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As travellers seek cooler destinations and nature-rich escapes this summer, forest holidays are having a moment.
With tree cover creating naturally cooler environments and endless opportunities to switch off and connect with nature, Landal has rounded up some of its best woodland stays across the UK and Europe.
Landal Hexham Lodges, Northumberland
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Set within 1,000 acres of North East countryside, Landal Hexham Lodges is surrounded by natural beauty and unspoiled views, making it perfect for alfresco morning coffee on your balcony with a book in hand. With beautiful countryside surroundings, an on-site activity centre for the adventurous, and a network of hiking and cycling trails across the area, you can make the most of every moment in the forest and get out of the heat on a shaded woodland walk.
Landal Rockingham Forest, Northamptonshire
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Escape the summer heat naturally with an intimate forest escape to Landal Rockingham Forest. Nestled in ancient woodland, close to the border between Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, this peaceful forest holiday resort is ideal for unplugged breaks where you can jump in the hot tub, enjoy a spot of forest bathing and switch off for a few days.
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Boasting spectacular views over the Yorkshire Dales, guests can enjoy a secluded woodland escape at Landal Aysgarth. Just a 10-minute walk away lies Aysgarth Falls, a dramatic triple flight of waterfalls carved out by the River Ure and one of the area’s most famed attractions. Spend the day roaming the nearby woodlands before heading back and enjoying a spot of wildlife spotting from your lodge.
Landal Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire
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Escape to Kenwick Woods in the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Families can follow walking and cycling trails from the resort, visit Hubbard's Hills for woodland walks in a naturally cooler environment and paddle in streams, then head back to the park to unwind with woodland views from your outdoor hot tub.
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Swap the coast for Cornwall's quieter side with a forest escape to Landal Clowance, a 97-acre country estate of ancient woodland, rolling parkland and tranquil lakes. Stroll beneath towering trees, spot wildlife along the on-site nature trails or hop on a bike to explore the surrounding countryside. Accommodation ranges from a treehouse to glass-fronted lodges, each designed to bring the outside in.
Landal Puur Exloo, Netherlands
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The surroundings immediately reveal why this region attracts so many walking and cycling enthusiasts. Bordering on the forest and looking out over vast plains, Landal PUUR Exloo gives direct access to endless routes and trails from the resort in the beautiful UNESCO Hondsrug region. Back at the villas, families can make the most of the game box and enjoy a variety of sports beneath the trees in the garden.
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Discover the beauty of Germany's Moselle Valley with a stay at Landal Sonnenberg, set on a wooded mountain plateau surrounded by vineyards. Families will enjoy the onsite forest climbing attractions, including a banana jump and Tarzan jump, woodland cycling trails and getting up close with wildlife at the deer game park – blending nature and adventure on this forest escape.
Landal Mooi Zutendaal, Belgium
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Bordering Belgium's oldest national park, Hoge Kempen, Landal Mooi Zutendaal is the perfect base for a forest escape and to reconnect outdoors. Spend your days wandering through pine forests, purple heathland and peaceful woodland trails or explore the network of cycling routes weaving through the landscape.
Landal Salztal Paradies, Germany
Combining outdoor adventure with peaceful woodland surroundings, Landal Salztal Paradies is a great base for an active forest escape. Perfectly placed on the edge of the Harz Mountains, explore miles of scenic hiking and cycling trails through forests, valleys and mountain peaks. Those looking to take it all in on a grander scale can enjoy a ride on the historic Harz steam railway to the legendary Brocken summit.
About Landal
Landal is the new brand resulting from the merger of Roompot and Landal GreenParks. It is a leader in wide ranging holidays and accommodations in Europe. As a professional and innovative host, Landal offers every guest unforgettable holiday experiences in more than 22,500 highly varied accommodations at more than 200 beautiful holiday locations in eight countries.
With a great diversity of destinations, accommodation types and holiday options, Landal offers something special to suit every preference and budget, from beach houses to designer villas, and from glamping to beautiful lodges and luxury chalets. This gives the annual 6 million guests an unprecedented number of holiday options, and in all seasons.
Driven by the purpose ‘We give everyone the freedom to find their happy place’, Landal aims for further international growth and is committed to creating a better environment. Thanks to an active sustainability policy, the parks are Green Key certified. Together with their 5,200 colleagues at all destinations and offices, they ensure that every guest finds their ‘Happy place’ at Landal.
At Landal, they act according to four core values: ‘Feel at home’, ‘Together as one’, ‘Discover your nature’ and ‘Focus on what matters’. These values shape both the culture and the brand, ensuring that guests, colleagues and partners always feel at home and welcome. Landal creates a safe and trusted environment where everyone supports each other, encourages curiosity and prioritises what really matters, such as a sustainable future and personal happiness. More information at landal.com.
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