Little Orchard Retreats

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Shepherd's hut backed by trees
Shepherd's hut backed by trees
Woodland hut & hammock chair
Meadow shepherd's hut
Beech Tree shepherd's hut
Beech Tree shepherd's hut
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  • Cosy adults-only shepherd’s huts 10 minutes’ drive from Ripon
  • Fountains Abbey 15 minutes’ drive and Brimham Rocks 20 minutes
  • Leafy adults-only site set among woodland; pub half an hour’s walk
Thoughtfully designed, comfortable and adults-only shepherd’s huts are what you’ll find at Little Orchard Retreats, set between Harrogate and Ripon in North Yorkshire. These luxurious little boltholes are surrounded by countryside and pubs (some within walking distance) and close to stunning attractions including UNESCO-listed Fountains Abbey (10 minutes’ drive), as well as the spectacular formations at Brimham Rocks (20 minutes). And there’s masses to see on the property too: woodlands, wildlife ponds, flower meadows and a Victorian railway bridge can all be discovered on foot from the huts. If you’d care to explore more of the local area, a bridle path runs through the grounds right to the village of Markington (half an hour’s walk) – with a pub along the way for refuelling. But what of the accommodation? The natty little huts are handcrafted in wood and stylishly laid out inside, with all the basics in a kitchen corner, a breakfast bar and ensuite shower room. Cosy double beds (all linens are provided) and lots of little touches like underfloor heating and a welcome pack of local produce make stays here seem all the more special. Just to round off the experience, barbecues are provided and each hut has its own seating area with woodland views.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Dogs

  • The site only allows dogs up to 20kg.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Wifi
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The location is fantastic, perfect getaway.…

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Dannika L. 1 review

Meadow shepherd's hut (no pets)

Liked The location is fantastic, perfect getaway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely calm space, spotlessly clean. Wood…

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 Claire S. 1 review

Beech Tree shepherd's hut

Liked Lovely calm space, spotlessly clean. Wood fired hot tub was amazing. We stayed in the dog friendly Shepherds hut. Meg dog loved the space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Little Orchard Retreats

Orchard House

Ripon Road

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

England

HG3 3NQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.07624°N
1.53612°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi Bus Station Stand 1
5.5 mi Bus Stn Stand A
5.7 mi Hgte Bus Stn Stand 8
Rail
5.4 mi Knaresborough Rail Station
5.5 mi Starbeck Rail Station
5.7 mi Harrogate Rail Station
Airport
15.2 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Culture abounds in this corner of North Yorkshire. As well as historic Fountains Abbey (15 minutes’ drive) and the water gardens at Studley Royal (20 minutes), there are frequent food festivals or vintage-car rallies at Newby Hall (15 minutes), and guided tours of the ornate mansion designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The teeny-tiny city of Ripon (10 minutes) has a splendid cathedral with Saxon origins to explore, as well as the fascinating Workshop and Police museums; it also has a decent line in pubs, cafés and restaurants. There’s a full programme of horse racing in summer, and you can take boat trips down Ripon Canal. Knaresborough (15 minutes) has pleasant walks along the River Nidd and a medieval castle to check out. For trips further afield, there’s a bus stop right outside the site; the regular number 36 shuttles between Ripon and Leeds; on the way it stops off in Ripley (five minutes), where you can find countryside walks, a historic pub and ice-cream parlours, and Harrogate (15 minutes) for handsome Georgian architecture and the 19th-century Turkish Baths complex.
(within 6.2 mi)

Food and drink

  • The George 0.3 mi
  • The Inn at South Stainley 0.8 mi
  • Yorkshire Hussar Inn 1.1 mi
  • The Masons Arms 1.8 mi
  • Lamb and Flag 1.9 mi
  • The Chequers Inn & Restaurant 2.4 mi
  • The Malt Shovel 2.5 mi
  • The Boar's Head 2.8 mi
  • Guy Fawkes Arms 3.6 mi
  • The South Lodge 3.8 mi

Groceries

  • Morrisons Supermarket 3.2 mi
  • Drinks Well Off-licence 4.2 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.4 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 4.4 mi
  • M&S Simply Food Supermarket 4.4 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 4.7 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.7 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 4.9 mi

Public transport

  • Old Station 0.1 mi
  • Red Lion 0.7 mi
  • Green Lane 1.7 mi
  • Nidd Lane End 2.3 mi
  • Thornton Grove Farm 2.7 mi
  • Quarry Moor Park Littlethorpe (NE-bound) 2.9 mi
  • Quarry Moor Park Littlethorpe (SW-bound) 2.9 mi
  • Wheatsheaf PH Littlethorpe (N-bound) 3.1 mi
  • Wheatsheaf PH Littlethorpe (S-bound) 3.2 mi
  • Fountains Abbey Visitor Centre 3.3 mi

Beaches

  • Pebble Beach 5.4 mi

What’s nearby

  • Ripley Store General shop 2.8 mi
  • Ripon Motor Boat Club Marina 3.2 mi
  • Ripon Waterside & Marina 3.7 mi
  • Knaresborough Golf Club Golf course 5 mi
  • Conyngham Hall Leisure Park pitch and putt course Golf course 5.1 mi
  • Ripon City Golf Club Golf course 5.4 mi
  • Yorkshire Trading General shop 5.5 mi
  • Yorkshire Trading Co. General shop 5.5 mi
  • Oakdale Golf Club Golf course 5.5 mi
  • Harrogate Golf Club Golf course 5.6 mi

Local services

  • Esso Fuel station 3.1 mi
  • Morrisons Fuel station 3.2 mi
  • Ripon Community Hospital 4.1 mi
  • Ripon Spa Surgery Doctors 4.2 mi
  • Dr Ingram & Partners Doctors 4.2 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 4.2 mi
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 4.2 mi
  • North House Surgery Doctors 4.4 mi
  • BP Fuel station 4.5 mi
  • Cohens Chemist Pharmacy 4.9 mi

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Must see

Fountains Abbey 3.4 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 6.7 mi

Harewood House 12.7 mi

Beningbrough Hall 13.8 mi

Jervaulx Abbey 15.5 mi

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 3.4 mi

Brimham Rocks 6.1 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 13.8 mi

Braithwaite Hall 17.2 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 19.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

RIPLEY CASTLE 2.9 mi

Ripley - Nidderdale Way - Low Kettle Spring - Bedlam - Ripley 2.9 mi

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 3.2 mi

STUDLEY ROYAL 3.2 mi

NEWBY HALL 3.5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Beech Tree shepherd's hut

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 6 nights Max. stay 30 nights
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Meadow shepherd's hut (no pets)

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 6 nights Max. stay 30 nights
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Woodland shepherd's hut (no pets)

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 6 nights Max. stay 30 nights

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Little Orchard Retreats have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Orchard Retreats dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Orchard Retreats? Culture abounds in this corner of North Yorkshire. As well as historic Fountains Abbey (15 minutes’ drive) and the water gardens at Studley Royal (20 minutes), there are frequent food festivals or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Orchard Retreats?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Orchard Retreats? From £220 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.