Maple Lodge

The creak of a wooden gate, the rustle of leaves overhead, and somewhere close by the low murmur of a Yorkshire beck — Maple Lodge settles you into proper countryside calm the moment you arrive.

This is a quietly comfortable spot for couples after a walking weekend or solo travellers wanting a proper bed and a bit of space. The guest house rooms give you a traditional roof-over-head experience, while the camping pod offers something closer to canvas without quite going all-in — useful if the weather turns or you fancy a mid-season break without wrestling tent poles. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth a quick call if you're bringing one. It's open all year, which makes it a solid option for those off-peak escapes when most campsites have locked the gates.

Onsite facilities aren't listed in detail, so it's best to check what's provided when you book — particularly around campfires, which need confirming on arrival. The overall feel is low-key and unpretentious, the kind of place that suits people who prefer a quiet pint and an early night to late-night singalongs round the fire pit.