Our Top Three Forest Holidays Lodge Parks
Forest Holidays in the UK offers luxury cabin and lodge breaks in thirteen locations throughout the UK. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, family adventure or a fun time away with friends, these luxury cabin and lodge holidays are the perfect place to enjoy a memorable break. There are thirteen locations for you to choose from including include Ardgartan, Blackwood Forest, Cropton, Deerpark, Delamere Forest, Forest of Dean, Glenshee, Keldy, Sherwood Forest, Strathyre, Thetford Forest, Thorpe Forest, and Snowdonia. Each of these locations are set primarily within Forestry Commission-managed forests.
Forest Holidays offer UK destinations in beautiful forest surroundings and you can select the location that offers activities and interests that best suit your holiday preferences. Activities could include cycling, walking and nature trails for outdoor enthusiasts. Spa treatments wellness experiences and wine tasting for those seeking relaxation. Activities like archery, canoeing or zip lining for adventurers and family-friendly options such as ranger-led sessions or wildlife spotting.
Each forest location provides a range of accommodation types, from cosy cabins for couples to larger lodges for groups, featuring modern amenities such as private hot tubs, wood-burning stoves and fully equipped kitchens. Some sites offer unique options like treehouses or eco-friendly Eco Cabins. Many locations are pet-friendly and include dog specific amenities. The focus is on nature escapes, with sites nestled in woodlands or near lochs, offering tranquillity and opportunities to explore local attractions like castles, distilleries, or national parks.
With thirteen fantastic Forest Holiday locations across the UK, we have selected our top 3 locations taking into consideration activities, facilities, location and proximity to popular holiday attractions.
Nottinghamshire
A Forest Holiday at the Sherwood Forest location offers you stunning scenery where you are surrounded by 3,300 acres of towering pine trees and lush woodland. This is the largest Forest Holiday location in the UK, featuring 82 log cabins that blend seamlessly into the landscape and this is where the legend of Robin Hood was born. Your days here can be filled with adventure, activities and relaxation.
The forest offers a network of walking trails, including the accessible one-mile Dragonfly Trail that is ideal for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The longer three-mile Nightjar Trail is perfect for wildlife lovers, you might spot wildlife such as fallow deer, rare nightjars or the vibrant cinnabar moth. You can hire bikes from Sherwood Pines Cycles for family cycling where you can explore many of the cycling trails including some family friendly trail options. Other on-site activities available at the Sherwood Forest location include axe throwing, archery and treetop adventures that can be booked via Go Ape. There are multiple children’s play areas at this forest retreat and they are scattered throughout the site.
There are five types of accommodation options available at the Sherwood Forest location designed for various group sizes and preferences, all blending into the woodland setting. All of the accommodation at the Sherwood Forest location come with private hot tubs as standard! Each cabin are designed to feel like part of the landscape and additional extras could include a barbecue, log burner, wheelchair adapted and dog friendly cabins.
Why is Sherewood Forest our Favourite Lodge Park?
- Private hot tubs in all of the cabins
- Dog friendly cabins
- Stunning forest setting
- Variety of activities and nature trails on-site
- A bar, café and shop onsite
A Stunning Retreat in Cornwall
A Forest Holiday at Deerpark in Cornwall offers a tranquil retreat nestled in a picturesque wooded valley near Liskeard, which is only 15 minutes from the Cornish coast. Surrounded by ancient millponds, towering pines and wildlife, there are 45 luxurious log cabins that provide a perfect blend of nature and comfort for families, couples or groups.
Your stay at Forest Holidays Deerpark can be as relaxed or active as you like. Onsite facilities include Forest Ranger Activities, you can book experiences including survival skills, pond dipping, night vision walks and wildlife wonders. These activities can connect you with some amazing wildlife such as kingfishers, roe deer and rare plants. Archery, bike hire and exploring winding forest trails are also available at Deerpark. The Forest Retreat is the central hub offering you a café, bar, shop, children’s play area and laundry facilities.
All of the cabins at Deerpark in Cornwall feature private outdoor hot tubs as standard, you can enjoy your hot tub experience whilst relaxing in the beautiful forest surroundings. All of the accommodation is luxurious and unique, you can select the accommodation that best suits your holiday preferences. Additional accommodation extras at Deerpark could include a log burner, barbecue, wheelchair adapted and dog friendly.
Deerpark’s location is perfect for exploring the Cornish coast, charming fishing villages and local attractions including the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and Bodmin Moor and Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve.
- Private outdoor hot tubs in all of the cabins
- Close to the Cornish coast
- A bar, café and shop onsite
- Dog friendly cabins
- Cabins and Treehouse style accommodation
Stunning Lodge Park in Scotland
Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, is the newest holiday destination to become part of Forest Holidays UK. Set within 3,800 acres of woodland, renowned for its world-class mountain biking trails and serene woodland trails. A Forest Holiday at Glentress Forest offers you the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, all of the luxurious cabins feature private hot tubs where you can enjoy the daytime beauty of the forest or stargazing during the evening.
Glentress Forest is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly mountain bikers, with the 7stanes trail centre on-site offering 72km of green, blue, red and black trails for all skill levels. For walking and hiking enthusiasts, there are 16km of new trails to explore, including accessible paths around peaceful ponds and ancient ruins, with sweeping valley views. Other activities you can enjoy include forest ranger experience, horse riding, fishing, wild swimming and Go Ape’s treetop course is a 5-minute walk away.
Glentress Forest offers a range of luxurious, biophilia-inspired cabins designed to connect guests with nature while providing you with all of the modern comforts. All cabins feature private outdoor hot tubs, cleaned and refilled before arrival, and are part of the “Unfurl Collection” with fresh interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows and enhanced open-plan layouts.
- Private outdoor hot tubs in all of the cabins
- World-class mountain biking trails
- Go Ape’s treetop course is a 5-minute walk away
- Unfurl cabins and treehouses
- Dog friendly