Compare 9 lodges near Ribble Valley, closest first – filter by hot tubs, pets, pools and more, then check dates and prices.
Ribble Valley View nestles in a truly idyllic countryside setting, with sweeping views over the gently rolling pastures of a traditional, working dairy farm.
Nestled in the picturesque Ribble Valley, this park offers a rural retreat amidst stunning rolling countryside, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Ribblesdale Lodges is a stunning cluster of superior lodges and cottages in the grounds of the magnificent Grade 1 listed Gisburn Park Estate.
Todber Valley Holiday Park, situated in the picturesque countryside of Lancashire, offers a serene getaway with a variety of facilities tailored for families and individuals seeking a balance of relaxation and activity.
Commanding breathtaking views over the Ribble Valley, Beacon Fell View is set in 35 acres of beautiful landscaped parkland.
Uniquely positioned in rolling countryside, close to the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, Bowland Fell is the ideal destination for lovers of the great outdoors.
Nestled in the Lancashire countryside, Ribble Valley Country & Leisure Park has incredible views of nearby Pendle Hill.
This tranquil park delivers the most relaxing setting and whilst overlooking the beautiful lake it will have you chilled out in no time.
A playground for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers. If you are looking for a stunning place to have a break away and a ’digital detox’, look no further than Daisy Bank Camp.
Picture Pendle Hill turning gold in the last of the evening light while you sink into a hot tub on your own decking, a curlew calling somewhere across the fields and nothing but sheep between you and the Forest of Bowland. That’s the pull of a lodge break in this corner of Lancashire. Clitheroe sits in the middle of it all, a small market town with a Norman keep on a limestone crag.
We’ve picked six Ribble Valley lodges from our own listings, all within 15 miles of town, and they’re a real mix: luxury lodges with hot tubs on a Grade I listed estate, quiet farm views for two, a family park beside an animal farm and a big site with its own 17th-century inn.
Every one of them is dog friendly.
Start with who’s coming. Couples tend to want peace, a view and a pub within reach, while families need a pool or a playground on site and groups need the bedrooms. Compare the six in the table, then read on for what each one is really like.
| Lodge park | Drive (mins) | Sleeps | Hot tubs | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribble Valley View | 12 | 4 | No | Yes |
| Ribblesdale Lodges | 15 | 12 | Yes | Yes |
| Todber Holiday Park | 15 | 8 | No | Yes |
| Beacon Fell View | 21 | 4 | No | Yes |
| Bowland Fell Park | 24 | 6 | No | Yes |
| Bowland Escapes | 29 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
Drive times are from Clitheroe town centre. If a private hot tub is the whole point, browse every lodge with a hot tub on the site.
Driving Distance: About 15 mins (8.9 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 12 | Hot tubs? Yes | Dog friendly? Yes
What to expect: Stylish lodges and cottages in the grounds of a Grade I listed estate, where peacocks strut across the lawns and Sika deer live in the woods. Each one has decking with its own hot tub. There’s an outdoor pool for the family and woodland walks straight from the door, and the estate feels a world away from the main road through Gisburn.
Who will love it? Big families and friends travelling together, dogs and all, as the largest lodges sleep 12 across several bedrooms. Settle and the Yorkshire Dales are an easy day out from here.
Driving Distance: About 12 mins (7.2 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 4 | Hot tubs? No | Dog friendly? Yes
What to expect: Wide views over the rolling fields of a working dairy farm, and very little to disturb you, at the closest park to Clitheroe on our list.
Who will love it? Couples and small families who’d rather spend the evening watching the light change over the rural Lancashire countryside than be entertained. It sleeps up to four, it’s peaceful, and the Forest of Bowland is a stone’s throw away for a morning walk.
Driving Distance: About 29 mins (9.5 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 6 | Hot tubs? Yes | Dog friendly? Yes
What to expect: Hot tub lodges in open countryside about two and a half miles from Chipping village, right next door to the Bowland Wild Boar and Animal Park.
Who will love it? Families with young children, without question. Tractor and trailer rides, alpacas, deer, meerkats and a big adventure play area are all on the farm next door, so the kids are sorted before you’ve unpacked. Better still, the park’s listing says guests get free family passes. The farm opens at weekends and in the school holidays.
What’s nearby? Beacon Fell and Longridge to the south, and the lanes up to Whitewell to the north.
Driving Distance: About 15 mins (9.9 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 8 | Hot tubs? No | Dog friendly? Yes
What to expect: A pet friendly countryside holiday park built around outdoor fun, with a big adventure playground for the children and holiday homes for up to eight, which makes it a good family pick if you want facilities on site and a bit of company.
Driving Distance: About 21 mins (11.4 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 4 | Hot tubs? No | Dog friendly? Yes
What to expect: Thirty-five acres of landscaped parkland with panoramic views, an indoor pool and fishing on site.
Who will love it? Anglers, swimmers and walkers. The country park is close by, and the park sits well for day trips to Blackpool, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, so you can mix a seaside day on the Fylde coast with a day in the Lake District fells.
Driving Distance: About 24 mins (14.4 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 6 | Hot tubs? No | Dog friendly? Yes
What to expect: More than 130 acres just over the Yorkshire border, recognised as a Dark Sky location, so bring a coat for stargazing. On site you’ll find the 17th-century Crowtrees Inn, a restaurant, a heated indoor pool, a shop and play areas for the children.
Who will love it? Walkers, cyclists and anyone hoping to spot wildlife. Families like having a pub, a restaurant and a pool without getting the car out.
Want to look wider? Our guide to lodges in Lancashire covers the coast and the Fylde too, and every dog friendly lodge we list is in one place.
A week here fills itself. Most of these Lancashire attractions are within half an hour of your lodge. Almost all of them involve a good walk, a good lunch or both.
Climb the steps to the little Norman keep on its limestone crag and the whole of the Ribble Valley opens up, with Pendle Hill on one side and the Bowland fells on the other. The grounds are free to wander, and the museum below tells the story of the valley’s geology, people and industry.
The Clitheroe Castle Museum opens daily from 11am to 4pm between April and October. Winter hours are shorter. Adults pay £5.10 and under 18s go free.
At 557 metres, Pendle Hill is the landmark you’ll see from almost every lodge window, and the climb from Barley village is the classic way up. The circular route is about 7km with roughly 370 metres of ascent. Allow three hours. On a clear day you can see across to the Yorkshire Dales, and it’s easy to see why the story of the Pendle witches, tried at Lancaster in 1612, still hangs over the hill.
The Forest of Bowland National Landscape covers the wild fells to the north, and the drive through the Trough of Bowland is one of the best in Lancashire. Stop at Dunsop Bridge, the village nearest the geographic centre of Great Britain according to the Ordnance Survey, for a riverside picnic.
A few miles on, the Inn at Whitewell sits on the banks of the River Hodder. It was the Good Pub Guide’s Pub of the Year for 2020, and it has its own seven-mile stretch of river for salmon, trout and grayling fishing, so bring the rods if fishing is part of the plan.
Bring the bikes! There’s an easy blue route and a longer red cross-country trail, both starting from the Gisburn Forest Hub car park, where you’ll find a café and a skills loop. Braver riders can hunt out the downhill trails deeper in the trees. It’s the best cycling in the area by a distance.
An easy one for little legs and older dogs, with 75 hectares of woodland, grassland and moorland, a short climb to the summit and a café at the Bowland Visitor Centre. Parking costs £1 a day, by card or phone.
Whalley Abbey was founded by Cistercian monks in 1296, and its ruins sit in 12 acres of gardens beside the River Calder. The grounds are open from 9am to 5pm, with a coffee shop for afterwards.
Across the valley, the Tolkien Trail is a circular walk of about five and a half miles from the Shireburn Arms in Hurst Green, passing Stonyhurst College, where Tolkien spent time while writing The Lord of the Rings.
The old cotton mill in Clitheroe, built in 1823, is now the place to eat and drink in the valley. Its beer hall has a 107ft bar, one of the longest in Britain, pouring Bowland Brewery ales. Next door, the Bowland Food Hall is stocked by local farms and producers, so fill a cool bag for the lodge on your way back.
Late spring and September are hard to beat, with long days and quieter paths. Winter is all about short walks, log fires and the hot tub under a clear sky.
Northern runs an hourly train from Manchester Victoria to Clitheroe, Sundays included, taking about an hour and 20 minutes. Driving, the A59 links the valley with Preston and the M6 to the west and with Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales to the east.
You’ll still want a car once you’re here, as the lodge parks are out in the countryside and the best of Bowland is down single-track lanes.
The weather turns quickly on the tops, so pack for rain even in summer, whether you’re in a log cabin or a big family lodge.
Ready to book? Our full list of holiday lodges and log cabins across the UK is the place to compare dates. For a different view next time, our guides to lodges near Kirkby Lonsdale and lodges near Haworth cover the neighbouring valleys, and there’s plenty more in our Yorkshire lodges guide.
Of the Ribble Valley parks in this guide, Ribblesdale Lodges near Gisburn and Bowland Escapes near Chipping both have lodges with private hot tubs. They book up fast for weekends, so plan ahead.
Yes. All six parks here welcome dogs. Keep them on a lead around sheep and on the open fells, especially in spring.
Yes, though most parks here call them lodges or holiday homes rather than log cabins, so search for lodges when you book.
Ribblesdale Lodges has lodges sleeping up to 12, and Todber Holiday Park has holiday homes for up to eight.
Beacon Fell View and Bowland Fell Park both have indoor pools, and Ribblesdale Lodges has an outdoor pool.
The circular walk from Barley is about 7km with around 370 metres of climbing. Most people take about three hours.
Partly. The Forest of Bowland National Landscape covers the fells north and west of Clitheroe, and several of the parks here are on its edge.
