comfort harmoniously come together.
Cayton Holiday Park is lodged along the picturesque shores of Cayton Bay near Scarborough.
Flaxton Meadows Luxury Lodges is a part of our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection in a beautiful park comprising of a bespoke and luxury accommodation coupled with private hot tubs boasting wonderful views over the scenic countryside.
Tucked away in the heart of mature woodland on Sandburn Hall estate, just 8 miles from York and offering a haven of peace and tranquillity to visitors and wildlife alike, Griffon Forest is the perfect hideaway.
Steam drifts across the platform, a whistle echoes off the hills and the morning train pulls out towards Goathland. That’s a normal day in Pickering. The old market town sits on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, with a Norman castle on the hill, a market that’s traded every Monday since 1201 and Dalby Forest a short drive away. Spend the day out on the heather, then head back to a lakeside cabin with the hot tub already bubbling.
We’ve picked six lodges near Pickering with top guest reviews, from lakeside cabins three minutes from the high street to a sea view getaway on the edge of Scarborough. Every one has hot tubs and welcomes dogs.
Each one is within half an hour by car. Drive times come from our own data, so allow a little longer on summer Saturdays when the A170 fills up with coast traffic.
Driving Distance: About 3 minutes (1.8 miles) | Sleeps: 6 | Hot tubs? Yes | Pet friendly? Yes
You can’t beat the location. Part of the Evermore collection, this property looks out over two quiet lakes just outside town, with French windows opening onto generous decking and long, open views. Inside, it feels stylish and comfortable, more like a holiday house than a cabin.
A glass-fronted restaurant on site means you don’t have to cook every night, and guests rate it 4.7 out of 5.
Driving Distance: About 15 minutes (8.5 miles) | Sleeps: 4 | Hot tubs? Yes | Pet friendly? Yes
Couples love it.
This small boutique spot in the Autograph collection sits east of town on the Scarborough road. Its log cabins share a tidy cul-de-sac, each with a veranda and its own private hot tub, surrounded by open countryside and the golf course next door. It’s the perfect place for a romantic escape.
Driving Distance: About 18 minutes (8.6 miles) | Sleeps: 6 | Hot tubs? Yes | Pet friendly? Yes
Fourteen acres of natural beauty just outside Amotherby, in the heart of Ryedale. Many of the modern cabins sit right by the water behind glass-panelled decking, and you can fish the lakes too. Malton, often called the food capital of Yorkshire, is a short drive south, which makes this a good pick if you’re looking to split your time between moorland walks and the delis.
Driving Distance: About 18 minutes (10.9 miles) | Sleeps: 6 | Hot tubs? Yes, selected lodges | Pet friendly? Yes
Rated 4.9 out of 5, this is one of the newest places to stay in the area: a spa resort set in over 11 acres of parkland, part of the Magnificent collection with Hoseasons, providing a relaxing place to unwind for a few days.
The outdoor kit is the thing here. Every one has a Kamado Joe BBQ oven, and some add lit pergolas, outdoor kitchens and high-spec hot tubs. Please note that hot tubs are only available on selected units, so check yours before booking.
Driving Distance: About 25 minutes (17.7 miles) | Sleeps: 8 | Hot tubs? Yes | Pet friendly? Yes
Want the beach too? This Evermore spot sits on the edge of Scarborough, reached through its own private entrance with the sea spread out behind it. The accommodation offers roomy living areas and well-equipped kitchens, and the largest sleep eight, so look here for family parties and bigger groups. Guests rate it 4.9 out of 5.
Driving Distance: About 28 minutes (20.3 miles) | Sleeps: 5 | Hot tubs? Yes | Pet friendly? Yes
Another Evermore site, this time south towards York. Cabins wrap around a small lake, each with a big veranda and a private hot tub facing the fields. The location’s handy if you’d like to mix forest days with a trip into the city.
All six have hot tubs and take dogs, so the real differences are size and setting. Sort the table by drive time or by how many people each one sleeps.
| Lodge park | Drive (mins) | Sleeps | Hot tubs | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering Lodges | 3 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Snainton | 15 | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| Brickyards Lakes | 18 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Yorkshire Spa Retreat | 18 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Scarborough Lodge Retreat | 25 | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Flaxton Meadows | 28 | 5 | Yes | Yes |
If you need more choice for the dog, our dog friendly lodge search has a wider range, and it’s worth checking each one’s rules for dogs when you book.
Sharing a bigger cabin with friends or family is one of the easiest ways to get good value for money, especially with several adults splitting the bill. Pop in your own numbers below.
The town calls itself the gateway to the national park. It’s a fair claim. Most of these popular attractions are a short drive from wherever you’re located, and a few are a walk from the Market Place.
Pickering station is the southern end of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, a 24-mile heritage line that climbs through Newtondale towards the coast. Take a Day Rover and hop off wherever you like.
The full line reopened on 1 June 2026 after Bridge 42 at Grosmont was propped up, and permanent repairs are planned for the winter of 2026 to 2027. Shorter journeys started at £11.95 an adult this year, and Kids Go Free offers one child ticket per paying adult on standard services. Check the timetable before you go.
A Norman motte with a stone shell keep, three medieval towers and a chapel full of finds, from arrowheads to manacles. Climb the steps for views across the Vale of Pickering, and you’ll enjoy the whole experience in an hour or two. English Heritage lists it as open daily from 10am to 5pm, and booking online by midnight the day before saves 15%.
Plan a Monday in town. The market fills the Market Place from 9am to 4pm all year round, bank holidays included. A few steps up the hill, the Church of St Peter and St Paul has one of the most complete sets of late medieval wall paintings in Britain, including St George slaying the dragon. They date from around 1450, were whitewashed over at the Reformation and only came back to light in the 1800s.
Down by the beck, Beck Isle Museum holds around 50,000 objects on local life.
Over 8,500 acres of forest a short drive north-east via Thornton-le-Dale, with walking and mountain bike trails, a Gruffalo trail for children, Go Ape in the trees and a visitor centre with two cafés. It’s a Dark Sky Discovery Site too, so on a clear night the stars over your hot tub are something else!
Forestry England charges for parking by the hour, and members don’t pay. Facilities include bike washing, picnic areas and free all-terrain mobility scooter hire.
Drive up the A169 towards Whitby and the ground suddenly drops into the Hole of Horcum, a huge bowl in the heather. From Saltergate there’s a 2.4-mile loop around the rim, or a 5-mile circuit down through the woods along Levisham Brow. Go in late August, when the hillside turns purple.
A couple of miles east, Thornton-le-Dale is about as picturesque as Yorkshire villages get, with a stream running beside the main street, a market cross, old stocks and the thatched Beck Isle cottage that turns up on calendars and jigsaws. Nearby Hutton-le-Hole, to the west, has the open-air Ryedale Folk Museum.
The rides and zoo at Kirby Misperton are a few miles south, with activities for families of all ages, and this year it opened on 21 March and closes for the season on 1 November.
| Day out | Where | When it’s open | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam railway | The station, in town | Main season from late March (28 March in 2026), plus Christmas trains | Kids Go Free with a paying adult on standard services |
| The castle | Castlegate, in town | Daily 10am to 5pm, last entry 4.30pm | 15% off when you book online the day before |
| Monday market | Market Place | Every Monday, 9am to 4pm | Closed only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day |
| Dalby Forest | Low Dalby, via Thornton-le-Dale | Visitor centre 9.30am to 5pm March to October, 9am to 4pm in winter | Hourly parking, up to £15 for over four hours |
| Hole of Horcum | Saltergate, on the A169 | All year | No toilets, and boggy after rain |
| Flamingo Land | Kirby Misperton | 21 March to 1 November in 2026 | Book ahead in school holidays |
Spring through to October is when everything’s open and the trains run most days. Winter is quiet and cosy, perfect for long soaks under dark skies, but check opening dates first.
Moorland weather changes fast, and you’ll want both boots and swimwear.
The town makes a great base, but it’s worth knowing what else is close. Our Malton lodge guide covers the market town eight miles south, and our Helmsley guide suits you if you’d rather explore the western side of the national park. For the coast, try our Whitby lodges, at the end of the steam line, or browse the Yorkshire Moors and Coast page and the whole of Yorkshire.
Yes. Pickering Lodges is about 3 minutes from the town centre and has hot tubs, and every other stay in this guide has them within half an hour. At Yorkshire Spa Retreat only some units have one.
All six welcome dogs. Rules vary, so check the details and add your dog when you book, or see all our pet friendly lodges.
Scarborough Lodge Retreat sleeps up to eight. Brickyards Lakes and Yorkshire Spa Retreat have room for up to six.
Snainton, with log cabins for up to four and a private hot tub on every veranda.
The full line reopened on 1 June 2026. Bridge repairs at Grosmont are planned for the winter of 2026 to 2027, so check which stations trains are running to when you visit.
Yes. Scarborough is around half an hour’s drive, and Whitby is at the far end of the steam railway.
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