Pickering Lodges in Ryedale

Stayed here Friday to Monday end of September and we were really lucky to have caught nice weather. The staff were friendly and welcoming - could not fault. We were shown to our lodge and had the hot tub explained to us and general fire safety rules etc. We stayed at the Levisham lodge. It was clean, warm and great views of the lake which had wildlife there too. The lodge itself had plenty of utensils and crockery to use. There was a flat screen TV fully equipped with Freeview and apps such as BBC iPlayer, Netflix and many more. There were fresh bath and hand towels on each bed, the rooms were spacious enough and had a comfortable night sleep, lovely and fresh, clean bedding. There was a nice touch with a welcome basket with biscuits, tea and coffee. The hot tub was lovely and clean upon using it, we were in it every day and night! Couldn’t get enough of the views! Very private as well which was great. We had a drink inside Spencer’s Bar and Grill on site, which seems to only be open end of the week/weekends at the moment but has a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Warm and cosy in there with a fantastic drink selection behind the bar! Big play park outside to keep the kids entertained. Also, went to the Black Bull Inn just opposite the site over the road, again, welcoming and warm and friendly atmosphere, great drink and food selection. If you fancy a walk into Pickering - it’s about half an hour walk along Malton Road to get there. It’s a quiet and friendly little place with a good selection of small markets and unique boutique shops. Definitely worth a visit. Will definitely return again to Pickering Lodges, had such a lovely and relaxing time. Everywhere is dog friendly which is a huge bonus for those who like to take their dogs on breaks away!

Loved our little holiday, we didn't want to leave, we stayed in a nice Lodge with good quality furniture, with comfy sofas and beds that was very clean and tidy. The surroundings are wonderful and very relaxing, the hot tub was checked and cleaned every day. The location was perfect and you can get a bus into Malton or Pickering or further afield if you want. The staff were very friendly and the onsite bar was very welcoming, we didn't eat there but the food looked delicious (we will definitely eat there on our next visit). We will definitely be returning as we enjoyed our stay so much, we returned home very chilled out. Till next time...

Pickering Lodges was our "base camp" for our week long trail walking holiday, a place where my boyfriend and I could relax after a long slogs of walking in the moors and along the coastal paths. That was the plan anyway, and though it was somewhat relaxing it was quite up to the spec we thought we were getting. And we've stayed in self-catering lodges before so we know the drill and have other places to compare this experience to. The entrance to the site left a lot to desired. Spencer's, the on-site bar and dining facility, looked a little lacklustre to be honest and needs some TLC. The lodges themselves looked better. Ours had a lovely view of the lake, parking, and hedges tall enough to give off the illusion of privacy when you're on the decking. Speaking of the decking, can't say it was the best in the world. It needed a good clean (especially when people are gunna be barefoot getting in and out of the hot tub!). It was covered in slippery green slime, which I slipped on when bringing in my luggage and badly bruised my knee. The hot tub and garden furniture looked like they'd seen better days and made us sceptical about using either. Inside the lodge, on first impressions, looked great. But when you're living in it for a week the issues become clear. Once upon a time the fixtures and fittings might have been "luxury" but not so much now. A lot of things were damaged and unusable or just dated (the mattress was really bad and the shower head was so rusty it fell off!). We were given no information about how to use the heating system or the oven/hob, the contact number they gave us was invalid, and there were only two towels (and no washing machine) to last seven days. But it did give me one of my favourite memories of our holiday... sitting in the hot tub in the middle of the night looking up at the stars.

We stayed in lodge 1 the Pickering lodge which is right beside the park. It was perfect for us as we have 2 young children so we were able to relax in the lodge but still able to keep an eye on the children whilst they played in the park. The hot tub was amazing. It was ready to use the moment we arrived and the temperature was perfect. It was cleaned daily by the staff. The lodge itself was immaculate. Beds were very comfortable. The whole experience was perfect. Would definitely stay here again. Only 1.8 miles away from flamingoland and Pickering high street a very short drive. The Spencer Bar on site is a lovely pub. Has a pool table and loads of indoor and outdoor seating. Really reasonably priced. The food was lovely, and if you would rather take out, you can take food out to your lodge.

We arrived a little early and the bar/reception wasn't open, but there was a member of staff sitting outside and he took us to our lodge no 9, and explained everything in detail (heating, WiFi, and hot tub) then left us to explore. My first impression was that it was very clean, and tidy. It had everything needed for a self catering break, even though we had planned on eating out. The onsite restaurant (Spencers) was closed Monday and Tuesday, but the Black Bull across the road serves excellent food. The hot tub was just fabulous, beautiful and clean, very private and the maintenance was carried out regularly. All the furnishings were comfortable, although the sofas in our Lodge were a little worn and the recliner was broken on one sofa, this really didn't bother us.,although it's something that needs addressing. The bed was really comfortable but a little tight for space around it. I was glad we had the 2nd bedroom for space. The bathroom was adequate, but really does need a little bit of thought, maybe somewhere to hang towels. We were given 2 hand and 2 bath sheets but maybe extra towels for use in the hot tub would be good. But all in all we had a fabulous relaxing break and I would definitely recommend staying at Pickering Lodges.

The lodge was clean, and the kitchen facilities were good. The lodge décor was dated, and the smell was overpowered with air fresheners. The beds were very uncomfortable. The slats need tightening as all beds squeaked with the slightest movement. The pillows were lumpy. The towels set out for the children were thread bare. On the first night there was a significant leak in the kitchen. Although this was rectified the next day, there was no acknowledgement or recompense from the management, even though my husband had explained that he had to get up every hour during the night to empty the washing bowl. The garden table and chairs were filthy as were the chair covers. The chairs were unusable. There was no recycling facilities. Although the owner said they separated the recycling, this was hard to believe as we were told to put all of our rubbish into a bin bag and place into a central point. We took our recycling home, We were alarmed to discover that when guests leave, the water from the jacuzzi was emptied onto the track outside the lodges. The chemical infused water ran onto plants and shrubs. We ate at the pub restaurant on the last night. The food was appalling. Everything was overcooked. The onion rings and garlic dough balls were brown and too hard to eat. The burgers and pizza were poor. The food was presented on silver trays which were tarnished. The tables were sticky. Overall we made the best out of a bad situation. We would not recommend the Lodge, which was described as “luxury”.

A really great lodge, very clean and set out really well. I much prefer the hot tub being on the deck so you can go straight back inside, instead of walking round on the gravel like some lodges are. There is also a lot of privacy around the hot tub with a great view of the pond. We loved how comfy the reclining sofas were, and the WiFi and smart tv were really easy to set up, and the connection was good as well. There is loads of parking too right next to the lodge so you can come in more than one car if needed. My main criticism was the electric radiators were really hard to use, maybe we pressed the wrong buttons but we couldn’t get them to turn off/turn down so had to have the windows open to release the heat as it got very hot in the night (in March). The bedroom radiator was already turned off at the wall, we turned this on and it seemed to have been stuck at 30 degrees with no way of turning it down other than turning off at the wall. The pillows in the bedroom were really thin so I would bring my own next time. The bathroom was huge, maybe it could have done with a toilet roll holder in the empty space. The kitchen had nearly everything we needed (there is no dishwasher so bear that in mind) the sink was quite small so we struggled a little even with just two people, pans are provided but no baking trays. Overall I would recommend this site, I’d love to come back in summer when the weather is nicer.

Just had a lovely Valentines Weekend at Pickering lodges with my Fiancée. I have been to lots and lots of lodges in the past and never gave a 5 star rating. However Pickering lodges get 5 stars from me. Lovely lodge with everything you need. Hot tub on decking facing a pond, lovely view. Spencer’s restaurant is very nice, lovely food and great staff. Can’t fault anything. Thank you.

As a lodge and trip we enjoyed ourselves and would consider returning. However, I can’t understand how they can advertise this is a ‘luxery’ holiday site. It’s only just above average in my opinion, and although these following little bits don’t bother me that much, I feel they may bother a lot of other people so I felt the need to point them out. - there was no soap at all in the lodge, had to go and buy some. -the shower door wouldn’t close so had to keep a towel on the floor. -speaking of towels, we only got one each for the week with no indication we could get another, and they were like drying yourself with sand paper. -there was no hoover/mop present so we could clean the floor after walks with the dog. -the bedroom was VERY cramped when we had our travel cot set up, just a heads up for the new parents. -access to our lodge was very tight and difficult to park. Other than these small problems, we did enjoy it. Highly recommend Daley Forest, it’s fantastic for dogs and walking!

Lovely wooden lodge, and hot tub is the clincher.. Great layout of lodges. All private, facing the lake. Lovely open plan layout... very warm in winter, great decking area with hottub. Pub restaurant on site really nice. Only small criticism... towels provided are small, better for kids, not adults. And only one towel per person. Be better to have 2, with there being a hot tub. .. stayed in other hottub cabins, and they provided towel robes. That would be a nice addition here for using hottub, especially in winter.

Nice place. Good location. Not far to drive to coast and York. Plenty to do around and about. Lovely lodge. We stayed in lodge 3. 2 bedrooms. Nicely furnished with everything you need. No nasty smell on site, as mentioned in other reviews. Lovely clean hot tub overlooking lake. Very quiet site. Pub on site which we ate in. Very nice food. Would recommend and will book again.

Stayed during half-term in Goathland Lodge. Arrival was easy and nice friendly welcome - despite us being from Yorkshire ourselves it was useful to get some local knowledge. Lodge was ok size wise with reclining sofas which was nice for relaxing. Hot tub was large and well looked after. Kitchen adequate - missing some utensils that would have been useful, but we got by. No full length mirror in the lodge which would have been beneficial - very difficult getting ready at times. Double bed was really uncomfortable and we were glad to get back home to our own bed. Left us both with a stiff neck and aching back. Bathroom a bit tired and needs some tlc. Tap chrome chipping off, shower ok, but riser needs replacing and bits of chipped tiles about and bath panel split. Main issue for me is a strong ammonia type smell - clearly a drain issue that actually woke me one night as it was that pungent. Lodges are set on a lake which is so relaxing and hedges make it private. Brilliant location to explore Dalby Forest, Whitby and surrounding towns. 5 minute drive to flamingo land and very close to Scarborough and York. Spencer’s bar and grill is lovely food and good value. Staff amazing. Not a lot for kids to do so wouldn’t stay again.

We stayed at Pickering lodges ( lodge 6) which is ideal for a couple and it was very clean and had everything you could want and a hot tub which was a great touch, the staff were very helpful and explained everything on our arrival and the hot tub was checked every day. It was very peaceful and private too they are set so none of the lodges are over looked which is fab. Spencer’s bar and grill on site is another gem we went in every day of our stay for food and drinks and I can say we were not disappointed the food was very nice and the portion sizes were generous and very reasonable prices too, all the staff in there were nice and helpful and polite we do think they are set in an ideal location . We will definitely be booking again in future. Well done everyone .

Amazing place to stay, very clean lodge. Nice quiet area but close enough to visit Scarborough and Whitby. We had to cut our stay short due to an issue at home we needed to get back for but really enjoyed the stay whilst we were there. Regular daily checks on the hot tub and the staff were lovely. Gutted that we had to leave early but would definitely return.

We booked through hoseasons and stayed here for 3 nights and the lodge itself smelt of foist and the surrounding area absolutely stunk. The site itself was quite but there is an awful smell that comes from the lake opposite the lodges as there is no filtration system to keep the water clean.

We stayed in lodge 1 from first arriving we were impressed with the area and site we do alot of hot tub lodges and on first impression this looked what we liked .after being shown to our lodge and gave it the once over we couldn't fault it. Our views towards the lake were impressive,we had a walk round the lake and the park it's self and found it well maintained and clean.the bar/ grill were very convenient and prices that didn't take yr breath the servings Weer ampfull and good quality The lodge it's self was everything we expected good cumfy beds , clean through out and kitchen area we found for a couple had what we needed bath room had shower and bath so catered for all . The hottub was spotless kept temperature throughout our stay . So that's our opinion hope it helps

I would not recommend lodge number 3. My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights was supposed to be 4 but went home a day early. There was childrens hand marks all over the glass doors . The shower screen at the bottom was green all along the seal. The bed sheet was stained . The mattress was too small for the bed frame. No plug for kitchen sink. The worst bit it of it all was the hot water or lack of it there was hardly any hot water . The steps up to the decking was steep not good if you have mobility problems.

Just returned from a long weekend at Pickering Lodges. The site is spotless and well maintained. Check in was easy and hassle free. The lodge was large and although in close proximity to others, the carefully planted hedges blocked any noise and view of the other accomodation. It excelled at privacy and we didn't hear any other occupants. The safety aspects such as heating, smoke and carbon monoxide sensors and what to do in an emergency were explained and pointed out to us. The hot tub was a lovely addition which we used most of the weekend, having been given an explanation as to how it works. Whilst there it was one of the rare exceptionally hot weekends so maybe a patio parasol could be considered as there was no shade. I would also recommend a mop, we couldn't find one which would have been handy as young children exiting the hot tub soon managed to leave the kitchen floor with lots of wet foot prints. We ate in the on site restaurant - Spencers and could not fault value for money and portion size. We had a small Sunday lunch but it was definitely ample and we left feeling full and satisfied. It is an excellent location for exploring the local area from Scarborough to York, along with Flamingo Land and Eden Camp on the door step. Unfortunately the weather was so hot it was impractical to all we wanted to do with young children so will definitely return in cooler weather.

Recently stayed in lodge 3, very comfortable and well equipped, though it was looked clean, slight attention to detail was needed, extractor fan would probably work better, if cleaned, also was shocked to see stains on duvet. (Problem with being a housekeeper myself, always checking). Lovely steakhouse and grill on site, but unfortunately not open Monday and Tuesday, had a lovely meal there on our last night, staff and food very good and good value. A information pack would of been nice of places of interest to visit as it was our first trip to Yorkshire. Even though there were a few faults, we would definitely return. Lodge was very comfortable and in a nice setting, had a Robin visit us every morning and the hot tub very relaxing after a day exploring

We stayed in Thorton le dale, 1 bed lodge with hot tub, the pics on line does not do it justice, it was clean, warm and comfortable with everything you could possibly need within self catering, the hot tub is hygienic and well maintained The park is clean and very well kept, on site restaurant is amazing, value for money with huge portions so remember to go hungry! Marie checked us in, she was every friendly and welcoming, she could not do enough or more to make us feel relaxed, will definitely recommend

We stayed here for four nights. It was a break for us as we both work in healthcare, working Christmas Day this year so this for us was ‘our Christmas’ The lodge was so clean and tidy. It was a lot bigger than expected and appeared very modern! Cannot complain. Great value for money. The hot tub was lovely and never lost temperature. The surroundings were beautiful and exceeded every expectation. Staff on site were very welcoming and helpful. Would love to return here it was everything we could have hoped for.

Having read a fair few negative reviews I can only comment on our 3 day break. The Lodge itself, No.5, was lovely. There were 4 of us and it was suitably sized. Well stocked with everything we needed. The hot tub was great with a...

This is our third stay at Pickering lodges and this time we stayed as a couple in the 6th lodge Grosmont. Lodge found clean & tidy with everything you need including a lovely little box of biscuits ect. The lodges are cosy with good quality...

We stayed in Thornton Le Dale Lodge (10) for 4 nights. After reading some bad reviews over the last couple of weeks we went open minded. we were really surprised and pleased with the lodge. It was very clean, the hottub was great & didn't...

Pickering lodges Now we did enjoy our holiday, the lodges are clean but really need some maintenance, and the brochures claims about luxury are quite stretched. It was good value deal, but you think you’re getting a bargain with a luxury lodge, reality is you’re...

We paid a lot of money for a 3 night stay in what Hoseasons describe as a haven of peace and tranquility. What a joke! The area where the lodges are stinks of raw sewage. The lodge was tired e.g. electric socket hanging off wall,...

We visited here in August 2021 and it was brilliant. Facilities were great, a little box of tea and coffee upon arrival, hot tub was perfect and private, lovely large decking area [Goathland #5]. The site itself was very peaceful and our preschoolers loved walking...

Beautiful clean well equipped lodges, fantastic view from hot tub to lake , really friendly staff , we have booked again.

Just home after 4 nights in a Goathland Lodge (5). This park is so beautiful, we spent hours just watching the wildlife around the lake. The lodge was large, comfortable and clean. The staff were so helpful and friendly. We had a lovely meal in...

Just had a lovely week in the ‘Thornton le dale’ lodge. Very well equipped for self catering with a welcome pack of tea/ coffee. Washing up liquid and anti bac spray provided. Lodge very clean and nicely furnished. Hot tub was great , we used...

I booked 4 nights in a Goathland Lodge for October half term. Wow what a lovely place! On arrival me and my young child were shown to the lodge and the hot tub instructions were helpfully explained to me. The lodge was beautiful, a lot...

We have just returned from a short stay in lodge 7 (Helmsley). Lodge great with everything you need, the hot tub a bonus and checked daily & was being thoroughly cleaned as we were leaving. There are only a few lodges on site so it...

My wife and I have just returned from a fabulous weekend break at Pickering Lodges. Having read a few less than flattering reviews about the lodges and the on-site bar/restaurant, Spencers Bar & Grill our experience was nothing less than perfect. We had Lodge 7...

Nice little family weekend away. We stayed in a Goathland lodge with hot tub. The lodge and hot tub were fantastic. Nice and homely. We ordered from Spencers pub and grill on site and weren't disappointed. The food was delivered to our lodge piping hot...

I stayed here with my husband, dog and two young teenage children for a week. We had lodge number 3 ‘Levisham’ which was very clean, cosy and comfortable. It was freezing out but lovely and warm inside. The hot tub was an added bonus. The...

Just back from a week at Pickering Lodges, what can I say, lodge was very clean,comfortable,and very peaceful, lovely gesture of breakfast pack left for guests when they arrived was great also, only used the bar once but it looked lovely as well, Park very...

We stayed here for a week. The staff were really friendly and the site is well laid out and maintained. The lodge was clean with nice furniture and fittings. The bed was really comfortable. The outside space was private with a decent sized decking area and hot tub area with a lovely view of the lake. Pickering is a short drive away with the steam railway well worth a visit. The first four days were really peaceful and lovely just what we were looking for but it changed once Friday came. The next three days there was noise with music and children through the days and loud music with people partying late into the night.

We have just returned from a fab week away at Pickering lodges (booked through hoseasons) on arrival we were amazed at the cleanliness of our accommodation and the views across the lake were wonderful. The breakfast basket was a lovely touch. Marie was amazing her and all the staff couldn't do enough for us. We are most defiantly returning next year.

Booked through hoseasons to be close to Pickering for the steam trains. Lodge was comfortable and the view lovely. Owner very friendly and helpful. Never used Stanley's grill but it had many patrons which is good sign. Was a shame we could see the bar and beer garden across the field sort of took the privacy feel away. The Saturday night had to endure the party noise from the next door cabin. Didn't wake the children luckily but screaming and shouting at gone midnight was rude. Hot tub was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again.

Another great stay at Pickering Lodges. Comfortable lodge with all necessities , hot tub and great surroundings.

We stayed at Pickering lodges for 7 nights in April, in a Goathland Lodge. We have stayed in many lodges in the past and this one was almost perfect! Good points:Stunning lodgeReally comfy reclining sofas Large hot tubAmazing viewsPerfect location (5 mins from Flamingoland, 30 mins from Whitby, a few minutes from the centre of Pickering)Happy for you to have online groceries deliveredPrivate On site restaurant decent food Bad Points: Beds are a bit small for tall people No freezerNo dishwasherThe oven front had been cleaned so well they’d scrubbed off the temperatures and what all the buttons were for so lots of messing about trying to get it to work Could never get in touch with anyone, tried to ring the contact number many times and no one answered until the pub opened at 4, and even then sometimes had to try a few times, a mobile number for queries throughout the stay would be useful to ask about the oven, report any problems etc The frying pan is tiny so take your own if you are going to need one Despite the points above we had a fantastic stay, and I’d definitely return but the above getting sorted would just make it perfect! The cash deposit on arrival was refunded with no issues at the end and all the staff were really friendly.

We’ve stayed in a few places in and around North Yorkshire and thought Pickering Lodges were up with the best. Nestled around a small natural fishing lake the park offers well laid out and modern accommodation and are very private. The hot tubs were well looked after and although the grounds are being developed this didn’t disturb us one bit. There’s a small play-park and football area for the kids and Spencer’s Bar & Grill offers a great selection of food to either eat in or takeaway. The beds were really comfy and the gas heating welcome.Situated just out of the lovely town of Pickering, there’s plenty places to go. Train station at Malton takes you to York in 25 minutes. Eden Camp, Flamingo Land just along the road. Love it!!

Recently stayed here in a Goathland Lodge with my boyfriend Friday - Monday. The lodge itself was lovely and clean and the view over the lake was stunning. Only point we would make is that this lodge did not have a freezer which is a bit strange for a self catering accommodation - we managed but even a small freezer tray in the fridge would be better and if you was here any longer than we were it could be an issue.

I love it here, we stayed at the Grosmont two person lodge for 4 nights.

Just had another 4 nights stay at these relaxing lodges, been here before and the lodges are clean and comfortable and the owners and staff are great to.

An extra special thankyou to the wonderful team at Spencers Bar and Grill.

Thank you Marie and Craig, The Cameron’s had a great Christmas break, the Lodge was fantastic and was also dog friendly so we could bring Jock our cocker spaniel.There was christmas crackers , biscuits and was made very festive with their Christmas trees Everything was their for our convenience. We love Spencers pub and grill and the meals were all great And good value. The hot tub was very clean and well looked after would definatelyrecommend

Once again had a fabulous 4 days in the grasmont lodge this time what a lovely and cosy lodge cud definitely live in that lodge forever all clean and tidy as usual never anything wrong would definitely reccommended these lodges if u wanting a relaxing few days away and Pickering town centre just down the road, york Scarborough, malton Whitby also not that far u are in the middle so lots of places to visit will be booking again for nxt yr as soon as we get home.10 out of 10 for staff and great lodges.

Stayed here last November and immediately booked again. This time we are in Goathland Lodge. Lovely lake view and huge deck with hot tub. Two bedrooms and one bathroom (shower over bath). Very comfortable. Only thing missing is a hairdryer.

Me and my family stayed in 4 separate lodges at the beginning of this month 17 of us in total and we absolutely loved it, we didn’t want to leave. The lodges were private, clean and so lovely and cosy. Hot tubs were perfect even in the cold rain. The on-site Spencer’s bar and grill was great lovely staff very friendly and the food was so nice and reasonably priced too. The black bull inn was beautiful for Sunday lunch. The Manager of the Spenser’s bar and grill was the highlight of our weekend not only was she great fun, helpful and lovely but she went out of her way on a busy Saturday night to drive into Pickering and collect our £130 Chinese order which they refused to deliver. What an absolute star she was. Overall our stay was that memorable we’ve all booked to return the same weekend next year. H xx

This review is for the lodge and Spencers Bar and Grill. We stayed in a Cropton lodge which is the smallest they offer and was ideal as there were just the two of us. It was well equipped and nicely decorated. The lodges have been laid out to give each one a private feel with very little overlooking from the others. We ate in Spencers a couple of times as well as using them for takeaway pizza. The food was nice, with good portions and keen prices. The beer was also well priced. The park is nice and small as well as being in a good location just outside Pickering.

We’ve been staying in one of the beautiful lodges, it has everything you need for a weeks stay. There is a little welcome pack on arrival of snacks, tea and coffee etc. The bed is very comfortable and makes for a good nights sleep. Great shower/bath. To top it off the hot tub is lovely!

Amazing food, Fantastic Atmosphere, Fabulous location, Staff was brilliant with us (Marie, Helena, Helen) & our children, went the extra mile to make us feel welcome & enjoyed our experience, big thanks from the Thomas Family for a fabulous & enjoyable holiday xxx

The site is lovely. Just 16 lodges. A couple of miles from Pickering. Really peaceful. Loved the atmosphere. My kids loved the two friendly cats that stroll around the site, the play area and the WiFi.

We wanted to experience a log cabin with hot tub , And pretty setting .But still have local amenities and attracttions with 20 mile radius.We Found It . These cabin are beautiful , clean comfortable .Staff greeting was lovely .Hot Tub was up and ready for use .We were lucky to arrive the same day as a brand new suite had been delivered .Bedroom complete with towels and gowns . Hospitality tray went beyond the usual tea coffee milk , with biscuits , cake , cereals ,jams peanut butter and sweeties . Thankyou . Nice modern clean kitchen , Bathroom likewise .Spencers Bar a very short amble alongside the lake .Nice pub grub reasonable priced , nice friendly staff .Good family area kids play area .Geese were charming .Lake views , hot tub glass of wine and just the rumblings of farm vehicles bringing in the harvest .Flamingo Land is about 5 mins drive but you would never know .Pickering is also about8mins in other direction .Nice little town with tourist attractions.16 MILES and you can be in Scarborough to .. We are definitely looking at coming back

Just back from a 4 night stay at Pickering Lodges. We stayed in the Newbridge Lodge which had 3 bedrooms. The lodge was clean inside but is in need of some refurbishment. Large cracks in the ceiling and furniture sofa and dining table have seen better days. The beds are ridiculously low, do not book this lodge if you have any disabilities at all, these need to be replaced with full size beds as the wood round the edges of the beds take up too much room.

Stayed in rosedale lodge..had a lovely time..lodge very nice..very clean..the owner marie was a lovely lady took us to lodge recommended a place to go with our son who is 13.a place called north yorkshire water park a great day out..had a lovely meal in spencers bar..couldnt fault anything..had such a nice time..

Just back after 4 night stay in Newton Dale lodge. Lodge was perfect for our family of five, plenty of room for us with the bonus of huge decking area with hot tub. Beds were comfortable enough, reclining sofas a huge hit! Shower was good for a lodge shower, appreciated the lcd temp display so I didn’t have the usual get scalded/frozen fight with an unfamiliar shower! Box full of goodies on arrival alongside the usual tea and coffee was a nice touch too.

Just returned from pickering lodges stayed in the Rosedale lodge clean and well presented all the staff friendly and very helpful.Hottub excellent cleaned every day just had a fantastic week.Would definitely return.

We have just returned from a weekend away for a silver wedding celebration. The lodge was very nice internally adequately clean however you can tell they are dated a little with water damage on the ceilings and the external decor needs updating. The negative bit said, these lodges are private and a well maintained hot tub. The lodges are spacious and very comfortable. The settees are leather and very comfortable. The bedding was clean and a good range of towels. There are bathrobes if you wish to use them. The shower and toilet are en suite in both bedrooms. Beds comfortable. The kitchen as fair amount of utensils and the cooking facilities again clean. This lodge was budget range and met our needs. A little modernization would help. However we would certainly come here again. The location is private on a site with a lake and Spencers grill.

Just got back from a 4 night stay for my wife's 60th birthday, which my children booked for her as a surprise, we had a fantastic time there was 17 of us in 4 cabins which was beautiful all with hot tubs the staff was brilliant, the Spencer bar was lovely we all had a meal there on Sunday night it was fantastic and a big thanks to all the staff for a truly fantastic birthday and stay

Booked these lodges through hoseasons what a brilliant find

The lodges although small, are well presented and private. Ours came with a hot tub. All necessary facilities in the lodge. Spencers restaurant on the site, does great food at a reasonable price and will deliver to your lodge if wanted. Owners and stsaff are all friendly. NIce setting on park, with a lake (deep, dont go near) and some ducks. An enjoyable weeks stay and ideal for Yorkshire coast, wolds etc.

Lovely little site. Lodges are all well kept with more than enough space for 4 adults and a child. Only downside for me were the beds which I found uncomfortable but that was down to personal preference.

Stayed Good Friday until Easter Monday, the Goathland Lodge in which we stayed was clean, adequate for all our needs with the added bonus of a hot tub on the deck.

Coming to the end of our 4 night's stay at these great lodge's near Pickering. This is the second time we have stayed here.lodges are very cosy and inviting, every thing you need inside the lodges from cooker, microwave,toaster to well equipped kitchen.also tv, dvd player and fee wi-fi which was a bounus and fast. Our lodge was pet friendly one and also had a hot tub to chill out in on evening.owners are very friendly and helpful if we needed anything during our stay. Spencer's bar is a few minutes away on site for tastey food and cheap drinks, Pickering, kirkbymoorside, Helmsley short drive away to. Will be back again soon for more chilling in that hot tub

Lodge was great, clean and cosy. Hot tub was lovely. Lots of extra little touches too. Owner Craig and his team were great, very friendly and enjoyed a bit of banter. Our chihuahua was made to feel very welcome too. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights Monday to Friday,was a lovely place and the lodge was cosy and clean, the hot tub was fabulous and overlooked the lake. Its set in a good location and not far from Whitby and scarborough. The kitchen is well equipped, complimentary cakes,tea,coffee,jams,milk and soft drink on arrival. The only 2 negative things we found was the bed was very hard and the water wasn't hot enough to have a bath. Apart from that we had a lovely break and would definitely come back.

Just had a fantastic 3 day stay at Pickering Lodges. It's in a great location on the outskirts of Pickering. The lodges are beautifully designed & positioned with privacy in mind. Lovely kitchen, lounge & bedrooms. Very spacious & tastefully furnished. The hot tubs are great, they are positioned outside on the decking with a beautiful view of the lake. The site also has The Spencer's bar & grill, we had a lovely meal there, they also deliver food to your lodge if you wish. Food and drinks are very reasonably priced, probably the cheapest pint in the area plus they have discount on gins etc. We walked to Pickering on the Saturday (approx 30 mins walk) & had a nice stroll around the town. The owner's of the site we're kind enough to pick us up from Pickering early evening in their Mini bus. The staff were all very friendly, helpful & couldn't do enough for us which made our stay even more special and we will definitely be booking again.

Stayed 3 nights was a lovely get away, staff were very friendly and helpful very clean cosy lodge, Club house was cheap for beer and food was good for the price, you can order food and they bring to your lodge!! Would recommend to anybody

Lodge was very clean but not well equipped especially things like kitchen utensils, hooks for towels and some hooks to hang wet towels and wet swimwear would have been nice, shower in one bath room very slow to empty had to turn it off half way through shower to allow time to empty and noticed most days water on the floor around toilets in both on suites. Spencer’s bar however was lovely we had a birthday meal for our daughter in law food was fantastic and cheep drinks. On arrival to the lodge we had a lovely welcome from owners nice Welcome with the cakes, tea, coffee, milk and flavoured water provided on arrival, hot tub very basic but ok for a weekend, but was maintained daily. Pickering is a nice place and close to Whitby and Scarborough which we visited all these places whilst here. would return but maybe a lodge with a better hot tub next time. Overall enjoyed the weekend thanks to the staff on site for providing a good weekend break x

Stayed here for four nights in January. The Lodge was well presented and clean and was very warm despite the freezing temperatures outside. The hot tub was good. We received free welcome drinks in the form of a bottle of beer and a can of...

We stayed in the Goathland over christmas this year and it was amazing. We were given a lovely greeting and...

A weekend break with my sisters in Helmsley lodge. Odd that in larger bedroom the bed was against the wall....

Halfway through 4 night's at Pickering lodges,up to now has been great place to chill out and relax. On arrival was met by owners who show us to our lodge which had the gas fire,tv and light's on which was very cosy and also 2 pieces of cake, which did not last long with a cup of tea.lodge had a good view of the lake during day and night time was chilling in the hot tub which was relaxing.our lodge was dog friendly one which our dog Ollie loved.spencer's bar was only a few minutes away on site which is also dog friendly and serving great food at good prices. Will definitely be back again soon.also Pickering,and Helmsley only short drive away.

Arrived half hr early & was allowed early check, Fab ! 3rd time in the goathland lodge & I can say the little snagging issues we had previouslry had mostly been done apart that carpet was till needing a bit of TLC as was still apart from the carpet gripper. We was very dissapointed with welcome pack, no buns or muffins just cheap minature tins of cider. Maybe they know we're returning guests & don't feel need to impress us ...who knows. I will say it was very clean inside but there was a manky mat outside which u wouldn't want to put your feet on after returning from hot tub, we had really good night's sleep the bed & bedding was very comfortable, however my hubby is over 6 ft & the bed is short so his feet did stick out which I found funny. The utensils were very sparce & no dustpan or brush which would have been handy. The bath towells are of good quality. The positives outweigh the negatives & all ready planning another stay but gonna choose different lodge. Top tips...if 2 of u are booking a 4 berth lodge add the full 4 to your booking as you get 4 sets of towels instead of 2, this is handy to use for the hot tub instead of trying to dry towels, your not charged any extra, also take plastic wine/pint pot for use when your in the hot tub. Also be very aware that in very cold weather the wooden decking in treacherous, tread very carefully

Not worth the money. Dog hairs on beds and carpet dont look like its been hoovered right. Music on a sat that booms thru the log cabins come for a relaxing holiday n you get that. Log cabins not maintained right and not cleaned right not really child freindly. Spencer bar is good tho the food is spot on very dissapointed with how much it cost!

Our Monday to Friday break was to celebrate my birthday with friends and we had a fantastic time at the Pickering lodges. From arrival through to our last evening everything was perfect. The location, the bar/restaurant (Spencer's), the lodge layout, the hot tub and the view across the lake. Everything added up to make a truly memorable October break. You bet we will be back again!

We visited Pickering lodges at the end of September. We are a family of 4 so after picking the kids up from school we set off to Pickering for the weekend. On arrival a lovely lady showed us to our lodge which had 2 beers, 2 fruit shoots and 4 cakes waiting for us. We were shown how to use the hot tub. The lady told us about Spencer's bar and grill and we said that we were planning to eat in there the next night so she advised we book a table as it was going to be busy because there was a party. We had a fantastic weekend, accommodation was perfect, location was fantastic! We drove to Whitby which was only about 20 mins away. The staff at Pickering lodges were brilliant and food are drink in Spencer's so very reasonable and delicious. We will definitely be back next year. Loved every second.

We stayed for a Monday to Friday break

This has been our 3 visit here, the location is fantastic, the food at the restaurant is excellent too, however the lodge inside is beginning to look really shabby and the amount of flies/insects that were about on the evenings whilst we were trying to relax in the hot tub really spoilt our visit this year. They were everywhere, we were removing them with a sieve in the end as there were just so many, we believe this maybe down to the state of the lake just opposite the lodge. Previous visits have always been good, however, after our last visit, I am unsure as to whether or not we would plan a return visit.

Went to a wedding here and thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. Stayed at one of their lodges for 3 nights. Very comfortable and the hot tub was an added bonus. The lodge was spacious and well equipped. Staff were excellent and the owners,Craig and Fiona were very welcoming. The bar was far more cheaper than a pub. On the whole we had a very relaxing time and can't wait to book again. (Especially now Craig and Fiona are getting their well stocked fishing lakes ready for use)

We have just returned from a weeks stay in a lovely one bedroom lodge with a hot tub at Pickering lodges. A friendly welcome awaited us and we were shown our lodge , which was tastefully furnished and a good size . The lodge overlooked a lake frequented by geese and other birds. The setting is very quiet and peaceful and lodges amply spaced for privacy. The hot tub was a great bonus and we used it daily. Spencer's bar and Restaurant on site was really welcoming and served lovely meals with friendly staff and regulars. Pickering is a great place to explore North Yorkshire from and a trip on the steam train is highly recommended! A great holiday and we would really recommend Pickering lodges especially lodge number 6.

Just returned from a wonderful week staying at the Pickering Lodge. Lodge was comfortable, clean and the hot tub was amazing, it really added to our enjoyment of the lodge. Also the robes for each of us and the wine, kids drinks and muffins on arrival was a lovely touch! Location was good for getting out and about and experiencing North Yorkshire. Only a couple of miles from Flamingo land and then Pickering in the other direction also few miles from Dalby Forest. Pickering was enchanting with lovely cafes and access to the North Yorks Railway Both meals in Spencers Bar & Grill were excellent - the best steak I've had in ages and kids loved the pizzas and there is the added convenience of having your meal delivered to the lodge. We were the nearest lodge to Spencers Bar so experienced a little noise from the band but it really wasn't an issue as stopped at 11pm and we were warned in advance. It may be an issue for people with very young children but it wasn't for us as they are older. Issue we had with hot water one evening was rectified quickly. Overall I would recommend staying here and we will definitely return at some point in the future.

We have just returned from our third visit in four years. We have stayed at a lot of lodges and cottages but love these. The location is perfect for us with the restaurant on site, pub nearby and Pickering close by. The lodges are finished to a good standard. The outside area is big and the view is beautiful. The hot tub is spacious and well maintained, there is privacy in the hot tub due to the now established trees. Marie and the staff are down to earth and cannot do enough for you. The bar is very reasonably priced and they have a vast selection of drinks... we loved sampling the gins this time. The food is reasonable priced and good quality. We used a local taxi recommended by Marie and he was really nice. We also tried the new cocktail bar in Pickering she told us about and had a lovely evening. There were functions on two of the nights we were there and there was no issue with noise from these. We would highly recommend this place and cannot wait to return

Booked through hoseasons not up to there usual standards If you have a problem whilst the pub is closed you can't get in touch with anyone No instructions in lodges and you have to go to pub on arrival Park manager very abrupt

Arrived at site no idea where to go so went to pub and told lodge open, key on table and someone would come and see us later.Stayed in Levisham, beautiful settings and hot tub. Pub delivered Wonderful meals on plates, staff were great food was hot!Lodge nice but looking worn, comfy sofa's. However, towels were threadbare, tap dripped all week, no television working (was reported, someone came to look but no results), had we known I would have taken a radio. Lack of information book meant that we had to go and ask everything, is recycling etc. Mattresses needed replacing, so uncomfy. Really need a freezer, couldn't work out cooker, no instructions book. Only mugs and limited cutlery, is only 2 teaspoons between 4.Had nice week saved by on site pub and staff but wouldn't go again , very expensive for what we got.

Came for our honeymoon fantastic stay lodge we were in grosmont lodge was perfect for a couple staff were great everything was perfect will defo stay again.

Excellent accommodation and great value. We spent three evenings here and felt very well looked after. The lodge is themselves of very comfortable and very clean if you wish to eat then there are adequate facilities to do so. Dalby Forest is nearby and excellent for a bike rides and walks.

We Arrived on the Friday evening and were met by the owner. She took us to the lodge and explained everything we needed to know. We stayed in the Helmesley lodge and were totally impressed. Everything was clean and modern and the hot tub is in a great spot on a really large veranda. Perfect!Spencer's bar is fantastic. The drinks are really well priced, the food is fantastic and also well priced and the staff are really helpful and really friendly. We even got to meet spencer himself (the owners dog!). We went for a relaxing weekend and that's exactly what we got. This lodge was great value for money and we have booked again for October.

We had these lodges recommended to us. On arrival to the site there is no signs to reception - you have to go in the pub and get directions from a young lady behind the bar. We were told to just 'go straight forward' and we would find our lodge. On the way there we saw another lady who took us to our lodge but knew absolutely nothing about the heating etc... After she left we had a look around. We had booked a lodge with a double and a twin room - we got a DOUBLE and BUNKBEDS which were not long enough for me to fit on and also not what we had booked! So be really carful when you book these lodges about the beds that are REALLY in there. I would not return because of this.

We arrived on the Friday excited for a weekend away to enjoy some peace and quiet but were met by an owner (Marie) with the biggest attitude problem. She spoke to us like school children as she showed us around the cabin and did nothing but warn us about our behavior - even making snide comments. She made everyone feel incredibly uncomfortable all weekend and basically acted like we were there to destroy the place. The facilities were ok with the cabin requiring some upkeep and a deep clean but the hot tub was great. It's in a beautiful spot. If Marie learned some people skills and appreciated the people who are giving her money then it'd be great. The best example of this was when one of our party went to ask her a questions and she held an arm in the air saying "I don't have time for this".

Pickering lodges is a great Base to explore north yorks moors & surrounding towns & villages, 4 of us stayed for my mum's birthday & cannot really complain about anything, we have stayed here 3 times now & couldn't help noticing that little things are starting to wear, carpet was coming away from grippers & seals in bathroom looking old, however it is all very clean. Not much cooking utensils & bring toilet roll ! Tv still had very poor reception but that wasn't an issue, hot tub was perfect on an evening, kept it's temperature as it was well used, private parking plus ample xtra parking. The bed was very comfortable & had a very good night's sleep. We are looking forward to returning later in the year

My husband and i booked a Monday to Friday for our pearl anniversary. We have had a really chilled time. Hot tub great for relaxing and lodges beautifully furnished and everything you need.

had a lovely 3 night break here in January. Found it easily with sat nav although no sign on the main road meant we were a little unsure when we turned down the driveway. could also be useful to make people aware that reception is in the restaurant prior to arrival as we were unsure what to do when we arrived but these points were the only very small faults! We walked in the door to find doughnuts 2 beers and juices for the kids which was a lovely touch, there was also a selection of coffee/teabags/jam which was handy as I'd forgotten these essentials! The lodge itself was immaculate and fresh, beds were comfy, so comfy that my 2year old slept through every night which is a miracle! Lovely cosy feel and the fire in the living area was beautiful and warm, though a fireguard would be handy when children are staying. Restaurant was nice, my husband raved about the steak! Reasonably priced and friendly service too! On 2nights there was a disco/ band on, we were warned about this and asked to inform them if it became a problem, although we could here it the kids didn't bother and still slept and it was finished by 11 so not a problem but I'd recommend a lodge further away if your bothered by that sort of thing (ours was the second one in so quite close). Lots to do in the area we had trouble deciding with only having 3days! Scarborough is only around 30/40 minutes drive and even in the freezing cold and rain the kids loved their day at the beach! Flamingo land is literally 5minutex away And Pickering has a steam railway, though it was out of season when we went! All in all a brilliant weekend and we are hoping to go again at the end of the year!

We returned to Pickering Lodges again for the start of February half term, after staying here the same time last year and having a fantastic time, However the lodge (number 4) which we had previously stayed in wasnt available so we booked lodge 4. This was disappointingly not the same standard due to the following, no freezer, main double bed rather uncomfortable, the oven had no legible dials so we couldn't work out how to use it, no toilet rolls, the shower has one temperature-cool, only 3 cups, limited kitchen equipment-no bottle opener, no dustpan and brush and a tea towel with black long hairs on it!!! The lovely lady from the bar did give us more cups on request and helped with the oven and we borrowed a bottle opener from next door lodge but we really couldn't face going through this 'snag list' during our stay!! We did inform the lady about the shower temperature and she said we should have told her sooner and this would have been fixed, but we did notice that previous reviewers had also identified this problem. Although this does appear like an unsatisfactory visit it certainly wasnt, but compared to last year it was certainly not as good. The hot tub was fab, the standard of the overall fixtures and fittings, the parks tranquillity and location all made for another fantastic weekend break. We will try booking earlier if we choose to go again so we can choose the lodge, as for what we paid it wasnt as good value as the previous year.

Bit of confusion on arrival as it wasn't clear that Spencer's bar also served as the reception. The lodge itself was clean and fresh. The hot tub was fantastic, kept it's heat for over an hour before it started to drop and was maintained daily. The kitchen facilities however, were very basic. We got by with what was there, but there were only 3 pans and hardly any utensils. No frying pan or griddle pan, no measuring jug, no whisk, no wooden spoons. It would be most helpful if it was stipulated on the website, exactly what was available in the lodge. That way you could plan meals more easily. We did eat at Spencer's (as there were no oven proof dishes so I abandoned plans to make casserole) one night. It was a great little place and the food was lovely.Overall it's a lovely place but I've been to other Hoseasons resorts with far more for your money.

Stayed for a long weekend here, 2 nights just myself and my wife, 1 night with our family. Plus points: Lodge is very clean, robes and towels provided. Spacious lodge. Overall the site is lovely with and views of the lake. The bar / restaurant we ate in once over the weekend, the restaurant was very good with some huge portions, the bar itself is "ok" (there's a better bar down the road the Black Bull with a roaring fire to enjoy). Minus points: On arrival no sign of any reception, which turned out to be in spencers bar. The directions in could do with improving. In the lodge there was a slight smell of gas in the lodge and the oven had seen better days with the dial markings pretty much gone. Shower tray could of done with replacing. The hot tub was very large, fitted the whole family in, but the jets were pretty much non existent when turned on. No temperature setting either or jet speeds. Just on or off.Overall we enjoyed the stay and were looked after very well. Would come back again for sure.

Stayed here is February for a long weekend with my husband. Read reviews before and knew you couldn't check in until 4 so stopped at the pub around the corner for lunch and got to Spencer's where you check in about 3.30. The handy man tried to help us check in but didn't know what he was doing and it all became a bit of a kerfuffle so we got a drink and said we would wait until someone could come and check us in. Once checked in we were shown to the lodge. It was brand new and they told us we were 2nd guests. Lovely open plan lodge with kitchen living room with Smeg fire and bedroom with open plan bathroom. Everything you need for a weekend in the kitchen and towels and robes in the bedroom.Hot tub was lovely and they showed us how to use. Very quiet settings and lovely environment.If I am being picky hot water in the shower was temperamental.20 miles from Whitby and 5 mins from Dalby forest. Spencer the dog is lovely too!

Me and my partner visited for a short 3 day break in February. There is no signs on the main road to direct luckily we looked st directions before we left so would recommend a sign post. When we arrived we where unsure where to book in so we went in to Spencer's bar which was the reception. I think this should have a sign post to direct customers. We were quickly shown to our lodge and a member of staff showed us how to work the hot tub, fire, cooker etc. The lodge is very spacious and clean but could do with a bit of maintenance i.e. Carpets are worn and frayed and shower knob is broken meaning temperature cannot be controlled. Another point is that more toilet roll is needed as was left one roll and more towels. Other than that the lodge is in a perfect location around the stunning lake with hot tub and large decking area with patio set. A fab touch is Spencer's bar and grill on site which is used by locals also. There is a children's play park next to Spencer's too. Is close distance to Pickering, Malton, Scarborough and Whitby meaning there is plenty to do on your break. Would recommend and would return in the future