Lake View Lodge
Description
East Ayton 3 miles, Scarborough 7 miles, Whitby 23 miles. Settled in the grounds of the North Yorkshire Water Park, Wykeham near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, is this luxury one-bedroom holiday home, Lake View Lodge. Enjoying a superb location at the North Yorkshire Water Park and with easy access to the North York Moors National Park, Lake View Lodge is perfect for a couple seeking a relaxing retreat. Arrive at the property to find a lovely front garden with patio and furniture, perfect for dining alfresco with woodland views, and a wood-fired hot tub for indulgent soaks. Be welcomed into the light and airy open-plan living space, where you will find a well-equipped kitchen for rustling up tasty dishes to enjoy at the breakfast bar for two, and a seating area where you can snuggle up in front of your favourite show on the TV as the woodburning stove crackles nearby. After a day of exploring, freshen up in the well-appointed shower room, before retiring to the sumptuous double bed to catch your rest ahead of another adventure filled day. Explore your surroundings, where you can enjoy a fun-filled day experiencing the activities at the North Yorkshire Water Park, with inflatable courses, kayaking and paddleboarding, a zip line, climbing wall and wakeboarding as well as the Wykeham Lakes Fishery where you can hook your catch of the day.
For your local amenities, visit St Helens in the Park in Wykeham and enjoy a delicious breakfast, or snack from The Café in the Park. From here enjoy many lovely country walks, there are even alpacas and donkeys to look at along the way and there is a dog walk that winds through more than 10 acres of woodland. Or head into East Ayton, where you can dine at Ye Olde Forge Valley Inn and the Denison Arms, stock up on essentials at the convenience store, or visit the fascinating ruins of West Ayton Castle. For more excellent walking and cycling opportunities, you can venture into the stunning surroundings of the North York Moors National Park, with exceptional sites and views on offer.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Hot Tub
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Hot Tub
- Open Fire
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
We had the absolute best stay here!
I couldn’t recommend enough! The lodge was so cute and cozy and felt like our own little home for a few nights! We brought our dog and he had free reign to roam around as the whole of our area was fenced off for him, which was amazing as we got to throw the ball for him as the space was that big. The only issue I would raise is about the log burner and the hot tub. I’m not sure if it’s intended to be a seasonal thing but if you are planning on using them, then bring your own logs and kindling as there was non provided which I had expected so we had to do quite a few trips to b&m to get some which ended up costing us more than we expected, as this was meant to be a cheap last minute get away deal for us. There was a quarter of a bag of fire starters but they only lasted us 2 of the 4 times and once we ran out we had no way of starting a fire meaning on our last night when a storm hit and we wanted to be cozy and warm we couldn’t. Again I’m not sure if wood is meant to be provided but there does look like there is a designated area that would store wood for you and I was a little disappointed that it became our responsibility to fork out money to do so. Another thing with the hot tub, the hose is freezing cold and the instructions state it should only take an hour for the hot tub to heat up and we were lucky if the water went from freezing to slightly warm in 3 hours! If we started the hot tub at 4 it wouldn’t be ready to get in until after 9pm. I feel like there may have been an issue with the pipes that push the heat in as the bottom one during our whole stay never pushed any heat into the water and sometimes I could feel cool air coming through that one and the top pipe was hit and miss. But when we got the hot tub working it was a dream!!! The twinkle lights and the boarder up around it just creates such a magical and wonderful experience! This little lodge became a home from home and we can’t wait to share more memories in it! Thank you for a fantastic stay and we will be back!
The lodge was spacious clean tidy everything I expected,comfy bed,set right next to the fishing lake.
We recently stayed at Lake View Lodge for four nights.
I'll start with the positives because there are quite a few. The location is absolutely stunning. Nestled amongst the woodland with beautiful lake views, it's peaceful, relaxing and in a great location for exploring the surrounding area. The lodge has fantastic kerb appeal and looks exactly as pictured from the outside. The welcome pack was a thoughtful touch and much appreciated after our journey. The kitchen is well-equipped, the bed was comfortable, and the site itself is quiet and well maintained. Unfortunately, that's where the "luxury lodge" experience ends. The interior simply doesn't live up to being advertised as a luxury lodge. It feels as though housekeeping and routine maintenance have been neglected for some time. Cleanliness was the biggest disappointment. It appeared the lodge had only received a quick clean before our arrival. The entrance rug was absolutely filthy, with obvious staining, and there were dirty marks on the walls and other areas throughout the lodge. The oven was also so dirty that we didn't feel comfortable using it, so we ended up going out for a meal instead. When you're paying for luxury accommodation, you shouldn't have to spend the first part of your holiday cleaning before you can relax. The smell was another major issue. There was a strong musty odour coming from the kitchen cupboards, but the bathroom was much worse. We had to keep the bathroom door closed throughout our stay because the damp smell was so unpleasant. We thoroughly cleaned the bathroom ourselves, which helped temporarily, but every time we returned after being out for a few hours, the smell came back. The hot tub was disappointing too. The wood burner was completely full of ash and clearly hadn't been cleaned after previous guests. There were only a handful of logs provided, nowhere near enough to heat the tub, so we had to drive to a local garage to buy more wood before we could even use it. There are also several maintenance issues that previous reviews have already highlighted but still haven't been addressed. The toilet roll holder is still loose and poorly fixed to the wall, the walls are marked and in need of repainting, the bases of the breakfast bar stools are showing signs of rust and corrosion, and the shower floor tiles are beginning to lift. None of these issues are major on their own, but together they create the impression that the property isn't being properly cared for. It's genuinely disappointing because this lodge has enormous potential. With a thorough deep clean, attention to detail and some basic maintenance, it could easily justify being described as a luxury lodge. We still enjoyed our holiday thanks to the beautiful surroundings, peaceful atmosphere and excellent location, but the standard of cleanliness and upkeep simply don't reflect the price paid or the luxury description. I hope the owners take these comments constructively, as this could easily become a five-star lodge with the care and attention it deserves.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1111937
Parking
Designated parking place
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Not accepted
Accessibility
Ground floor