They call it “God’s Own County”, and for very good reasons! While Yorkshire isn’t “officially” even a county anymore – due to its area having effectively been broken up into multiple counties – it is certainly a region of England that retains a strong sense of its own identity.
Still, unless you’re from Yorkshire yourself or have other personal or family links to this “Garden of England” (yes, it isn’t only Kent that has claimed that title), if you’re on the lookout for a great place to buy a family holiday home, the “identity” aspect might not be your first priority.
Instead, you will probably be interested in knowing about such things as whether a particular location would suit your budget, as well as the breadth and depth of local sights and sounds. So, with no further ado, let’s take a look at why investing in a holiday lodge for sale in Yorkshire might turn out to be an excellent idea for you.
Yorkshire really does offer something for the entire family
Yes, it’s a well-worn stereotype of holiday marketing – every tourist destination (or would-be tourist destination) claims to have “something for everyone”. However, Yorkshire is one part of the UK that offers a diversity of attractions and activities on a par with almost anywhere else.
Whatever your own age, and whether it will be your children, nieces, grandparents, grandchildren, nephews, cousins, or other relatives joining you in your Yorkshire holiday home, there will be something for everyone to get excited about.
Your idea of holidaying bliss in England might be sampling afternoon tea in a charming Yorkshire market town such as Helmsley, Beverley, or Knaresborough, taking the kids to a theme park like Lightwater Valley or Flamingo Land, or indulging your inner “culture vulture” at York Art Gallery or The Hepworth Wakefield. These are just a few examples of how Yorkshire really does come close to almost universal appeal.
Yorkshire is convenient to get around
This historic county offers an abundance of options for holiday homes, caravans, and lodges, at holiday parks that are conveniently located for exploring the broader region.
Hornsea Leisure Park, for instance, is within walking distance of the seaside town of Hornsea itself, and is well-placed for discovering the likes of Bridlington and Beverley. Choose this location, and you will even be only approximately 45 miles away from the city of York itself.
Having said all that, many people do begin looking for a holiday lodge for sale in Yorkshire due to a wish to stay by the beautiful and undulating coastline of this part of England.
Yorkshire is highly affordable
While you might have considered other areas of the UK as a holiday home location, it’s also worth remembering that you could save a lot on holidaying costs over time if you choose Yorkshire.
Did you know that according to one analysis in 2023, for example, a pint in York costs only £5.10 on average, compared to £5.90 in London? The port city of Kingston upon Hull in East Yorkshire is even one of the cheapest UK cities for beer – a pint apparently only costs around £3.32 there.
That’s money effectively freed up to spend on other things for the kids or other members of your family, every time you come here to stay in your holiday home.
Yorkshire has jaw-droppingly beautiful and diverse scenery
Here’s another very powerful reason to focus on Yorkshire when you’re seeking out a holiday home: the landscapes in this part of England are practically unrivalled for their visual appeal.
The North York Moors is a classic example of this. Home to one of the UK’s largest expanses of heather moorland, this upland area in the northeast of Yorkshire serves up the formidable cliffs of the North Sea coast, entrancing heathland, and fascinating historical monuments such as Whitby Abbey and Rievaulx Abbey.
Such rugged and varied terrain is a major focus for cyclists and walkers, although of course, not all members of your family might have the mobility to take on such physical challenges.
If so, that’s fine – you could simply while away the hours in your Yorkshire holiday abode, taking in the stunning scenery all around you. It’s no wonder that Yorkshire seems to bring out so many people’s inner Joseph Mallord William Turner or landscape photographer.
Yorkshire is famed for its peace and quiet
If there’s one thing that tends to bring every member of a family together, it is a wish for life to be slightly… serene from time to time.
Yes, a Yorkshire break can certainly be fast-paced and noisy, as shown by the region’s packed events calendar of music concerts and festivals, such as Leeds Festival and Mint Festival. But it’s also not difficult to find secluded and tranquil places here, ranging from Hayburn Wyke, the Howardian Hills, and the Rivelin Valley Trail to Langsett Reservoir, Adel Dam Nature Reserve, and Garbutt Wood Nature Reserve.
Unsurprisingly, then, the holiday parks where Yorkshire’s most sought-after holiday lodges tend to be found, are also routinely situated in peaceful areas of the region that will give you and your loved ones the space and time to think and relax.
Yorkshire presents a broad range of options for holiday accommodation
As you might expect from a part of the country that has such a great reputation as somewhere to holiday, Yorkshire holds its own when it comes to the breadth and depth of accommodation available.
When you’re seeking out and comparing your options for a holiday lodge for sale in Yorkshire, you might be anxious to ensure your choice is within your budget, is pet-friendly, or offers a certain number of bedrooms.
You might be reassured by a caravan or holiday lodge that comes with a fully equipped kitchen, or that has certain other features that would enable everyone in the family to even better enjoy their time in Yorkshire, such as front-opening patio doors and space for the kids to play.
You get the idea; when it comes to possible locations for a family holiday home, Yorkshire ticks all the obvious boxes, as well as a lot of less obvious ones. Whether you’re currently looking to buy your first holiday home, or for that matter your fourth, fifth, or sixth, this historic county is well worth your consideration as a place to spend rewarding holidays for years to come.