Find the Best Lodges in 2024

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If you're looking to venture far from the trodden path, bag yourself a stay in the country or surround yourself with lots of history and heritage, a lodge could be just the thing you're after. With a tradition that goes back to ancient times, this trusty accommodation type promises a holiday with a difference. They are often housed in handsome manors or in ivy-clad roadside taverns where travellers have been passing for centuries. Others sit in the shadow of ski fields and soaring mountains, or are nestled neatly on the side of the motorway to offer a respite for road trippers. And then there are safari lodges, where sightings of zebras and elephants can all be had before breakfast. There really are loads to pick from.

You'll immediately notice that lodges tend to be much smaller than a classic hotel. With just a fraction of the rooms that are on offer in the big resorts, these stays manage to create somewhere that's quieter, more peaceful and romantic from the get-go. You can expect the count of suites to hover in the 10s, which also means there's going to be fewer guests crowding the lobbies and breakfast halls – perfect if you're after a real escape on that next travel adventure.

But what really sets lodges apart from the crowd is the unique character they bring. Take the range of classic lodge accommodations, oozing Georgian and Victorian styles, packed with pretty hallways that are decorated with vintage art. Then there are the hearty ski lodges and rustic outdoorsy lodges, some with crackling wood fires for warming your feet after a day on the slopes, others with timber architecture that seems to fit so organically with the natural setting. You can also find African outback lodgings, perched on bluffs overlooking the savannah plains. You're bound to feel immersed in any destination if you opt to stay in a lodge.

For travellers with a penchant for the great outdoors, lodges are often a prime choice. Known for inhabiting the wilder corners of the planet, many of these sorts of stays have trailheads and mountain lakes, Scottish lochs, Great Rift grasslands, or alpine peaks right on their doorstep. Powder hounds will be happy to find a range of lodges that come with dedicated ski rooms or rental shops on-site, while pet owners will love the wealth of places that have dog-friendly policies. The beautiful locations of lodges also make them a favourite with honeymooners and couples planning a wedding. That's why there are loads with romantic suites, and others with dedicated events spaces and dining rooms.

Price wise, lodges range from the budget-friendly right up to the uber-exclusive. It all really depends on whether you're after that freestanding Victorian bathtub and chandelier-lit lobby or are simply looking for a hearty bolthole with a comfy bed and fireplace in the countryside. Whatever it is, be sure to use our detailed map tool to pinpoint the perfect lodge for you. There's such a kaleidoscope of lodge stays on offer on ebookers today that you can be certain that no 2 trips will ever be the same.