There’s a reason waterside holidays never go out of style. Whether it’s the stillness of a lake at sunrise, the gentle rhythm of life by the shore, or the simple pleasure of stepping straight from your lodge onto the water, being beside it brings an instant sense of calm.
From Dutch lakeside lodges with private electric boats to Scandinavian-style harbour homes on a German marina, and from Cornish estates with recreational lakes to National Park retreats just moments from some of Britain’s most iconic waterscapes, Landal invites guests to slow down and fully switch off. With more than 260 parks across nine countries, its waterside stays offer the perfect setting to reconnect — with nature, others, and yourself.
Whether it’s a romantic escape, a multigenerational summer break or an active outdoor adventure, these Landal waterside retreats fit the brief…
UK
Landal Woodland Lakes - Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Hot-tub lodges overlooking the lakes
Between the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales — two of England's most beautiful national parks — Landal Woodland Lakes boasts lodges that sit around peaceful lakes. Here, the water is more than a feature; it shapes the entire stay, from morning coffee on the deck to evenings spent in the hot tub against the Yorkshire skyline.
Onsite, an indoor heated pool, The Olive Tree Café and The Pamper Lounge Spa ensure there’s plenty to enjoy beyond the great outdoors. The city of York, Lightwater Valley Theme Park and the market town of Thirsk are all a short drive away.
Landal Clowance - Camborne, Cornwall
Lodges and a lakeside restaurant, located near the Cornish coast
This historic Cornish estate has been in aristocratic hands for over five centuries, centred around an elegant 18th-century manor house. A magnificent recreational lake takes centre stay within the grounds, with accommodation ranging from lodges and Coach House apartments to The Gatehouse - a former rectory with period detail and a garden hot tub overlooking open countryside, and a bespoke treehouse complete with a private copper bathtub on the terrace.
Guests can enjoy water-based activities on the lake, along with indoor swimming, Temple Spa treatments and dining at the Lakeview Restaurant. Cornwall's beaches, St Ives, Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium are accessible with a day out.
Landal Twin Lakes - Carnforth, Lancashire
Lakeside lodges within easy reach of Morecambe Bay and Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Landal Twin Lakes is a quietly irresistible retreat, where luxury lodges feature floor-to-ceiling windows, private hot tubs and uninterrupted views across the water — often the first thing you see on waking.
The Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, the Forest of Bowland and Morecambe Bay are all within reach, making Twin Lakes a resort for those who want to fill their days with mountain or moorland and return to something that feels genuinely restorative at the end of it. The 4.5-mile Ingleton Waterfalls Trail and the 170-mile coast-to-coast Way of the Roses cycling route are among the outdoor highlights nearby.
Landal Ullswater Heights - Penrith, Cumbria
Hot-tub lodges are a gateway to the Lake District, with unmissable lakeside restaurant
A stay here opens the door to 912 square miles of protected landscape within the Lake District National Park. Ullswater and Derwentwater are just minutes away, while Aira Force waterfall sits tucked among woodland glades. From kayaking and paddleboarding to wild swimming and lake cruises, the options for getting on the water are endless.
Back at the resort, the award-winning Lake House Bar and Restaurant — serving locally sourced food and wood-fired pizzas on a lakeside terrace with a retractable roof — is a dining destination in its own right.
For more information or to book our UK resorts, visit landal.co.uk
EUROPE
Landal Vakantiepark Giethoorn - Giethoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands
Canal village near National Park Weerribben-Wieden offering car-free tranquillity
Giethoorn (also called ‘Dutch Venice’) feels like something from a fairytale. This car-free village is laced with canals and wooden bridges, set within the peaceful surroundings of Weerribben-Wieden National Park, and explored entirely by boat, bike or on foot.
Landal’s park sits at its heart across four small peninsulas, with direct water access. From February to October, most accommodations include a private electric sloop moored at the garden jetty, allowing guests to step straight from terrace to water and explore at their own pace.
Landal Hafendorf Rheinsberg - Rheinsberg, Brandenburg, Germany
Scandinavian marina village with private jetty options around a network of 70 lakes
Discover these Scandinavian half-timbered lodges clustered around a working marina, featuring a stunning lighthouse at the water's edge. Some accommodations have their own private jetty, ideal for those keen to get out on the water.
The Rheinsberg Lake District comprises more than 70 interconnected lakes, perfect for boating, kayaking and fishing. A scenic cycle route leads to Rheinsberg Castle, while Berlin is within easy driving distance. Guests can also access the adjacent Precise Resort’s expansive wellness area, including an indoor pool and sauna.
Landal Waterpark Belterwiede - Wanneperveen, Overijssel, Netherlands
Villas with private jetties with options to sail into Weerribben-Wieden National Park
Belterwiede’s farmhouse-style villas sit directly on the water’s edge, each with a private garden leading down to the lake. The setting is calm, spacious and distinctly Dutch in character.
Guests can enjoy the calm of the surrounding Weerribben-Wieden National Park a region of reed beds, polders, water meadows and quiet canals as every villa comes with a private mooring jetty, with boat rental available for those wanting to explore via the waterways. This calm destination is close to the more busy Giethoorn (also called ‘Dutch Venice’).
Landal Waterpark Terkaple - Terkaple, Friesland, Netherlands
Villas with private docks and swimming ladders and direct access to the Frisian Lakes
Friesland is a province that invites an unhurried tempo, and Waterpark Terkaple is designed around this same ethos. Set on the Terkaplester Poelen within the Sneekermeer lake district, every villa has a private dock with a swimming ladder directly into the water.
From the park, guests can sail directly onto the Frisian Lakes for a full day's navigation with quaint destinations including Sneek, Hindeloopen, and the Ijsselmeer all reachable by boat. The annual skûtsjesilen sailing competition is also held across Frisian towns each August – a historic event where cargo ships race across the water in formation, with the surrounding towns putting on celebratory events accordingly.
For more information or to book our European resorts, visit landal.com
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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