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Lake View Lodge

Wykeham near East Ayton, North York Moors & Coast (Ref. 1111937)

Customer rating

4.4★

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Yorkshire Coastal Cottages rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Broadband / WiFi

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54 Customer Review(s)

  • Francois Erasmus

    “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 ...

    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.

    - Francois Erasmus, July 2026
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Summary

  • 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 inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. 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

The 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.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

EAST AYTON

Eastfield 3.8 miles; Scarborough 5 miles; Flamborough 19.8 miles.

East Ayton can be found in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Offering its own pub, fish and chip shop and a village hall, it hosts an array of useful amenities both in the village itself and slightly further afield. There is also a small scattering of independent shops, offering vegan friendly health and beauty products at the Green Donkey Apothecary, gifts for all the family at Fred and Mabel, and something to keep the kids entertained for hours at the Mucky Monkey Toy Shop. For an indulging day out, head to Betton Farm, offering delicious cream teas, and don't forget to stop at Betton Wines on your way home to discover your new favourite tipple. 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 avid 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 ignore to discover some of the most glorious scenes in the whole of North Yorkshire.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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