20 Holiday Lodges Approved at Wyreside Hall Near Lancaster

Councillors have approved plans for 20 holiday lodges, pods and shepherd's huts, together with a spa and an orangery, at Grade II listed Wyreside Hall in Dolphinholme, near Lancaster. The decision was reported by the Lancaster Guardian on 10 November 2026. The planning application was lodged with Wyre Borough Council by Wyreside Hall.

The approved scheme is for holiday stays on a historic estate, rather than a conventional holiday park. Nothing in the report says the lodges, pods or huts will be offered for sale to private owners. For anyone who already owns a static caravan or lodge, it is another example of lodge-style stays spreading to heritage estates.

A 17th-century hall on 150 acres

Wyreside Hall is a Grade II listed mansion. It was first built in the 17th century and was remodelled in 1790. The Lancaster Guardian says the manor house was first converted into a hotel and wedding venue in 2012, before being sold in late 2024 for an undisclosed fee.

The estate spans some 150 acres and sits below the Bowland Fells, with views of the River Wyre, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. It already features the 11-bed manor house, five holiday cottages and a two-bedroom gatehouse.

What has been approved

According to the Lancaster Guardian, the approved works include restorative work to the hall itself, the demolition of a partially built extension, an orangery for dedicated events, and a spa and wellness centre on the estate. Councillors also approved 20 holiday lodges, pods and shepherd's huts, together with the roads, car parks and gardens required.

The report notes that photographs included in the application show the inspiration behind the proposed woodland lodges. The Guardian describes the lodges, pods and huts as luxury holiday accommodation.

Lodge stays on a heritage estate

The approval is a further sign that lodge-style stays are spreading to heritage estates, alongside the more familiar holiday park setting. The Wyreside Hall decision does not tell an existing owner what will happen on their own park. It does show continued planning interest in lodge holidays around Lancaster and the Forest of Bowland.

This is not the only lodge plan in the same part of Lancashire. We have also covered proposals for ten holiday lodges at Bowland Lakes Leisure Village in Forton, which were submitted to the same council, Wyre Borough Council, and a separate approval for nine lodges at Ribble Valley View in Old Langho.

Thinking about selling?

If you own a holiday home and are weighing up your options, Static Caravan Buyer can give you a free, no-obligation valuation and help with the park paperwork. We charge no commission when we buy your caravan. Payment is made on collection day before the caravan is loaded. Call us on 0800 644 5000 for a friendly chat, with no pressure to go ahead.