Great Wood Lodges - Flaxton

Adults-only lodge park on a private lake near York with fishing and wildlife

Lodges & Grounds

Great Wood Lodges in Flaxton offers four lodges - including Pine Lodge, Oak Lodge, and Rowan Lodge - each with one bedroom and two bathrooms. Each lodge has a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, toaster, and kitchenware, plus a washer/dryer and dishwasher. A private deck overlooks the lake, where guests see ducks, geese, pheasants, squirrels, and deer daily.

Amenities & Services

The property is adults-only with no pets allowed, ensuring a quiet environment. Free WiFi and parking are provided, and smoke alarms are installed in each lodge. Reception staff speak 11 languages - Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Croatian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, and Swedish.

Fishing on the Lake

The lake is stocked with fish, and guests can fish directly from the shore or the deck. Reviews note catches of chub, with fishing gear available to bring. With only four lodges, the lake is rarely crowded, giving anglers privacy and quiet.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Great Wood Lodges Flaxton is 9 miles from York Minster and 8 miles from Castle Howard. York Railway Station, Barbican, York Dungeon, and York Cold War Bunker are each 10 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 37 miles from the park.

Peaceful Setting & Wildlife

The park has only four lodges, all for adults, with no pets allowed to protect wildlife. Ducks, geese, pheasants, squirrels, and deer are seen daily from the lodge porches. Guests often book return stays for the quiet and the chance to watch birds gather by the lake.

• Lodges: 4 adults-only lodges with private lakefront decks
• Fishing: Stocked lake with chub, catch from shore or deck
• Wildlife: Ducks, geese, pheasants, squirrels, deer visible daily
• Location: 9 miles to York Minster, 8 miles to Castle Howard
• Amenities: Washer/dryer, dishwasher, kitchen in each lodge
• Languages: 11-language reception staff