Tortworth Lodge, Vale of York

Tortworth Lodge is a fantastic, single-storey lodge with an opulent décor and a hot tub, resting in a holiday park in Heslerton, near Sherburn, and is ideal for a family looking to explore the countryside and coast of North Yorkshire. Park off-road and enter into a pretty property with a theme of navy blue throughout the well-thought-out soft furnishings, discovering an open-plan living space with a light and airy feel.

Guests can settle down into the sitting area and plan the day ahead of them, before cooking up a storm in the kitchen, using the ample amenities available and indulging in a hearty meal at the dining table. Two bedrooms await your rest, serviced by a bathroom with the option of a warm shower or a soak in the tub, so choose between a king-size with a Smart TV and a twin.

The enclosed decking houses furniture to encourage guests to dine alfresco in the sunshine, with a glass of their favourite beverage, before taking an indulgent dip in the hot tub. There is a bar on-site with variable opening times, as well as close-by walks through the local scenery.

Sherburn is a lovely countryside village with a convenience store for all of your essentials, and a local pub, The East Riding. From here, try out a game or two at Granton Golf Club, or take a scenic walk through the North Riding Forest Park, the North York Moors National Park, or the Hawardian Hills AONB, where there are sites to visit including North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Mallyan Spout Waterfall, Helmsley Castle, Rievaulx Abbey, and The Yorkshire Arboretum.

For a day spent beside the seaside, head over to the wonderful resort of Scarborough, where there is a lovely beach, loads of pubs, eateries, a museum, a gallery, and the fantastic Scarborough Castle, as well as walks along the Cleaveland Way, heading towards Hayburn Wyke Waterfall and beyond. Staithes, the historic town of Whitby with its abbey and Dracula Experience, and Robin Hood’s Bay are all well worth a visit, leaving you spoilt for choice with activities to fill your getaway.