{"id":2274,"date":"2026-10-24T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bookholidaylodge.co.uk\/help\/?p=2274"},"modified":"2026-10-24T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:00:00","slug":"lodges-near-delamere-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bookholidaylodge.co.uk\/help\/towns\/lodges-near-delamere-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Lodges Near Delamere Forest – Six Parks by the Meres and Trails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Step off the train at Delamere and you’re under the trees within a minute, with sandstone paths running off between the pines, the smell of resin in the air and Blakemere Moss glinting through the birches. This was once a royal hunting forest. Today it’s around 2,400 acres of woods, meres and mosses on the Cheshire Plain, looked after by Forestry England, and Chester is 16 minutes away by train.<\/p>\n

We’ve picked six parks with lodges near Delamere Forest, from a lakeside retreat five minutes from the visitor centre to farm lodges under Bickerton Hill. Drive times are by road from the forest.<\/p>\n

Five of the six take dogs. Five have hot tubs.<\/p>\n

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Which lodges near Delamere Forest are worth booking?<\/h2>\n

Delamere Lake wins on location, right on the edge of the forest park. Fir Trees suits a city and forest mix, while Coole Acres and Plassey add fishing, golf and a pool. Tap a heading to sort the table.<\/p>\n

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Lodge park<\/th>\nDrive (mins)<\/th>\nSleeps<\/th>\nHot tubs<\/th>\nPets<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Delamere Lake Sailing and Holiday Park<\/a><\/td>\n5<\/td>\n10<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delamere Forest Lodges<\/a><\/td>\n14<\/td>\n10<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kittys View Country Lodges<\/a><\/td>\n26<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fir Trees<\/a><\/td>\n29<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plassey Leisure Park<\/a><\/td>\n41<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coole Acres Fishery & Leisure Park<\/a><\/td>\n43<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Delamere Lake Sailing and Holiday Park<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 5 minutes (2.3 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 10 | Hot tubs: Yes | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
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What to expect:<\/strong> A 120-acre lake sits at the heart of this park, with a small sandy beach for picnics. Paddleboard, kayak or sail across it, or enjoy a bracing wild swim on a warm morning. Primrose Wood, Thieves Moss and Petty Pool are on the doorstep, and guests rate it 4.6 out of 5.<\/p>\n

Who’ll love it?<\/strong> Families and groups who like being on the water, as the biggest lodges sleep up to 10, with hot tubs and dogs welcome.<\/p>\n

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Delamere Forest Lodges<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 14 minutes (6.3 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 10 | Hot tubs: Yes | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
\n\"Delamere<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> New lodges tucked into the old hunting forest and surrounded by footpaths, cycle routes and riding trails. Explore the lost meres and mosses, look out for nature on the move, and on a clear day take in views across seven counties. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5.<\/p>\n

Who’ll love it?<\/strong> Hikers, cyclists and dog owners. Lodges sleep up to 10 and there are hot tubs to sink into after a long day out.<\/p>\n

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Kittys View Country Lodges, Cheshire<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 26 minutes (15.5 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 4 | Hot tubs: Yes | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
\n\"Kitty's<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> A boutique collection of one and two bedroom lodges on a working farm, named after the view from Bickerton Hill in memory of Kitty Wheeldon. Cows, sheep, hens, ponies and donkeys share the fields. Each one comes with a stone flagged patio, a garden and its own private hot tub. Guests give it a perfect 5 out of 5.<\/p>\n

Who’ll love it?<\/strong> Couples looking for a quiet retreat, with dogs welcome too. It’s part of the Autograph Plus collection, so expect a touch of luxury.<\/p>\n

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Fir Trees, near Chester<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 29 minutes (14.4 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 8 | Hot tubs: No | Pet friendly? No<\/strong>
\n\"Fir<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> Landscaped grounds and quiet countryside a couple of miles from Chester, rated 4.8 out of 5. The racecourse and the zoo are close by, and the North Wales coast is within half an hour by car.<\/p>\n

Who’ll love it?<\/strong> Groups of up to 8 who want the city and the forest in one break. There are no hot tubs and pets aren’t listed. A launderette is available (charges apply).<\/p>\n

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Plassey Leisure Park, Dee Valley<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 41 minutes (29.7 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 6 | Hot tubs: Yes | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
\n\"Plassey<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> Plassey offers 250 acres of park and woodland in the Dee Valley, with nature trails, fishing ponds, a nine-hole golf course, a driving range and pitch and putt. Swimmers get a heated indoor pool with an outdoor lounge terrace. Guests rate it 4.9 out of 5.<\/p>\n

Who’ll love it?<\/strong> Families who like plenty on site and the forest as a day out, with hot tubs and dogs both on the list. Llangollen is up the valley, so have a look at our guide to lodges near Llangollen<\/a> too.<\/p>\n

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Coole Acres Fishery & Leisure Park, Cheshire<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 43 minutes (22.1 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 6 | Hot tubs: Yes | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
\n\"Coole<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> A newly opened park in the countryside, and part of the Bouja Luxury Boutique Breaks collection. Pick from cosy shepherd’s huts, glamping pods or roomy luxury lodges, though it’s too new for guest reviews yet.<\/p>\n

Who’ll love it?<\/strong> Anglers, mainly, plus couples and families with a dog in tow. There’s fishing on site.<\/p>\n

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Delamere Forest lodges with hot tubs, cabins and cottages: which suits you?<\/h2>\n

Plenty of people search for log cabins in Delamere Forest or a cottage close by, and a lodge sits nicely between the two. You get the woodland feel of the cabins with the room of a cottage: a proper kitchen, a private deck and, at five of these six parks, hot tubs for frosty nights.<\/p>\n