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Allerthorpe Country Park

  • 4.3 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Allerthorpe Golf and Country Park, where luxury meets the serenity of Yorkshire's countryside. This park offers a quintessential retreat with its exquisite holiday lodges, designed to accommodate your every need.

Each lodge is crafted to provide an intimate experience, sleeping up to six guests in sumptuous comfort. The accommodation is replete with modern amenities, and for those seeking an added touch of luxury, select lodges boast their own private hot tubs.

Whether you're looking to unwind on the fairways of the stunning 18-hole golf course or indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant and bar, Allerthorpe has it all. The park's idyllic setting ensures a peaceful stay, with the lush Yorkshire landscape as your backdrop.

Embrace the allure of the countryside in a place where relaxation is not just promised but delivered in every aspect. Allerthorpe Golf and Country Park is your gateway to a bespoke getaway, tailored for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

Allerthorpe Country Park Features

Lodge Facilities
  • 18-hole golf course
  • Restaurant and bar on site
  • Reception
  • Close to York
  • Access to North Yorkshire Moors National Park
  • Access to east coast seaside resorts
Accommodation features
  • A superb collection of lodges and holiday homes
  • Flatscreen TV with Freeview
  • Open plan, well equipped kitchen and dining area
  • Private hot tubs (excluding Ole Smithy P/F)
  • Bed linen, duvet and towels
  • Beds made up for your arrival
  • Electricity provided
  • All non-smoking accommodation
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dogs £45 per stay (max 2) (in selected accommodation) Please note: Not all the accommodation has lake or water views

Other Lodges At Allerthorpe Country Park

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Silver Holiday Home

  • Sleeps 6
  • Hot Tub

Beautiful lodge situated in this idyllic park. There is a master double bedroom with en suite, two twin bedrooms and a family shower room, spacious and well-equipped kitchen with an open plan lounge dining area with doors to a private decked area, with a bubbling hot tub and garden furniture. The perfect location for exploring the area. No pets.

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Bronze Holiday Home P/F

  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

Beautiful holiday home with a double bedroom en suite shower room, twin bedroom and shower room. Open plan well-equipped kitchen with a lounge dining area, doors to private terrace with hot tub and outdoor seating area. The perfect holiday destination for the family and the woofer.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Bronze Holiday Home

  • Sleeps 4
  • Hot Tub

Beautiful holiday home with a double bedroom en suite shower room, twin bedroom and shower room. Open plan well-equipped kitchen with a lounge dining area, doors to private terrace with hot tub and outdoor seating area. The perfect holiday destination.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £1,045 for 7 nights
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Gold Lodge

  • Sleeps 4
  • Hot Tub

A stunning lodge situated on this wonderful park. A double bedroom with en suite shower room, twin bedroom and shower room, spacious open plan well-equipped kitchen and an open plan lounge dining room with doors to a private terrace. Outdoor furniture and a private bubbling hot tub, a great location for exploring the area.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £1,225 for 7 nights
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Gold Lodge P/F

  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

A stunning lodge situated on this wonderful park. A double bedroom with en suite shower room, twin bedroom and shower room, spacious open plan well-equipped kitchen and an open plan lounge dining room with doors to a private terrace. Outdoor furniture and a private bubbling hot tub, a great location for exploring the area with the family and four-legged friends.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £1,225 for 7 nights
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Gold Lodge VIP

  • Sleeps 6
  • Hot Tub

Beautiful lodge situated in this idyllic park. There is a master double bedroom with en suite, two twin bedrooms and a family shower room, spacious and well-equipped kitchen with an open plan lounge dining area with doors to a private decked area with a bubbling hot tub and garden furniture. The perfect lodge for a family holiday.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Gold Lodge VIP P/F

  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

Beautiful lodge situated in this idyllic park. There is a master double bedroom with en suite, two twin bedrooms and a family shower room, spacious and well-equipped kitchen with an open plan lounge dining area with doors to a private decked area with a bubbling hot tub and garden furniture. The perfect lodge for a family holiday.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £1,295 for 7 nights
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Silver Holiday Home P/F

  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

Beautiful lodge situated in this idyllic park. There is a master double bedroom with en suite, two twin bedrooms and a family shower room, spacious and well-equipped kitchen with an open plan lounge dining area with doors to a private decked area with a bubbling hot tub and garden furniture. The perfect location for exploring the area.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £1,115 for 7 nights
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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests at Allerthorpe Golf and Country Park have expressed a particular fondness for the park's fantastic location, the high quality of the lodges, and the friendly, helpful staff. The on-site JJ bar with its excellent food offerings has also received high praise.

Getting there

To get to Allerthorpe Golf and Country Park, if travelling by car, take the A1079 from York heading east. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Pocklington, from where a short taxi ride will bring you to the park.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

ServiceDistance (miles)Postcode
Pharmacy3.2 milesYO42 2AR
Train station4.5 milesYO42 1NS
Pub1.8 milesYO42 4PN
Dog walk0.5 milesYO42 4PN
Supermarket2.6 milesYO42 2AH
Indian takeaway (Spice of Bengal)3.1 milesYO42 2AH
Chinese takeaway (Pocklington Chinese)3.2 milesYO42 2AJ
Italian takeaway (Piccolo Italian Bistro)3.3 milesYO42 2AB

For families with Kids

The area is a delightful destination for families, with activities like cycling, archery, and water sports that children will love. The nearby nature reserves also offer educational and fun outdoor experiences for the little ones.

Is Allerthorpe Country Park A good location for couples?

Couples will find romance in the peaceful surroundings, with scenic walks and the intimate setting of the lodges. Nearby York offers charming streets to explore, perfect for a romantic day out.

Dining and Cafes

Closest to the park is the Judson's Bar & Restaurant (01759 302548), offering a cosy dining experience. A little further, The Gait Inn (01759 302045) serves hearty meals, and for café lovers, The Feathers Hotel (01759 303155) provides a warm atmosphere.

Within walking distance of your lodge

A short walk away you'll find charming local shops, traditional inns, and picturesque countryside walks to enjoy the serene Yorkshire landscape.

Quickfire FAQs

Does the lodge include a hot tub?

Yes, select lodges at this location come with private hot tubs, offering a luxurious and relaxing experience for guests looking to unwind. The following accommodations have their own private hot tubs:
  • Bronze Holiday Home
  • Gold Lodge
  • Gold Lodge P/F
  • Gold Lodge VIP
  • Gold Lodge VIP P/F
  • Silver Holiday Home P/F
  • Silver Holiday Home VIP
  • Silver Holiday Home VIP P/F
  • Diamond Lodge
  • Diamond Lodge P/F
  • The Hideaway

Is the accommodation pet-friendly?

The park offers options for guests wishing to bring their pets along, ensuring a comfortable stay for all family members, including the furry ones.

What type of dining facilities are available on site?

The park boasts a superb restaurant and bar, serving a variety of delicious meals throughout the day and evening, catering to all tastes.

Are there any golf facilities available for guests?

Yes, guests can enjoy a stunning 18-hole golf course on site, perfect for both seasoned golfers and those looking to try their hand at the sport.

What activities are available for children?

The park provides a range of activities suitable for children, including archery, cycling, and water-based fun, ensuring an enjoyable stay for younger guests.

Can I find any nature reserves or countryside walks nearby?

Yes, the park is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with easy access to nature reserves and scenic walking paths for guests to explore and enjoy the natural beauty.

Top Days Out Near Allerthorpe Country Park

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Allerthorpe Country Park, with real driving times.

Farm museum park 19 min drive · 11.2 miles

Murton Park

Sat nav: YO19 5UF

A family-friendly mix of farming museum, steam railway, animals and living history, just outside York.

  • Families
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Half day
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Murton Park is set in 14 acres of countryside east of York and is home to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming. Inside you can explore the history of farm machinery, rural life and the Women's Land Army. Outdoors there are animals to meet, play areas, and a short ride on the Derwent Valley Light Railway at weekends.

Tip: The living history sites may have limited or no access during school term time, so visit at a weekend or in the school holidays to see the Roman fort and Viking village.

Gothic cathedral 27 min drive · 14.2 miles

York Minster

Sat nav: YO1 7HH

A Grade I listed cathedral with the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • 2-3 hours
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York Minster is an Anglican cathedral in the city of York and the seat of the Archbishop of York. Most of the building dates from between 1220 and 1472. It keeps most of its medieval stained glass, including the huge east window, the largest expanse of medieval glass in the world, and the Five Sisters window in the north transept.

Tip: Pre-book your tickets, and note that a Minster ticket is valid for 12 months. The Central Tower needs a combined ticket and a minimum age of 8.

Theme park and zoo 51 min drive · 31.7 miles

Flamingo Land

Sat nav: YO17 6UX

A theme park and zoo in one place, with big coasters, family rides and animal keeper talks.

  • Families
  • Thrill seekers
  • Full day
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Flamingo Land is a theme park, zoo and resort at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire. It has been running since 1959 and was the first site in Europe to combine rides and a zoo. The theme park has eight themed areas, with thrill coasters such as Sik, Hero, Kumali and Velocity, plus gentler family and kids' rides.

Tip: Check the day's keeper talk and show times on the website before you go, and plan your route around them.

Public aquarium 45 min drive · 28.4 miles

The Deep

Sat nav: HU1 4DP

A charity-run aquarium on the Humber Estuary with sharks, penguins, rays and Europe's deepest viewing tunnel.

  • Families
  • Couples
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The Deep is a public aquarium in Hull, overlooking the Humber Estuary where the River Hull meets it. Its Endless Ocean tank holds sharks, rays and northern Europe's only pair of green sawfish, and you can walk through Europe's deepest viewing tunnel or ride a glass lift through the water.

Tip: Check the daily talk times when you arrive and plan your visit around the shark and penguin talks. Use HU1 4DP or HU9 1TU for sat nav, which takes you to Tower Street.

Stately home 34 min drive · 20.8 miles

Castle Howard

Sat nav: YO60 7DA

A Baroque house by Sir John Vanbrugh, with lakes, temples, an arboretum and an adventure playground.

  • Families
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Half day
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Castle Howard is a Baroque country house in North Yorkshire, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh and home to the Howard family for over 300 years. Inside, you can explore grand galleries, bedrooms and a world-class art and sculpture collection. The house is also well known as a filming location, including for Brideshead Revisited and Bridgerton.

Tip: Buying tickets online costs less than buying at the Ticket Office, so book online. House and Gardens tickets include the playground.

Medieval castle keep 27 min drive · 14.2 miles

Clifford's Tower

Sat nav: YO1 9SA

Climb York Castle's medieval keep for 360-degree views across the city and stories from nearly a thousand years of history.

  • Couples
  • 1-2 hours
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Clifford's Tower is the largest surviving part of York Castle, northern England's greatest medieval fortress. Inside the tower you can explore key periods of its history, with fictional historic characters telling its tales, from the Harrying of the North and the tragic anti-Jewish pogrom of 1190 to the explosion of 1684 that destroyed the interior.

Tip: Booking early can save money, and arriving by bus, train or bike gets you a discount on entry bought at the site on the day.

Railway museum 34 min drive · 16.5 miles

National Railway Museum

Sat nav: YO26 4XJ

Britain's national collection of historic railway vehicles, including Mallard and a Japanese bullet train, in York.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • Thrill seekers
  • Half day
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The National Railway Museum in York tells the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society. Around 100 locomotives and pieces of rolling stock are usually on show at York, alongside thousands of other objects. Highlights include the streamlined Mallard, Flying Scotsman, Duchess of Hamilton, the Royal Train saloons of "Palaces on Wheels" and a Japanese Shinkansen bullet train.

Tip: Check the official website before you go for current opening days and times, and book ahead for Wonderlab and the afternoon tea.

Viking museum 26 min drive · 13.9 miles

Jorvik Viking Centre

Sat nav: YO1 9WT

Ride back to the 10th century through a reconstructed Viking city on the site where it was excavated.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • 1-2 hours
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Jorvik Viking Centre sits in the heart of York, in the Coppergate Shopping Centre. Its ride takes you in a capsule through a reconstructed Viking city, with 360-degree views of life in the 10th century, including animated figures, sounds and smells.

Tip: Pre-booking is essential, so reserve a time slot ahead and arrive 10 minutes early for security checks.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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Visitor Reviews of Allerthorpe Country Park

4.3Visitor Rating out of 5

39 reviews from guests who stayed at Allerthorpe Country Park

James
Date of stay: 6th May 2025

We booked this place for a dog walking getaway and honestly, it was just what we needed. The accommodation was lovely and theres loads of fields nearby for walks. The pubs and restaurants are only ten minutes away too. The dog didnt want to leave! Definitely recommend for a peaceful break.

Alex Morgan
Date of stay: 6th May 2025

We stayed at this lovely cottage and loved how peaceful it was, yet still near local shops and pubs. The hot tub was a real treat and the bathrooms underfloor heating kept everything super cosy. Rob, Sharon and Bonnie made us feel really welcome. Cant wait to return!

Emily
Date of stay: 2nd May 2025

We stayed at Little Gem and honestly, its a real treasure. The cottage is so well equipped, we didnt need to bring a thing! The welcome pack had all the info we could possibly need, plus handy menus. The owners, Sharon and Rob, were quick to respond whenever we had questions. Our dogs loved the enclosed garden - such a relief! The hot tub was fantastic after long days out. Thanks for a lovely break, well definitely be back. Such a wonderful place to unwind!

Emma Carter
Date of stay: 1st May 2025

We stayed at Goddard's Mead recently and absolutely loved it. Rob and Sharon have done an amazing job turning this historic building into a cosy and welcoming place. They couldnt have been kinder upon arrival, along with Bonnie, of course! The location is perfect for exploring Essex, especially if you enjoy wandering around charming villages like Thaxted. Its a peaceful spot with everything you need for a chilled break. Highly recommend!

Harper
Date of stay: 28th April 2025

We really enjoyed our visit, the surroundings were beautiful and the dogs loved exploring everywhere! Great day!

Lucy
Date of stay: 25th April 2025

The cottage was just stunning, especially with the hot tub and log burner making it extra cosy. The hosts were lovely, super friendly too! We loved the peaceful vibe - perfect for a quick getaway. Hoping to come back for longer soon, it was just what we needed!

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