Picture a wooden pod on a Yorkshire farm, the fire pit glowing and steam lifting off a hot tub under a clear sky. That’s what you’re booking with glamping pods with hot tubs in York, and the good news is that the city sits in the middle of some of the best luxury glamping in the north of England. Within an hour of York you can choose a railway wagon on a working farm, a lakeside shepherd’s hut, wooden pods on the edge of the North York Moors or a pod made for two near the Wolds. This guide covers each one, what to check before you book, and what to do with your days.
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Glamping near York at a glance
Here’s how the lodge parks in this guide compare. Drive times are from York. The farm and pod sites are explained in the sections below.
| Lodge | Drive (mins) | Sleeps | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Country Stays, Bubwith | 34 | 2 | No |
| Yorkshire Spa Retreat | 40 | 6 | Yes |
| Croft Park Lodges, Little Weighton | 53 | 4 | Yes |
| South View Retreat, Great Busby | 54 | 4 | Yes |
| Keldy, Pickering | 61 | 8 | Yes |
| Dacre Lakeside Park, Brandesburton | 63 | 6 | Yes |
What makes a good glamping pod with a hot tub?
Search for a glamping pod with a hot tub and you’ll find hundreds, and they’re not all the same. A few details decide whether you’re cosy in January or just damp, so it’s worth knowing what to look at.
- Heating: underfloor heating or a log burner keeps a pod comfortable on a frosty night, which matters because winter is when a soak feels best.
- Tub type: a wood-fired tub has a lovely crackle and heats slowly, so light it on arrival. An electric one is ready sooner and easier to control.
- Private or shared: some sites give every pod its own tub on its own deck, others share. Check before you book.
- Bathroom: ensuite pods have their own shower and toilet. Others use a nearby shower block, which is fine in July and less fun in February.
- Beds and space: most pods sleep two, with a few sleeping four. A kitchenette covers breakfast, but check if you need an oven.
- Dogs: many farm sites don’t take pets, so ask first if the dog is coming.
Skipbridge, Fine Country Stays and South View Retreat suit a short glamping break close to York, while Bainbridge Ings and Wigwam are further out and better for a longer escape.
Which are the best glamping pods with hot tubs in York?
These are the best glamping sites we’d look at first, starting with the one closest to the city centre. Each has something different to offer.
Railway Wagon at Skipbridge Farm Glamping
About 13 minutes’ drive from York Minster – sleeps 2
This beautifully designed stay is everything a good York glamping accommodation should be: bags of personality, that quirky look and all the luxury you’d want from a good holiday. The owners have converted it into a railway goods wagon, themed throughout with lots of great little touches. Step outside and there’s a wood-fired tub, so light it early because it takes a while to heat. Guests rate the site very highly. You’re a short drive from York and from Harrogate, and there’s plenty to do on the farm itself, including meeting the alpacas, llamas, ponies and donkeys!
Read more in our Skipbridge Farm glamping guide.
Bainbridge Ings, Hawes
Bainbridge Ings is the pick for the Yorkshire Dales. It sits a short walk from the market town of Hawes in Wensleydale, around half a mile from the Pennine Way, with wide views over the valley. It’s a longer drive from York, so think of it as a Dales weekend rather than a city break. Units come in different shapes and sizes, and hot tubs aren’t on every unit, so check which one has a tub when you book. After a day on the fells, a soak under the stars is hard to beat.
Dacre Lakeside Park
About 63 minutes’ drive from York – sleeps up to 6 – pets welcome in selected lodges
Stay in your own elegant shepherd’s hut here, with a wood-burning fire in the living area for a cosy feel. It’s a lovely choice for a romantic glamping getaway.
The lakeside setting adds to the sense of calm and you can just take in the view from your pod, or try the water sports. A pizzeria overlooks the water, and you can hire bikes or paddle a canoe.
Fine Country Stays, Bubwith
About 34 minutes’ drive from York – sleeps 2
You’ll find this one south-east of York in Bubwith, with bespoke glamping huts among open fields. Inside, the open-plan living space feels airy, with glass French doors at the front looking out over the countryside, a kitchen with a hob and microwave, and an ensuite shower room. Outside you get a private decked veranda, garden furniture and an outdoor hot tub. At night the stars do the rest.
South View Retreat, Great Busby
About 54 minutes’ drive from York – sleeps up to 4 – pets welcome
Quirky huts for two to four people sit among rolling hills on the edge of the North York Moors, with views across to the Cleveland Hills. There’s a king-size bed and a large hot tub, and the fire pit is the place for s’mores after your soak (logs are on sale on site). The outdoor patio is ideal for eating outside on a mild evening, and you can choose a hut for two or for four, which suits a family. It’s the budget-friendly pick of the group.
Wigwam Holidays Water Hall Farm
Panoramic views of Sutton Bank greet you here, on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors and about six minutes from the Sutton Bank National Park Centre. It’s a favourite with couples. Wooden cabins have a kitchenette, a full-size bed and a sitting area, and the deluxe ones are ensuite.
Only some cabins have a wood-fired hot tub, so ask for one when you book, and leave the dog at home.
The Paddock Pods at Homeland
This adult-only site near Driffield has two cabins, each with its own wood-fired tub, a double bed, underfloor heating and an ensuite bathroom. There’s a fire pit with marshmallow forks. The Willow pod also has a pergola with fairy lights.
Hornsea is around ten minutes’ drive away and Beverley about 15. The Yorkshire coast is easy to reach for a beach day, though pets aren’t welcome.
More hot tub lodges within an hour of York
If the pods are booked, or you’d like more space, these parks all have an outdoor hot tub and are within about an hour of York. They’re lodge parks, so expect more room. You also get more facilities on site.
Yorkshire Spa Retreat
About 40 minutes’ drive from York – sleeps up to 6 – pets welcome
Set in over eight acres of parkland, this resort has luxury lodges and a spa feel. It’s the nearest of the lodge parks to the city and the best choice if you’d like six people to share.
Croft Park Lodges, Little Weighton
About 53 minutes’ drive from York – sleeps up to 4 – pets welcome
Every lodge has a private hot tub outdoors, and the park is four miles from Beverley. There’s a dog-friendly cafe on site.
Keldy, Pickering
About 61 minutes’ drive from York – sleeps up to 8 – pets welcome
Tucked deep in a Forestry Commission forest by the National Park, Keldy sleeps larger groups. Pickering is close. So is Scarborough, on the coast.
What to do near York from your pod
The best bit about a stay here is that York is on your doorstep, and you can come home to a soak at the end of the day.
York Minster and the Shambles
Spend a morning in the city, where you can wander round York Minster, then lose an hour in the narrow, crooked lanes of the Shambles. Then head back to the tub.
Walk the city walls
The medieval walls run for around two miles and give you views over the rooftops. Allow a couple of hours. Longer if you stop for a coffee, which most people do.
National Railway Museum
A wet-day winner, and entry was free at the time of writing.
Castle Howard and the North York Moors
Castle Howard sits north-east of the city in grand grounds, while Sutton Bank, the White Horse and the moors give you big skies and long walks. If you’re heading further, Scarborough and Whitby are good beach days out. Both are an hour or more by road, so make a day of it.
See our guide to romantic lodges with hot tubs in Yorkshire, our yurts in Yorkshire, or our Lake District pods if you’d like something different.
When is the best time to book a glamping pod near York?
What to pack for a glamping break
- Swimwear and a spare set
- Dressing gown and flip-flops
- Warm hat and gloves for winter soaks
- Wellies for farm tracks
- Waterproof jacket
- Torch or head torch
- Marshmallows for the fire pit
- Board games and a pack of cards
- Towels (check whether they are provided)
- Food for the kitchenette
- Hot chocolate and a flask
- Phone charger and a power bank
Travelling with friends? Sharing a lodge makes a break go much further.
Glamping pods with hot tubs near York FAQs
Is there a private tub at pods near York?
Yes. Skipbridge Farm, Fine Country Stays, South View Retreat and the Paddock Pods all offer a hot tub at the pod, though it’s worth confirming whether yours is private or shared when you book.
What’s the closest glamping with a hot tub to York?
Skipbridge Farm Glamping is about 13 minutes from York Minster, with Fine Country Stays in Bubwith about 34 minutes away.
Are pods warm enough in winter?
Most have underfloor heating or a log burner, and the tub is at its best in cold weather. Wood-fired tubs take longer to heat, so light them as soon as you arrive.
Can you take a dog glamping?
Some sites welcome dogs and some don’t. Wigwam Water Hall Farm and the Paddock Pods don’t take pets, while South View Retreat, Dacre Lakeside and Croft Park do.
Are there glamping pods with hot tubs near me in Yorkshire?
Yes. Skipbridge, Wigwam, the Paddock Pods and Bainbridge Ings are all within reach of York for a weekend.
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