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There's something slightly magical about staying in a log cabin in the woods.
It's a way of getting closer to nature and further away from the pace and noise of your everyday life.
And there's something pleasantly primal about sitting in a cosy little lodge in front of a wood fire, surrounded by trees with squirrels and badgers for neighbours.
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You can, of course, enjoy a similar experience by camping but let's face it, you'll be roughing it. That's unless you're glamping which isn't really camping anyway.
With a lodge you get the best of worlds; you're close to nature but you're not sleeping on the ground in a sweaty (or freezing cold) tent.
Here's a selection of recommended* log cabins and lodges around Yorkshire that are perfect for a cosy, winter getaway.
* These are recommended by Yorkshire.com, Yorkshire's official tourism agency, or have the highest rankings on Tripadvisor.
Brompton Lakes
Brompton Lakes, near Richmond (Image: RuralRetreats.co.uk)
Surrounding two lakes, near Richmond, are these 21 self-catering, five-star lodges which sleep between three and six people.
The stylish lodges come with modern luxuries including a private hot tub while the 26-acre private estate they're on includes facilities for tennis, lake and river fishing plus mountain biking.
Craven Shepherd Huts
Next to the acclaimed Craven Arms pub, in Appletreewick, in the Yorkshire Dales, are these traditional shepherd's shelters.
Shepherds would traditionally wheel these log cabins onto the pasture where their sheep were grazing. Obviously, these shelters are smarter and somewhat more comfortable with electricity, a wood burner and a proper loo and shower.
Dalby Forest Lodges
These three small, cosy lodges are probably the most back-to-nature on our list. There are unspoilt views of Yorkshire's most famous forest but also all the mod cons you'll need.
According to its website, there's no mobile phone signal which means it's a place where you can truly escape the sensory overload of modern life.
Falsgrave Lodges
This site with excellent views of Scarborough and Oliver's Mount, features four modern, luxury lodges, each with a hot tub.
It's half an hour's walk to Scarborough's South Bay but rural enough to be blessed with visits from the local badger population!
Flowery Dell
Flowery Dell, near Richmond, has a variety of lodges from small American pioneer-style cabins to large alpine-style lodges with room for six people.
It's ideal for a romantic getaway or a family break.
Griffon Forest Lodges
These functional rather than flash lodges at Flaxton, near York, are nonetheless comfortable, well-equipped and stylish. Plus you'll be surrounded by tall trees for a proper woodland cabin experience.
Olicana Park
The Farmhouse, Olicana Park, Addingham (Image: Olicana Park)
By the River Wharfe in the upmarket village of Addingham is this site with real log cabins, except on a grand scale.
Imagine a modern, detached house full of luxuries, except made from logs – and with better views.
Rocklands Lodges
Set within five acres of gardens and pine trees are these 16 lodges, 14 of which come with a hot tub.
The site, near Pickering, has a strict policy on large group bookings, so you're pretty much guaranteed a quiet, relaxing break.
Studford Luxury Lodges
Stylish and relaxing: Studford Luxury Lodges (Image: Studford Luxury Lodges)
As the name states, this site near Ampleforth has luxurious wooden lodges on stilts surrounded by pine trees. You could almost be in the Black Forest.
Whinstone View
From moderately fancy to seriously luxurious, these seven Scandinavian lodges each come with a hot tub, a complement of mod cons and plenty of style.
If you fancy being a bit more sociable there's a bistro and bar on this site, at Great Ayton, on the northern fringe of the North York Moors.
Wolds Edge
Nestled in the trees on the edge of the village of Bishop Wilton, near York, is this collection of lodges including a large tree house, snug huts, family lodges and romantic lodges with hot tubs.
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