Willow Lodge

101 Customer Reviews

• "Beautiful cottage which looked very festive with the large Christmas tree in the lounge."

  Lovely welcome touch with wine & mince pies. Hosts immediately called round when we had a small technical hitch & resolved the problem. Very relaxing stay.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Dec 2024

• "This has been an outstanding holiday from start to finish."

  Welcome gifts for humans & doggo ✅, cleanliness ✅ property highly maintained ✅, Grounds highly maintained ✅ Instructions/ guidance/certificates on appliances in welcome pack ✅ Owners direct phone numbers in welcome pack ✅ Meet & greet available if you need it. ✅ Owners highly approachable, and go above & beyond to make your stay with them the best .( It just felt like it was our home and not somewhere we were staying)

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Oct 2024

• "A really fabulous cottage."

  Hot tub was great. The cottage is clean and tidy. We couldn’t find fault with it. And the enclosed garden was great our dog loved it. The log fire was a beautiful bonus and when lit made the cottage even more comfortable. Beds are very comfortable. Including the beds on the mezzanine Emma and Darren were available but not intrusive at all. Cannot wait to come back to willow lodge

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2024

• "Immaculate cottage in an idyllic and peaceful place."

  Friendly and helpful family. Spacious rooms but think a rejig is needed. The mezzanine bedroom is very small due to the apex of the roof, it is dark and we would question its safety. Not suitable for adults and this caused a problem because we were two ladies and one dog. There is enough space downstairs to create two ensuite bedrooms rather than one ensuite bedroom and an attic without an ensuite. We also would not consider putting children of any age up there. We enjoyed our stay, the hot tub is great as well as local eateries, we were made to feel welcome. Refiguring the layout would be an improvement.

  Thankyou for your feedback. I’m pleased to hear you found Willow Lodge immaculate and peaceful. We are sorry to read you were not comfortable in the mezzanine, we have had many guests over the years, adults and children, who have stayed in the loft space with no issues. However, comfort is a subjective experience and we can only apologise that this was not to your standards. We must however take umbrage to your comment about safety. The property, including the mezzanine, has been totally approved by building regulations - including safety lighting and fire exit at the base of the stairs. Thank you for your feedback with regard to reconfiguring the layout of the property. We have indeed thought about this one or twice over the six years that the cottage has been open to guests. But to shut down operations for months in order to build a new bedroom and remodel the living room is simply not a viable option for us as business owners. I am sure you understand. As the property stands, we feel that the large main room is a key feature of the barn, many guests comment on its wow factor, and how the room can be comfortably shared as a living and entertainment space with ample room children and pets to play freely. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pat4.4★Sep 2024

• "Willow Lodge is by far the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in and we’ve stayed in a lot."

  We couldn’t find a fault with it and our Labrador, Buddy was the happiest he’s been at any cottage especially with the flooring inside and the large enclosed garden outside. The cottage was spacious,neat, clean and tidy, well equipped with everything you needed the large bed was so comfortable. Emma and Darren were on hand if you needed them and were knowledgable of the local walks and eateries. We shall definitely be booking to visit here again FABULOUS

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Sep 2024

• "Just got back from our weekend break at Willow Lodge and we loved it."

  As other people have said the mezzanine is small, but we've just had 2 average size adults stay up there no problem it is lovely and comfortable, just a low ceiling which if you read the reviews you are aware of. The cottage is lovely, clean, private and located so handy for going off places. The hot tub is great, and the secluded garden perfect for our dog (he loved it). We'll be back and would definitely recommend!

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Sep 2024

• "Did not know cottage was in owners garden and had people walking back and forth, past windows all time, or owner in the garden doing jobs."

  felt a little, uneasy, so had to shut all blinds. Dogs barking, early am, and the second upstairs bedroom only suitable for children really small clostaphobic . Not as private as I thought ,

  Thankyou for your feedback. I am sorry to read that you found Willow Lodge not private enough for you. I will therefore put an extra photograph on the website to show guests the rear of the property, unfortunately our garden indeed runs along the back of the lodge. It’s never been a problem with previous guests. We have worked very hard in our planning of the holiday let’s main garden and the hot tub that it is completely private and secure. It’s a large area secure for dogs, and children, with its own private driveway and parking area. The mezzanine bedroom is explained in the description that it does have low ceilings, and is suitable for children only and indeed we have had guests comment that it is cosy and comfortable. I must stress that all my beds have new mattresses along with high quality bedding. We have two labradors, that occasionally bark if they hear something, as we do live on a working farm. I’m sorry you felt us being in our garden was intrusive, we try and maintain it very discreetly, unfortunately it can sometimes only be done when guests are in occupancy, due to the high demand of bookings. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kim3.1★Aug 2024

• "We had a very enjoyable stay at this wonderful, comfortable and spacious lodge in a peaceful and relaxing setting."

  The owners, Emma and Darren, were very friendly and welcoming and provided helpful information about suitable walks for our two ageing Border Collies. The dogs loved the very large and totally secure garden too. The welcome gifts were much appreciated. We certainly intend to return.

  Thankyou so much for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased to hear both yourselves and the dogs had an enjoyable stay. We would love to welcome you back. And wish you all well. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2024

• "Just got back from a gorgeous stay at willow lodge."

  Pictures don't do it justice! The place was so cosy and clean. Master bed very comfy! Had everything there you could need. We couldn't resist not using the beautiful log burner on our last night despite it being a hot day/night! Will definitely be back at winter one year as i can imagine how cosy it would be with christmas decorations. The garden and hot tub is beautiful, my dog rosie loved it as very secure and enclosed. The bushes around the hot tub have grown alot since the photos uploaded on here so you get alot more privacy. Can't fault anything, thanks for a lovely stay. My boyfriend also engaged to me whilst we were here :)

  Wow! You’re our first couple who have got engaged here! Congratulations! Lovely positive feedback and it really does make us smile to read these lovely comments. Thankyou so very much. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Bethany5.0★Aug 2024

• "This is a real home away from home."

  The owners have made everything very comfortable - from the security provided by the fully enclosed and private garden, to the superb hot tub and (as everyone mentions) the very comfortable bed in the maser bedroom. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Jul 2024

• "This was a lovely cottage in a good location within walking distance of a pub with good food , it was made better with the lovely hot tub which we used every evening!"

  The only downside for us personally was the lack of communication, in person, of the owner until we were leaving and the fact that the path from their home to their stables went past all the windows down one side of the cottage which we didn't feel comfortable with as it was used quite a lot. In fairness they had blinds installed for privacy but these made the cottage quite dark.

  Many thanks for your feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us in June and that the hot tub was a great added bonus. I’m so sorry you felt there was a lack of communication with myself. Unfortunately as I said on the morning of your departure I had myself been away all week on holiday. I did indeed send you a message via the Sykes app welcoming you to willow, unfortunately you didn’t respond. We have asked Sykes to reiterate on the description of willow that there is a gravelled driveway to the rear of the property as it does lead to the farm. I’m sorry you felt not comfortable with that. I must add it’s not a driveway that you use for cars it’s a walkway only. Thankyou for taking your time to leave feedback it’s very much appreciated. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★Jun 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay."

  The Lodge is beautiful and in a lovely village. Great walks, lovely village pubs, just a great base to stay. The main bedroom was lovely with a fab ensuite, great water pressure too so the shower was very good. The bed was soooo comfy, the beds on the mezzanine are tiny and more appropriate for kids, but we knew that area would be tight for adults. The garden is absolutely beautiful and the hot tub was a wonderful way to relax after our walks. We loved our stay and would definitely go back.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2024

• "Willow Lodge was a fantastic place to stay."

  Owner very helpful. We had a wonderful stay.

  Reviewed by Debra5.0★Apr 2024

• "This was our 2nd stay at Willow Lodge, it’s like home from home, everything you need is there."

  The lodge itself is beautiful, very spacious and immaculately clean. My 12 year old son adores his fishing and is absolutely in his element at Willow Lodge with their beautiful well stocked pond

  Reviewed by Sherrie5.0★Apr 2024

• "This is a lovely holiday home, everything you need is there, it was lovely and homely, very comfy bed and very well equipped."

  The hot tub was just the right temperature and a very welcome addition at the end of a day out or simply to sit back and relax in complete seclusion. Emma and Darren are on site for anything you need but not intrusive, you can walk down to the lake and meet the geese and ducks. It’s a great base for bird watching with lots of nature reserves within a 45 minutes radius.

  Reviewed by June5.0★Mar 2024

• "Fabulous cottage, be clean and really spacious, the garden is very secure and ideal for your dog."

  The hot tub is lovely, very private and undercover. Would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★Mar 2024

• "This property is stocked and maintained to a very high standard and the owners seemed to have covered all basis, games, children's toys, dog bed and treats, CD's."

  The secluded hot tub is especially good and very relaxing in the warm water, even when it is cold outside. Welcoming owner and nothing is too much trouble, easily contacted and helpful.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Mar 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at willow lodge, this lodge has all the equipment you need!"

  Very clean and lots of games and toys to keep the kids busy, this lodge is set in a lovely quiet setting with fields and horses, lovely wood burning fire to keep you toasty, Emma the owner was lovely and so helpful! Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Feb 2024

• "An amazing stay was had a willow lodge ."

  Willow lodge was well equipped with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The hot tub was glorious, surrounded by bushes for privacy so you could sit back and relax knowing you are not being overlooked, as was the garden, although it was too cold for us to spend time in it. In the lodge there is a large selection of books/cds/dvds/ which you can enjoy in front of a very homely wood burning fire to keep you toasty warm on a winters day. We would definitely recommend willow lodge and hope to return here in the future.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jan 2024

• "Came for a peaceful and relaxing Xmas and we got just that."

  Lovely welcome pack on arrival and Emma very quick to respond to a text query. The hot tub sealed the deal and ensured we were totally relaxed. Weather was a bit rough over the week but it didn't ruin our break. Lovely friendly cafe locally (West End Cafe) with such a friendly owner who made a huge fuss of our dog (who incidentally preferred the dog bed provided in the lodge to his own!). Would love to come back and make proper use of the large garden in warmer weather. Thank you Emma for ensuring we had a lovely Xmas! Happy New Year to you!

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★Dec 2023

• "We had a lovely stay at Willow Lodge."

  The Lounge certainly has a wow factor and was very comfy and cosy with the log burner. The bed was amazingly comfy. As an animal lover it was beautiful seeing the horses out every morning. The hot tub was an added bonus as never used one before and it was very relaxing. We chose location as found it very central to places we wanted to visit. Thank you Emma for the wine and cake, lovely gesture! Also a pint of milk in the Fridge. Little cafe in the village is worth a visit, staff are lovely and welcoming, as too is Emma who we met, couldn't be any more helpful. Thank you for everything Emma and have a great Christmas and New Year !! x

  Reviewed by Paul Richard5.0★Nov 2023

• "The value and quality of the cottage is outstanding."

  Absolutely perfect. Very quaint, tucked away in a peaceful setting surrounded by fields and lots of horses. Exceptional walking area for our four legged furry friend. And the garden for our furry friend was great. Exceptional hosts. Cottage is charming inside everything impeccably clean, cozy and comfortable. After a day walking a nice roaring fire made it a warm, relaxing place. This cottage is highly recommended for a stay.

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Nov 2023

• "We all felt it was a great property and location with a home from home feel."

  It was well stocked with all the necessities great open fire and hot tub . All our party including our pet dachshund left fully chilled considering the horrendous weather conditions we encountered throughout our stay.So to have a great time under these circumstances is a testament to the owners and cottage available to let.

  Thankyou so much for your lovely feedback. It relieves me that you still managed to enjoy and relax despite the dreadful weather you encountered. Its a good excuse to curl up with the log burner roaring away, to which it sounds as if you did just that. Thankyou once again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Oct 2023

• "Just spent a few days here, May, the husband and the dog and we absolutely loved it."

  It was a true Home from Home. everything you could need and more the hot tub and the lovely log burner was a welcomed edition on them cold evenings. The garden was absolutely fantastic for the dog. Great size, very secure he was in his element, and it was nice to be able to sit back and relax, knowing he was safe. The bed super comfortable felt like sleeping on a cloud. Highly recommend this place to anyone. We are already looking for a return trip. communication with the owner was fantastic was there if we had any issues with thankfully we didn’t

  Thankyou for the feedback, it's lovely to hear people enjoy the property as well as the garden. Having dogs ourselves we know how important it is to keep them safe! And love seeing them be able to enjoy the large space that's provided. Please do visit us again, it would be lovely to see returning visitors. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Oct 2023

• "Willow lodge was one of the nicest places we have stayed."

  Very comfortable, a real home from home. Hot tub fantastic, was in it every day. The enclosed garden was excellent for our dog, plenty of space for him to play catch. Walks around the fish pond on an evening was lovely. Would love to come back again.

  Lovely positive review, thankyounso much for booking our let and leaving such positive feedback. The pond is ab absolute must to walk around whilst staying in willow, full of wildlife and fish. Good to hear your dog enjoyed the garden. Be lovely to welcome you both back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Sep 2023

• "A beautiful lodge with lots of extra home comforts."

  A welcome pack with lots of advice on places to go, menus from various restaurants/ pubs and take aways. Comfy beds, pillows and a beautiful garden and hot tub. The kitchen had everything you could need and provided lots of extras you would have been expected to bring with you. Lots of books , dvds to watch and games and toys also. A beautiful relaxing lodge, lovely decor with some quirky art work which we loved. A lovely little walk to the fishing lake down the track, lots of places to sit and watch the ducks. A 15 minute easy walk to a local shop and a little stroll to wonderful cafe with a garden center opposite. Highly recommend thus property. The owners are on hand if you need them, we met Emma who is lovely. We would definitely return. 10 out of 10.

  Lovely to see you gave us a 10! Thankyou. You have covered not only the lodge but the local area too. This village/area has so much to offer, including all restaurants/tearooms which allow and welcome dogs. This I think is a bonus. Glad you mentioned the beds being comfy as I do think this is an important factor when booking and staying somewhere. It would be lovely to welcome you both again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Sep 2023

• "Amazing cottage, great facilities."

  Lovely location. Could not fault this cottage in any way. Would highly recommend. Thank you for a fantastic stay.

  Your welcome and thankyou for your lovely feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Aug 2023

• "Loved it in the cottage so comfy and very clean the owners was very helpful and ..."

  Loved it in the cottage so comfy and very clean the owners was very helpful and left us a lovely gift when we arrived my children loved it and our dog loved it too will be booking again x

  Everyone visiting gets a little welcome gift, which we truly think is important. We really appreciate people booking our let's and enjoying them. All the cleaning/maintenance is carried out by family. We are fortunate to live nearby. Please do book again it would be lovely to welcome you all back. Thankyou for your positive, kind feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Aug 2023

• "We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the hot tub ."

  The place was so lovely and very comfortable, unfortunately we needed to leave a few day early but we still come away relaxed.

  Thankyou for your lovely review. We are so sorry you had to leave early. Please do try and visit us again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Aug 2023

• "Immaculate comfortable very well equipped 5* property in a beautiful location."

  Very friendly helpful owners.Grandson caught 75 fish during the week in the picturesque lake while we watched the ducks ,geese, rabbits and horses and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Private garden, furniture and huge hot tub were lovely extras.We didn’t use the bbq. Dog friendly and secure..we could relax.Thoughtful extras provided by Emma & Darren (wine ,chocolates, dog treats, tea coffee sugar milk etc) were much appreciated. We will certainly return next year.

  Well, we enjoyed so much seeing your polite, caring son catch so many fish, he dealt with them in a professional way, ensuring their return was done delicately. Thankyou so much for the photos of the fish you caught. I'd like to thankyou for your superb review it was very much appreciated. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Jul 2023

• "The cottage was amazing."

  It had more than you could possibly need. The owner had thought if everything. It was so clean and smelled lovely on our arrival. Our dog loved running around in the garden and we loved our early morning cuppa sat soaking up the sun. Loved the comfy sofas and beds. In our opinion nothing needs to be changed. It's just perfect as it is.

  How lovely you think our property is perfect, it makes us want to work even harder to make guests stay so great. It was a bonus the weather was kind to you. Thankyou Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a fantastic stay at Willow Lodge, the property was extremely well equipped ( the owners had thought of everything and were most helpful during out stay), and very clean and homely."

  Travelling with a dog we are always looking for a completely fenced in garden, which this had. Cannot fault anything , a lovely cottage, beautiful garden with hot tub, hope to return again in the future.

  Thankyou very much for your wonderful feedback, it's lovely to hear what our guests think. We do hope you return. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Jun 2023

• "We enjoyed our stay at Willow lodge."

  The property was well appointed and maintained. The addition of all the garden games was brilliant and the kids enjoyed the Wii. We all used the hot tub and it was a great edition. The upstairs bedroom was comfortable but very low ceilings (lower than we expected) and even my 8 year old hit his head a few times. The fishing spot was pretty and very easy to access - we appreciated the owners proactive approach to organise a fishing spot and the loan of the camping chair. The Main Street of South Cave was a little further to walk than perhaps we had expected but the pub was great. Thanks.

  So pleased you enjoyed your stay and your husband enjoyed his fishing, however I am sorry to hear you were disappointed with the low ceilings in the mezzanine bedroom it does state on the property description that the mezzanine bedroom has low ceilings, some children from previous feedback see the bedroom as an adventure. The walk to the main village where the pubs are located it usually takes 25 minutes at a leisurely stroll. However, I'm glad you and your family enjoyed your stay with us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susannah4.7★Apr 2023

• "We enjoyed a perfect peaceful family getaway."

  Arrived to a welcome pack for the adults, kids and dog. Spacious cottage mainly all one level with a great loft room for the kids. Fantastic fully enclosed garden with a luxurious hot tub and lots of toys and games and books for all to enjoy. Could not fault this property at all. Everything has been thought of and owners extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommended! Thoroughly enjoyed our week. Thank you so much!

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Mar 2023

• "Beautiful cosy cottage."

  Fully equipped with absolutely everything we needed. Really comfortable beds. Emma and Darren where always at hand if needed and really helpful. Definitely recommend! A hidden gem!

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Mar 2023

• "Absolutely loved our stay at Willow Lodge and would highly recommend to friends and family."

  Lots of space and very clean with great facilities. Large garden area which the children were able to play in and all very private. Really enjoyed the hot tub and the toybox went down well. We will definitely be looking to stay again in the future.

  Reviewed by Pete5.0★Feb 2023

• "Just perfect everything , very spacious, very clean, comfortable bed, quiet and peaceful."

  The hot tub is a large sized one, under cover , talking to the horses an added bonus. Hosts are very responsive too. We’ve stayed in a lot of cottages I think this one is the best yet

  So pleased your stay was as perfect as you have stated. We endeavour to make it a special break for all who visit us. High standard is top of our agenda. Please do visit us again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jan 2023

• "We absolutely loved our stay in Willow Lodge, it was an escape from the daily grind to a peaceful haven."

  The cottage, hot tub area and the amazing garden were all stunning. The house had everything in it you could possibly need, catering so well for the children as well as our cockerpoo. Our 2 boys loved the toy box and we had a fantastic time playing on the Wii as a family. The hot tub was the icing on the cake. We will absolutely be back and already can’t wait! Thank you

  So pleased as a family you found willow to your liking, we regularly update the toy box and keep all board games clean and tidy. The wii has always been popular. Thankyou so much for visiting us and please do come back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Oct 2022

• "We loved out stay at Willow Lodge."

  It was perfect for eating in or eating out as it has a well stocked kitchen, but is close to many restaurants etc. The hot tub was for us alone and completely private. The owners are there if you need them but un-intrusive. Perfect for us. Thanks again Darren and Emma.

  So pleased you found the hottub private, we like to think that people can be left to have a lovely relaxing break. Thankyou so much for sharing your review. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2022

• "Well converted and equipped property with good facilities."

  Good location affording access to York, the Wolds and the coast. Many good pubs in surrounding villages with excellent beer and food. Bed too soft for our taste and would have preffered a shower in ensuite rather than a bath but all together a great place for a short break.

  I'm so sorry you found the bed too soft, alot of thought went into the new bed, we listened to previous guests and alot of them wanted a soft not too hard a mattress, so we went along with the soft. There is a wetroom in the property with a rainfall shower not far from the main bedroom, the ensuite does have a handshower over the freestanding claw bath, alot of thought went into the property when we designed it, and we felt the design was perfect for a family or couple. I apologise you found it not to your liking. The restaurants and tearooms locally are all fabulous and cater for all peoples dietary needs, all welcome dogs, we are very lucky to have so many places to visit in the area. Thankyou so much for feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Malcolm4.7★Sep 2022

• "Fantastic accommodation."

  Really clean and exactly as advertised. Would highly recommend.

  Thankyou so much for your positive feedback, pleased you had a lovely stay at Willow. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Chas5.0★Sep 2022

• "Beautiful property!"

  Had everything we could possibly need for us and the pooch. Lovely area and really close to lots of activities and days out. We wish we had longer there!

  So pleased your stay was perfect. I'm sorry we didn't meet you in person, we ourselves were away too. I believe you met my parents,who I'm sure looked after you all. Please do come back and visit us again. There is so much to explore in our little part of Yorkshire. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful lodge, beautiful location, owners lovely and helpful."

  Lovely family holiday couldn’t complain about anything.

  Lovely to see your positive kind comments, we do our upmost to make your stay at Willow a pleasant and relaxing one. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Aug 2022

• "Fantastic location, perfect place, all that you need, kind and helpful owners, couldn't ask for much more!"

  Thankyou for your positive review. Glad you all had a good holiday. It was lovely meeting you all. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gavin5.0★Aug 2022

• "An immaculately clean cottage with all home comforts."

  Great secure garden which Dylan our Airedale Terrierist enjoyed though made a nuisance of himself when the horses went past. Emma and Darren, brilliant, friendly and understanding hosts couldn't do enough for us. Batteries recharged for work and great start to Martins retirement, thank you for letting us stay.

  Thank you for your lovely review. Glad you had a pleasant stay. Our horses got used to Dylan in the end, which was no bother at all. Enjoy your much earned retirement. Myself and Darren wish you well. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jul 2022

• "Had a perfect week in a perfect cottage."

  Very clean, everything and more has been catered for. Hot Tub amazing, well used.Our dog Molly loved the walks around the Caravan Park and pond. Lovely large garden total safe. The dog prefered your dog bed to her own.We have stayed in a number of cottages and Willow Lodge is by far the best. We recommend this Cottage and we will be back.

  It was lovely meeting you both and your perfect dog molly. So well behaved, she looked like she enjoyed her walks around the lake. Thankyou so much for booking with us glad you had a lovely stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Leslie5.0★Jun 2022

• "We have had a fantastic time at Willow Lodge, and so did our dog."

  The place was spotless on arrival and we were treated to a welcome package that was gratefully received, they even considered our dog and left treats for him as well. The place really is a home from home with everything you could think of being catered for - from a glorious hot tub (which we took full advantage of) right down to a sewing kit! You don't need to bring anything, except yourselves. Even our dog was looked after, with bowls and a large comfy bed with soft blankets that he collapsed into each evening after we returned from our day's exploring. The photos do not do the place justice - it really is huge, both inside the Lodge and outside in the garden. Anyone with a pet will welcome the huge garden that was completely secure. The garden is so big you can soak up the sun all day long and even enjoy the gas BBQ if you have a mind to. Our hosts Emma and Darren have clearly spent so much time and thought in making the Lodge the perfect place to relax on holiday, for the whole family including pets, from its beautiful décor to ensuring that everything you would want and need is available. They have done a fantastic job and we would recommend this Lodge to anyone. In a word - PERFECT.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Jun 2022

• "Had a lovely stay 3rd to 10th June."

  The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Large comfy bed with ensuite, quirky sleeping area for 2 children. Huge garden with seating area and gas bbq, which has the sun all day. Large hot tub.

  Thankyou for your comments, we are glad you had a lovely stay with us. The hot tub is so popular with all our guests and the huge garden is an area we take great pride in. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen4.7★Jun 2022

• "Had a lovely, relaxing stay at Willow Lodge."

  The lodge itself was equipped to a very high standard and everything was impeccably clean. The hot tub was wonderful and very well used! Lots of thoughtful ‘extras’ from the hosts made our stay even more pleasurable. A gift pack on arrival and regular check ins from the owner ensured we felt welcome from the start of our break to the end. We would definitely recommend the lodge to anyone wanting a high quality, relaxing break. Thank you.

  Thankyou for your lovely comments and your positive feedback. We love to see that guests feel relaxed and refreshed after their stay at Willow. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Apr 2022

• "4th visit since Dec 2029, that in itself speaks volumes."

  A beautiful property, cosy with all the home comforts you need, a proper home from home. Hot tub fab. We always return home relaxed with our batteries well and truly charged. Willow lodge is a credit to owners Emma and Darren .

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Feb 2022

• "This was one of the most romantic cottages we have stayed in for our annual Valentines break."

  I had a long list of "wishes" and Willow Lodge ticked them all.

  Reviewed by Zerina5.0★Feb 2022

• "Spent a lovely week here to see the new year in, Willow cottage was very clean and the photos do not do it justice the living room is huge, great location plenty of nice walks around and South Cave centre is a pleasant 30 minute walk and nice places to eat and drink, We met the owners Emma and Darren and also there son too (sorry forgot his name) when he was feeding the ducks in the nearby pond, they we’re so welcoming and the nearby horses were lovely to see and the riding school pupils were so polite when passing us over the week we stayed ."

  The cottage had lovely Christmas lights outside and a lovely Christmas tree inside, lovely touch., I would not hesitate in recommending this cottage to a family of 4 we had a wonderful week and felt very relaxed and caters for everyone, we especially loved the Hot Tub after a busy day walking and sightseeing . Thank you for a lovely chilled break Marie + Steve Newcastle upon Tyne

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Dec 2021

• "What a wonderful holiday in a fantastic place!"

  The hosts were great, on hand for anything we needed without any intrusions, and so helpful! The lodge is delightful, cosy and beautifully presented - we were apprehensive having a Christmas away form home for the first time but needn’t have been, everyone wants to come back!

  We very much enjoyed welcoming you , so pleased your Christmas holiday was a success! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Dec 2021

• "Home from home ."

  Spotless and wonderful spa everything needed for a great stay highly recommend

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Dec 2021

• "Upstairs bedroom only suitable for children not adults due to height of the ceiling."

  Brilliant private location to enjoy the hot tub.

  A great shame , it does state in the description that the mezzanine bedroom has a low ceiling. Glad you liked the hotub though. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julia4.4★Sep 2021

• "More like a home than a place to stay."

  Really didn't want to leave. Highly recommended, will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Sep 2021

• "Willow Lodge is a great place to stay."

  Very spacious and comfortable with great facilities. The well kept hot tub being one of them. The twin bedroom has very low beams and is really best suited for children as opposed to a 2nd couple.

  You say in your feedback you found it very comfortable , but overall you marked it down for comfort? It does state on the property description that the mezzaninebedroom has low ceiling, Property Owner

  Reviewed by Caryn4.4★Aug 2021

• "Wow! The cottage and surroundings are amazing."

  The photos show the driveway to the property and the garden in front of the hot tub. All of this space is for the cottages sole use whilst you are there.Inside the cottage it is huge with everything you could wish for. It is so comfortable with lots of quirky features that add to the beauty of your stay. You couldn’t ask for anything else from a perfect place to relax and recharge your batteries or explore the surrounding areas in Yorkshire.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jul 2021

• "Stayed for 2weeks."

  The accomodation was absolutely perfect! Better than the pictures. Massive TV, cosy couch with feature walled log burner and a gigantic comfy bed. Great location. Hot tub was superb! Enclosed HUGE garden. BBQ was a blessing as the weather was gorgeous. Garden big enough to play badminton in!

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Jun 2021

• "Fantastic lodge, best equipped we have ever stayed in."

  The hot tub was amazing. Quiet location, just what we needed for a relaxing break.

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2021

• "Beautiful place just far enough away from big towns to get the peace and quiet we wanted."

  A huge TV, private hot tub and an easy to use wood burner simply added to the luxury of Willow Lodge. We are already planning our next trip!

  Reviewed by Ravil5.0★Apr 2021

• "Lovely cottage everything was perfect."

  Reviewed by Sheree5.0★Apr 2021

• "Amazing property and setting."

  Close walk to local amenities. exceptional facilities within the property and the hottub was perfect

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Apr 2021

• "Lovely relaxing stay in this fab lodge, would highly recommend"

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Sep 2020

• "Fantastic place to stay great for families and couples, lovely looking out with your morning brew to see the horses, hot tub was a great addition as well as the children’s toys."

  Kitchen is equipped with everything you can possibly need including cutlery and pots and pans. Beds were comfortable and the soft furnishings were great made it seem home from home. Thank you for letting your home out of was a brilliant weekend!

  Reviewed by Jade4.7★Sep 2020

• "The house is amazing."

  On the way, me and my wife were discussing how pictures can be deceiving and the place never looks quite as good or big. This is completely the opposite, it has a real wow factor about it, the living area is perfect. The area is lovely and quiet, with nice pubs and walks around. The hot tub was very clean, gardens beautiful, the house itself is just gorgeous, with good fixtures/fittings. We never met the owners, but I would like to say thank you. We should've been in Ibiza, but this really made up for it.

  Reviewed by Alex5.0★Aug 2020

• "The cottage was absolutely amazing furnished to a high standard, with very comfy beds & sofa."

  Tha garden is huge, very handy if you have children who like football, they can kick a ball very far safely.

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Aug 2020

• "The holiday was fantastic."

  Really enjoyed the cottage, hot tub and garden Would definatley return. Emma and Darren are lovely hosts who are clearly very passionate about what they do.

  Reviewed by Lynsey5.0★Jul 2020

• "Really nice cottage, very clean and nice little touches all around."

  Would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by George5.0★Feb 2020

• "A wonderful getaway had by us all."

  Absolutely immaculate and beautifully presented. A lovely place to relax and switch off. Lovely grounds to have a walk around. The hot tub just topped it all off. Couldn’t recommend enough.

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Feb 2020

• "Fabulous holiday at a truly outstanding property."

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Jan 2020

• "Beautiful cottage, nicely decorated with a spacious lounge area and sizeable master bedroom."

  Bathrobes and hot tub towels provided too which was a pleasant surprise. The break was made more special as the cottage had been decorated for Christmas with a thoughtful Christmas welcome pack provided for our arrival.

  Reviewed by Jane4.7★Dec 2019

• "The pictures don’t do this place justice, amazing holiday home, would love to return"

  Reviewed by James5.0★Dec 2019

• "Amazing cottage a credit to the owners Emma and Darren."

  Everything we wanted for a relaxing weekend and more, wouldn't hesitate to recommend

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Nov 2019

• "Fantastic cottage, owners have thought of everything , a real home from home."

  Cozy and comfortable . Loved the hot tub . we will be back next year .

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Nov 2019

• "It was a lovely place very cosy and clean would go back in a heartbeat, just what we needed to relax."

  Reviewed by Lynda4.4★Nov 2019

• "Wow what an amazing cottage and place so peaceful and relaxing!"

  Spent most of our days soaking in the hot tub or snuggle round the open fire spending some family time together! Just amazing!! We would definitely love to return to this beautiful place sometime in the future

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Nov 2019

• "A lovely well equipped cottage."

  Owners approachable friendly and helpful.Hot tub was clean and well maintained .Lots of games and a large garden.Fishing lake looked well kept.Would love to return .

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2019

• "The website does not do any justice to the place."

  Completely relaxed which is what we were after. Exceptionally clean and well thought out. Family are really friendly and helpful. Look forward to booking again in the future.

  Reviewed by Aliana5.0★Oct 2019

• "The cottage was beautiful and the owner had thought of everything we would need to be comfortable and enjoy the weekend."

  The pictures really don't do this place justice. We will be returning soon!

  Reviewed by Lauren5.0★Oct 2019

• "This is our second time at Willow lodge, we love it."

  It has the wow factor for us, its well equipped, lovely decor, lovely garden. Close to shops and pubs. We had days out to Hull and visited the old town and the museums. Emma and Darren are lovely hosts, enjoyed our chats with them and would like to thank them for the loan of their cottage. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Sep 2019

• "The cottage was superb in every way a 5☆☆☆☆☆."

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2019

• "Nice and peaceful lovely location nice and clean only thing that I would say ..."

  Nice and peaceful lovely location nice and clean only thing that I would say it’s not a place for infants kids 5 and over its perfect

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Sep 2019

• "The lodge was very comfortable, set in relaxed , peaceful surroundings."

  The hot tub was the icing on the cake for us. Me and the wife would definitely visit again. What a lovely part of the country !! ☺

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2019

• "Fantastic place to stay, with hot weather."

  Friendly owners, nothing too much trouble, luxury hot tub very relaxing. You couldn't really ask for a nicer place to stay exactly as described on website. Happy customers. 5 star accommodation.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2019

• "Absolutely amazing place to stay!"

  Perfect for exploring East Riding. The Lodge was spacious, clean and luxurious and the hot tub was great! Will definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Aug 2019

• "The cottage was perfect for the two of us very clean and well looked after."

  The only thing I would say the front door could do with either frosted glass or a blind because when you come out the bathroom (wet room) it's next to the front door.. And you could see everything

  Reviewed by Jodie4.1★Jul 2019

• "Super cottage, central for York, Bridlington, hull etc."

  Superbly finished with all amenities, a large private garden area with sheltered hot tub and looking out onto a paddock with horses and the occasional rabbits. Could not fault this at all and thouroughly enjoyed the week here. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jul 2019

• "Willow lodge was so beautiful, the pictures didn't do it justice!"

  The garden was so spacious and it was in such a peaceful setting. The house itself was stunning and it had everything you would need. The owners were lovely and ensured we didn't want for anything. They added a few personal touches to make the stay that bit better. It's a perfect little getaway from a busy lifestyle, we didn't want to leave!

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Jul 2019

• "Had a fantastic time at willow lodge it was just 100% Perfect , from the little touches of fresh flowers in the room to the fantastic location and beautiful garden with the best hot tub we’ve ever been in my husband and our two friends have had an amazing time will definitely be paying Willow Lodge another visit in the future thank you so much."

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Jun 2019

• "Very nice cottage, you can tell a lot of effort has been put into it and it's lovely and clean, also the owners are very nice and friendly."

  I would definitely come back! my only critiques are the 2nd bedroom is specifically designed for 2 children, so whoever gets the spare room isn't going to have the best sleep in the world, also the toilet is near the front door so if your in the spare room and need the toilet you have to go down the stairs and through the living room, kitchen and porchway so its a bit inconvenient. I think if we hadn't of had the master bedroom me and my partner would not have enjoyed it as much. overall for 4 adults id give it a 7.5/10 for 2 adults 2 children id say 9/10

  Reviewed by Patrick4.7★Jun 2019

• "Absolutely amazing stay, has the wow factor as soon as you drive up."

  We had a wonderful relaxing weekend, Emma was fabulous (and mum!) who made our stay exceptional with the little extras. We have booked to come back. Thoroughly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Vici5.0★Jun 2019

• "Amazing place and location, Wanted a break and that’s what we got"

  Reviewed by Kay5.0★Jun 2019

• "The cottage was very good and the facilities very good but village did not have very good amenities ."

  We had to go to Hull and York two or three times for some things we needed.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★May 2019

• "Beautiful cottage with real wow factor as you walk through the kitchen door."

  Everything has been thought of with lots of lovely touches. We loved the hot tub of an evening to relax, just looking down over the spacious garden and patio, excellent if you had children. We spent a lovely few hours sitting down by the fishing lake, watching the Swans and Rabbits with the Geese marching around like something from Beatrix Potter! Ideal location for exploring this part of Yorkshire, Spurn Head, Beverley, the Wolds and Hull.

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★May 2019

• "Beautiful cottage, tasteful decor inside, lovely big garden and relaxing hot tub, couldnt have wished for more."

  We were impressed how well it was equipped and surprised it hadnt a 5 star rating. Thank you Emma, Darren and family for the lovely welcome and the loan of your lovely cottage.

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★May 2019

• "We had an amazing stay at Willow Lodge!"

  What a great place. Lovely setting, great hot tub and gorgeous, big, enclosed garden which was brilliant for our 2 and 5 year olds. They loved kicking a ball around, playing in the tree house and generally messing about. Emma had thought of everything (we packed heavy with toys but really didn't need to - there were books, lego, computer games, footballs etc). We were lucky to have gorgeous weather, but I can imagine it'd be great to stay in winter too - the lodge is so cosy and although we didn't use it, there is a fabulous log fire and our 5 year old was very excited to sleep on the mezzanine which was really cosy too. The welcome pack was brilliant, with milk in the fridge too and plenty of tea and coffee (there's a big supermarket about ten minutes drive away). There was also a birthday card and present for our (now) 2 year old which was lovely and much appreciated. Although I've focussed on the family experience, we'd happily stay here just as a couple. We will definitely be back!

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Apr 2019

• "The cottage was just amazing all the extra touches eg welcome pack was lovely so relaxing"

  Reviewed by Justine5.0★Apr 2019

• "Lovely lodge with great facilities and lots of thoughtful touches from the owner."

  Beautiful spot, hot tub was an added bonus. Welcome pack was a lovely surprise

  Reviewed by Kay5.0★Mar 2019

• "I booked the Willow Lodge as a birthday getaway for my girlfriend."

  We both work very long hours and this was definitely something that we both needed. On arrival we could see that the place was very nicely kept, and inside as well as outside was spotless. The spacing of the place vastly exceeded our expectations, and even though the place was so big it felt extremely cosy. We spent most of the time either in a hot tub or by the fireplace just relaxing and forgetting about all the worry's that did not matter at the moment. If you look for a quiet getaway, this is definitely a spot I would suggest for anyone. It won't be too long until we are back to recharge our batteries and have some peace and quiet from the rushed world around us. My most sincere gratitude to owners of the place for going that little extra mile and leaving a chocolate with a happy birthday wish on it - it didn't go unnoticed.

  Reviewed by Juris5.0★Mar 2019

• "The lodge was lovely, very comfortable and clean."

  The owners had thought of everything to make our stay very pleasant. They had left toys for our boy, plenty of day out ideas/leaflets, wood for the log burner, welcome goodies for us all including myself for my birthday. I had only told Kirsty (the operator) once on the phone so that was nice that she had obviously passed on this information and attention to detail was made at the property. The hot tub was all ready prior to our visit the very same day. Even our sons mattress in the travel cot was comfortable. We had a very pleasant stay and experience using Sykes cottages for the first time. We’ll definitely visit the lodge again and be using Sykes cottages. Thank you both very much.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Mar 2019

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