About us
Hart Lake Escapes is a selection of five exclusively for adults, self-contained and beautifully appointed Shepherd Huts, each nestled in woodland around a small private lake on the edge of the Historic City of York
Hart Lake Escapes is a selection of five individually themed, couples only, beautifully appointed shepherd huts, each nestled in woodland around a small private lake on the outskirts of the Historic City of York. Family run and set within the owner’s home grounds, an old hunting lodge dating back to the Duke of Sutherland, you can be assured of a warm welcome on arrival and a personal touch throughout your stay. The huts are fitted out to a high standard each having their own private kitchen and ensuite facilities, log burner, barbecue, wood fired hot tub and outside seating area situated overlooking the lake.fi
“Luxury in the woods!”

Richard Clarkson
Your stay will include the following:
- Welcome basket containing a selection of locally sourced and home-made goodies
- Log burner
- Wood fired hot tub
- All fire wood included
- Bathroom with heated towel rail, toilet, washbasin and shower
- Well-equipped kitchen with Belfast Sink, Microwave, Induction Hob, Slow Cooker, Kettle, Toaster and Fridge
- Luxury towels and robes
- Toiletries by Neals Yard Remedies
- ‘Bose’ bluetooth speaker
- Smart TV
- King size bed with Egyptian cotton bedding and luxury, locally sourced mattresses from the 'Yorkshire Mattress Company'
- Outside seating area including cushions and blankets
- Exclusive use of the small private fishing lake
- On-site parking
If you can drag yourself away from the beautiful surroundings, Hart Lake Escapes is ideally located to visit many places in North Yorkshire, including York, which is only a 15-minute bus journey away (bus stops outside the property and runs twice an hour) with all its history, tourist attractions, shopping and nightlife. In the opposite direction, the Howardian Hills are a 13-minute drive away, encompassing the famously renowned Castle Howard, with its acres of garden and woodland, stately home, coffee shop, garden centre and farm shop. Another couple of minutes further along, brings you to the pretty market town of Malton, famous for its weekend markets and food festivals.



If however the seaside is calling you, you are spoilt for choice along the East coast with the coastal towns of Bridlington, Filey, Robin Hoods Bay, Scarborough and Whitby (Clare and Andrew’s happy place 🌞), to name but a few, all within 45-60 minutes drive, or the latter two also being accessible by bus from outside the property.

