Inside the Design: How a Modern Victory Holiday Lodge Comes to Life

Open the door of a Victory holiday lodge and it quickly becomes clear that this is no ordinary lodge. Vaulted ceilings create a real sense of height and openness, while natural textures and thoughtfully designed interiors bring warmth and balance to every space. Light flows freely throughout, giving each lodge an airy, relaxed feel that’s instantly inviting.

Beyond the aesthetics, practicality plays an equally important role. Storage is subtly integrated, ensuring there’s space for everything without compromising on style. The result is an interior that feels calm, uncluttered and easy to live in – designed for comfort across every season, not just the summer months.

In this blog, we’ll explore what sets Victory lodges apart from the rest of the market and how thoughtful design, craftsmanship and a bespoke approach shape every stage of the journey.

It Starts With a Simple Question: How Do You Want to Feel When You Arrive?

Every Victory lodge begins with a feeling, not just a floorplan.

Because when someone is buying a holiday lodge, they’re not just buying square footage. They’re buying ease. A change of pace. A place that’s ready for them the second they unlock the door.

That’s why the early stages of design revolve around how people want their holiday space to feel:
• Comfortable, without being cluttered
• Contemporary, without feeling cold
• Special, without being overdone
• Relaxed, but still practical enough for everyday holiday living

In recent years, that “holiday feeling” has shifted slightly too. People are leaning away from interiors that look styled for photos and towards spaces that feel warmer, calmer and more personal. This can be through soft textures, natural tones or lighting that creates a great and airy atmosphere.

You’ll see that influence across Victory’s newest releases, but also in the way existing models continue to evolve.

Then Comes The Flow: Designing A Lodge You Can Actually Live In

A holiday lodge can be beautifully styled and still feel awkward to use. That’s why layout is one of the most important design decisions we make, and one of the easiest to underestimate when you’re browsing online.

You’ll notice it in the way spaces connect:
• Lounge areas that feel inviting rather than boxed-in
• Kitchens that are genuinely part of the home, not an afterthought
• Dining spaces that suit family meals and relaxed evenings with friends
• Clear sight lines that make the space feel open and sociable

This is one reason open-plan living features so strongly across the range, from our lodges including the Highcroft, designed for socialising with cosy nooks to models like the Faraday, which leans into calm “hygge” comfort with a modern boutique edge.
But “open plan” doesn’t mean empty at all. Victory’s best layouts still create moments of privacy and softness, giving you somewhere to read, somewhere to chat, somewhere to stretch out and put your feet up without feeling like you’re sitting in a showroom.

Natural Light is Part of The Design

If you’ve ever walked into a holiday lodge and instantly felt uplifted, chances are it’s because of the light.

We put a lot of thought into how natural light moves through a space: where windows sit, how doors open and how the lodge connects to the outdoors.

In our holiday lodge design, light does a few key things:
• Makes rooms feel bigger and calmer
• Helps interiors feel more natural and less “manufactured”
• Turns the view into part of the room (especially on a great pitch)
• Creates that effortless “I could stay here all day” feeling

The Franklin, for example, is known for its clever use of windows, including a distinctive bi-fold window to the dining area. This is a detail that turns everyday meals into an inside-outside experience when the weather’s right.

That’s not just a nice-to-have feature either. It’s a design choice rooted in how people actually use their lodges: entertaining, relaxing, opening the home up to the air and the view. This is thanks to our innovative Novus – our manufacturing process which creates stunning holiday lodges and holiday homes.

The Kitchen: Where Modern Holiday Living Really Happens

In a modern lodge, the kitchen isn’t just functional. It’s social – and we had this at the forefront when designing our holiday lodges.

Victory lodge kitchens are designed to support real holiday life with:
• Plenty of usable worktop space
• Practical storage that doesn’t steal the room
• Integrated appliances where it makes sense
• Open-plan kitchen diners that allow friends and family to be together
• Finishes that feel contemporary and easy to live with

You’ll see this design thinking across our holiday lodges and holiday homes alike. It’s especially noticeable in our newest 2026 holiday home releases — like the Harraway, with soft and neutral tones, the serene and chic Ripley, and the Verve, which combines practicality and smart design.

Those are holiday homes rather than lodges, but they’re still part of the same design mindset: make the heart of the home feel good to be in, not just good to look at.

Materials, Textures and The “Touch Test”

A lot of modern design looks great in photos, don’t they?

The real question to ask is: does it feel good when you’re living in it?

Our approach to interiors leans heavily on texture and tactility; those small details that make a space feel warm and settled rather than shiny and “new”.

Think of the following:
• Soft upholstery you want to sink into
• Layered textiles that add comfort
• Wood tones that bring warmth into open-plan layouts
• Feature walls and surfaces that add depth without shouting

It’s one of the reasons our holiday lodges often feel more like a true home away from home, and that leads us to one of the biggest differences behind the scenes…

Novus: The Innovative Design Driving Our Holiday Lodges

So, what’s that difference? If Victory design is about how a lodge feels, Novus is a huge part of why it feels that way.

Novus is Victory’s unique build approach used across every home they build – including our entry-level Liberte holiday lodge.

In simple terms, Novus was created to improve how holiday lodges and homes perform in real life, not just how they look on day one.

This matters more than people realise until they experience it. The build quality is what makes a lodge feel comfortable on a chilly January weekend or a warm July evening. It’s what makes the space feel more spacious, more premium and more stable over time.

Designing Holiday Lodges for Different Lifestyles

Not everyone wants the same kind of holiday lodge.

Some owners want a peaceful couples’ retreat. Others want a family base that can handle muddy boots, board games, and extra guests without a second thought. Some want a statement lodge that feels like a true luxury retreat.

Our range is built to reflect those different lifestyles, and the design process shifts slightly depending on who the model is for.

Our holiday lodge models include:
• The Franklin – rich, textured, and characterful, with standout design features
• The Highcroft – farmhouse-chic with a modern twist, designed for gathering and socialising
• The Faraday – calm, cosy, boutique-feeling comfort that suits everything from couples’ weekends to larger family stays
• The Liberte – light, open, modern, and designed to be easy and adaptable

These aren’t just different looks; they’re different design personalities, created for different kinds of downtime.

Built to Be Used, Not Tiptoed Around

There’s a certain kind of “luxury” that looks amazing but feels too precious to enjoy.

That’s not the aim here.

Our design approach is rooted in creating spaces that feel elevated and usable, because a holiday lodge is meant to be lived in.
It should handle:
• Family and four-legged friends coming in and out all day
• Cooking proper meals together
• Hosting friends and family
• Lazy mornings and long evenings
• Changing seasons and changing routines

This is exactly where our build quality and design work together: materials that last, layouts that function, and finishes that still feel great after the hundredth weekend.

Final Thoughts: Design That Makes Your Holidays Feel Easier

A modern Victory holiday lodge doesn’t come to life in one moment. It’s built through hundreds of decisions, from the big layout moves to the smallest finishing details – all guided by one goal: To create a home away from home that feels like an escape, without compromise.

It’s why, for example, our newest models feel so in tune with how people want to holiday now. It’s why existing favourites continue to evolve. And it’s why Novus remains at the heart of everything, because what’s behind the walls matters just as much as what’s on them.

Download a brochure to explore our full range, or book a showground visit if you’d like to view our holiday lodges and holiday homes in person.