Wren Lodge

Great lodge in great location

Had another great stay at Wren Lodge with our 2 young boys!

Grandparents were next door in Otter Lodge! We’ve been multiple times! So much to do in the area and the lodges are superb!

We had such a lovely stay here this week and honestly couldn’t have asked for more.

The place was incredibly quiet, which made it perfect for relaxing and switching off. It felt really spacious throughout, with plenty of room to unwind and feel comfortable. Everything was spotless when we arrived — you can tell a lot of care goes into keeping it clean and well looked after. It had such a welcoming feel from the moment we walked in. We genuinely had a wonderful time and wouldn’t hesitate to come back again. Already looking forward to our next visit!

We have just returned from our 4 night stay in Wren Lodge.

First impressions were very impressive and we liked the location. However, we feel the lodge had been let down by the housekeeping. There was a rusty old disintegrated brilliant pad in the kitchen sink that had caused a stain on the surface, the oven trays badly need replacing, there was a lot of crumbs on the dining table and it was very sticky,even after wiping it, both toilet brushes need replacing,the non slip shower mat is dirty and needs replacing, cutlery needed washing before use and there is only 3 dinner plates! I notified Sykes about the staining of the sink immediately and forwarded a photo for the owner. I was told the owner needed to check this out with housekeeping to confirm whether it was there previously!!... Not a response I was expecting as we had only been in the lodge for 20 minutes! This was not a good start to our holiday. It's such a shame the housekeeping had let this lodge down. Replace the old items, inspect the cleaning and this lodge would be restored to its luxury status.

We found Wren Lodge was a great space for a holiday.

It is in a lovely location and we visited places of interest in the area. The lodge was well appointed and clean.

Lovely, spacious accommodation.

Everything we needed was there. Lovely outside area too. Eight ducks needed feeding each morning which was a highlight!

The Lodge was so amazing & clean so spacious & comfortable.

The owners have thought of everything you might need whilst away. Will definitely be returning x

What a lovely lodge.

Best we've been to and we've been to a few. Only thing was there was a dirty pot left in the drawer and the tumble dryer collection compartment was full. Other than that 1st class lodge

No WiFi!

! We cleaned freezer door rubber due to mouldy food particles, clearly states that visitors must keep clean but no products left to use I.e. toilet cleaner. Filthy toilet brush. Vacuum cleaner full & stunk of dirty dogs when used . When the word luxury is advertised in description one would expect it to be just that. Luxury!! No welcome pack. Uncomfortable sofas!!

Generally a very nice property, good quality fittings in shower & kitchen.

The only negatives are the TV is mounted far too high to view properly & the sofas are cheap and uncomfortable. Having WI FI would be an advantage.

Lodge is well equipped, sofas low and uncomfortable, lacks wi-fi.

Otherwise it was very good and lovely area to visit.

Lovely modern, spacious lodge.

Like another review we found the settee too low to be comfortable, but there were plenty of cushions available. Bed was comfortable and kitchen area had plenty of room to work in. Second time we have stayed in one of these lodges as it is a very nice area to visit. There was tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits in the lodge but unlike many other places there was no milk and after a seven and a half hour journey we really wanted a cup of tea. However as its not peak holiday season and no one is actually on site its possibly a question of when the cleaners actually serviced the lodge. We very much enjoyed our stay here and would book again if wanting to stay in the area. Note for the owner, perhaps its time to replace the saucepans?

waiting for the toaster was like watching paint dry.

also when it rains the rain pours out of the downpipe, also the next lodge the rain comes over the side of the guttering, obviously they both have problems with their downpipes also you could make it clear that the site is work in progress. that said the lodge was beautiful and we thouroughly enjoyed our break

Third year we have stayed here.

Love the lodge, the peace and the area, especially in Autumn. Hope to be back again next year.

Another lovely stay in these log cabins.

We absolutely love it here the cabins are delightful and the countryside is amazing. We would definitely recommend and we will definitely be staying again.

The lodge was lovely, very clean and comfortable, we had everything we needed and we had a very relaxing couple of days.

This was a lovely lodge except for 2 things, the sofas were extremely uncomfortable, too low we couldn't sit on them had to bring in 2 chairs from outside and put the cushions on them.

The 2nd thing was the shower mainly which we used and the bath, both had shiny floors and we are over 70 so could slip and break something, this also applies to people who have children who could very easily slip over. Lovely location though and would come again if these points were addressed. Thankyou.

There was a lack of cutlery and crockery for 4 adults.

We had to wash things and dry to use again straight away. There was only 1 tablespoon for breakfast cereal. The cutting knives were blunt. There was no recycling bin on the site, although outlines there is in the information pack. Lovely location, nice, clean, fresh accommodation. Lovely decor and furniture.

Enjoyed our stay lovely Lodge.

However just a few disappointing things no parasol till the Wednesday, glass top missing of table, one desert spoon and no cereal bowls? Sofas need replacing and cleaning not the best. Sticky table and hoover bag full and stinking. Chair in bedroom needs replacing dangerous. Having made these remarks which could easily be put right We would love to stop again sometime because location is great and peaceful

Well equipped kitchen Sofas uncomfortable Water not very hot on shower

One of the best self catering we have stayed in, excellent location, very peaceful.

Credit to the owner and maintenance staff.

overall impression upon arrival was excellent ,secure gated entry into the park .

lodge looked lovely ,well presented with parking along side .upon entry we were reminded once again of the pets policy for our 4 legged friend ,pet friendly is an overstatement , pet tolerant would would be a better description.nothing was provided which we have been accustomed to at other places we have stayed ( dog bowl ,blanket ,dog treats etc ) ,I know we were advised to bring everything for our dog beforehand ,which we did ,but its the little touches which mean a lot . The pets policy also threatens that you would be leave the site if your dog was found seeing on the grass ,we had to exercise our little dog on the road outside the site ,which has no footpath , not ideal with the amount of farm traffic using this narrow road . we were also concerned upon arrival of a guy spraying weed killer on the grass and gravelled areas around the lodges , although he did say it was ''pet-friendly ''. The layout of the lodge was great , all on one level which was a bonus .the inclusion of a washing machine and tumble drier was a great help with the wet weather we experienced ,the dishwasher and the cafetiere were a big help also . plenty of crockery and adequate pots and pans were available ,the only comment I would make is there was only 3 large spoons for cereals ,soup etc . The sofas were nice but uncomfortable ,no back support and the zip -together king size bed was also uncomfortable ,luckily we were able to move to the much more comfortable double bed in the other bedroom . the overall cleanliness was okay but we discovered all sorts of hair and grit under the sofas and under the cushions ,which we hoovered ourselves. we did appreciate a change of bedding and towels after our first week in residence though , which was nice. The major gripe however was the lack of WIFI ,although it was not advertised as having this facility ,its something that we expected this day and age in a luxury accommodation ,its something the owners may wish to consider if the technology is available in the area. we went to the local pub in the village to use their free WIFI ,and enjoy a good pint ! Overall ,if you don't have a dog and don't mind the lack of WIFI ,this lodge is ideal for you ,plenty of space for 4 people ,and a nice outside seating area when the weather is fine .The village of Gargrave is nice ,a bit of a walk ,but everywhere is within walking distance ,it just depends how dedicated you are

I would say more like dog tolerant than friendly can’t walk the dog on the site and if you do and get caught you will be asked to leave the site it’s a pity as we loved the site.

Lodge was very nice but cleaning needs to be better

Lodge was stunning visually , beds comfy, rooms and bathrooms of a nice size, spot lights at low level were a nice touch for lighting on a night time, couch is very uncomfortable , lack of pottery when you have 4 occupants , having no internet for watching films etc gets boring and struggled with just freeview and you are either go dog friendly or no dogs allowed as-rather than dog tolerant at the minute, as having to walk off site to take your pet to wc on to The main road which is 60mph is really not advisable with dogs/children specially being a narrow road with no paths

Hi, This was our 4th visit to wren lodge, the lodge itself is stunning in a fab location.

However, we would like to point out that the furniture ie the sofas are extremely uncomfortable and would recommend replacing them. Also the fact that no WI-FI is available, would I’m sure put many people off from Booking or returning to this fab location and lovely facilities.. Could you not look at a TV and WI-FI package SKY TV and unlimited WI-FI in the price? Think the small issues would make a fab stay an unforgettable stay.

The lodge wasn’t very clean, under the bed was thick was dust, the hob was mucky the highchair had food stuck to it and was grubby some crockery was dirty and the sofas hadn’t been moved as was muck under them too.

Only thing I would suggest is our decking had 2 ways up to it but without a gate, we were in the dog friendly one so this wasn’t ideal for dogs or small children, the lodges are brand new and lovely just a shame the cleanliness let them down

I spent the weekend at Wren Lodge with My Dad, Step Mum and cousin.

We really enjoyed our stay the description was accurate. The lodges are situated in a beautiful settings the stream beside the park is lovely you can sit on the grass and watch the sunset. The only downside is the lack of Wi-Fi if o was to go for longer than 3 days I would probably want to watch more channels such as Netflix and other streaming services to have a movie and snack night also the second bedroom was made into a king size for us but we had one pillow each which were extremely thin compared to the main bedroom which had 2 pillows each and better quality so if you have neck problems or like to sleep higher take an extra pillow. There is on local shop the Co-op but there is a big Tesco and Morrisons in skipton so get everything you need for the duration of the time there. Other than that no complaints really enjoyed our stay.

Being an older person the sofas were very difficult to sit and rise, I have bad knees and struggle anyway.

Also a broom would have been very helpful on the wooden floors just to sweep round daily. This does not reflect at all on the lodge which was very good and clean as expected

The lodge is advertised as pet friendly, however the tone of the messaging about pets suggests otherwise.

The property was extremely comfortable and I would highly recommend it.

If I had any complaints it would be trivial things like when the 2nd bed is made up as a double there are no bedside tables. The other thing would be that we could not use the dishwasher as we had to wash up as we went because there were not many cups and plates. Otherwise it was fantastic.

Lovely cabin and furnishings would definitely recommend and will be back Thanks.

My 91 Yr old mother and I had a fabulous week at Wren Lodge.

All amenities were spotlessly clean and well laid out especially as my mum has a few mobility issues. It was cosy everything you need. It is the 2nd visit for us as its quiet and easy access to the dales and shopping Mills. Would highly recommend this small park and will be making a 3rd visit in the near future. Thank you for a lovely week.

The property was generally excellent with the following minor reservations.

1.The lack of internet connection via WiFi is a restriction since it precludes the ability to use iplayer etc on the TV 2.For a property which accommodates 4 people the minimal amount of some items of cutlery and crockery requires frequent washing in the dishwasher which is a poor use of energy. If this is done manually then there is no washbowl and the large sink requires a lot of water and again consumes unnecessary energy. Otherwise the property was excellent.

This has to be one of the best places I have ever stayed it was so beautiful inside.

Very modern very comfortable very homily. Everything you would need is available. We have even booked again for next month as will bring my parents next time Thank you for such a lovely home the last few days

The place was beautiful, super comfy furniture and a great modern design, loved the little balcony and sliding door which made for perfect outdoor living in the sunshine.

The shower and bath were amazing, great water pressure that heats up fast! Only criticism would be that there is no Wi-Fi and signal was quiet poor in the area so it was hard to get even 4G. Would definitely recommend this lodge and we really enjoyed our stay!!

On the surface the property was very nice but on closer inspection not as clean as expected.

It lacked attention to detail being dusty in places and with fluff and hair in the shower; not ours. Also having a very elderly dog we found it wasn’t easy to adhere to all the rules as taking her out on the road was impossible; being blind she couldn’t cope. Even with a younger animal it would have been difficult to walk safely along the road.

Lovely quiet site.

Lodge was great . Sofas are not very comfortable as back cushions filling all thin. Not enough china in the lodge and dinner plates too small more like salad plates . No spare bowls for dips crisps etc . Could do with extra chopping boards, fruit bowl for fresh fruit and extra roasting tin to cook fish etc on . Saucepans quite scratched inside . Mugs very crazed and stained Cooking utensils plenty and knives good . Lots of glasses. Beds and pillows really nice . Towels good quality It would benefit from racks to dry clothes on that don't tumble dry or a small washing rotary line between lodges to save electricity and pegs We loved it and have booked 2 more visits Wi-Fi would make it perfect . In this day and age it is the norm to have it . ,

Awww we loved this log cabin.

In fact I didn’t want to leave

Overall we had a great week in the lodge.

The lodge is furnished to a high standard and fully met the description. I would point out to the owner that they probably ought to check on the contractors carrying out the cleaning from time to time. I wasn’t going round inspecting but some things had been missed and probably for a while; light fitting above the breakfast bar were greasy and dusty and there was a pile of hair / dust which had been swept up but left in the passage. However the lodge was generally very clean and nothing major wrong. The lodge and area was very peaceful and provided a great base for our week in Gargrave. Lack of Wi-Fi was disappointing but I didn’t realise until after I booked. I realise this was not stated in the list of facilities so it was my oversight but maybe a warning to prospective visitors would be helpful. Again this wasn’t major but may be to others. All in all a lovely week in lovely accommodation.

The lodge was advertised as dog friendly but a more accurate description would be dog tolerant.

There were so many rules about having the dog there I don't know why they bother to allow dogs. Although the lodge was fine we wouldn't go back due to this fact about dogs.

We enjoyed our stay and would return, the cabin is very nice indeed and the site quiet and peaceful.

We found that the sofas were too low for our comfort. Quite a lot of crumbs and food particles were present between the cushions on one of the sofas The lack of WiFi is inconvenient

Lovely accommodation clean, spacious well equipped and set in a lovely quiet location close to a small village, fab pub nice walks and the railway station.

Only one gripe if your dog needs the toilet in the night, you have to leave the site to go on a dark country lane to try and find somewhere for the dog to toilet. Maybe a small area allocated on the site away from the lodges might be helpful. Not all dogs will use the gravel to toilet.

All of us loved Wren Lodge including Inca the Lab.

Lovely lodge in a beautiful peaceful setting, yet near to the village and wonderful walks along the canal. The lodge was very clean and comfortable with all mod cons! Nearby is Skipton and Bolton Abbey where there are wonderful walks and clotted cream teas! We are already planning a return visit.

We stayed at Wren Lodge for 7 nights.

The Lodge was stunning, beautifully kept. This is the first time we have visited and we loved it. The washing & drying facilities were very handy too. Our dog also had a great time. Very peaceful and in a beautiful village. We will definitely be visiting again. The cabins are stunning. We are saving for our next visit. Hopefully we will be back soon. Thank you

Absolutely beautiful lodge and perfect location lots of lovely places to visit will definitely return

First things first, lodge was beautifully appointed, excellent facilities and in a lovely area.

My key feedback would be that it’s listed as dog friendly but would challenge that. Once fee paid, a large list of do’s and dont’s that includes leaving the park to exercise and toilet the dog. Fines for this and that and threats of removal if dog barks etc…. when looking for a relaxing holiday, that was all a little stressful. Would come back again but would leave dog with friends next time!! Suggest the Lodge Park dispenses with the “ dog friendly “ experiment and becomes a no dog zone. Keeps owners and non dog lovers happy alike.

We had a fabulous holiday at Wren Lodge!

Lovely place to stay. Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Gargrave is a small but lovely village with a shop where you can get most things. Had some excellent walks, and was great that we could take the dog!!

Oven needed cleaning as did toaster.

Not enough tableware and some of it chipped. No bedside table or mirror in second bedroom. No full length mirror. Not what we would expect from "luxury" accommodation. Otherwise very good and we enjoyed our stay but these small changes would have made it better.

The lodge was very clean but some of the crockery was chipped.

We bought new but reported it to the owner. The lodge otherwise was excellent.

Wren lodge was clean, comfortable and provided all we needed for our week’s stay.

The site was very quiet and relaxing which suited us fine. No play or dog walking areas. Although there are no amenities on site you will find plenty in the nearby village of Gargrave including a Co-op, cafe and fish and chip shop (the local pub Masons Arms is closed until 21 July). We found lots of walks directly from the site both by the canal and using the Pennine Way. Would have welcomed better weather but this didn’t spoil our week away! All in all had a great holiday and would return.

The cottage was amazing, far better than we expected, loved the quite location.

Quality of the equipment in the lodge Easy walk to the village Great spot from were to visit other parts of the Yorkshire Dale's. Railway station within 15 mins walk which allowed use to leave the car at the lodge most days

We really enjoyed our stay at Wren Lodge.

The lodge was immaculate. It’s decorated really nice and has everything you would need. It’s well located with just a short walk into the village.

We enjoyed the weekend and left the lodge feeling very relaxed and rejuvenated.

Wren lodge has everything you need for a relaxing break, including very comfortable beds!! It was cleaned to a very high standard which set the tone for a stress free break, we have added this to our list of must return accommodation.

Very well equipped and comfortable chalet.

Easy access to all the lovely walking areas around.

Great break away.

Our 2nd time here but at a different lodge. The lodge was fantastic with all amenities and its finished to such a high standard. The only thing if you have a dog coukd do with a gate on edge of decking as it was warm and had to keep dog tied up as had bifold foirs open. Great lodge as a base for exploring and great little pub within walking distance. Thank you

Wren Lodge was a fantastic place, top quality place to stay and use as a HSE to chess the Dales.

The park wasn’t fully complete and they were installing an additional lodge whilst we were there, the team installing it were really pleasant and friendly. The park is pet friendly but the downside was lack of walking area to let the dog out locally. Walking from the area you need to walk 0.5miles on a road to the canal, locks Gargrave’s stepping stones. The lodge has no WiFi, but does have dvd and a free view satellite tv. The park hopefully would consider a small play area for kids too. Overall a great place to stay.

Wren cottage far exceeded our expectations, it was fabulous.

We loved it and hope to return again, the lodge has been finished to a very high quality and was very comfortable. The location is perfect, very peaceful with an easy walk to village and beautiful walks along the canal. Congratulation to Milton park for doing such a good job, thank you we had such a lovely holiday.