Glamping Yorkshire
Probably one of the best located sites in England, Jollydays Glamping is the original and authentic woodland retreat – it has inspired hundreds of copycat businesses since its launch in 2008, but none have come close to recreating the magic of this unique woodland experience. This is a forest holiday with a difference, nestled into a stunning 200 acre woodland, but super close to the historic city of York. 4 large Bothys are privately located in their own slice of woodland, with private verandas, wood burners and their own bathrooms inside the tent and they’re big enough to sleep 6 in comfort. Cosy Woodcutter Huts sleep 2 – 4 and have their own private bathroom within our stunning Victorian style Bathhouse
This woodland retreat is not just about the accommodation (although that is enchanting and comfy), this is about the beautiful woods, getting back to nature and simpler times, spending time catching up with friends and family – for kids it’s a paradise and a fantastic place to wean them off their screens! 200 acres of magical woodland surrounds the glamping site, which can only be accessed by one small private road.
The woods are brimming with wildlife and the dawn chorus is something to behold, build a den or watch the stars around the campfire – this Saxon woodland is only a couple of minutes’ drive from the historical village of Stamford Bridge, or 15 minutes to the York park and ride.
NORTHWOOD TRAIL
Jollydays guests can enjoy free admission to award winning attraction Northwood Trail, England’s Fairy & Hobgoblin Sanctuary. This charming woodland attraction has giants swords, dragons nests, carved thrones as well as a myriad of fairy doors and treehouses, it also houses the only Fairy Museum in the UK – full of precious fairy artefacts. Even more popular with adults than children the trail weaves its magic and is a wonderful antidote to the stresses of modern life.
NORTHWOOD KITCHEN
Open weekends and school holidays this cosy woodland bar/bar serves delicious organic coffee, (roasted locally) and tasty platters and sandwiches, all made with the finest local ingredients. We can also open by arrangement for large groups for evenings or special events.
BOTHYS
- Sleeps: 6 (kingsize + 2 singles + double sofa bed, all bedding included.) 25% off if only booked for a couple
- Cooking: Kitchenette with 2 gas rings and BBQ
- Bathing: Own toilet, powerful shower and roll-top bath – stunning bathroom with hand painted murals
- Cooling: Fridge with freezer compartment for the all important G&Ts
- Heating: A wood burning stove and Victorian style bathroom radiator
- Veranda: Large spacious veranda to enjoy the woods all weathers, BBQ & picnic bench
- Social: Use of communal facilities, canopied campfire, pizza oven, & our gorgeous café bar and Fairy Trail
- Inside our stunning Bothys you will find the most remarkable hand painted murals, each one themed and styled in a unique way. We have 4 available, Queen Mab’s King Auberon’s, Queen Titanias and The Magicians and they contain everything you need for glamping. Open all year they have a wood burning stove, instant hot running water and stunning bathrooms. Bedrooms are super comfy and have USB charging points by the bed. Living room has a cosy woodburner and large antique table and chairs.
- For a variety of ways to cook we provide a BBQ outside and 2 gas rings inside – perfect for those bacon butties on a morning. The beds are ideal for a family, with a king-size bed for the parents and singles beds and sofa bed for the children. Groups fit in well too, with the birthday girl/ hen getting the fancy bed and the gang getting the rest! The veranda is a great place to just sit back, relax and have a cold beer or if you’re out early morning you might catch sight of a deer or hare. Jollydays is perfect for families, couples, groups and corporate or family gatherings.
WOODCUTTERS HUT
- Sleeps: 4 (1 king sized bed & 1 double sofa bed) in one room
- Cooking: 2 Gas rings & BBQ
- Bathing: Use of stunning Victorian style bathhouse with individual private bathroom)
- Cooling: A cool box with daily ice packs
- Heating: A small wood burning stove
- Social: Large canopied area over decking with picnic bench
- Other contents: All kitchen utensils, hot and cold water, tea lights, use of communal facilities and all your bedding
Our fabulous woodcutters huts are like a shepherds hut but at a spacious 6 metres by 3 metres are a lot bigger! These cosy, insulated huts are double glazed The perfect woodland retreat if you’re looking for more cosiness than a larger Bothy. These comfortable huts are perfect for a romantic retreat or for families with young children. With its covered veranda it has excellent barbequing conditions all year round, so there’s no excuse about rain! Those staying in the woodland huts have access to a private bathroom within our beautiful Victorian style Bathhouse.
SO WHAT DO I TAKE TO JOLLYDAYS?
We try to provide as much as we can but you will need toiletries, towels, food, outdoor clothing and a torch (its pitch black at night in the woods). In regards to food, you can bring your own, or book a meal at our new café bar (open weekends and school holidays pre-booking essential). It’s only 15 minutes’ walk to shops and York is 20 minutes’ drive.
SUPPLIES
When you arrive at camp you are given an allocation of, firelighters, and matches, we have a log store onsite where you can get wood and charcoal. During cold weather you will have to wrap up warm, preferably in layers, and don’t forget your wellies!
FOOD
Bring your own or pick up supplies at our local farm shop (5 minutes’ drive), or we have a stunning café / bar, using delicious local produce.
DIY FOOD
If you do want to bring your own food, or else get food delivered to the camp, either (Sainsbury’s and Asda deliver to the camp which helps increase car boot space!) cook by BBQ, kitchen hobs or in our clay oven on site. Guests have a lot of fun creating their own pizzas and once the clay oven has heated up, it will cook food in a matter of minutes!
Catering also available for Large Groups please enquire.
FOR FAMILIES
Jollydays is a fabulous place to visit with kids, there is something special about spending time in nature and the woods have a magic all of their own. We deliberately keep things simple – our “entertainment complex” consists of a wooden Wendy house and a couple of rope swings! However a couple of minutes walk away is Northwood Trail – England’s first fairy sanctuary, with a magical fairywood and enchanting fairy museum – with the largest collection of fairy artefacts in the world – perfect for grown-ups as well as kids!
GROUPS
We’ve hosted hundreds of groups over the years and Jollydays is the most idyllic place to celebrate – it feels like we are deep in the wilds, but we’re just a short hop from the incredible city of York – with all its many and varied charms. We can accommodate groups as small as 6 and as large as 40. Like most glamping sites we do have restrictions in school holidays, however if you are stuck with holiday dates, please check out our sister woodland camp www.northstarclub.co.uk which has no such restrictions.
TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS AROUND JOLLYDAYS
- Northwood Trail (free admission for Jollydays guests)
- Castle Howard
- York
- Eden Camp
- Local market towns and The Wolds
- National Parks & North Yorks Moors
- The Seaside including Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Scarborough and Flamborough Head
- Flamingo Land -Theme Park
- North York Moors Railway
- York Maze
- Northwood Fairy trail located at Jollydays with free access to guests during their stay if they are staying 2 nights or more.
PRICES
From £206 for a two night break for 2 people
From £599 per week depending on choice of accommodation
Prices depend on day of duration, day of week and season of stay
Weekends, Midweek and Week Long Breaks all available
For group Bookings and Weddings please enquire
SAVINGS – When a booking is paid in full at the time of booking, (a full 5+ months in advance) are entitled to a 10% Early bird discount.
Prices include: Bedding, dining facilities and utensils, loo roll, washing up liquid and cloths, high chairs and cots (on request + if available), BBQ, gas hobs, Your own shower and toilet.
We can provide towels, at an additional £2 per towel.
All Bothys and Woodcutter Huts have a raised and covered veranda and no acommodation is closer than 15m from the next Jollydays an exclusive low density retreat.
Please Note…
The landowner won’t allow dogs in the woodlands due to wildlife (except for guide dogs)
We only accept one night bookings on a Sunday – or last minute if we have space.
The price does not include, cancellation insurance, food, bike hire, and laundry of personal clothes.
We price the accommodation rather than per head, irrespective of the guests of people staying in it – unless it is a couple only in which case a discount of 25% is offered.
SAMPLE REVIEWS
- “Queen Mab’s Bothy is the most incredible place to stay, I could gaze at the wall paintings for hours – the bathroom is insane! And Northwood Trail is absolutely enchanting – it felt like we were in the deepest countryside but York is just a short hop away – amazing weekend!” – Richmond Upon Thames
- “Just WOW from start to finish – the new Bathhouse is the most stunning building – our bathroom had mermaids cavorting and a beautiful stained glass window! Not something I ever expected from glamping… Thanks again for a wonderful stay…” – Edinburgh
- “All agreed – best holiday ever – Thanks” – London
- “A wonderful time – We found relaxation and the
children found freedom and excitement. Will tell our friends” – Durham - “An enchanting week and probably my favourite hol ever” – Ayr
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