Guests say
Lake View Lodge is praised for its idyllic location, cleanliness, and picturesque surroundings. Guests enjoyed the peaceful setting, wildlife, and the wood-fired hot tub. The enclosed space was appreciated by pet owners. Some minor issues were noted with maintenance and comfort, but the welcoming staff and thoughtful touches like welcome baskets added to the positive experience.
Most guests found the lodge clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated complaints about cleanliness, such as hairs in the bed. The overall impression is that the lodge is kept to a high standard of cleanliness.
The lodge's location is highly praised for its tranquility, beautiful surroundings, and proximity to local attractions. The peaceful setting and wildlife are frequently mentioned as highlights.
While many guests found the lodge comfortable and cosy, there were several remarks about the sofa being small or uncomfortable and issues with hot water and leaks. These comments suggest room for improvement in comfort.
Facilities like the hot tub and log burner are popular, but there are recurring issues with maintenance such as leaks, hot water problems, and insufficient lighting. Some guests also mentioned a lack of recycling facilities.
Guests appreciated the welcome hamper and the enclosed space for pets, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gestures are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
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.
East Ayton can be found in the Scarborough region of North Yorkshire. Offering its own bar, fish and chip shop and a village hall, it boasts a variety of important amenities both in the village itself and slightly farther away. There is also a tiny sprinkling of independent shops, offering vegan friendly health and beauty items at the Green Donkey Apothecary, gifts for all the family at Fred and Mabel, and something to keep the kids delighted for hours at the Mucky Monkey Toy Shop. For an indulgent day out, visit to Betton Farm, offering delectable cream teas, and don't forget to stop at Betton Wines on your way home to discover your new favourite beverage. Travel a little further to the bustling resort town of Scarborough, with its own castle and Rotunda Museum of Geology for the history lover, Alpamare UK and watersports for the eager thrill seeker, and not forgetting the amusement arcades on the sea front for an evening of family-fun. With the North York Moors National Park just a short drive away, it's an opportunity you can't resist to discover some of the most spectacular scenes in the whole of North Yorkshire.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
One double bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Electric central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking available.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Garden with patio, furniture and hot tub.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.4 miles, pub 2.1 miles.
Please Note - This property has a Good housekeeping bond of £200.00.
Nearby points of interest
- Rotunda Museum
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Flamingo Land
Reviews (33)
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Stuart
The fridge has a broken shelf on the door, where milk and bottles should go, but we managed ok. The shower screen support bracket is loose, insecure, and could potentially be a danger if left in this condition. The log burner was full of ashes, and burnt wood, obviously not been cleaned or emptied it out since last used, we had to clean it before we could light it. In the cupboard with the dishes, there were a large spider inside one of the dishes, complete with web, and one of the smaller cereal dishes has a dirty crack in it. Also, the burner for the hot tub was full of ashes too, this had to be emptied out and cleaned before use. On the whole we were pleased with the welcome pack, dog biscuits and bucksfizz etc. We would like to say, we actually left the cottage in a cleaner condition than we found it, hence we were actually 10 minutes past the checkout time before we left.
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Christopher
We could not locate any details of the WiFi and had to call up to get these. There was an issue with a couple of leaks in the roof during periods of heavy rain which had been reported previously. A better sofa would make the stay more comfortable and a supply of light bulbs would be useful for when needed. On the whole, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lake View Lodge.
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Sarah
Just perfect for a couple wanting a bit of quiet RnR in the middle of nature. Love it!