Trincomalee Lodge Great Ayton

Trincomalee Lodge is one of ten lodges around a private lake near Great Ayton. It was built new in 2019. The rating is 5 Star, but honestly, it just means it's well done and comfortable. It's not overly fancy.

It sleeps eight, in three bedrooms, with two bathrooms. The main room is open plan.

The view is the main thing. You look out over the lake towards the Cleveland Hills. You can see Roseberry Topping and Captain Cook's Monument on the skyline. The lodge has its own hot tub on the patio, which is private to you.

There's a shared sauna on the site with a big glass front, so you get the same view while you're in there.

Facilities-wise, it's got what you'd expect: a woodburner, a dishwasher, washing machine, and WiFi. Bedding and towels are included. There's parking right outside. There's a beer pump in the kitchen, but you'd need to sort your own keg if you wanted to use it.

The site has a children's play area and a barbecue spot everyone can use. There's also a small boating lake.

For getting out, there's a footpath across the fields to Great Ayton village. It's about a mile. The village has shops, pubs, and a famous ice cream shop. The nearest pub is about 600 yards from the lodge.

If you want to drive, you're on the edge of the North York Moors. The coast, like Whitby, is within a 30 minute drive. Middlesbrough is about 20 minutes the other way.

Useful links for planning: North York Moors National Park and National Trust North York Moors.