Woodpecker Lodge

46 Customer Reviews

• "A beautifully presented lodge with a beautiful setting."

  Very peaceful. Immaculate inside. Very comfortable beds and perfect for our needs. Loved watching the wildlife on the riverbank, especially the kingfisher. We had a lovely week, will definitely be booking again and would recommend this lodge to anyone thinking about booking it. Only thing I would suggest is maybe some small signage on roadside to help locate Milton Park (we drove past a few times till we actually saw it!

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Oct 2024

• "First impressions were very good."

  Very clean inside the chalet, lovely position of the chalet overlooking the river and not overlooked. Plenty of utensils and crockery, a lovely utility room with washer & dryer. Nicely furnished living area and bedroom were of a good size. For us, the Sofas were a little uncomfortable as they were much softer than we are use to. There was a lovely seating area with table chairs and parasol on the decking outside. The site so very quiet, secure & peaceful. Some amazing walks within easy walking distance and situated a short walk away from the village with its quaint tea rooms and pubs. There were however a few tiny details that held me back from giving this property an excellent review and these would be easily rectified. The annoying toilet roll holder in the main bathroom is very loose and about to fall off. We tried to tighten it up but were not successful so it would just need replacing. It rained heavily one day and we found that the rain was coming in very slightly through the velux window so we had to place a towel on the floor to soak it up. The freezer drawers were all stuck and 2 of them broken. There was a drawer full of ice creams & lollies when we arrived that someone had left in there however the drawers were broken so we couldn’t remove the products so no idea how long they had been in there. The cleaner should have emptied these out before our arrival but perhaps she could get the drawers open either. There were two can openers with the utensils but neither of them worked, again a minor detail but easily resolved by replacing. The worst thing was, that although the inside of the chalet was immaculately clean the outside needed a brushing down and cleaning as it was full of cobwebs under the eaves and around the doorways. Just small easily rectified things however there was more things that were good about this place that it would not stop us from booking again.

  Reviewed by Norma3.8★Sep 2024

• "Woodpecker Lodge is a spacious, very clean and nicely furnished holiday home."

  It has an open view of the countryside and as it faces away from the other lodges the decked balcony is private. We were there in August and it was very peaceful and quiet. The only issue is lack of shower mats in both bath rooms, hence given only 4 stars for facilities- the mats really should be installed for the safety of guests.

  Reviewed by Yvonne4.7★Aug 2024

• "Inaccurate - views of the river, also frustrating as steep inaccessible grass bank blocked view."

  All on one level, excepting 5/6 steps to access lodge itself ! Maintenance issues , loo roll holder fell off wall, unable to open majority of freezer drawers without causing damage or wardrobe door in small bedroom. No draining facilities for crockery etc or washing up supplies. Didn’t use dishwasher - too few items each time. However clean, warm and with comfortable beds. Site reminiscent of holiday camps, also with irritating constant admonitions/instructions

  Your review of our lovely Woodpecker Lodge is extremely surprising, and really quite unkind. Not once in the past 6 years have we ever had anyone describe our park as a holiday camp!!!! You are staying in timber frame built lodges, with beautiful red cedar cladding, of which retail at 300k so i am surprised you think it is like a holiday camp. The description of the lodge is put together by Sykes themselves, and is completely accurate that the accommodation is all on one level, yes there are about 4 steps up to the decked area that surrounds the lodge, however this is unavoidable. Before you stayed in the lodge the toilet roll holder was fine, and it clearly broke during your stay which you did not inform us about and of course we are now replacing. That is just unlucky that that happened during your stay, unfortunately things like this can happen. I'm very confused about your comment saying there are 'irritating constant instructions' I actually have no idea what you are on about. Yes there are instructions for the tv, cooker, heating etc, I'm sure you would complain if there wasn't and you couldn't' work something! Apologies for the freezer, this was missed and the cleaner has defrosted this now it does freeze up from time to time. I don't think Milton Park is the place for you and we hope you have happy holidays elsewhere in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann3.8★Jun 2024

• "Our 2nd visit to the lodges and were not disappointed very clean and comfortable ..."

  Our 2nd visit to the lodges and were not disappointed very clean and comfortable everything you needed was provided also just a short walk from the village and a couple of pubs but I recommend you take a torch all in all a lovely stay in a peaceful location

  Reviewed by Joan5.0★Dec 2023

• "Just what you want for a holiday,everything absolutely spot on and as described,superb accommodation."

  Faultless, been before and will return again.

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Nov 2023

• "Lovely lodge very clean and tidy couldn't ask for any better easy to find nice ..."

  Lovely lodge very clean and tidy couldn't ask for any better easy to find nice quite location will look forward to staying again

  Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2023

• "We absolutely loved this place."

  It was so very peaceful, and a great location for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. The Masons Arms food (just down the road) was great, as was the Indian in the village and the fish and chip shop. We will definitely book again. The only negative was the lack of Wi-Fi, but we got use to the peacefulness of not having it.

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Oct 2023

• "Very pleasant cottage!"

  We would love to stay there forever xx

  Reviewed by Maki5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely well equipped, and maintained lodge in a great position by the river."

  We enjoyed watching the local wildlife, oyster catchers, rabbits play. Site easy walk to Gargrave with excellent access to lots of local walks. Only downside is the lodges are very close together, so you are at the mercy of the other occupants of the site. Being woken up before 7am by the bass thud thud thud reverberating through the entire lodge from next doors music was not great, I didn’t mark it down for this, as not Sykes / the owners fault. Shame as apart from this it would have been perfect.

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Apr 2023

• "We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend."

  A few comments for your information:- the locks on both doors are very hard to use, the front door appears to be locked when it isnt, perhaps some WD40 would help? The skylight leak by the sink, was a bit of a pain, but that has been reported. We had to buy a rubber bathmat for the bath as it was not safe for an elderly person to use without, would be worth buying and have in the bathroom. I echo another visitors comment about the sofa being uncomfortable, it sort of eats you up! A minor niggle, I have never been asked to strip the linen off the beds before, when leaving, which I don't like to have to do, and was surprised to see no pillow protectors on the pillows. Other than those few points all was good and we were pleased that it was nice and warm, especially when it snowed.

  Reviewed by Alyson4.4★Mar 2023

• "Absolutely brilliant week,the lodge was just perfect,beautiful location,exactly what we wanted."

  Nice to have a decent sized bed,and loved the en-suite shower,again a decent size,I am not a small man.The utility room was brilliant,much appreciated by my partner with two children to keep clean.It was a real home from home and perfect for what we wanted,already contemplating a return visit.

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Feb 2023

• "Three piece suite neads replacing."

  Freezer draws still broken as they were last year.appart from that,lovely.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Nov 2022

• "We have stayed at Woodpecker Lodge twice and another lodge once, we have always been very happy with the cleanliness and comfort with the accommodation."

  Would recommend Milton Park Lodges to anyone. Fabulous holiday destination.

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★Oct 2022

• "Perfect location"

  Reviewed by Terence5.0★Sep 2022

• "An absolutely beautiful cabin in a stunning location, very well maintained and in immaculate condition."

  We will certainly return.

  Reviewed by Donnie5.0★Aug 2022

• "First class."

  ..wonderful peaceful setting...thank you...

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely accommodation."

  Only faults were walk in shower base in en suite was very slippy and we had to buy a shower mat to prevent a fall happening, and looking at the other lodges it appears there are blinds in the second bedroom which we not present here. As this room was occupied by adults and also was facing the entrance it was quite exposed. Overall we had a very enjoyable holiday

  Reviewed by S5.0★Jun 2022

• "Great cottage in convenient location, with everything we could need, we really enjoyed our stay."

  A couple of minor points; no blinds in the second bedroom which meant it was very bright even with curtains drawn (not ideal for our children who woke very early, and may be a privacy issue when new lodges are built next door), there was some half eaten food in cupboards that hadn’t been cleaned out before we arrived, and the lodge next door played music which whilst not especially loud was disturbing as the bass really carried. Notwithstanding these small points we would recommend and come back!

  Reviewed by Jessica4.7★May 2022

• "Lovely setting and great accommodation."

  There was some noise from a neighbouring lodge who were doing some work for which we were compensated for without us even notifying the owners - thank you very much. We had a lovely meal at the local Indian restaurant as a result. Would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Joanna4.4★May 2022

• "As a self catering property not enough utensils and crockery eg the only large serving spoon was for serving veg, no small breakfast glasses, could do with some bowls suitable for serving pasta/rice dishes, and for cooking them in."

  Disappointed with the skimpy bath towels. As a top notch property should have the large bath sheets. Property could do with WiFi connection. Crumbs and un wiped food debris on table and table mats. Black mould on shelves in shower. Having said our niggles, we would recommend the property and return ourselves. It was warm with comfy beds and nice bed linen. Nice location. Thank you

  Reviewed by Peter4.1★Apr 2022

• "Beautiful lodge in peaceful location,everything we needed"

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Mar 2022

• "Lovely luxurious Lodge."

  Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Dec 2021

• "Gorgeous lodge in a peaceful setting."

  Good quality finish and well set out inside and out. The best lodge, cottage etc we have stayed in. Two very small suggestions:We were there in December and the decking got very slippery. Perhaps a warning sign? Unsure if pans suitable for oven so did not risk it. A casserole dish with a lid would be useful. Would love to go back again. Gail and Mike

  Reviewed by Gail5.0★Dec 2021

• "Absolutely had a fantastic week and will definitely be booking again !"

  The only thing we could fault was the shower screen on bath had no bottom seal and water flowed out making the floor hazardous. Other than that fantastic, lovely and cosy, beds really comfy too.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Nov 2021

• "This really is a beautiful holiday home in a peaceful and delightful setting alongside a gently flowing river."

  It was clean and warm [we stayed in November] and would thoroughly recommend for anyone who needs to stay near Skipton for a holiday. Very well equipped for four persons to stay. The Gargrave station is an ideal start point if you wish to travel the Settle to Carlisle scenic railway journey. This is not a complaint but an observation for future guests there is no Wi-Fi or broadband available at the lodge and with the covid restrictions no attraction leaflets are allowed so you would need to do homework before you travel regarding things to do while staying.. Future guest will have a great time just as we did. Thanks to the owners for making the lodge available to us

  Reviewed by Ivan4.7★Nov 2021

• "Superb accomodation,amazing lighting."

  Beautiful bathrooms.would benefit with a hot tub set into decking.overall very enjoyable stay.would definitely return to the woodpecker.thank you.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Oct 2021

• "The lodge was excellent in every way but although the site was well kept the location was mediocre with no views from it."

  The are about 7 or 8 lodges on the site with clearly at least another 7 planned and as far as we are concerned we would not visit the site again. Gargrave is a good centre for visiting the southern Dales of Ribblesdale, Malhamdale and Wharfedale and the Trough of Bowland, a lot less busy area, is well worth a visit. We would particularly commend visiting the Keelham Farm Shop about 3 miles away just on the Skipton side of the A59 bypass to do your food shopping. A refreshing change from the Tesco's of this world.

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Oct 2021

• "Fantastic stay , very clean spacious."

  This site lodge is very peaceful and relaxing. Ideal for chilling not doing much or getting out walking. Really enjoyed our stay

  Reviewed by Annette5.0★Aug 2021

• "Found breakfast cereal in top cupboard."

  So wondered if it had been cleaned properly.with having the only lodge with a view of the river,we had people walking round the river side of the lodge which took away the private side of the lodge.ie if you wanted to sit outside for breakfast or dinner.Also no slice to turn a egg in the pan.

  Reviewed by Brian4.7★Jun 2021

• "Lovely peaceful lodge, lots of wildlife around , lovely to hear the birds singing."

  Only a handful of lodges which facilitated the peacefulness ... overalls lovely. Would be nicer to check in a little earlier and have an extra hour in the morning .. zither than that PERFECT!

  Reviewed by Linda4.7★May 2021

• "Lovely setting."

  ideal for exploring the dales. beautiful lodge.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★May 2021

• "Fabulous lodge."

  Very comfortable and warm Great location for walking the canal

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Oct 2020

• "DEFINATELEY THE BEST PLACE WE HAVE STAYED SO PEACEFUL AND GARGRAVE IS A LOVELY VILLAGE WE WILL MOST CERTAINLY RETURN."

  Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Aug 2020

• "Absolutely stunning Lodge, pictures on line didn't do it full justice."

  Beautiful location, so quiet and peaceful. Can't wait to go back. Huge thank you for going that extra mile with the letter which was left for us. Will 100% use sykes again. Thank you

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Aug 2020

• "An excellent lodge, very comfortable and clean, the freezer needs defrosting as we could only manage to open the bottom drawer, and Wi-Fi would be nice but would highly recommend this lodge."

  It is in a beautiful location with everything you need a couple of pubs, gift and cafe shop full of character, a co op full of everyday items and in the middle of beautiful countryside. Kelham farmers market is a must, the store is fabulous for fresh food and good cafe but you have to wait a while to be served. A great holiday.

  Reviewed by Yvonne4.1★Feb 2020

• "Wonderful location, beautifully furnished and equipped lodge."

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Sep 2019

• "The Woodpecker lodge was absolutely fantastic and it had everything that we needed for our holiday."

  Very high standard and quality lodge and set in a lovely peaceful location but within close proximity to the local amenities. Plenty of places to go and visit nearby and to explore what the Yorkshire Dales has to offer.

  Reviewed by Geoff5.0★Aug 2019

• "Beautiful lodge in very pleasant surroundings."

  Very clean and modern and had everything we needed. Convenient base from which to explore the Dales. Would definitely stay here again. JB

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Jun 2019

• "The accommodation was gorgeous- the views fantastic and we are definitely coming back."

  It’s lovely overlooking the river and having the private deck to spot birds and enjoy the view. The lodge was well kitted out and the beds extremely comfy. WiFi would be a nice addition. We had a lovely holiday here and would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Oct 2018

• "The lodge was warm and !"

  Ight. I stayed with my elderly mother and the facilities were excellent. We enjoyed looking out over the countryside and watching the rabbits play in the sunshine. I would be happy to recommend.

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Sep 2018

• "We had a fantastic holiday at Woodpecker Lodge."

  We found the property to be ideally located with easy access to Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales. The lodge is situated adjacent to the river and we enjoyed watching the wildlife including cows, sheep, rabbits and even a kingfisher! We found the property to be beautifully furnished and extremely well presented. There are all the facilities you could require. The only thing I would have added would have been blinds in the bedrooms to match those in the living area. Also, Wi-Fi would have been a real bonus. We would highly recommend Woodpecker Lodge and hope to come back in future.

  Reviewed by Leanne5.0★Aug 2018

• "Great location,superb lodge,site not fully developed yet so a very good time to visit,Woodpecker does have river view ,Squirrel does not."

  Herons Oyster Catchers Kingfisher all on the river.Blinds in bedrooms would be a welcome addition.All in all really good accommodation.

  Reviewed by Max5.0★Jun 2018

• "We have just had a wonderful weeks holiday there very relaxing and spotless clean"

  Reviewed by Dorothy5.0★Jun 2018

• "The only thing I would recommend is to tarmac the complete driveway down to the lodge"

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Mar 2018

• "Beautiful chalet ,had everything you need ."

  Beautiful location wildlife on your doorstep. Amazing support from the team looking after the chalet. Would definitely stay there again

  Reviewed by Pam5.0★Feb 2018

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