Pond Farm Woodlands, Ugthorpe

Lovely and quiet,the grandson,s loved the hot tub , a nice touch by the owners ... Lovely and quiet,the grandson,s loved the hot tub , a nice touch by the owners with eggs, bread and plenty of tea and coffee milk and jams, the sad part was the black bull doesnt serve food anymore the meals were fantastic ,but there,s lovely pubs near to at egton the wheatsheaf,and the ellerby inn at ellerby which is only 10 to 15 mins away near runswick,and there,s the white house hotel which over looks the golf course at whitby all dog friendly by the way

Loved our time at pond farm woodlands, this is our 3rd time of visiting and it is a unique property in such a fantastic location. Facilities are great, loved the sauna and hot tub. We had a slight issue with the WiFi and the owners went above and beyond to get it resolved quickly. A little sad that the lovely BBQ seated area outside of the barn building has been enclosed, as you can no longer use this area to sit in the sun of an evening, which leaves no real area where you can sit comfortably outside, but I'm sure there is a reason they have done this maybe its better for the winter Whitby and surrounding area never disappoints, especially when the weather is good.

We had a lovely week at Pond Farm Woodlands. Thank you Edwin & Izzy for our welcome pack fresh bread, eggs, butter, milk, bottle of bubbly, marmalade, jam, tomato sauce, tea, coffee & squash. Plus mini toiletries in the bathrooms, with robes and slippers for hot tub and sauna. There was wood left in the Utility Room with an honesty box for sauna. Would have needed to get more wood if we wanted to use Sauna more than once. The wooden lodge was very comfortable. The hot tub was used daily and the sauna was enjoyed. We liked the views from the outside seating areas, would have been nice to see views closer from the bench at the bottom of the garden however on arrival it was broken and impossible to sit on. We never used the summer house due to the lovely weather! We managed to have a BBQ using the electric George Foreman grill. We set up Badminton in the garden. The utility was handy to keep up with the washing and the dog shower when our Sprocker Bella found the boggy pond which was not very fragrant!! Garden is not enclosed if you have a young or inquisitive dog. We enjoyed walking from Ugthorpe to Whitby one day and a bus ride to Whitby during the week. Such a lovely harbour area. We ate out at Quayside, Pescado Lounge & The Fishermans Wife. They are all allergy friendly, as our Son has a wheat allergy. Would have been nice to have had a day time drink in Ugthorpe however both Ugthorpe Lodge and The Black Bull pub were only open in the evenings. The Black Bull no longer serves food. Edwin & Izzy responded quickly when we notified them of the bench being broken on arrival, a power cut and the electric entrance gate not working. All issues reported and acknowledged. The only downside to the lovely owners was that there was no communication about Edwin coming to empty hot tub late at night 11pm when we were due to leave in the morning which startled everyone including our dog who was very spooked by the unknown at the time intruder. A message to check if we were comfortable with a late a visit, would have been preferred.

Loved our stay at Pond Farm in March 26. The setting was just perfect, accommodation offered everything we wanted. We stayed for 5 nights with our grown up family and 2 dogs. The hot tub and sauna were a fabulous addition to the tranquil setting. The kitchen was well set out though would have liked one cupboard to store food which could easily be rectified, also a bigger shallow pan would be ideal as cooking meals like chilli had to be made in 2 smaller pans. Saying this we would all love to revisit in summer months as think this place has much more to offer.

We love this place, 2nd time here. Will definitely come back.

We really enjoyed our stay the lodge was very comfortable and well equipped, in beautiful surroundings.

This is our second time visiting Pond Farm we absolute love the place. Its so beautiful in its surroundings, our GSD absolutly loved exploring the grounds and plenty of room for him to chase his ball around. The hot tub and sauna are really great too. We love the little attention to detial like the lovely little welcome basket and shampoo's and body washes in the bathroom. The only things I would say, firstly dog wise...there was a small entrance without a fence to the field above the property, its not blocked off so if you have a dog that likes to run and explore and is a flight risk, just be aware, there are leads tied to the trees to keep them in the grounds. Secondly the couches are not very comfy, we didn't spend too much time on them but probably because they were just so solid and gave us neck ache. Overall, we had a really lovely holiday and our only complaint are the awful couches. Everything else was brilliant, clean, and relaxing. Perfect place to take you dog.

We had a lovely time as we wanted a secluded break and this provided exactly that. The cottage is very nice, as are the surroundings and the owners responses to our needs were very good. If there is one negative, it is not with the cottage but with the local village which unfortunately has no amenities. All in all we had a lovely holiday.

Had a great few days at Pond Farm. Loved the hot tub & outdoor sauna. Izzy was very helpful. Will be looking to return

A beautiful relaxing environment with all essentials and more provided for our stay. Great location! We found the fridge a bit small as we brought fresh food to cook most of our meals. We would definitely like to return..

You will not be disappointed staying here. This is our second stay in less than 6 months. The lodge has everything you could possibly need. The welcome basket is excellent and the little gift in the box is extremely cute. The place feels very homely, you can sit for hours just looking out of the large windows in the sitting room. We love the sauna and the hot tub , and our little furbaby loved exploring the grounds. The owners are extremely friendly and nothing at all is a bother. I would highly recommend this lodge as I have to family and friends. We will definitely be booking again. If you like eating out the black bull in the village is a must for food, it is excellent and extremely tasty, the staff are friendly, however, they dont allow dogs inside the pub. If you want to travel a bit further out for food that is also dog friendly, the visit the Stables in Whitby

We have had a wonderful stay such a beautiful home with stunning views so ... We have had a wonderful stay such a beautiful home with stunning views so peaceful just what we needed but not to far away to drive to some lovely places aswel it was a pleasure to stay for a week we will definitely return again soon couldn't fault anything the home and garden amazing

Great place Just little pricey but if you can afford it you will love it ... Great place Just little pricey but if you can afford it you will love it Did leave the place for first 3 days as just so relaxing

The lodge is set in an amazing location, in what must be at least an acre of land. Very quite with no one around, great for the dogs and kids to explore safely. The decking could do with a spruce up, but the lodge it's self is immaculate inside and has great space for everyone. Hot tub is fantastic, bigger than the one shown on the photos, our 7 year old thought she had a private pool

It a beautiful lodge and gorgeous area highly recommend. So peaceful and so much wildlife, hot tub was lovely and warm. Lodge was clean and tidy and received a nice welcome pack with all your essentials to get you started which is a nice touch. Whitby is a 15 mins drive away so perfect for visiting. Xbox in front room doesnt turn on unfortunately so couldnt play any games. Couldnt access Netflix as needed owner to verify by email. Definitely would stay again as loved it , thank you

Inside lodge was very clean and comfortable. Bedrooms and ensuite a lor smaller than anticipated. Decking and outside dining area was in need of maintenance as the wood decking and wood seating and table was unclean and needed paint varnish treatment. Best views are at the back of the lodge, some young trees block the spectacular views at the rear of the property whichwas a shame. The out house for bbq was not available for use as there was bird mess inside on the floor and there was no cushions for the seating. This lodge is not offering the facilities shown on Sykes website. Despite this we had an enjoyable stay. The welcome pack was satisfactory but not the same as luxurious as seen on the Sykes website.

Amazingly beautiful propertyeven better than the pictures. We were married during our stay and this was the most perfect place to be. The owners made it extra special for us too.

We had a lovely week long stay at the cabin. The cabin is beautiful, comfortable and in a great location. It had everything we needed and more. We really appreciated the bits you left for us. The robes are a really nice touch! Thank you for your help when we were there! We enjoyed our stay so much we didn't want to leave. Thank you!

We booked a last minute 3 night stay with two kids and two dogs. The accommodation is hidden away in the woods with lots of space for the kids and dogs to play. The lodge was clean, tidy with lots of facilities. Whitby was just a 10 minute drive down the road so lots to do nearby. The host made contact prior to arrival and made sure we had all the information we needed. We would definitely stay again and recommend! 5

Thank you for a lovely few days in your wonderful accomodation. Very peaceful and private, just what we were after. Really enjoyed the hot tub! I'm sure we will return. Thanks, Dale & Ali

Before we arrived, we received a very informative text from the owner Izzy, this included contact numbers and information on how to access the property. This is a fantasticspacious lodge that has a lovely homely feel as soon as you walk through the door. This place has everything you need for a comfortable stay and the fresh loaf, eggs, milk and variety of jams were a lovely touch. The place was immaculate when we arrived. We loved the outdoor space very fog friendly and found an area with lots of books, games and even some treats for the dogs. There was an honesty box which we were absolutely happy to contribute to! We didnt use the sauna, but the hot tub was great. Would highly recommend and would love to return soon. Thank you

The cottage was located in a quiet and secluded wooded location and provided for all our needs, We would like to thank the owners for providing the extras which were very welcome and most unexpected. The cottage was ideally situated for us to visit the locations we wished to visit. We would revisit the cottage for a further holiday and recommend it to anybody who wished for a quiet relaxing place to stay.

Holiday accommodation was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Lovely living room with views of the woodland garden. The dogs really enjoyed all the outdoor space. Great to have bathrobes provided for use of the hot tub and sauna. Many places to visit on this beautiful coast within very easy reach. Thank you.

Fabulous, looking to book again!

Spotlessly clean. Lovely peaceful cottage. Well located to explore the coast Would definitely book again.

A fantastic quiet woodland location for this cabin, it was a joy to see a deer wander past and rabbits amongst the trees. The cabin has a spacious well equipped kitchen and living room area and the bedrooms, though small, are comfortable. The outside patios with hot tub and sauna are an added extra to be enjoyed. Ugthorpe is a great place to stay, a lovely local pub within walking distance and a base to visit many lovely places.

Lovely holiday. Our dog absolutely loved it! Hot tube is clean and spacious. Beds very comfortable. Beautiful location. Owners very helpful. Would definitely recommend.

We had a great time. The cabin is brilliant and very comfortable.....everything perfect. Everyone agreed that this was one of the best self catering holidays we have had. The location and outlook is wonderful, very secluded in its own woodland, albeit in a great location for visiting interesting places.

What a lovely setting, very impressed! Beautifully set with trees all around. The property was nice and clean, with everything we needed. The welcome goodies were a lovely surprise and very much appreciated, the owner also contacted us to say we could go in earlier which was a real help, thank you. Shame about the weather

Brilliant property comfortable everything was done to a high standard. Could not have asked for anything better . I would have no hesitation in recommending this property and everything it contained. Credit to the owners. Thank you.

We had a fantastic break at Pond Farm Woodlands. The hot tub and sauna was amazing, the surrounding woodland was so beautiful, our dog loved exploring it. There were even leads attached to the trees incase your dog likes to bolt cattle in the next field and lots of wildlife. We loved the little touches that made it a very special trip, the little tray of jams and tiger loaf, wine and prosecco left on the beautifully decorated table, fridge stocked with milk, eggs and butter and the soaps and body wash in the bathroom, So thoughtful. Izzy was very accomodating aswell, she understand that my dog needed space due to his reactivity and organised to check the hot tub around us which was really appreciated. We absolutly loved our stay and would highly reccomend. We will be booking again in the future.

This is a charming cozy cabin in a fantastic rural location secluded and secure in its own grounds. Modern and extremely well equipped. Izzy and Edwin readily accessible and quickly dealt with any problems of which there were few. The hot tub and sauna very welcome additions especially after long days in the hills. We plan to come back as soon as possible.

Such a lovely setting, and we were lucky enough to get snow which made the scene even more magical. Owners were very helpful and responsive.

We absolutely love this lodge, we have been several times and will definitely go again. The location of it is suburb, set in a woodland behind electric gates and away from the road it is so peaceful and quiet, our dog loves a roam round the woodland there and then a walk on the moors later in the day. She happily sleeps in front of the log burner while I soak away the days aches in the hot tub. The kitchen diner is very spacious and with a large table the whole party can play board games or cards, we take our own but there are a variety of games in the out house. Its clear to see how much pride the owners take on this lodge and they are very approachable if you need to speak with them about anything at all. Thank you for another fantastic stay hope to come back soon

This is a lovely property, very quiet, and well appointed. However, some of the pictures are clearly quite old and slightly inaccurate now. Just some small points of note washing machine is very dirty, I had to clean it before use if you take the drawer out you will see the dirt. No starter fuel pack as advertised, only fuel to purchase. Decking is a little tired & needs a clean, and no furniture to sit on at the back, the bird feeders have seen better days too! No utensils available to clean out the fire in living room or in sauna. They were both full of old ash when we arrived.

Warm cozy peaceful place to stay good food at local pub excellent spot to visit ... Warm cozy peaceful place to stay good food at local pub excellent spot to visit other places my wife and i would like to come back one day Nice touch the hamper milk bread wine ect Thank you

We love this holiday home. It is so peaceful and quiet yet close enough if you wish to drive and visit Whitby or the surrounding areas. The birds and wildlife you can see from the floor to ceiling windows was wonderful, as well as being able to spot them from the sauna or hot tub in the garden. The beds were extremely comfortable and the whole place spotlessly clean. You can tell the owners take great pride in this lodge and it clear to see why, they are also extremely helpful and pleasant if you need them for anything. We will most definitely return to this gem of a place

Absolutely fantastic holiday home in a beautiful setting. Completely private and peaceful. Everything you need with a welcoming hamper. Sauna and hot tub brilliant. Every little detail has been thought about couldnt fault one thing. Highly recommended

This property is set in an idyllic setting, set back from the road and completely private. Had everything we wanted to make such a perfect stay, the hot tub was just what we needed at the end of each day. Runswick Bay is an amazing beach which is dog friendly, our pooch had the best time.