Yurt Holidays in Nidderdale AONB

Settle into a yurt in Nidderdale AONB and you’ll wake up to rolling moorland, stone walls, and the kind of silence you only find this far from the city. With over a dozen yurt options dotted through the valleys, you can sink into a private hot tub, toast marshmallows over a fire, or log on to wifi without missing a sunset. Average nightly rates run around £175, but you’ll find spots from £85 if you book ahead. Swimming holes, bridleways for horseback riding, and walking trails criss-cross the area—ask a local for the best route down to the river. Top picks like Greenoak Hideout (15 reviews), The Black Swan (12 reviews), and Howdy Glamping (12 reviews) are favourites for secluded pitches and proper facilities. Bring layers—it gets chilly after dark—and don’t forget to sort your rubbish before you leave. If you’re after a yurt with a touch of comfort and plenty to explore outside your door, this corner of Yorkshire delivers.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Settle into a yurt in Nidderdale AONB and you’ll wake up to rolling moorland, stone walls, and the kind of silence you only find this far from the city. With over a dozen yurt options dotted through the valleys, you can sink into a private hot tub, toast marshmallows over a fire, or log on to wifi without missing a sunset. Average nightly rates run around £175, but you’ll find spots from £85 if you book ahead. Swimming holes, bridleways for horseback riding, and walking trails criss-cross the area—ask a local for the best route down to the river. Top picks like Greenoak Hideout (15 reviews), The Black Swan (12 reviews), and Howdy Glamping (12 reviews) are favourites for secluded pitches and proper facilities. Bring layers—it gets chilly after dark—and don’t forget to sort your rubbish before you leave. If you’re after a yurt with a touch of comfort and plenty to explore outside your door, this corner of Yorkshire delivers.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Greenoak Hideout

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2 units · Glamping · East Riding of Yorkshire, North East England

A small, yurt glamping site with treasure hunts and alpacas in the Yorkshire countryside

2. The Black Swan

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3 units · Glamping · Kirkby Stephen, England

Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.

3. Fairy Bell Wood

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1 unit · Glamping · Lambrigg, England

An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales

4. Cherish Glamping

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7 units · Glamping · Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Yurts with private bathrooms, hot tubs, and breakfast included, set in beautiful Wensleydale

Stories from the community

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Heather

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Greenoak Hideout

We had such a lovely stay at Greenoak. The hosts were so friendly and approachable and there were lots of lovely small touches that made the yurts feel homely and comfortable. The log burners and electric blankets meant that we were warm over night and had a really comfortable sleep. We are looking forward to going in the Summer to be able to enjoy more daylight hours. The boys (4 and 7) loved all of the friendly animals and the play equipment on the land, as well as the hot tub! We will definitely book again and would recommend to our friends and family! Thank you for a lovely stay and we look forward to visiting again next year!

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Leanne

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Greenoak Hideout

The setting was just perfect for our family of five (including two dogs and a 4 year old). The Yurt was comfortable, clean and very cosy. The private shower and toilet facilities were great, as was the hot tub. We had a trip to the local nature reserve during our stay, however think our daughter and the dogs were just as happy in the grounds with lots to explore, very friendly animals and lots of activities including trampoline and climbing walls. Thank you.

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natasha

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Fairy Bell Wood

We stayed in the yurt at Fairy Glen Wood and it was just perfect. It had everything we needed for a relaxing little retreat peaceful, comfortable, and surrounded by nature. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely love to come back!

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Elma

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Black Swan

Initially I wasn’t sure taking the lantern to do your (compost) toilet trip of 1.5 minutes but it worked as long as your mind doesn’t run wild in the dark when you’re on your own! But it all adds up to the whole experience of glamping without running water and electricity in the yurt. I loved the hot shower outside (I also used it to wash my hands after using the toilet), the sound of the stream, the hares who were very elusive, the log burner and the pub breakfast (included in the booking) and the pub food. I had to leave very early, it was still pitch black and I looked at the sky, it was magical with the stars and I even thought I could see 1-2 galaxies; I’m probably exaggerating but it was that clear without the light pollution. I loved the whole experience! Thank you!

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Lisa

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Fairy Bell Wood

This is a truly beautiful space. We've stayed in lots of yurts and this is the nicest by far. It's fab to have somewhere to sit inside if you need. But lovely spots outside too. The kitchen area is really useful and has everything you'd need. We followed the instructions for the shower and it worked perfectly. I loved the full length window to lay in bed and watch the sunset. Best of all if you're as anti social as me..... It's totally on it own! We re already planning our next visit.

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Leanne

July 2025

With kids

3 nights at Greenoak Hideout

Beautiful setting with friendly animals to feed, I would recommend for a relaxed getaway. The gardens are perfect for children to explore and play, securely fenced with park facilities.

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Darcey

April 2025

2 nights at The Black Swan

This was such an amazing place to say! It was so accommodating! Teas and coffees, a cosy bed and fire, It was such bliss after a day of hiking. Lovely time

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Tom

April 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Black Swan

Great experience, lovely comfortable Yurt and super close to the Pub for luxury. Great combo! Plus we saw red squirrels in the ground! The kids loved this trip.

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Ryan

December 2024

With kids

Weekend Trip to Greenoak Hideout

We had a lovely pre-Christmas stay and would highly recommend! The yurt was beautiful inside, spotless and had all the essentials. The beds were super comfy and the electric blanket helped keep us warm in the night. Mini fridge, small dining area and plenty of blankets for the colder nights. The bathroom facilities were also spotless and we all had fantastic hot showers which were very much appreciated. Kids loved seeing the donkeys in the mornings and there were plenty of outdoor toys for them to play with. We travelled into York both days which was about a 35 minute drive. Nearby towns had plenty of takeaways etc. Would 100% visit again!