Testimonials

Lovely welcoming host Niel made us feel right at home. We stayed here for our honeymoon 12 years ago and decided to come back again and the Holly Lodge has been totally renovated and was spotless and very clean. Stunning grounds to sit on the balcony to watch the swans swimming. Overall the host could not do enough to help so I would thoroughly recommend this place to anyone visiting York as the location is central to most of Yorkshire. 10 out of 10 Review

We stayed in Holly Lodge (number 14) for 1 week from 28/12/19 and just arrived home after an idyllic week there. Myself and my husband were so impressed that we've just re-booked to stay again for the same week this year. People book holidays for all sorts of reasons, I would imagine the fishing facilities play a huge part for many people considering the lodges but for us, we wanted a dog friendly holiday in beautiful surroundings, within easy reach of the city. This ticked all of our boxes and more, it's like a secret paradise within a stones throw of the hustle and bustle of the busy city and all its attractions. We bought a bus pass for week which made it completely stress free to visit York, not having to drive and find parking etc. The bus stop is 5 minutes walk from the lodges and it's less than 10 minutes on the bus start to finish. The lodge was immaculately presented throughout, we were really impressed with the attention to detail. The grounds are perfectly kept, there were people working in the background all week, cutting back trees, gardening etc. I would imagine it to be outstanding in the summer when all of the flowers are in full bloom. We were initially worried about the electricity being charged separately, as we've never stayed anywhere that we've had to pay for usage. We need not have been concerned, during this winter week, we had the heater on pretty much all day every day and the bill was only £20 at the end of the week. We would highly recommend York Lakeside Lodges without hesitation.

Excellent fishing, lodge was great, the grounds were great, all together fantastic, going again in 2020. Party consisted of Me the wife, Daughter and granddaughter, 3 dogs, loads of room in the lodges, great walk around the lake for the dogs, and shops in York for the wife and daughter. Extremely friendly staff and owner which made the stay even better Mick Rimmer Stayed 14/09/2019

As ever a wonderful stay thankyou neil. Always spotless in the lodges.and lovely and warm.so close to york centre yet you could be miles away such a tranquil setting Robert Taylor Nov 2018

Lovely week away. Lodges very comfortable have everything you need. Lovely view of the lake. Always stay here when visiting York. Really recommend this place. Shirley Hicks Dec 2018

Beautiful place, situated minutes from York, loads of things to do. Lodge was very clean and had everything you needed. The owner was lovely and I would not hesitate to book again. Highly recommend. Sarah Hunter Aug 2018

Fantastic stay with my wife in 1 of the lodges,excellent high standard,warm welcome by the owner,had a very relaxed week and caught a number of carp from the fishing lake,enjoyed the stay that much re-booked for next year. Paul Stenner Aug 2018

This was my 3rd stay & again thouroughlly enjoyed it,the lodges are perfect for a relaxing stay in lovely surroundings but still handy for york & other attractions,my 2 year old grand-daughter loved it,will definitely be back Ian Lawden Aug 2018

You can't get better,calm peaceful beautiful surroundings & fishing.walks just a place to be, a very helpful owner Neil. Charles Mills June 2018

A quick visit to friends that were staying in one of the beautiful lodges. Oh my gosh! What a beautiful place, so peaceful, lovely clean lodges with everything you need for a fabulous break. Loved it, a little piece of heaven 💞 Jan Welsh June 2018

We stayed in Holly Lodge last week, we were impressed with the beautiful site. The lodge was immaculate and well equipped with everything provided, we liked the large comfy bed especially. I fish for carp, so it suited me down to the ground. With Tesco's on the doorstep you've no need to stock up with food for the week. We will definitely go back next year. Steve Turner June 2018

Just got back from a devine 4 night break over New Year. Lodge 4 was very well equipped and had stunning views of the lake xx can't wait to come back again Thank you Lynsey Haigh Jan 2018