24th May 2012
The Old Gravel Pit Lodges
Location North-Of-England
Enjoying splendid views over the lakes and a magnificent setting in a 30 acre private wooded nature reserve on the fringes of the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds these five superb lodges have been furnished to the highest standards. All offer spacious accommodation with beautifully co-ordinated themed furnishings. This is a relaxing and peaceful holiday base where the expanses of clear tranquil water abound with fish wildfowl and other birds a paradise for anglers who enjoy extensive coarse fishing and for bird watchers. This area offers a wealth of attractions and activities just a mile away a local gliding club offers starter lessons and Allerthorpe 1 mile has golf and a good local pub. Pocklington 2 miles offers shops restaurants and a sports centre and also within 2 miles are the Burnby Hall Waterlily Gardens. York is only 13 miles. Throughout the summer the great houses of Castle Howard Sledmere Duncombe Park Rievaulx Abbey and Burton Agnes Hall are open to the public and are all within easy reach. Popular Eden Camp at Malton is 17 miles and from Pickering (25 miles) you can board the famous North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway to journey over the 'Heartbeat' moorlands towards Whitby. Lakeland park with watersports and fly fishing golf and gliding within 2 miles. Dining pub 1 mile.
Accommodation at The Old Gravel Pit Lodges
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Sleeps
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Mallard LodgeAdjacent to Little Grebe Lodge and offering very comfortable accommodation. Lovely open plan sitting/dining room with well equipped kitchen area gas cast iron stove and French doors to verandah overlooking Digby's Lake. Double bedroom with king size bed. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).
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Little Grebe LodgeA romantic lodge with lovely views over Digby's Lake. Open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen area gas cast iron stove and doors to verandah. Double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom/WC with corner bath and jacuzzi.
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Wigeon LodgeA very comfortable lodge overlooking Wigeon Lake. Spacious open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen area gas cast iron stove and French doors to verandah overlooking lake. Double bedroom with king size bed. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.
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Sleeps
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Teal LodgeOpen plan sitting/dining room with gas stove and well equipped kitchen area. Double bedroom with 5' bed. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).
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Swift LodgeA luxurious lodge enjoying a secluded setting. Spacious and beautifully furnished open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen area fitted with integrated appliances gas cast iron stove and French doors to verandah overlooking one of the lakes. Double bedroom with 5' four poster bed. Bathroom/WC with jacuzzi and shower over.
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