Log Cabins & Lodges in Yorkshire

Yorkshire is bursting with natural beauty and stunning places to visit. One of the most incredible ways to experience the county's countryside is to visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park. You'll pass through trails, hills and landscapes of incredible varied beauty that stretches for miles. You'll be able to see one of the most incredible natural attractions, Malham Cove. A 260 foot high cliff with a unique limestone pavement that was used as a backdrop in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Plus spectacular waterfalls such as Aysgarth Falls which offers three cascading stretches and Cautley Spout in the Howgill Fells, which is the highest waterfall in England. However, a visit to the Dales is not complete without entering the more than 2,500 majestic caves such as Gaping Gill, the largest underground cave chamber in Britain.

Newby Hall's award-winning gardens are one of the most beautiful spots in Yorkshire and its myriad of gardens make it a private and ideal place to spend a day with that special someone. Amongst the most perfect gardens for couples are the romantic rose garden with scents that provide a pleasant ambience and the white garden which offers a harmonious range of white flowers. The venue also boasts many other colourful gardens plus a restaurant that provides a tranquil retreat for both to enjoy a special menu or picnic. However, if you prefer a more relaxing occasion, you can head to the spa at Rudding Park for a restorative experience. The spa offers a steam room, couple's massage, hot tubs, saunas, infinity pools, amazing service and a restaurant & bar to enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail.

The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford is a place to visit if you're a technology enthusiast. It has collections dedicated to science and culture related to video games, film, animation, sounds and images. With over 3 million historically significant objects, it houses the UK's first IMAX cinema and fun interactive exhibits as arcade games. A site worth exploring on this Yorkshire holiday.

If you're looking for somewhere to spend a great day out with the family, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a great place to head to. You'll be able to roam 260 acres and see over 70 different species and nearly 400 animals ranging from the more familiar African animals such as lions, giraffes, rhinos and zebras to animals from colder climates such as the famous polar bear. And if you're interested in insects, the park has a show with the most terrifying bugs on earth not to be missed.

Harlow Carr's 58 acres are filled with a variety of landscapes comprising woodlands, meadows, wildflowers and streams that create a serene environment that you can enjoy at any time of the year. Gardens include the subtropical garden with brightly coloured flowers; the Scented Garden filled with roses, lavender, lilies and other aromatic plants; the Lakeside Gardens with changing gardening fashions over the last century and many more themed gardens.

Dive in and explore over 5,000 different species at The Deep. The aquarium offers 50 exhibits that will allow you to enter the depths of the ocean through crystal clear fish tanks where you will see manta rays, clown fish, sharks, starfish, turtles, seahorses, gentoo penguins and many more animals swimming above you. It is an experience full of colour and diversity of life that you are sure to love.

One of the most fun things to do in Yorkshire is to enter York Dungeon. It's a tourist attraction that combines fear and laughter through a journey into York's past. You'll witness live shows that take you back to York's darkest history, along with iconic characters and exciting special effects that will make you feel a unique experience impossible to forget.

Explore the monastery ruins and discover the beautiful landscape of Bolton Abbey. The ruins date back to the 12th century and are full of interesting history and legends. You can walk through more than 30,000 acres of trails and woodland with beautiful waterfalls that will leave you amazed. The abbey also provides inspiring scenery and an excellent setting for a picnic along the banks of the River Wharfe.

Nosterfield is situated to the west of Masham and is one of Yorkshire's finest nature reserves. It has 150 acres of wet meadows and open water, and is home to over 227 species of waterfowl birds and 300 species of plants such as orchids and lilies and a great abundance of beautiful butterflies, moths, dragonflies and fungi. It is a place well worth visiting and will no doubt give you stunning photos to show when you return home.