Autumn - Winter breaks with hot tub at Bowland Retreat Lodges
Think crisp countryside walks, cosy evenings back at your lodge and your own private Jacuzzi hot tub waiting — with eight of our ten lodges offering undercover hot tubs complete with twinkling fibre-optic starlight lighting, it makes autumn and winter evenings particularly special.
At Bowland Retreat, our collection of luxury self-catering lodges has been designed for year-round stays, making them ideal for autumn breaks for couples, winter hot tub getaways, family escapes and girly weekends away with a hot tub.
Tucked away in the Ribble Valley countryside near Clitheroe and Whalley, our ten individually designed lodges with hot tubs sleep between 2 and 6 guests.
Cold outside. Warm bubbles. Twinkling lights overhead.
One of the features that really comes into its own during the cooler months is our undercover hot tubs.
The majority of our lodges feature an undercover private Jacuzzi hot tub allowing you to enjoy the experience whatever the Lancashire weather decides to do! And as evening falls, they become even more special. Twinkling fibre-optic starlight lighting above the hot tubs creates a wonderfully atmospheric setting. With warm bubbles below, tiny lights overhead and the peaceful countryside around you, it’s the kind of moment that becomes the reason you want to return!
Whether you're visiting for a romantic anniversary, catching up with friends or simply escaping everyday life for a couple of nights, our undercover hot tub lodges are particularly suited to autumn and winter breaks. What more could you want from a winter evening?
Autumn breaks for couples in the Ribble Valley
September is one of our favourite times of year in the Ribble Valley. You can often still enjoy mild days, while the first hints of autumn begin to appear across the countryside. It's a lovely time for walking, dining outdoors when the weather allows and enjoying quieter days exploring the local area. For couples searching for lodges with hot tubs in September, a short break at Bowland Retreat gives you the best of both worlds — days spent exploring and indulging in the local delights.
There is something particularly romantic about the Ribble Valley in autumn. The landscape begins to turn golden, the air feels fresher and countryside walks become even more inviting when you know there is a cosy lodge and private hot tub waiting for you afterwards. Our five one-bedroom lodges are designed with couples in mind, each offering its own individual interiors and luxurious touches.
If you're searching for autumn breaks for couples, a romantic October getaway or lodges with hot tubs in September, Bowland Retreat Lodges offers the perfect combination of countryside tranquillity and plenty to explore nearby.
Spend your day walking in the Forest of Bowland, browsing the independent shops of Clitheroe and Whalley or settling in for a long lunch at one of the Ribble Valley's fantastic pubs or restaurants. Then return to your luxury lodge, pour a drink and enjoy peaceful surroundings.
Cosy October & November lodge breaks
By October and November, cosy season has well and truly arrived. These months are made for slower mornings, muddy boots by the door, warming food and evenings spent doing very little at all. After a day exploring the Forest of Bowland, retreat to your lodge, get comfortable and enjoy the privacy of your own space. Take a book, open a bottle of wine, cook something together or head outside for a soak beneath the twinkling lights of your hot tub.
For guests looking for a cosy hot tub break in Lancashire or a romantic winter break with a private hot tub, this is one of the loveliest times of year to visit.
Hot tub breaks in December
December doesn't always have to mean rushing around. A countryside break before Christmas can be the perfect opportunity to slow things down for a few days. If you're searching for hot tub breaks in December, Bowland Retreat Lodges offers a peaceful alternative to the busy festive season. Spend the day Christmas shopping in Clitheroe or Whalley, With popular spots like Holme Mill - you can enjoy the cafe, beer hall and Bowland Social entertainment. Even a trip to the indulgent Everyman Cinema in Clitheroe. Enjoy a festive lunch at one of the area's country pubs, then head back to your lodge for an evening in the hot tub. With the cold winter air around you and fibre-optic lights twinkling overhead, December evenings in an undercover hot tub feel particularly special. A pre-Christmas lodge break can also make a wonderful couples' getaway, birthday treat or early Christmas present to each other.
Autumn & winter food in the Ribble Valley
One of the biggest advantages of staying at Bowland Retreat Lodges is just how many fantastic places there are to eat nearby. The Ribble Valley has become renowned for its food and drink, from relaxed country pubs to award-winning restaurants and special occasion dining. Autumn and winter are particularly good seasons for making food part of your stay. Think Sunday lunches beside the fire at the Aspinall Arms, seasonal menus, and long dinners where there is no need to rush home afterwards. We're close to Clitheroe and Whalley and within easy reach of some of the Ribble Valley's best-known restaurants and pubs, making Bowland Retreat a great base for a foodie weekend away.
Choose your perfect autumn or winter lodge
Whether you're planning a romantic weekend away, a family lodge holiday or a hot tub lodge breka with friends, there is a Bowland Retreat Lodge to suit your stay.
Our collection of 10 luxury lodges includes:
5 one-bedroom lodges — perfect for couples and romantic hot tub breaks.
4 two-bedroom lodges — ideal for families, two couples or friends travelling together.
1 three-bedroom lodge — sleeping up to six guests and perfect for family and friends' getaways.
Every lodge has its own private Jacuzzi hot tub.
Every season brings a different reason to escape to Bowland Retreat Lodges. Come for the countryside. Stay for the food, the peace and the time together. And when the temperature drops, slip into the warm bubbles of your private hot tub and watch those tiny lights twinkle overhead. Escape the everyday. Embrace the season.
Book your autumn or winter hot tub break at Bowland Retreat Lodges, Ribble Valley, Lancashire and discover just how good the colder months can be.