Why This Weekend at Kiplin Lodge Park

Beats Any Other Plan

December weekends in Yorkshire carry something special.

Crisp air that makes your cheeks tingle.

Frost that turns our 17 acres into a winter wonderland.

And the kind of stillness that makes you remember why you needed to escape in the first place.

While half the country queues for last-minute Christmas shopping or sits in weekend traffic jams, you could be doing something far more valuable. You could be remembering what relaxation actually feels like.

The Weekend That Writes Itself

Saturday morning at Kiplin Lodge Park starts differently. No alarm shrieking at 7am.

No rushing to dress kids who've already decided they hate their jumper.

Just natural light filtering through your lodge windows, coffee brewing in your kitchen, and the gentle realisation that today belongs entirely to you.

Sarah from Manchester told us last month: "We arrived Friday evening stressed from the M62. By Saturday morning, our eight-year-old was building fairy houses from fallen branches whilst we planned absolutely nothing from the hot tub."

That's what weekends should feel like. Unplanned. Unhurried. Uninterrupted.

Your Private Yorkshire Haven

Our 11 lodges spread across those 17 acres means something precious: space. Real space.

The kind where your children's laughter doesn't bother neighbours because there aren't any nearby.

Where your dog can truly run free without worrying about traffic or strange dogs.

Where your hot tub session remains private, even if you decide midnight is the perfect time for a soak.

Weekend bookings this month have shown us what families really need.

Not more activities crammed into 48 hours. Not tourist attractions that exhaust everyone by lunchtime.

 Just quality time in a beautiful place with the people who matter most.

December Magic in the Yorkshire Dales

This weekend's weather forecast shows exactly why December stays work so brilliantly. Clear, cold nights perfect for hot tub gazing at stars you can't see from town.

Crisp days ideal for wrapped-up walks around our grounds, followed by warm lodge comfort and maybe some impromptu board games.

Winter at Kiplin Lodge Park transforms everything.

The bare trees reveal views you miss in summer. Wildlife moves differently, slower, more deliberate.

Everything feels more intimate, more yours.

For those wanting to explore beyond our grounds, the Yorkshire Dales offers spectacular walking opportunities  right on your doorstep.

What This Weekend Actually Offers

Saturday morning: Wake naturally, coffee in your lodge kitchen, no checkout times looming

Saturday afternoon: Hot tub session whilst kids explore safely, or countryside walk that ends whenever you want it to

Saturday evening: Dinner in your lodge or venture to one of Richmond's cosy pubs, return to your private sanctuary

Sunday: The luxury of nowhere urgent to be, nothing pressing to do

Compare that to typical weekend alternatives.

Garden centre queues.

Shopping centre chaos. Family visits where you need another holiday to recover.

Football matches in freezing stadiums where you can't actually see what's happening.

Richmond's Weekend Appeal

Just a short drive from our lodges, Richmond offers the perfect complement to your countryside retreat.

This historic market town  boasts cobbled streets, independent shops, and some excellent dining options.

Weekend evenings might call for dinner at places like The Black Bull Inn , where award-winning pub grub meets Yorkshire hospitality.

The town's variety of pubs and restaurants  means you can explore different options without travelling far.

For those interested in local attractions, Richmond offers fascinating heritage sites and cultural venues including Richmond Castle and the Georgian Theatre Royal.

The Dog Factor

Weekend breaks usually mean compromise when you've got dogs. Kennels that cost extra. Pet-friendly hotels that aren't really pet-friendly. Constant worry about whether Rex is settling in strange places.

Not here. Our pet-friendly lodges welcome your four-legged family members properly. Secure grounds mean off-lead freedom. Other dog-owning families mean understanding if your spaniel decides 6am is perfect for investigating interesting smells.

The Yorkshire Dales provides excellent walking opportunities for both you and your dogs, with numerous trail options  suitable for all abilities and energy levels.

Last-Minute Availability This Weekend

Three lodges remain available for this weekend. Each with private hot tub, full kitchen facilities, and that crucial distance from neighbours that lets everyone properly relax.

Weekend rates include everything you need: comfortable beds, full kitchen equipment, private parking, unlimited hot tub access, and 17 acres of Yorkshire countryside as your back garden.

Book Your Weekend Escape

This weekend won't repeat itself. Neither will this weather, this availability, or this particular combination of winter magic and Yorkshire charm.

Call Will directly on 07360 280707.

He'll sort everything out, answer any questions about the lodges, and ensure your weekend unfolds exactly as it should: perfectly unplanned and completely yours.

Sometimes the best weekend plan is admitting you need no plan at all.

Just space, comfort, and the kind of peace that only comes from proper distance between you and everything else.