Friends' holiday
Friends' holiday
A getaway with the lads. No deadlines, no phones, no plans. Just laughing together, drinks, swimming, and enjoying the great outdoors.
A friends' holiday at Lodge Holidays is about exactly that: freedom, space and relaxation, without compromising on comfort.
Why a lodge is ideal for a friends' holiday
Going on holiday with friends is always a good idea. You just want to make sure everyone has enough space. In a lodge from Lodge Holidays, you have all the comfort you are looking for, without it feeling dull or stiff.
The lodges are spacious, atmospheric and fully equipped. You have proper beds, a bathroom, a kitchen and a veranda with plenty of room for the whole group. During the day you head out to explore, and in the evening you cook together or light the fire.
A friends' holiday at Lodge Holidays means being together, without any obligations. No rushing, no timetables. Just freedom.
Large terrace
Plenty of room for the whole group outside
Barbecue
Cooking together on the outdoor barbecue
Fatboy hammock
Relaxing in the luxury two-person hammock
Outdoor kitchen
Cooking together in the open air
DESTINATIONS
Our favourite places for friends' holiday
Holiday with friends in Italy
A holiday with friends in Italy combines good food, great wine and a relaxed atmosphere. Our lodges are in Le Marche, Umbria and Liguria, among the vineyards and hills.
By day you take the car for a drive past little villages, a dip in the lake or a wine tasting. In the evening you cook together or let someone else do it at a good Italian restaurant.
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Holiday with friends in France
France is a classic, and for good reason. Our locations in the Ardèche, the Dordogne and the Pyrenees are perfect for an active holiday with friends. You can canoe, hike, mountain bike or simply relax by the pool.
Peace, nature and good company, that's France at its best.
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Holiday with friends in Friesland
Close to home, but with that real holiday feeling. A holiday with friends in Friesland at Vrijhaven Heeg means boating, paddleboarding, cycling and simply being outdoors.
The Frisian landscape brings the peace, the lodge brings the comfort and your friends bring the fun.
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The best lodges for friends' holiday





From €82/night Safari Lodge 2-6P
Spacious, trendy and fully equipped for the ultimate outdoor living
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From €99/night Desert Lodge XL 2-6P
Rugged, trendy and made for outdoor living
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+ Teeny Lodge From €83/night Safari Lodge + Teeny Lodge 2-6P
The perfect combination for families or groups of friends
View this lodge →PERFECT FOR FRIENDS' HOLIDAY
The best campsites for you
Personally selected by Rink-Jan





Camping Les Sapins
On the Plateau de Sault, at 1,280 metres above sea level, lies Camping Les Sapins. With views across the valley, the high peaks of the Pyrenees are visible between the hills, some capped with permanent snow. Peace, space, nature and culture are the key concepts for Dutch owners Lia and Jos.
Pyrenees, France




Camping Al Lago di Lago
Camping Al Lago di Lago is situated directly on a crystal-clear lake, nestled amid the verdant rolling hills of Veneto and on the edge of the renowned Prosecco wine region. A small-scale and relaxed family campsite where water, nature, and the outdoor life take centre stage.
Veneto, Italy




Camping Les 3 Cantons
This cosy, child-friendly 4-star campsite Les 3 Cantons is situated in the Tarn-et-Garonne region, close to the Dordogne and the Lot. The surrounding area is beautiful and wooded, and you're just a short trip away from a lively market or a picturesque medieval town. The campsite itself boasts a wonderful swimming pool, a tennis court, and a restaurant serving the flavours of French cuisine.
Tarn-et-Garonne, FranceGUEST REVIEWS
What guests say about friends' holiday
Last August we spent a number of wonderful days at Gajole in Italy, staying in a tent from Lodge Holidays. What a luxury! Lovely beds, a private kitchen and even a private shower and toilet. A luxury espresso machine, Weber BBQ and plenty of FatBoy furnishings. You really no longer get the feeling that you are staying in a tent. An immaculately presented tent, and a welcoming and helpful campsite team! You can dine at the restaurant, but there is also a small yet fully stocked campsite shop. Cooking in your own covered outdoor kitchen is, incidentally, an absolute delight as well... All the tents were occupied, yet you are not at all disturbed by the 'neighbours', even when sitting out on the (large!) terrace. The campsite is relaxed and situated beside a beautiful lake in a wonderful setting. Highly recommended!
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We spent 2 nights at this camping. It is located in a beautiful place, the common areas(shower, toilet), the lake itself is great! (Finally a place where you can jump into the lake.. SO FUN! :) ) We are only started staying in campings, and this camping was our first outside of our home country. The rules for us are too much, but next time we know that we need to read the rules of each camping before booking anything, because there could be surprises... However our vacation here was wonderful despite the owner's attitude. The pitches were strange for us, because we used to stay in campings where you can find some kind of separation between the pitches. Here there is nothing, your neighbour will be your close neighbour. Maybe it is not strange, but for us was a bit lame. I love the idea of the trash-selection, and if we did not know something where to throw away, the staff helped us. We will not come back next time, because we need to use our car, our equipments and tents were created for a car and here this is prohibited to leave the car on the pitch. (Unless it is a caravan, campervan) Good advice for everyone who are planning to come here: read the rules at the website, and if you agree with them you will have a wonderful holiday!
We stayed as a family of four for one night only. Due to the long drive and our tiredness, we didn’t find the property easily and felt there should have been more road signs, but once wr arrived we were impressed with the area. The property we stayed in was new so everything was sparkling clean. It was inspiring to see how nicely they’d planned the storage units and the furniture so that the mobile home didn’t feel small but felt rather spacious. Two bathrooms, two bedrooms, small kitchen and dining area in the middle, as well as a sitting area. The terrace was facing raw nature and tall trees, which I loved. The surrounding nature was gorgeous, too. To top it all up, the breakfast was lovely and we left refreshed and well rested. We would definitely stay here again, despite the long drive off the motorway.
Super lovely, not-too-large campsite with a wonderfully welcoming host and staff. Friendly, yet never intrusive — your privacy is fully respected. A beautifully maintained campsite, and the newer section by the static caravans is particularly lovely. The young lifeguard took his responsibilities very seriously, which kept things enjoyable for everyone, young and old! All the staff speak perfectly good English, so if French doesn't quite get you there, you'll always find a way together. The entertainment is very much in French, but they do make a real effort to translate into English as well. Thanks to that, we didn't even finish last at the pub quiz! ;-) The bar has a wonderfully convivial atmosphere, yet is by no means overwhelmingly busy, and we experienced absolutely no nuisance whatsoever. The bread rolls are wonderfully fresh — still warm, in fact, if you collect them in good time. The surrounding area is stunning and just as delightful to explore by bike, and the hire bicycles from the campsite were absolutely perfect for doing so! In short, a truly comfortable campsite that I would wholeheartedly recommend to everyone.
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We had an amazing 10 days at Les Sapins. Jos and Lia put their heart and soul into making sure their guests are 100% comfortable. We stayed in a chalet which was fully equipped and tastefully decorated and also well-conditioned for the hot days and cool nights. The pool was nice and the surrounding area perfect if you want to get away from it all in a wonderful natural environment.
We spent two weeks at this campsite with our tent. We genuinely cannot understand why this campsite is primarily known as a transit campsite, as we found it a wonderful place to stay for longer. The campsite has a beautiful swimming pool, clean facilities, and lovely, spacious pitches with a magnificent view over Rimini and even the sea. A special word of praise for the very friendly cleaner, who ensured that everything always looked neat and well-kept. There is a bread service and a small campsite shop on site. By the swimming pool you can enjoy delicious ice creams, fresh fruit, drinks, and other refreshments, which we very much appreciated during the warm days. The only thing we felt was missing was a water point closer to the tent pitches. That would make a stay for campers who remain longer even more comfortable. The surrounding area is beautiful too. San Marino itself is stunning, but we also visited Rimini and Bologna, and both cities are absolutely worth the trip. Thank you, dear and friendly campsite, for two wonderful weeks and an exceptionally enjoyable stay. We look back on our holiday with great fondness!
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A wonderful campsite with spacious pitches on a beautiful private little beach. Close to Heeg. This is a place to truly unwind. The morning bread-roll service is lovely, and you can also buy nice coffee at the small 'café' by the beach. Shame it wasn't always open and no evening meals are offered 😀 The toilet/shower building near the entrance is great and attractive, but the one at the back is, by contrast, much less pleasant. Late in the evening the showers and toilets are no longer lit, which isn't great if you need the toilet at night 🤔 This doesn't outweigh the pleasant atmosphere, peace and cosiness of the campsite, so we'll definitely be back with our own Volkswagen T2 camper. Regards, Tim & Barbara
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Just got back this week from this fantastic campsite. The pitches are spacious, the facilities are always super clean and the staff are very friendly. We stayed 2 weeks at Les 3 Cantons. When we arrived, most of the guests were Dutch, mostly families with children up to around 14, some up to around 18. Everyone was really relaxed and enjoying the surroundings. The campsite is beautifully laid out, the planting is 'wild' and therefore varied, the pitches are large (especially those along the west side of the campsite where we stayed) and also level. There's a row of trees between all the pitches. This gives some shade everywhere in the afternoon, which was nice since we sometimes had 38 degrees of full sun. The sanitary building is tidy, with 7 washing-up spots, 2 handwashing spots and 1 washing machine (which sometimes meant a bit of a queue for laundry). 2x 3 showers and 2x 3 sinks. There's also a row of toilets, including 1 urinal. Overall the facilities are sufficient, but a bit tight for the number of people, which meant some waiting at peak times. The pool is very beautiful, fairly quiet during the day, busy at the end of the afternoon when everyone wants a quick dip after a day out. Boisterous teenagers throwing balls and doing bombs can make it a bit crowded at times, especially in the shallow end where the younger children play, but we didn't find it unpleasant. Lots to do nearby. From the campsite there's an Adventure centre where you can do various activities for a fee. We ourselves did the 10km canoe trip and the caving tour (definitely recommended, despite the 50 euro per person). Not far from the campsite there's also a treetop adventure course which is great too. Every evening there's also a 'regular' activity on the campsite. A bingo, football tournament, water polo and on Fridays the ghost walk! In the evening it's quiet from 22:00 and completely silent from 23:00, really lovely! The campsite is an absolute must. (PS, you do need to be okay with spiders, as there are an awful lot of ground spiders.) (PS2 for anyone who's read the whole review, there's no annoying rooster.)
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Arrived using the directions given by the campsite. Don't follow your navigation. The campsite is on top of a mountain. Friendly welcome with a drink of your choice. Beautiful, large pitch below the restaurant. It's a terraced campsite, with steps up to the restaurant and pool. What you spend at the campsite is tracked, and you can see this in your booking. On departure you pay everything in one go. We had an incorrect calculation, which was corrected immediately when we asked about it. We thought it was a lovely pool. There's no children's pool for young kids. It cooled down nicely at night. Small local supermarket 10 minutes' drive away. Regular supermarket 20 minutes down the mountain. Large supermarket 30 minutes away in Pesaro. A wonderful, welcoming campsite on top of a mountain with a beautiful view.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All about friends' holiday
Our lodges are suitable for 2 to 8 people. The Safari Lodge 2-6P and Desert Lodge Teeny 2-8P are ideal for a group of friends. For larger groups of 8+, you can book several lodges next to each other at the same campsite. Campsites such as Les 3 Cantons in southern France and Heart of Nature in Croatia offer plenty of room for this.
Heart of Nature in Croatia is perfect for an adventurous holiday with friends: canoeing, walking and swimming in crystal-clear water. For a relaxed holiday with good food and wine, Italy (Le Marche, Umbria) is ideal. In France, Les 3 Cantons in Tarn-et-Garonne offers a large pool and barbecue facilities — perfect for group dinners. Camping Vrijhaven in Friesland is great if you don't want to drive far.
Yes, almost all Lodge Holidays lodges have a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a barbecue on the covered terrace. Perfect for cooking together and barbecuing with friends. The outdoor kitchen has a gas hob, fridge, cooking utensils and crockery. At some campsites in Italy you can also buy local produce for an authentic Italian meal.
Yes, weekend and midweek bookings are possible at Lodge Holidays. Get in touch with Rink-Jan via WhatsApp for availability and group offers. In the shoulder season there are extra attractive rates. Tip: book a midweek stay (Monday-Friday) for the quietest experience and the best prices.
The options differ by destination. In Croatia: canoeing, rafting and walking in nature. In Italy: wine tastings, cycling through the hills and visiting the beach on the Adriatic coast. In the Dordogne: kayaking on the river, visiting castles and exploring local markets. In Friesland: paddleboarding, sailing and cycling along the lakes. Every campsite page lists the activities in the area.
Absolutely. Our lodges offer hotel comfort in the middle of nature: a real bed with a quality mattress, a private bathroom with a warm shower, a fully equipped kitchen and an espresso machine. You miss nothing compared to a hotel but gain enormously in atmosphere, space and sociability. Many guests who try glamping for the first time are surprised by the level of comfort and come back every year.
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