About this property
Lodge 52 is a welcoming holiday lodge resting in Hipswell, North Yorkshire, offering a well-planned layout that suits couples, friends or small families looking for a base within easy reach of market towns and countryside walks. With off-road parking and enclosed decking, this lodge provides a practical setting for laid-back breaks in this appealing part of the county.
Step inside to discover an open-plan living space where the kitchen, dining and sitting areas flow together, making it easy to spend time together throughout the day. The kitchen is well equipped for self-catering, while the dining area invites relaxed meals before settling into the sitting area, where an electric fire and TV create a welcoming focal point for evenings in. A utility room adds extra convenience, keeping everyday essentials neatly out of the main living area. When it’s time to rest, Lodge 52 offers two thoughtfully arranged bedrooms, each with its own en-suite. The double bedroom benefits from a TV and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower over, basin and WC, while the twin bedroom features an en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, providing flexibility for different group make-ups. Outside, the enclosed decking with furniture offers a pleasant spot to start the day with a hot drink or unwind later on. Local shops and pubs can be reached easily by car, while nearby Scotton and the historic market town of Richmond provide opportunities to explore independent shops, riverside walks and local heritage. With its practical layout and well-placed setting, Lodge 52 makes a reliable base for discovering North Yorkshire.
The village and civil parish of Hipswell makes up the northern part of Catterick Garrison, Richmondshire. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book, 1086, as being in the hundred of "Land of Count Alan" and retains parts of its history with its handful of quaint churches. Visitors can enjoy playing a game of putty at Catterick Golf Limited and stretching their legs on the village's vast playing fields. Hipswell is served by multiple amenities, including: schools, supermarkets, convenience stores and eateries, meaning visitors won't have to travel far for the things they need during their stay. The village also boasts ample access to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, being in Swaledale itself, with the 268 miles-long Pennine Way trail to walk, the glorious limestone formation of Malham Cove to explore and the striking ruins of Bolton Priory to marvel at. Hipswell is less than two miles south of Richmond, history fans will be especially pleased with this, as the town is home to The Green Howards Museum, Easby Abbey and the Richmondshire Museum; Richmond is additionally home to The Station, a superb spot for evening entertainment, comprising of a cinema, gallery and restaurant. Visitors can travel north east to the town of Darlington where more historical attractions and green spaces await; or continue on to the thriving town of Middlesbrough for a day filled with lakeside and coastal activities.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire.
Utility
Central heating and electric fire.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster.
WiFi, TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking available.
Enclosed decking with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking