23 Peny Ghent Lodge

23 Peny Ghent Lodge is an inviting lodge resting in Tosside near Long Preston, North Yorkshire.

Surrounded by elevated countryside views and within reach of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this pet-friendly retreat is well suited to families and friends seeking days in the great outdoors, with wraparound decking and access to an on-site swimming pool adding to your stay.

Pull into the designated parking space beside the lodge and step out to admire the sweeping outlook as you make your way across the wraparound decking, where outdoor furniture invites you to linger over a morning drink or sit beneath the open skies later in the day.

Step through the door and into the hallway, where useful storage provides somewhere to leave coats and outdoor gear before continuing into the open-plan living space.

Sink into the L-shaped sofa after a day in the countryside, switch on the mounted Smart TV and enjoy the glow of the electric flame-effect fire, while double windows and sliding patio doors draw your attention back towards the scenery outside.

Gather around the glass dining table to share dinner and stories from the day, or perch at the breakfast bar with your morning coffee while plans are made for the adventures ahead.

The kitchen keeps self-catering simple, with a double oven and halogen hob ready for hearty evening meals, a combi microwave for quicker bites and a fridge/freezer for keeping your ingredients fresh, while the washer/dryer takes care of walking clothes after a day on the trails.

When it is time to recharge, retire to the super-king-size bedroom, where built-in drawers provide storage for your belongings, or settle into the double bedroom, complete with built-in wardrobes, a vanity table with stool and mirror, a mounted TV and its own en-suite shower room.

A separate bathroom dressed in vibrant green hues completes the accommodation, where you can choose between a leisurely soak in the bath or a refreshing shower over before starting another day.

Slide open the patio doors and return to the wraparound decking to take in those elevated views, or make use of the on-site swimming pool for a change of pace.

A pub is only a brief stroll away, while the nearest shop can be reached with a short drive.

The nearby towns of Settle, Clitheroe and Skipton provide further inspiration for days away from the lodge.

Venture into the Yorkshire Dales National Park to follow routes through its distinctive countryside, take in expansive views and spend a day surrounded by the dramatic landscapes for which this part of Yorkshire is known.

Cross into the Forest of Bowland National Landscape to discover sweeping countryside, enjoy days out on foot and take in the extensive rural scenery surrounding this protected landscape.

For another change of scene, make for Settle and use this North Yorkshire market town as a starting point for discovering the landscapes and communities around the western Yorkshire Dales.

Return to the elevated setting of 23 Peny Ghent Lodge for your next North Yorkshire escape.